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Water pipe robots could stop billions of litres leakingAround three billion litres of water are lost through leaks across hundreds of thousands of miles of water pipe in England and Wales daily, says...Seven injured as Grand Canyon tour helicopter makes hard landingA Grand Canyon tour helicopter made a hard landing at a Las Vegas-area airport, injuring seven, officials said on Wednesday. Authorities are investigating the cause...Apple shares fall to lowest level since June 2021Apple shares fell to their lowest level since June 2021 on Tuesday amid fears over iPhone supply over the holiday season.The company's stock tumbled as...Saudi Ports Authority signs deal to build $27m logistics park at Dammam portThe Saudi Ports Authority, better known as Mawani, is building a logistics park and re-export zone at Dammam’s King Abdulaziz Port with an investment of...Save $98 on this emergency power supply comboYou never know what's right around the corner. Natural disasters can strike at any moment, whether it's an earthquake in California or a hurricane in...The countries launching missions to the Moon and beyond in 2023In 2023, Russia, India and the European Space Agency will be launching missions to the Moon, and further into deep space.This follows Nasa's Artemis I...Exquisite Air Charter: 2023 private jet demand to remain above pre-Covid levelsExquisite Air Charter, the private aviation company based in Los Angeles, announced its yearly private jet outlook on the upcoming industry trends for 2023. It...Fortnite maker to pay $520m for privacy and e-commerce abusesThe maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints about children's privacy and payment methods...Indian economy grew 8.7% in last fiscal year to surpass pre-Covid levels, IMF saysIndia’s real gross domestic product grew by 8.7 percent in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, boosting its total output above pre-coronavirus levels despite global macroeconomic headwinds,...Buddy's Seafood is more than just a business. It's a tribute to familyEvery morning, as Cornell Harris prepares to open up his seafood shop, the final thing he does is give a command to the automated home...Airport strikes could go on for months, says PCS union bossStrikes by Border Force staff at UK airports could go on for months unless the government enters talks over pay, the head of the PCS...Khaybar Volcano Camp opens in Saudi Arabia surrounded by lava fieldsThe first-of-its-kind Khaybar Volcano Camp, built on one of the largest volcanic fields in Saudi Arabia, has been launched. The site lies in Khaybar, an...Lebanon inflation rate increases 189% in first 11 monthsInflation in Lebanon increased an average 189.4 per cent in the first 11 months of 2022, from the same period a year earlier, according to...Stock Buys Among Tesla, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Netflix, Microsoft And MetaIn 2022, all seven stocks were flattened. Here’s what each stock gained in 2017-2021, and what each stock has lost since I last wrote about...Digital solutions to define the future of quality healthcareThe African Union Agenda 2063 envisions a prosperous continent based on inclusive growth and sustainable development.For this to happen, there is need to safeguard the...Scientists find secret to how glass frogs turn transparentA frog that turns itself mostly transparent while sleeping may hold clues for understanding blood clotting in humans.Scientists have long known about the glass frog...No COVID curbs till January 2 as state gears up for New Year festivitiesGoa will not be imposing any COVID-19 related restrictions till January 2, 2023. However, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, after chairing a high-level meeting, added...Dubai International Financial Centre and UK government boost data transfer partnershipThe Dubai International Financial Centre and the UK government have agreed to boost their partnership on the exchange of data, emphasising on further enhancing its...US third-quarter GDP revised up to 3.2%The US economy expanded 3.2 per cent in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said on Thursday, in a further upwards revision of data reflecting...A Rare Kingsbury 2¼ Hp: A 102 Year Old Motor ScooterThis is a 1920 Kingsbury 2¼ hp, a rare standup motor scooter that was built over a century ago by the Barningham Brothers’ Kingsbury Engineering...Winter solstice 2022: How to watch it live from Stonehenge and what happens in the UAEChristmas may be only a few days away, but before it occurs, much of the world is celebrating another important occasion.December marks the onset of...Microsoft-Activision deal: Gamers sue to stop mergerMicrosoft faces legal action from 10 gamers to block its merger with Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. The lawsuit filed in a US federal...DIFC's contribution to UAE's economic output on the rise, governor saysThe Dubai International Financial Centre has increased its contribution to the emirate's and the UAE's economy in 2022, and is set to attract more finance-related...Driverless Automobile Tech Evolution Could Boost These ETFsHighways and roads filled with driverless automobiles are still some time away, but technology is evolving at a rapid pace and next year is expected...The EU agreed to limit gas prices, but some analysts are skepticalThe European Union Monday concluded two months of heated talks over how to protect households from rising energy prices — but some analysts argue the...Apple will reportedly begin producing some MacBooks in Vietnam in 2023Apple was reportedly in talks in August to move some production for its Apple Watches, MacBooks and HomePods to Vietnam. Now, the company’s assembly partner...UK inflation falls from 41-year high as fuel price surge easesU.K. inflation came in slightly below expectations at 10.7% in November, as cooling fuel prices helped ease price pressures, though high food and energy prices...Canada’s single-use plastic ban takes effect on Dec. 20. Here’s what to knowStarting Tuesday, Canada will ban the manufacture and import for sale of single-use plastics in an effort to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030, according...Nations reach 'historic' deal to protect natureNations have agreed to protect a third of the planet for nature by 2030 in a landmark deal aimed at safeguarding biodiversity. There will also...Twitter bans linking to Facebook, Instagram, other rivalsTwitter users will no longer be able to link to certain rival social media websites, including what the company described Sunday as “prohibited platforms” Facebook,...Abu Dhabi adds waste management company Tadweer to ADQ portfolioAbu Dhabi's ADQ, one of the biggest holding companies in the region, has added Abu Dhabi Waste Management, better known as Tadweer, to its energy...Ganz reports increase in orders for “intelligent transformers”Hungarian manufacturer Ganz Intelligent Solutions has announced it will deliver a further 18 smart transformers to the domestic and international renewable energy market by the...Check out Netarhat, Jharkhand’s new ecotourism siteLocated approximately 157 km from Ranchi, Netarhat is a scenic hill station in Latehar district in Jharkhand. Known for splendid waterfalls, verdant forest and lush...Global data rush paving the way for boom in data centre business in EuropeBombproof buildings, biometric security passes and financial trading at the speed of light: welcome to data centres, a booming global industry that is hosting more...GCC central banks raise interest rates after Fed's final increase of yearThe central banks of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar raised their benchmark borrowing rates after the US Federal Reserve increased its key interest...Reddit Is Comparing Aldi's Chocolate Bars To KinderWhile Americans might first think of Hershey's or Godiva when they think of chocolate, one of the most popular candy bar brands in Europe is...From your resume to your meetings: Why authentic storytelling, communication is importantThink about your resume. From the summary section right at the top of the resume to your achievements and highlights, essentially, your resume is a...Exclusive first look: The UAE's first Marriott Resort opens in DubaiDubai's newest hotel has opened for overnight stays. Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is now welcoming guests, with overnight rates from Dh1,500.The hotel group’s first resort...Microsoft's battle to secure Activision Blizzard is huge commitment to future of gamingMicrosoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has focused attention on the decades-old paradigm of console-exclusive games played on its Xbox and chief rival Sony...UAE government revenues up more than 17% in third quarterUAE government revenues for the third quarter this year increased to Dh148.1 billion ($40.3 billion) from Dh126.3 billion in the same quarter last year, according...China launches WTO dispute over U.S. chip sanctionsChina has filed a dispute with the World Trade Organization over U.S. restrictions on chip exports, Beijing's commerce ministry said in a statement late Monday,...IEA raises oil demand growth forecast for 2022 and 2023The International Energy Agency increased its global oil demand growth estimate for this year and the next on rising crude consumption in India, China and...Can we set aside a third of our planet for nature?It's being called a last chance for nature - 100 countries backing calls to protect 30% of the planet. The aim is to reach this...UAE and Kyrgyzstan sign initial co-operation