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SACRAMENTO, California: California could become the first state in the nation to tax the net worth of billionaires Tuesday under a ballot measure that has divided liberal leaders nationally and triggered one of the most expensive ballot fights in state history as the ultra-rich scramble to figure out whether they would pay the tax or…

Dubai: From Agentic AI transforming governance, to everyday tasks becoming more streamlined and accessible – the UAE is at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI). Do you feel like you’re falling behind and need to level up?Don’t worry, you can take advantage of a number of government-led initiatives from around the UAE that are bringing…

WASHINGTON: Early voting has been underway for weeks ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, when US voters will elect members of the House of Representatives and Senate and governors in states across the country.Held in the middle of each four-year presidential term, the midterms by definition do not involve the president. But for…

The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court ruled that a young man must pay another man AED10,000 in compensation for the moral and psychological harm he suffered after being insulted and spat at in the street.In detail, a young man filed a lawsuit against another, seeking AED50,000 in full and final compensation for all…

The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases rejected a lawsuit filed by a young man seeking the return of AED16,000, which he claimed to have transferred to another person in exchange for securing him a job with a government or private entity. He alleged that the defendant had misled him into believing…

The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance ruled that a man must return AED2 million that he borrowed from a woman under an interest-free personal loan agreement for one month. The court found that he failed to repay the amount on the agreed date, despite acknowledging in writing that he had received it and undertaking…

KATHMANDU: An Indian national was killed and a New Zealander injured after two helicopters collided as they prepared to land ⁠in Nepal's Mount Everest region on Tuesday, authorities said.The New Zealander has been rescued, the chief district officer of Solukhumbu district, Kaman Singh Thapa Magar, told Reuters.The incident took place in the base camp area…

British maritime agency UKMTO reported on Monday that a vessel was struck by "an unknown projectile" near the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, marking the latest disturbance in the contested waterway.The agency said the incident occurred on Sunday off the coast of Lima, Oman, around the mouth of the strait. "The master reports the…

On his 61st birthday, the star shared the song from his upcoming film King Last updated: November 02, 2026 | 07:35Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in King. Who needs cake when SRK is handing out gifts? To mark his 61st birthday, the star dropped Tu Mil Jaaye, the first song from his upcoming film…

Dubai: Individual residents in the UAE will be subject to a limit of five licensed vehicles each under federal traffic regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027, with additional fees applying to the registration or renewal of vehicles beyond the first two.The requirement is outlined in Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, which approves the…

Diwali in the UAE carries a particular weight. It is the festival Indian families have rebuilt here, year after year, the sweets prepared in an apartment kitchen, the diyas lined up on a balcony railing, the video call home timed so both sides can watch the first flame being lit. The setting has changed. The…

The Texas Senate race has become the most expensive non-presidential contest in US electoral history, with political advertising spending and reservations reaching $573 million ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to advertising intelligence firm AdImpact.The record-breaking expenditure comes as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico battle for a Senate seat in a state that…

Your eyes behave differently when you concentrate on a computer screen. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), people normally blink around 15 times per minute, but that rate can fall by approximately half during sustained screen use or other close work. Fewer blinks mean the tear film covering the eyes is refreshed less…

Patrick Stewart, who rose from poverty in England to become an accomplished Shakespearean stage actor and then achieved ‌global stardom as the erudite Captain Jean-Luc ​Picard in TV's "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the telepathic Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" movies, has died at the age of 86.Stewart, knighted in 2010 by Queen…

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned jobseekers against fraudulent part time employment offers designed to steal banking information or involve unsuspecting individuals in illegal financial transactions.The Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation stressed that legitimate part time job opportunities come from legally licensed businesses with verifiable identities and addresses. Genuine offers…

WASHINGTON: Microsoft researchers said an AI tool that diagnoses patients step by step, as doctors do, was more than twice as accurate as general physicians at solving complex medical cases, according to a study published on Thursday in Science.The model identifies and coordinates the questions that should be asked of a patient, as well as…

August 15-18, 1969, the venue: Yasgur’s farm in Bethel, New York. More than 500,000 young people attended the Woodstock Music and Art Fair.Woodstock was a celebration of music and peace. But it was much more. The young opposed the Vietnam War. The festival also embodied values associated with the counterculture, such as peace, community, non-violence…

