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September 24, 2026

23
Nov

Google, Meta’s Red Sea cable delays can slow internet speeds in the UAE

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Most of the world’s internet moves through thin fibre-optic cables lying on the seabed. When something disrupts those routes, speeds drop — even in highly connected countries like the UAE. That’s why the latest Bloomberg report on Google and Meta delaying their Red Sea subsea cable projects has raised concerns. The setbacks come after earlier […]

22
Nov

GOOD NEWS

Digital Receipts: A Healthier and More Sustainable Future

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4 min read

Expert Insights from Dr. Ganesh Dhanuka, Internal Medicine & Nephrology Specialist, International Modern Hospital As daily transactions become increasingly digital, a growing body of research is shining light on the hidden health and environmental risks of traditional thermal paper receipts. These slips—common in supermarkets, restaurants, retail stores, and ATMs—often contain bisphenol chemicals such as BPA […]

22
Nov

TOP NEWS

The Hidden Face of Heart Disease in Women

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3 min read

The Hidden Face of Heart Disease in Women By Dr. Hesham TayelConsultant – Cardiology, International modern Hospital, dubai Heart disease is often thought of as a man’s illness, but this perception couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women globally. What makes this even more […]

21
Nov

What first-time home buyers, Golden Visa investors pay—and gain—in Dubai

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Dubai now offers two very different pathways into property ownership — and each attracts a different type of buyer. One is built for residents trying to own a home with the lowest possible upfront burden. The other appeals to investors aiming for long-term residency through the property-linked Golden Visa. A close look at the numbers […]

21
Nov

Dubai gold prices ease to Dh488.25 while market holds a narrow November range

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Dubai’s gold market eased on Friday, with 24K slipping Dh3.75 from the previous session to Dh488.25 a gram. The 22K category followed the same trend, declining from Dh455.50 on Thursday to Dh452.25. The pullback comes after a month defined by tight movements, even as global bullion prices swung on shifting expectations around US monetary policy. Prices remain […]

21
Nov

Al-Ittihad seeks redemption points… and a fiery clash between Al-Ahli and Al-Qadisiyah

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4 min read

The Saudi Professional League is set to resume after a third break this season that lasted nearly two weeks due to FIFA international days, as the Saudi national team held a training camp in Jeddah during which it played two friendly matches against Ivory Coast, winning by one goal, and against Algeria, losing by two […]

21
Nov

Saudi Arabia, US issue joint statement on strategic AI partnership

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2 min read

Following the signing of the Strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Partnership between Saudi Arabia and the US by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Prince Faisal and Rubio affirmed the partnership as a historic step that establishes a new milestone in the strategic relationship […]

20
Nov

Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock puppets up for auction in the United States

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Original creations by Jim Henson, who transformed articulated figures into television stars in the 1970s and 1980s, will go under the hammer in California. It is estimated to fetch between $7,000 and $9,000. Among the most anticipated items in the sale is a pair of shoes belonging to Piggy , the bossy pig who, alongside Kermit the […]

20
Nov

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

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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 […]

20
Nov

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

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2 min read

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 […]

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Google, Meta’s Red Sea cable delays can slow internet speeds in the UAE

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Dubai gold prices ease to Dh488.25 while market holds a narrow November range

Al-Ittihad seeks redemption points… and a fiery clash between Al-Ahli and Al-Qadisiyah

Saudi Arabia, US issue joint statement on strategic AI partnership

Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock puppets up for auction in the United States

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