Insuring an electric car in the UAE has become much more costly, after last year’s record floods, but industry experts believe the future remains bright for the vehicle segment as sales increase. Insurancemarket.ae, one of the country’s leading providers, said insuring an electric vehicle on average costs 72 per cent more on average than a…
From a pioneering Emirati actress who helped lay the foundations of national television and theatre, to a Lebanese composer who soundtracked the social and political pulse of his homeland, the Arab cultural scene has been etched by significant loss in 2025. Spanning music, film, television, literature and visual arts, these 11 artists not only shaped…
The Drainage Services Department (DSD) has confirmed five cases of flooding as of 11.30am, affecting areas including the Chai Wan roundabout, South Bay Road roundabout, Stanley Village Road, Big Wave Bay Village, and Wang Long Village on Lamma Island. Source link
China has proposed a new global artificial intelligence co-operation organisation amid a patchwork of regulations among countries, as Beijing’s competition with the US over the critical technology heats up. Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday called for an international framework to regulate AI as its governance is fragmented, he said at the opening of the…
Image: MatteauAustralian fashion is known for a few things. With a relatively warm climate and outdoor lifestyle, it tends to be more relaxed and less formal than elsewhere in the world. Palettes are often inspired by Australia’s untouched landscape, while the country’s coastlines influence fabrics to be lightweight and breathable. In line with the rest…
A UK green startup developing a zero-emission cooling technology that could help cut household air-conditioning costs is eyeing its first partnership in Hong Kong, following its gold win in a locally founded innovation race with expanding global influence. Source link
The artificial intelligence boom was the primary driver of a recently signed nuclear energy agreement between Bahrain and the US, according to a Middle East technology expert. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani signed on Wednesday a civil nuclear co-operation agreement − and a major…
Former Hong Kong Observatory director Lam Chiu-ying has supported the government’s controversial decision to preemptively suspend classes ahead of last week’s severe weather, stating it demonstrates authorities “prioritize lives” despite the inherent unpredictability of rainstorms. Source link
American comedian Bill Burr, 57, returned to Abu Dhabi on Saturday night, focusing his ire on his country’s ongoing anti-immigration rhetoric. Performing at Etihad Arena for the second time – following his 2023 set at the same venue – the comedian took aim at what he called the “racism” and “hypocrisy” embedded in American discourse….
During the Hong Kong Police College’s passing-out parade, one South Asian officer stood out in his distinctive uniform. This was Singh Palvinderjit, the first Sikh officer to graduate wearing a turban as part of the police uniform in recent years. Source link