Dubai: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) spearheaded the city’s presence at SIAL Paris 2026, showcasing Dubai-based food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers on a major international platform to support their global expansion. Held from 17 to 21 October, the exhibition enabled manufacturers to connect with international buyers, importers and distributors as part of…

OpenAI will make its frontier artificial intelligence models and Codex ​coding agent available through Google Cloud in the coming weeks, the ‌companies said ​on Wednesday, deepening ties between two rivals and underscoring how major cloud providers are becoming key distributors of top AI models.The partnership will bring OpenAI's latest models such as GPT-6 Astra to…

In the UAE’s development journey, major milestones are never announced in isolation, nor are strategic ambitions left hanging in the future. When His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, unveiled the target of increasing the country’s stock of foreign direct investment to…

After leaving Al Jazeera, I was preparing to return to Washington, where I had worked at Alhurra. When Dubai Media Incorporated made an offer, I gave myself two more years in the region, that was seventeen years ago.Dubai rewrites the plans of those who come to it. People arrive for a year or two, the…

The figures emerging from Dubai’s office sales market in the first half of 2026 are not merely a passing real estate surge. And they are more than another real estate milestone.They are a highly significant economic indicator of a deeper shift in the emirate’s position as a global hub for business, capital, and cross-border companies.Multinationals…

Like someone suffering from farsightedness, we often fail to notice what is closest to us. Our eyes—and with them our minds and senses—are drawn to distant horizons. We admire the scientists, writers, thinkers, and physicians of other nations while overlooking the remarkable talent, intellect, and innovation flourishing in our own backyard. In doing so, we…

Everyone carries a smartphone, meetings happen on screens, cars are faster than ever, aircraft connect continents in hours. Yet governments continue spending billions on railways. Why?History offers the answer. In 1869, the completion of America’s first transcontinental railroad reduced the journey between New York and San Francisco from six months to about a week, transforming…

DUBAI: The UAE Chess Federation and Mubadala Foundation have signed a strategic partnership agreement to promote chess, increase participation and develop national talent.The partnership aims to expand access to chess in schools, clubs and academies, particularly among young people, while providing specialised programmes to identify and develop talented players and improve their competitive skills.It also…

Dubai: At the age of 19, Karine Yengo Kaisa had accomplished more than most of her peers – she had completed her bachelors’ degree, having jumped a few classes in school, and was already working in the economic capital of her home country – Cameroon, for a logistics company.But somehow, she still wanted to achieve…

London: British actor and comedian Russell Brand was described by prosecutors on Wednesday as a sexual predator who sexually abused six women despite their objections.Brand, 51, once one of Britain’s most prominent broadcasters and the former husband of US singer Katy Perry, faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count…

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), during the second day of the World Governments Summit 2026. The Summit runs in Dubai until 5 February…

In this interview, the Head of DMI's Sama Dubai TV Channel, Hamda Al Basata gives her insights into the role of TV in the social media age 1) How does Sama Dubai balance Emirati values with modern media trends? At Sama Dubai, our compass is always Emirati values, family cohesion, respect, heritage, and community spirit.…

Sarah Al Jarman – Head of Television and Radio Channels, Dubai Media What is Dubai Media Incorporated’s main objective in launching Dubai+? Dubai+ reflects the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to accelerate digital transformation and position Dubai as a global hub for content creation. It is the cornerstone…

Dubai has unveiled the official calendar of events for Ramadan in Dubai, presented through a citywide programme of cultural, community, and destination-led experiences, which is expected to span approximately 30 days. Ramadan holds a central place in the social and spiritual life of the UAE, defined by reflection, generosity, and compassion. In Dubai, the Holy…

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), reviewed the progress of the Al Fahidi Fort rehabilitation project, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of…

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced the launch of the second edition of the ‘Dubai’s Best Decorated Ramadan Homes’ competition, as part of the ‘Ramadan in Dubai’ campaign. The competition is organised in collaboration with Emarat Al Youm. Now in its second year, the competition calls on…

