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MiscellaneousAbu Dhabi Drink-Driver Sentenced to Six Months and Fined Dh100,000 for Driving Against Traffic
An Abu Dhabi driver has received a six-month jail sentence and a Dh100,000 fine for driving against traffic while under the influence of alcohol.
EconomySoaring Tobacco Taxes and Mild Penalties Drive Booming Global Illicit Cigarette Trade
Experts warn that punitive tobacco taxes and lenient smuggling penalties are driving a booming global black market, following a massive seizure of over 70 million illicit cigarettes by Dubai Customs.
CultureAbu Dhabi Launches New Visitor Experience Awards to Elevate Tourism Standards
Abu Dhabi has launched the Visitor Experience Awards to honor organizations and professionals delivering exceptional tourism services, supporting the emirate's goal of reaching 39.3 million visitors by 2030.
CultureAncient Menu Revealed: Foragers in the Levant Consumed Snakes and Lizards for 3,000 Years
A study of fossils from El Wad Terrace in Israel shows that reptiles formed a consistent part of the Natufian diet for 3,000 years, serving as a reliable supplementary food source as permanent settlements grew.
Breaking NewsSeven Syrian Security Personnel Arrested Following Detainee's Tragic Death
Syrian authorities have arrested seven security personnel, including a police station chief, following the death of detainee Mohammad Ghamira from internal bleeding shortly after his release.
Breaking NewsJudge Limits Use of 'Terrorist' and 'Terrorism' in Upcoming Pan Am Lockerbie Trial
A US judge has restricted the use of the words 'terrorism' and 'terrorist' in the upcoming trial of Abu Agila Mohammad Masud over the 1988 Pan Am flight 103 bombing in Lockerbie to prevent jury bias.
TechnologyAI-Powered Flight Trials Seek to Reduce Climate-Warming Contrails Over the Atlantic
A UK government and Google-backed trial named Operation Blue Skies is using AI and minor flight path adjustments to reduce climate-warming contrails over the North Atlantic.
TechnologyYouTube Updates View-Counting System to Provide Clearer Metrics for Content Creators
YouTube is updating its view-counting system starting August 24 to record views as soon as a video begins playing, aiming to reduce metric confusion for content creators.
PoliticsIsraeli Airstrikes Target Abu Al Duhur Military Airfield in Syria's Idlib, State TV Reports
Syrian state TV reported that Israeli warplanes struck the runway of Abu Al Duhur military airfield in the eastern Idlib countryside, causing material damage but no casualties.
CultureNetflix's 'Physical 100: Italy': Meet the Olympic Champions and Celebrities Competing
Netflix is launching Physical 100: Italy, the first country-specific adaptation of the hit reality competition, featuring 100 contestants including Olympic champions and celebrities.
EconomyLibya Seeks Up to $40 Billion to Unlock Vast Oil and Gas Potential Amid Security Challenges
Libya's National Oil Corporation is seeking up to $40 billion in investments to revive its oil and gas sector and increase production, despite ongoing political instability and security threats.
CultureAncient Egyptian Tomb Reveals Centuries of Evolving Burial Customs and Spatial Constraints in Luxor
Spanish researchers studying a 4,000-year-old tomb at the Theban Necropolis in Luxor have discovered how burial customs and spatial constraints changed Egyptian funerary practices over hundreds of years.
CultureThe Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Glamorous Beach Clubs for Summer 2026
Discover the most stunning beach clubs around the world for 2026, where luxury fashion brands, high-end dining, and breathtaking coastal destinations redefine seaside living.
TechnologyWhy Artificial Intelligence Must Learn That Humanity Speaks in Many Voices
Artificial intelligence models heavily rely on English data, risking cultural misunderstandings. New initiatives in the UAE aim to bridge this gap by incorporating diverse Arabic dialects into AI training.
PoliticsSyrian Court Sentences Former President's Cousin Wasim Al Assad to Death for Premeditated Murder
A Syrian court in Damascus has sentenced Wasim Al Assad, cousin of former president Bashar Al Assad, to death for premeditated murder and other major crimes.
PoliticsSyrian Court Sentences Former President's Cousin Wasim Al Assad to Death for Premeditated Murder
A Syrian court has sentenced Wasim Al Assad, cousin of former president Bashar Al Assad, to death for premeditated murder following his arrest in June.
EconomyIraq Revives Longstanding Plan to Delete Zeros from Dinar Amid Deepening Budget Squeeze
Iraq is reviving discussions to remove zeros from the dinar to address a severe budget squeeze, combat idle hoarded cash, and restore currency value.
EconomyDubai Advances Mega Rail Project to Connect DXB and DWC Airports with Five-Station Express Line
The Roads and Transport Authority has received six bids for a 55-kilometre train line connecting Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.
CultureAbu Dhabi's Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries Set to Tackle AI, Gaming, and the Future of the Creative Economy
The fifth annual Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries in Abu Dhabi will gather experts to discuss Arabic intellectual property, AI tools, gaming, and creative financing at Manarat Al Saadiyat.
PoliticsMiddle East Tensions Mount as Kushner Claims Iran Rejects Deal and Shipping Slows
As shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slows and regional tensions persist, reports indicate that Iran is showing no interest in a deal while US and Iranian developments unfold.
CultureQueen Rania Shares Heartwarming First Photos of Newborn Twin Granddaughters Talia and Rania
Queen Rania and King Abdullah II of Jordan have shared the first photos of their newborn twin granddaughters, Talia and Rania, born to Princess Iman and Jameel Alexander Thermiotis.
CultureDisney Teases Emirati Heritage Research for Abu Dhabi Theme Park with Al Ain Oasis and Qasr Al Hosn Footage
Disney revealed footage of its Imagineers visiting Al Ain Oasis and Qasr Al Hosn at the D23 convention, offering a glimpse into the cultural research behind the upcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi.
EconomyManus on Markets: How Claude is Fueling Explosive Growth for Anthropic
Manus Cranny examines the latest global financial trends, highlighting how Claude is driving explosive growth for Anthropic alongside other major world news.
SportsCameroon Claims Maiden Wafcon Crown as Malawi and Algeria Make History in Morocco
Cameroon won their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a victory over Malawi, while Algeria and Morocco also made historic tournament achievements.