Eliminate queues entirely at Dubai International Airport,’ says CEO Griffiths

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths says his driving ambition is clear: “I just want to eliminate queues. I want to make the entire process frictionless.” Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances. Speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow, Griffiths explained that everything—from biometric check-ins to advanced security—aims to transform the […]

Elon Musk predicts work will be ‘optional,’ money ‘irrelevant’ due to AI

Tech billionaire Elon Musk predicted that within the next 10 to 20 years, advances in artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics will make human work “optional” and render currency “irrelevant” at a panel discussion. Musk, who is the CEO of Tesla and Space X, offered the bold forecast on Monday while speaking at the US-Saudi Investment […]

Roblox to require age verification for every user’s chat access in January

Roblox, the hugely popular online platform known for user-generated games and social interaction, is imposing a sweeping new requirement: beginning early January 2026, all users who wish to access chat features must complete an age-check process. The initiative follows mounting pressure from authorities and parents: the company has faced lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny in the […]

UAE’s first female mechanic shares her trailblazing journey at Knowledge Summit 2025

Audiences at the tenth edition of the Knowledge Summit—organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme—met Huda Al Matroushi, the UAE’s first female car mechanic, in a session that highlighted the pivotal role of passion as a driving force for excellence, as well as the […]

Saudi German Hospital Dubai Elevates Its Commitment to Community Care with First International Dental Workshop

Saudi German Hospital Dubai Strengthens Its Commitment to Community Care with First International Dental Workshop Dubai, UAE – November 2025Saudi German Hospital Dubai proudly announces a new milestone in its mission to serve society and enhance public health through the launch of its first International Dental Workshop. This initiative reflects SGH Dubai’s ongoing commitment to […]

Saudi Arabia sets SR5,000 fine for smoking in food outlets as part of new penalties against food safety violators

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has announced new penalties aimed at tightening health and safety standards in the food sector, including a fine of SR5,000 for smoking in undesignated areas of food outlets. The stringent measures, targeting unhygienic practices, deceptive sales, and non-compliance with food safety rules, are designed to enhance hygiene and consumer protection. […]

“I absolutely want it”: why is this Chanel jacket causing a social media frenzy?

After the rain comes the beautiful… garment. On November 3rd, British influencer Amelia Liana, with half a million followers, posted a photo carousel of her latest look. Photographed on a London street, she poses in a  short , beige trench coat  that is almost entirely wet. On the damp patches of the fabric, several interlocking “C”s—the iconic […]

Why is Cristiano Ronaldo visiting the White House?

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to visit the White House on Tuesday afternoon, coinciding with US President Donald Trump’s scheduled meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The appearance of one of the world’s most recognizable athletes comes amid renewed diplomatic engagements between Washington and Riyadh. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has forged a […]

Peter Harrington showcases Shakespeare’s First Folio at Abu Dhabi Art

Scholars, collectors, and lovers of English literature will have the rare opportunity to view – and for interested institutions or a private collectors – acquire, one of the most important books ever printed, William Shakespeare’s First Folio (1623). Presented by world-leading rare book firm Peter Harrington, a copy of this cornerstone literary work, will be […]

Aldar launches Yas Riva Residences along Yas Island’s canal

Aldar announced today the launch of Yas Riva Residences, a vibrant residential community – located along Yas Island’s canal – that captures the spirit of adventure and the calm of waterfront living in one of the UAE’s most in demand lifestyle destinations. Yas Riva Residences is set along the island’s northern coast – next door […]