Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia’s long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano subsided Tuesday after an eruption over the weekend that left a trail of destruction in nearby villages and caused flight cancellations after ash plumes disrupted high-altitude flight paths. Villages in the district of Afdera in the Afar region were covered in ash, officials […]

Ben Sulayem says Qatar GP is symbol of country’s ambition

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the Qatar Grand Prix is poised to once again demonstrate the Middle East’s growing influence in Formula 1 — and its significance to the future of global motorsport — as the drivers’ title battle approaches its climax. As this year’s penultimate round gets under way on Sunday, the Lusail […]

Strong international turnout for Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2025

The organizing committee of the Judo Grand Slam 2025- Abu Dhabi has announced a strong global interest in taking part, with 390 athletes from 53 countries registered for the event. The championship will be held at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi on 28 -30 November, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al […]

EPAA Sharjah announces discovery of new, rare ant species in Wadi Shees

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA), through the Al Dhaid Wildlife Center, has recorded a new scientific achievement that adds to Sharjah’s growing contributions in research and biodiversity conservation. A new and rare ant species has been discovered in Wadi Shees and officially documented under the scientific name Carebara Sharjahensis- Sharjah Ant. […]

EPAA announces discovery of three new recorded plant species in UAE

In a groundbreaking scientific achievement that reinforces the UAE’s and Sharjah’s leadership in environmental research and plant discovery programmes, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced the successful discovery of three plant species recorded for the first time in the UAE by a team of field researchers from the Sharjah Seed […]

Thinking of working at Tesla? Elon Musk drops a game-changing chips roadmap

In a bombshell tweet that’s already racked up over 20 million views, Tesla CEO Elon Musk pulled back the curtain on the electric vehicle giant’s stealthy dominance in AI hardware, unveiling a relentless pace of innovation that’s set to eclipse the entire industry. “Most people don’t know that Tesla has had an advanced AI chip […]

Saudi Arabia: No threat from Ethiopian volcano ash drifting toward Red Sea

The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has confirmed that the recent eruption of Ethiopia’s Haile Gobi volcano poses no direct threat to Saudi Arabia’s atmosphere, according to the Saudi Gazette. The centre emphasised that ongoing monitoring shows no ash drift toward the Kingdom, ensuring that air quality and weather conditions across Saudi Arabia remain unaffected by the volcanic […]

Modern Psychiatry Focuses on Improving an Individual’s Quality of Life

New data released by the World Health Organization indicates that more than one billion people suffer from mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, conditions that lead to significant human and economic loss. This is where the combined efforts of health organizations and mental-health providers come together, standing side by side to confront such […]

5 ways Dubai’s record budget will change daily life for UAE residents

 Dubai has approved its biggest-ever budget for 2026–2028, with Dh302.7 billion in planned spending and Dh329.2 billion in expected revenues. The numbers are large, but what really matters is how this will show up in your everyday life. Here’s what residents can expect. Stonger healthcare, schools A major share of next year’s spending goes toward […]