pacts in various sectorsThe UAE and Kyrgyzstan signed on Monday several initial pacts for joint co-operation in sectors including agriculture and renewable energy as they look to boost...Belmont Medical Technologies Donates Lifesaving Medical Equipment to UkraineBelmont Medical Technologies ("Belmont"), a leading provider of fluid resuscitation and patient temperature management solutions, donated 100 buddy lite® portable blood and fluid warmers as...Russia’s 'new McDonald’s' replaces Big Mac with Big HitStarved of Big Macs since McDonald’s closed its Russian restaurants in March, Russians will from next year be treated to an alternative from the burger...Dyson set to launch headphones with air purifier initially called an April Fool's jokeDyson is set to sell its new headphones with air purification which it denied were an April Fool's joke when they were first unveiled at...Dubai economy grows more than 4% to $84bn in nine monthsDubai’s economy expanded by 4.6 per cent on annual basis in the first nine months of this year to about Dh307.5 billion ($84 billion), driven...What’s new in food: Crust Never Sleeps bakery opens on Sardis RoadAsheville City Market’s Saturday shoppers first met baker Jonathan Price when he snagged a spot in October 2016. Because the market had multiple bread options,...India’s Tata Group plans to open 100 exclusive Apple stores, report saysIndian conglomerate Tata Group plans to open 100 small stores across the country that will only sell Apple products in the world's second most populous...China eases Covid curbs to streamline supply chainsChina said on Saturday that it would stop carrying out Covid-19 checks on lorry drivers and ship crew transporting goods domestically, removing a key bottleneck...Jammu to start helicopter services to connect remote areasSoon, your visit to Jammu will turn out to be an exciting one. There are still places in the Valley that are still left unexplored...Myanmar Junta to Restart Controversial Quarry at Rakhine’s Marble MountainMyanmar’s military regime is planning to restart the controversial Nayputaung marble quarry in Taungup Township, Rakhine State in western Myanmar. Quarrying at Nayputaung was suspended...World economy faces more pain in 2023 after a gloomy yearThis was supposed to be the comeback year for the world economy following the COVID pandemic. Instead, 2022 was marked by a new war, record...UAE telecoms operator e& and South Korea's Bespin team up to offer cloud servicesThe UAE’s biggest telecoms operator, e&, has signed a joint venture agreement with South Korea's Bespin Global to create a new company that will provide...Oman posts $3bn budget surplus in the first 10 months of 2022 on higher oil revenueOman posted a budget surplus of more than 1.2 billion rials ($3.11 billion) in the first 10 months of 2022, compared with a deficit of...Appliance makers expect robust growth from heating products this winterAppliance makers are expecting a high double-digit growth in sales of heating products such as geysers and room heaters on hopes of a good winter...Mobile advert spending to hit $362bn in 2023 as users spend trillions of hours on devicesMobile platforms are expected to become the top segment for advertising in 2023, with spending projected to hit about $362 billion as more consumers spend...Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai budget for 2023 to 2025 allocating $55.8bn of expenditureSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the emirate's budget for 2023 to 2025 that allocates Dh205 billion ($55.81 billion)...Beverage Packaging Machinery Market Analysis, Key Company Profiles, TypesThe Beverage Packaging Machinery Market share is expected to increase to USD 1.66 billion from 2021 to 2026, at a progressing CAGR of 4.89%.Beverage Packaging...UAW calls on automakers to move supply chain out of Xinjiang regionThe United Auto Workers (UAW) union called on automakers to shift their entire supply chain out of China's Xinjiang region after a new report on...Dubai’s newest glamping retreat Terra Solis opens in the desert dunesDubai’s newest glamping experience has opened on the outskirts of the city. Launched by the same people behind the world-famous electronic dance festival Tomorrowland, Terra...Payrolls and wages blow past expectations, flying in the face of Fed rate hikesJob growth was much better than expected in November despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive efforts to slow the labor market and tackle inflation.Nonfarm payrolls increased...Samsung offers incentive to recruit talent to Home Appliance DivisionThe Home Appliance Business Division of Samsung Electronics, which has been criticized for quality issues, has initiated a large-scale recruiting campaign across other divisions, offering...Royal Caribbean International breaks