Flying taxis in the UAE are now allowed to use over 70 existing helipads in the city for takeoff and landing, eliminating the need for new infrastructure/ Photo: pixabay In a major leap toward integrating flying taxis into daily transportation, the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a new regulatory framework that allows…
In the UAE, smoking in public is largely banned unless you’re in a designated outdoor area or a licensed, enclosed smoking room/ Representative image The United Arab Emirates has some of the most comprehensive tobacco control laws in the region. Whether you’re a smoker, a vaper, or a shisha user, it’s essential to understand where…
A vibrant display of Indian mango varieties, including Alphonso and Kesar, at a Dubai supermarket during peak mango season/ Image: File As the heat rises across the UAE, so does the excitement for mango season, a much-anticipated time when supermarkets and markets brim with luscious Indian mangoes. For many residents, this beloved fruit marks the…
Passengers rushing through Dubai Airport test the viral ‘airport theory’ of cutting check-in times to a minimum/ Image: File A growing number of travellers in Dubai are embracing a viral social media trend known as “airport theory,” which challenges the long-held belief that passengers should arrive at the airport three hours before departure. With thousands…
UAE residents look forward to a potential three-day weekend this September for the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday holiday/ Photo: pixabay After the recent three-day break for Islamic New Year, UAE residents are already looking forward to their next public holiday. The next official holiday is expected to be the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), observed during…
MOGADISHU: At least three people were killed when a military helicopter serving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed Wednesday at the airport in the capital, Mogadishu, according to Somali authorities. The helicopter was arriving from Balli-doogle Airfield in the Lower Shabelle region with eight people on board. At least three people have been…
BRUSSELS: EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Wednesday urged Beijing to stop undermining Europe’s security, as China’s top diplomat held talks in Brussels ahead of a leaders’ summit later this month.“China is not our adversary, but on security our relationship is under increasing strain,” Kallas said ahead of meeting China’s Wang Yi. “Chinese companies…
File photo of China’s President Xi Jinping (Pic credit: PTI) Chinese premier Li Qiang will represent China at the 17th Brics Summit in Brazil later this week, marking the first time President Xi Jinping will skip the annual gathering of the bloc since assuming power in 2012.Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed on Wednesday…
An $88 million (€77.4 million) satellite backed by Jeff Bezos has disappeared in space while conducting a climate change mission, New Zealand officials said on Wednesday.MethaneSAT, which was designed to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions with “unprecedented resolution,” was also funded by Wellington and the US-based Environmental Defense Fund. However, the satellite was plagued with technical…
TOKYO: A remote island chain in southern Japan has been shaken by more than 900 quakes in the last two weeks, the weather agency said Wednesday, with residents saying they were unable to sleep.No major damage has been reported from the series of tremors, but the Japan Meteorological Agency held an emergency news conference after…