In a remarkable and extremely rare incident, 27-year-old Zeenat Waheed, a woman from Pakistan, delivered six babies at the District Headquarters Hospital in Rawalpindi. The newborns consist of four boys and two girls, each weighing less than two pounds. Despite the unusual circumstances, all six babies and their mother are in good health, according to…

The heavy rains that swept across various parts of the country last week revealed this vintage gem, which dates back to the sixties.. The bottle, found by heritage enthusiast and researcher Ali Rashid Muhyan Al Katbi, was nestled in a crevice among rocks in Al Dhaid, Sharjah. Upon closer examination, it was identified as an…

Renovating a kitchen can be a costly endeavor, but for Betty and Robert Fooks from Dorset, it turned out to be a highly profitable one. While renovating their farmhouse, they stumbled upon an unexpected windfall: over **1,000 17th-century coins** concealed beneath the kitchen floor. Robert Fooks, an agricultural engineer, made the remarkable discovery when he…

A 14-year-old boy was killed and four other people were injured after a stabbing in London on Tuesday involving a man with a sword. Police said they did not believe the incident was terrorism-related and there was no ongoing threat to the wider community. Police tasered and arrested the man after the incident near Hainault…

Twelve people were killed and at least 60 injured in Mumbai after a billboard collapsed during a fierce storm. The signage collapsed at a petrol station in the city’s east, trapping dozens of people underneath. An excavator was brought in to dig through the wreckage as rescuers worked to find any survivors. Eight bodies had…

Thunderstorms have killed seven people and left more than half a million homes and businesses without power in south-eastern Texas. Residents in the area could be without power for weeks after Thursday's storm, which packed 110mph (177km/h) winds, BBC reported. The deaths were mostly caused by downed trees and power lines and lightning. The storm…

AQABA: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, arrived in Aqaba, Jordan, on Monday on a working visit to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Aqaba–Al-Shidiyeh–Maan Railway Project.His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan personally received His Highness upon arrival at King Hussein…

SAO PAULO: Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the runoff of the presidential election, the country's electoral authority said on Sunday.With just over 97 per cent of ballots counted, the right-wing challenger secured 47.45 per cent of valid votes in the first round, outperforming forecasts in most private…

NAGOYA, Japan: India humiliated a second-string Sri Lanka side by 124 runs at the Asian Games on ‌Thursday to book a gold-medal decider against rivals Pakistan in the T20 tournament.The day after India's depleted one-day international team completed the second-highest successful chase in an eight-wicket win over the West Indies, Shreyas Iyer's T20 side dismissed…

BAKU, Azerbaijan: George Russell held off Red Bull’s four-times world champion Max Verstappen to complete a lights-to-flag win in Saturday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Mercedes with teammate Kimi ⁠Antonelli limiting the damage to his championship lead by finishing fifth.Russell took the flag 0.196 seconds ahead of the flying Dutchman, who started eighth but crossed the…

NEW YORK - Coco Gauff is back in the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since winning the tournament three years ago.The No. 4 seed beat No. 14 Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 on Monday night for her 10th consecutive victory. She advanced to face fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.Gauff won the U.S. Open in…

NEW YORK: Alexander Zverev weathered a storm from Lorenzo ‌Sonego to reach the U.S. Open second round on Tuesday and keep alive his bid to reach a third straight Grand Slam final, after relentless rain wreaked havoc with the schedule at Flushing Meadows.Americans Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz earlier powered through under the…

Seven-times Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz said "intrusive thoughts" about the timing of his return were the toughest part of a wrist injury layoff that sidelined ‌him for nearly five months ahead of his U.S. Open title defence.The 23-year-old Spaniard, who became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam when he claimed his…

Washington: The Trump administration has proposed making permanent a controversial fee of more than US$100,000 for new H-1B visas, significantly increasing the cost of bringing highly skilled foreign workers to the United States.The proposal, published by the US Department of Homeland Security in the Federal Register on Monday, would set the fee at US$103,265 and…

Cape Canaveral, Fla.: The mission to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies announced the news more than a month after the startup's Link spacecraft rocketed away to the telescope's rescue.Katalyst said Link will not attempt to capture Swift…