bookings records for third time in 2022In just under five weeks, Royal Caribbean International has set new bookings records yet again. This Black Friday was the cruise line's single largest booking...Nasa's Artemis spacecraft arrives at the MoonNasa's Artemis spacecraft has arrived at the Moon. The Orion capsule swept 130km (80 miles) above the lunar surface, and it will now begin to...Tesla Semi: All you need to know about the new electric truckTesla, the world's biggest electric car manufacturer, has entered the truck market with the delivery of its first Semi model.It has been a long time...NMC Healthcare appoints David Hadley as chief executiveNMC Healthcare, the UAE’s biggest healthcare provider, said its board has appointed David Hadley as the group’s new chief executive. He will assume day-to-day leadership...Printing Machinery Market is expected to reach USD 25.7 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.3%Future Market Insights’ exclusive study on the global printing machines market delivers a forecast on how the demand for printing machines will shape up in...No more airplane mode? EU to allow calls on flightsAirline passengers in the European Union (EU) will soon be able to use their phones to full effect in the sky. The European Commission ruled...Fossil shows lizards millions of years older than thought Published 2 days agoDr Whiteside, from Bristol's School of Earth Sciences, first spotted the specimen in a cupboard full of Clevosaurus fossils.He explained: "This was a common enough...Oil set for weekly gain on prospects of steady Opec+ supply and easing China Covid curbsOil prices remained steady on Friday, heading for a weekly gain, buoyed by prospects of Opec+ not increasing crude supply when it meets next week...Capital markets will have to plug growing investment gap in Saudi Arabia, S&P saysBanks will be unable to meet the investment funding needs of Saudi Arabia’s corporate sector and capital markets will have to play a key role...Cashing in on cashews: Africa must add value to its nutsThe global market for cashews is booming, but the African countries growing more than half the world’s supply aren’t cashing in, an UNCTAD report says,...U.S. rail workers say deal won't resolve quality-of-life concernsWhen BNSF railroad conductor Justin Schaaf needed to take time off from work in the summer, he had to make a choice: go to the...Architects reveal designs for Riyadh's new King Salman International AirportBritish architecture firm Foster + Partners has won the bid to design the new six-runway King Salman International Airport in Riyadh.Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed...Egypt's private sector caught off guard by central bank move to cut financial aid schemeA financing scheme launched in 2019 by the Central Bank of Egypt to support private sector projects in the industrial, real estate and agricultural sectors...Snail farming: Agribusiness with huge potential most farmers ignoreSnail farming is one of the sustainable, money-spinning Agribusinesses that most Nigerians ignore. Also known as heliculture, snail farming is a process of raising edible...Mitsubishi Materials paid $18 mil to Chinese WWII laborersMitsubishi Materials Corp has paid compensation of 129 million yuan ($18 million) to 1,290 Chinese victims and their bereaved families over its use of forced...Schengen visa: Germany relaxes visa appointment rules for Indian touristsBig news for Indian tourists who are planning to travel to Germany for tourism purposes. The country has relaxed some of its visa application rules...Amazon Echo Dot review: Easy on your pocket and comes with new featuresAmazon's Echo Dot home speakers are now out, adding some new options for consumers who want to make their homes smarter and in tune with...Pandemic mitigation success sets up GCC economies to double growth this yearSwift action to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and oil price shocks have driven a broad-based recovery in GCC economies that are set...'Pioneer in precision farming': John Deere launches new 5ML seriesWith the new 5ML Series, which includes the flagship 5130ML, John Deere introduces its most intelligent and powerful narrow tractors for use in high-value crops...A tour of Australia's most misunderstood tourist townIt is widely derided as Perth's worst neighbourhood, yet in reality, Rockingham is one of the city’s best attractions due to its rare wildlife and...Sam Bankman-Fried admits mistakes, but denies trying to commit fraud at FTXMystery continues to shroud the missing billions at bankrupt crypto exchange FTX after its disgraced founder Sam Bankman-Fried denied trying to commit fraud. He has...Has the elusive technology solution finally arrived to address global copper shortage?The warnings keep getting louder: the world is hurtling towards a desperate shortage of copper. Humans are more dependent than ever on a metal we’ve...Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority's first-half revenue climbs 42%Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) reported a 42 per cent annual jump in revenue in the first half of 2022, Dubai Media Office said...Best smart bathroom devices 2022: Top mirrors, speakers and scales to help elevate your spaceThe bathroom may not be first on the list when it comes to installing tech, but there's no reason why it can't be a big...Thailand visa: Indians can obtain visas from consulate or embassy to avoid long queuesIn a latest development, the Thailand Embassy in India has advised Indians to get their visas from the consulate or embassy to avoid long queues....Elon Musk may be luring Apple into a fight with RepublicansOver the past week, Twitter owner Elon Musk has been poking Apple, the big bear of Silicon Valley, which controls app distribution to every iPhone.Musk...Yandex parent company to review ownership of Russian internet giantRussian internet giant Yandex's Dutch holding company on Friday said it planned to divest ownership and control of most of Yandex Group, with the international...S&P revises Bahrain’s outlook to ‘positive’ on government reforms and high oil pricesS&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook on Bahrain to “positive” from “stable”, citing the government’s fiscal reforms and high crude prices.“The positive outlook reflects...Ceat sees double-digit declines in rubber material costsTire maker notes continuing reductions in natural rubber and synthetic rubber pricing. Earnings at Indian tire manufacturer Ceat Ltd are being bolstered by significant declines...Crypto firm BlockFi files for bankruptcy after FTX collapseThe troubled crypto firm BlockFi has filed for bankruptcy in the US, as the dramatic collapse of FTX continues to reverberate across the industry.The company...Gaming Industry to add 1 lakh new jobs this fiscalThe gaming industry is likely to add one lakh new jobs by 2022-23, across domains, including programming, testing, animation and design, according to a report....Adnoc board approves plan to create new gas companyAdnoc on Monday approved Dh550 billion ($150bn) budget for the next five years as the company prepares to set up its gas subsidiary and list...Emirates Council for Balanced Development signs deals worth $54.5mThe Emirates Council for Balanced Development has signed more than Dh200 million ($54.5 million) worth of agreements with seven key partners in support of the...Growers can now salt their mushrooms tooWhile adding a little salt to enhance the flavor of mushrooms is common in cooking, up until now it has been off limits in the...Tutankhamun's inspiring 21st Century afterlife"Everywhere the glint of gold." This is how the British archaeologist Howard Carter infamously recalled his first impression of the dazzling, treasure-filled tomb of Tutankhamun.On...Kezad Group breaks ground on UAE's biggest e-commerce fulfilment centre for noon.comAD Ports Group's subsidiary Kezad Group and online shopping platform noon.com on Wednesday broke ground on the UAE’s largest fulfilment centre in Abu Dhabi, which...Abu Dhabi's economy expands 11.2% in first half despite global macroeconomic challengesAbu Dhabi’s economy expanded by 11.2 percent in the first six months of this year on an annual basis, driven by a robust performance of...Cyber Monday printer deals 2022: today's best sales & discountsCyber Monday is here. It's one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, and one of the biggest sales categories across the day...UK airports could ditch luggage liquid rules by 2024Security restrictions on liquids and laptops in airport hand luggage could be axed in the UK within two years thanks to high-tech 3D scanners. The...Abu Dhabi DED digitally links four free zones in the emirateThe Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added) has digitally linked four free zones in an attempt to create a unified database for economic licences...GEUS offering Outdoor Lighting ContestSeveral homes on Park Street in Greenville have already decorated their homes with elaborate lighting for the Christmas season. GEUS is hosting an Outdoor Lighting...Asian shares mixed as investors eye Tokyo inflation dataAsian shares were mixed Friday as worries deepened about the regional economy and Japan reported higher-than-expected inflation. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong,...Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa is the ideal island getawayDeep blue seas, sparkling turquoise lagoons and sunny days spent on the beach surrounded by luxury — the Maldives has all the makings of a...EGA buys clean energy certificates for 1.1 million megawatt hours of electricityEmirates Global Aluminium, the UAE's largest industrial company outside the oil and gas sector, has purchased clean energy certificates for 1.1 million megawatt hours of...New £1.2m project to look at chemical pollution in Yorkshire riversThe research team will investigate the most dangerous chemicals and chemical mixtures being emitted into the county’s waterways and the role they are playing in...China's great reopening may come too late for many businessesThe culinary tourism business of Brian Bergey and his wife Ruixi Hu has persevered in China through three years of harsh COVID-19 restrictions.But just as...A budget-friendly stay in Oman's capital at Avani MuscatLocated within driving distance of the UAE, Muscat is a great option for a quick getaway. And with the first Avani hotel in the sultanate...Fitch affirms 'AA-' rating of Etihad Credit Insurance with stable outlookFitch has affirmed Etihad Credit Insurance’s long-term issuer ratings as “AA-” with a stable outlook based on the UAE export credit agency’s role in supporting...UAE committee details plans to boost information sharing on financial crimesThe UAE’s Public-Private Partnership Sub Committee has put forth a regulatory approach to prevent money laundering and terror financing activities by sharing strategic information and...THIS IS THE SECRET WAY TO BUY AUTHENTIC CHANEL HANDBAGS ON AMAZONEveryone knows you can buy just about anything on Amazon. From water bottles and kitchen gadgets to candles and laptops, the retailer really does have...COP27 does little for next month's global agenda: nature lossThe U.N. climate talks in Egypt closed on Nov 20 with a resolution to address the dual crises of climate change and nature loss, but...Holland America Line introduces 150th anniversary ‘Heritage Cruises’ celebrating the brand’s iconic historyWith celebrations for its 150th Anniversary year underway, Holland America Line is introducing Heritage Cruises that authentically focus on ports rich in the brand’s history...Bahrain EDB attracts $291m in tourism sector in January-September periodBahrain Economic Development Board attracted $291 million in direct investment in the tourism sector in the first nine months of the year.Tourism investments came through...UAE's future economy is well positioned to benefit from AIThe development of artificial intelligence systems will be a boon for the future economy. But it needs to keep to legal and ethical standards to...The best energy-efficient washing machines for your homeWashing machines are one of the most useful and practical home appliances – but they are also unfortunately notorious for using large amounts of energy.There...Honda to begin sales of all-new ZR-V SUV in April 2023Honda Motor Co Ltd will begin sales of the all-new SUV, the ZR-V, on April 21, 2023, at dealerships across Japan.Honda said the ZR-V was...Artemis: Nasa expects humans to live on Moon this decadeHumans could stay on the Moon for lengthy periods during this decade, a Nasa official has told the BBC.Howard Hu, who leads the Orion lunar...How to travel from India to Myanmar by road?Long road trip in mind… If yes then let’s embark on a road trip to our neighbouring country, Myanmar. Since the Indo-Myanmar Border crossing agreement...China's electric car market becomes a challenge for foreign joint venturesA slow roll-out of electric cars and continued demand for internal combustion engine models in China, the largest market for cleaner vehicles, is setting some...AFD Group breaks ground on ‘largest freeze-dried pet food factory in North America’Alliance Freeze Dry Group (AFD Group) recently broke ground on its new 200,000-square-foot freeze-dried pet food facility in Lynden. According the AFD Group, the facility...Global timekeepers vote to scrap leap second by 2035Scientists and government representatives meeting at a conference in France voted on Friday to scrap leap seconds by 2035, the organization responsible for global timekeeping...Arunachal Pradesh launches e-ILP portal to facilitate travel of touristsAs per the latest development, Arunachal Pradesh has now launched a portal for the issuance of e-Inner Line Permit (eILP) to facilitate travel of tourists....Australia hopes to host 2026 Cop climate change summitAustralia hopes to host the 2026 Cop summit, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, seeking to overhaul his country's reputation for foot-dragging on climate...Inflation expectations rebounded in October on record-high jump in gas outlook, NY Fed survey showsAmericans grew more worried about inflation in the October, with fears emanating from an expected burst in gasoline prices, a Federal Reserve survey showed Monday.Inflation...Tackling Plastic Pollution with a Net of Law and Chemical CodingAn innovative proposal to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis