Dh400 fine, four black points: Dubai Police warning after truck crash
Dubai: Dubai Police have renewed warnings against tailgating after a collision between two trucks on the road from Global Village towards Sharjah left one person injured and hospitalised. The accident, which police said was caused by a failure to maintain a sufficient safe distance between vehicles»»»
Asteroid zooming past Earth on Saturday visible to stargazers
Paris, France: A large asteroid that will zoom harmlessly past Earth on Saturday will be visible to stargazers using a small telescope or large binoculars, the European Space Agency announced Wednesday. The asteroid will come within 2,560,000 kilometres of Earth at 1114 GMT on Saturday, which is mo»»»
Council of Regions and Districts congratulates military institution on 70th founding anniversary
Tunis, June 24 (TAP)- The National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) congratulated the military institution on its 70th founding anniversary (June 24.The council said it takes great pride in the oustanding efforts made by the national army...»»»
Ministry of Labour warns public against fraudulent fund transfer requests
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has warned the public against responding to requests to transfer money to personal bank accounts under the pretext of providing services or expediting procedures. In a statement posted on social media, the Ministry stressed that all fees and payments related to i»»»
Katz: We won't withdraw from south Lebanon even if US asks
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that "even if there is an American request," Israel "will not withdraw from southern Lebanon." Katz added that "200,000 residents will not be allowed to return" to southern border areas. According to the minister, the decision is based on Israel's»»»
Changer.ae and UPAY Global Technology sign strategic MoU to advance fiat–Crypto interoperability
Changer.ae Limited, a regulated virtual asset custodian based in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with UPAY Global Technology, a UAE-incorporated technology company providing blockchain infrastructure, IT systems, and FinTech software solutions.»»»
Popovic: Level of Serbia-Belarus political relations exceptionally high
MINSK - Serbia-Belarus political relations are on an exceptionally high, friendly level, Serbian Minister without portfolio in charge of international economic cooperation Nenad Popovic said on Tuesday in Minsk, where a Serbia-Belarus intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation h»»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (June 25-27, 2026)
Doha, Qatar: Weekend plans just got better as this one is packed with vibrant experiences for every taste and age. Breathe in the scent of fragrant oud, savour juicy mangoes, and dive into creative workshops and cultural conversations. Explore Doha's most exciting lineup of events and make every mo»»»
French Resistance hero and historian Marc Bloch enters France's Pantheon
French Resistance fighter and pioneering historian Marc Bloch entered France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first historian to receive one of the nation's highest honours. The ceremony comes amid renewed political debate over his anti-nationalist legacy less than a year before France's preside»»»
Medical University-Sofia Introduces New Bachelor's Programmes for International Students
Medical University - Sofia announced Tuesday that it is launching three new English-language programmes - two Bachelor's and one Master's - designed specifically for international students. The programmes are in Nursing, Kinesitherapy, and Clinical Trial Management, and will be added to its well-es»»»
Social Old-age Pension Increases to BGN 183.81 as of July 1, Labour Minister Efremova Says
The Council of Ministers decided on Wednesday that the social old-age pension will be increased to BGN 183.81 as of July 1, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova announced at a briefing following Wednesday’s government meeting. According to her, the increase is in line with the percen»»»
Why Europe is heating up faster than the rest of the world — and when the heatwave will end
Dubai: The latest heatwave scorching Britain, France, Spain, Italy and other countries is not an isolated event. Scientists say Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, warming much faster than the global average. According to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, the world is curren»»»
Azerbaijan moves to ban under-16s from social media
Azerbaijan's parliament is considering legislation that would bar children under 16 from creating accounts on social media platforms, triggering a debate over child protection, free expression and the practical enforceability of the rules against global technology companies. The draft amendments to»»»
Minić condemns shooting at Orthodox cross near Travnik, urges swift action by cantonal authorities
Republika Srpska Prime Minister Savo Minić strongly condemned the desecration of an Orthodox cross and cemetery near Travnik and called on the authorities of the Central Bosnia Canton to sanction those responsible. “It is especially troubling that this happened in a place where the number of Serbs »»»
Business - UN chief calls on AI firms to 'come clean' on environmental costs
As Europe swelters under a major heatwave, the energy-intensiveness of artificial intelligence has come into the spotlight. At a climate conference in London, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on AI companies to disclose the environmental impact of their systems. Plus, Iran r»»»
World risks 'losing control of technology' without AI governance, warns Chinese PM
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday warned of "serious consequences" if governments fail to step up regulation of artificial intelligence as he addressed the World Economic Forum in Dalian, known as the "summer Davos". The world risks "losing control" of frontier technology such as artificial int»»»
Checks into Controversial Tolerance Certificates in Varna to Cover Period before 2023, Regional Minister Says
Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov told Parliament on Wednesday that checks into the issuance of controversial tolerance certificates for properties lacking approved detailed development plans in Varna will be expanded to cover the period before 2023. He was heard by lawma»»»
Number of cemeteries in Bishkek may increase to 36 - | 24.KG
The number of cemeteries in Bishkek may increase to 36. Kubat Kuramaev, director of municipal enterprise Bishkek Funeral Services Agency, announced at a meeting of the Bishkek Council’s Standing Committee on Housing and Communal Services, Fuel and Energy, Transport, Communications, and Ecology. Acc»»»
UAE launches first-ever Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk, with citizens getting direct access
RIYADH: The UAE has unveiled its inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Program, opening subscriptions to individual investors for the first time in the country’s history. According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance, the two-year sukuk sized at 50 million Emirati dirhams ($13.6 million) will »»»
Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai-it Award to recognise excellence in innovation, speed and execution
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, on Wednesday launched the Dubai-it Award that recognises individuals, projects, companies, and institutions that embody the Dub»»»
Asteroid zooming past Earth on Saturday visible to stargazers
Paris, France: A large asteroid that will zoom harmlessly past Earth on Saturday will be visible to stargazers using a small telescope or large binoculars, the European Space Agency announced Wednesday. The asteroid will come within 2,560,000 kilometres of Earth at 1114 GMT on Saturday, which is mo»»»
El Gouna launches SIBA Residential Development with multi-architect design concept Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: El Gouna Red Sea, the year-round destination developed by Orascom Development Egypt, has launched SIBA El Gouna, a new residential development that introduces a multi-architect design approach while building on the town’s longstanding focus on low-density, human-scale living, as per a»»»
Holding Company for Roads raises issued capital to EGP 1.5B Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The extraordinary general assembly (EGM) of the Holding Company for Roads, Bridges, and Land Transportation Projects has approved increasing the company's issued capital to EGP 1.5 billion from EGP 1 billion, as per a statement. Moreover, total revenues generated by the Holding Compan»»»
Artist Solimar Miller pays tribute to UAE’s natural heritage on construction hoardings
DUBAI: A new public artwork in the UAE wrapping the former Dubai Zoo site is inviting residents to reflect on the city’s natural heritage while looking ahead to the landmark’s next chapter. Puerto Rican-born multidisciplinary artist Solimar Miller has unveiled “Flora of Light,” a series of 12 origi»»»
Saudi Arabia’s Acwa explores desalination, green hydrogen investments in Morocco
Saudi utility giant Acwa is seeking to expand its investments in Morocco’s renewable energy sector and is also exploring opportunities in seawater desalination and green hydrogen, Omar Alaoui Mhamdi, the company’s country manager in Morocco, said in an interview with Asharq Bloomberg. The company’s»»»