Everest wasn’t always a mountain! These 200 million-year-old marine fossils prove the Himalaya was once underwater Imagine standing 8,000 metres above the sea floor at Mount Everest, and you find a marine fossil. You should not be surprised because fossils of marine animals have been documented near the summit of Mount Everest, findings that continue […]
Yoen Dupuis named Keolis CEO to drive UAE’s National Etihad Rail Services / Image: file If you’ve taken the Dubai Metro or Tram lately, you’ve experienced Keolis’s clockwork precision. Now, the global leader in shared mobility is entering a fresh chapter. The group has officially appointed Yoen Dupuis as the new CEO for its Middle […]
Dubai boosts mosque access with 10 newly opened sites and plans five more for Ramadan 2026 / Image: file As the crescent moon marks the beginning of the Holy Month, Dubai is not just preparing with lights and lanterns; it is expanding its heart. To keep pace with its booming population and the spiritual surge […]
Chennai, February 20: Afghanistan achieved a remarkable victory against Canada in the T20 World Cup match held at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday, winning by 82 runs. This victory marks Afghanistan’s fourth-largest win in terms of runs in T20 World Cup history. Batting first, Afghanistan scored 200 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. In […]
NEW DELHI: French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticized social media companies and their technology executives, accusing them of falsely presenting themselves as champions of free speech. Speaking at the AI Summit being held in the national capital, Macron said, “Some of them claim to be in favor of free speech. We are in favor of […]
Technical issues on the UAE Lottery website have frustrated users, but teams are fixing it / Image: AI The dream of becoming a multi-millionaire overnight has officially landed in the UAE with the launch of the country’s first federally authorized lottery. However, the road to riches has hit a tiny digital speed bump. As thousands […]
Explore the meaning, cultural nuances, and best ways to greet loved ones during Ramadan / Image: file As Ramadan 2026 begins, many people around the world wonder which greeting to use when wishing friends and neighbours well during the holy month: “Ramadan Mubarak” or “Ramadan Kareem”? These phrases are commonly heard across Muslim communities. If […]
Sharjah’s new Al Nasr Mosque opens for Ramadan with a breathtaking glass dome / Image: File In a city known for its record-breaking skyscrapers, one of its most breathtaking architectural triumphs is tucked away in the historic heart of Oud Metha. The Al Nasr Mosque (also known as the Great Mosque of Al Nasr) stands […]
FILE- Raphael Arnault, elected member of far-left party La France Insoumise (LFI) arrives at the National Assembly, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File) A fatal street clash in Lyon has triggered one of the most explosive political controversies in France in recent years, placing a first-term lawmaker at the centre of […]
Ahmedabad, February 19: India secured a 17-run victory against the Netherlands in the 36th match of the T20 World Cup 2026. Shivam Dube, who scored 66 runs and took 2 wickets, was named ‘Player of the Match’. He disclosed that the captain and coach instructed him to maintain a high strike rate during the middle […]