with a combination of DNA-like encoding of plastics and international law has been put forward...Japan racks up trade deficit as exports, imports hit recordsJapan marked a trade deficit for the 15th month in a row in October, as both imports and exports reached record highs amid the soaring...Abu Dhabi ranks first in global survey of top cities for a family holidayTravelling with children isn’t always simple, with the shortest of trips often requiring extra thought and planning. But families thinking of a holiday to Abu...Heating climate could increase risk of Arctic ‘virus spillover’A warming climate could bring viruses in the Arctic into contact with new environments and hosts, increasing the risk of “viral spillover”, according to newly...Global celebrities consider setting up businesses in Abu DhabiThree global celebrities, meditation guru Deepak Chopra, former Manchester United captain Patrice Evra and American former professional basketball player Metta World Peace, have signed letters...Government urged to support local Adire fabric industryThe Federal Government has been urged to support the local Adire fabric Industry with financial incentives that would enhance their contribution to the Gross Domestic...Amazon says job cuts have started and will go on into 2023Amazon has confirmed that job cuts, which had been widely predicted, have commenced at the company amid a “challenging economy”.Previous reports in the media stated...Oil pollution: Investigation reveals Egypt’s 'super coral' at riskAs Egypt hosts world leaders at COP27 to discuss action over climate change, an oil terminal is dumping toxic wastewater on the country's Red Sea...Why investors should review their portfolios amid recession fearsThe world economy is set to face a recession, with inflation on the rise, geopolitical tensions spreading and the global supply chain still struggling to...IMF and Jordan reach preliminary agreement that boosts aid to $2bnThe International Monetary Fund and Jordan reached a preliminary agreement that will boost the total assistance to the kingdom to about $2 billion over the...Next strikes sportswear deal with FanaticsNext has established a new long-term connected inventory partnership with licensed sports merchandise company Fanatics, which is set to “significantly broaden” the British retailer’s officially-licensed...UK zoonotic research site left to deteriorate - MPsThe UK's main facility for dealing with viruses that jump from animals to humans has been left to "deteriorate to an alarming extent," according to...WestJet's Dubai to Calgary flights cleared for take-offCanadian airline WestJet has been granted landing slots at Dubai International Airport for next year's summer travel season, opening up the possibility of direct non-stop...Farming as a career choice? Yes, and right now agriculture needs youth!Ploughing fields, planting seeds, harvesting, and cultivating crops, and still making more money than the conventional 9 to 5? Sounds nearly impossible, right?For years, farming...Australian minister assures Japan on gas, coal supplyAustralian Resources Minister Madeleine King said that the supply of gas and coal to Japan will not be disrupted by government measures to curb rising...Elon Musk gives ultimatum to Twitter employees: Do ‘extremely hardcore’ work or get outTwitter’s new owner Elon Musk has given employees until Thursday evening to commit to “extremely hardcore” work or else leave the company, according to a...Turkey boosts greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030Turkey will aim to bring its greenhouse gas emissions 41 percent below business-as-usual levels by 2030, raising the target from 21 percent, Environment Minister Murat...Italy outlaws facial recognition tech, except to fight crimeItaly prohibited the use of facial recognition and 'smart glasses' on Monday as its Data Protection Agency issued a rebuke to two municipalities experimenting with...EGA hits 40 million tonnes production milestoneEmirates Global Aluminium, the UAE’s largest industrial company outside the oil and gas sector, says it has hit a production milestone of 40 million tonnes...China unveils sweeping measures to rescue property sectorChinese authorities have unveiled sweeping measures to rescue struggling property sector, as regulators seek to offset years of harsh pandemic curbs and a real estate...British Airways relaxes strict uniform rules in bid for staff inclusivityBritish Airways has overhauled its strict uniform rules, allowing crew to choose what make-up or accessories they want to wear.All of the company's staff, regardless...Kitchen appliance sales surge during pandemicDining out has become a rare exercise amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as many people prefer to stay at home in a bid to maintain...