Dubai International Airport, already the busiest hub for international travel, has introduced what is being described as the world’s first artificial intelligence-powered passenger corridor, a system designed to allow travelers to bypass traditional passport control entirely. Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai,… Untitled
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Trump and Putin leave Alaska Summit without ceasefire deal: key takeaways
The highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a breakthrough on the war in Ukraine, the central issue on the table. Leading up to the Friday summit at Alaska’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Trump had voiced optimism about making tangible progress toward securing a ceasefire in Ukraine. Putin… Untitled
Putin and Trump to meet in Alaska for historic summit
As Russian President Vladimir Putin holds face-to-face talks with White House leader Donald Trump on Friday, the world will be watching with bated breath. The state leaders are set to begin their summit at 11:30 a.m. local time (3.30 p.m. ET) at the Elmendorf Richardson military base in Anchorage, Alaska. There will then be a… Untitled
Dubai’s economy expands 4% in Q1 2025 driven by health sector
The positive economic trajectory is a continuation of strong momentum from 2024, when Dubai’s economy expanded by a total of 3.2 per cent at constant prices. Dubai’s economy has demonstrated robust health in the first quarter of 2025, recording a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Dh119.7 billion, a 4 per cent increase compared to the… Untitled
TOTÓ DUBAI celebrates Ferragosto with an exclusive 5-Course Wine Pairing Menu
Celebrate Ferragosto, Italy’s cherished summer tradition, with a specially curated five-course coastal seafood journey paired with premium Italian wines at TOTÓ Dubai, available throughout the day from Thursday, August 14th to Saturday, August 16th. This limited-time experience at Downtown’s refined Italian dining destination captures the true spirit of Ferragosto — a holiday that honours harvest,… Untitled
Sakshi Nath: “We focus on how we make people feel”
Dubai is a city of dreamers, risk-takers, and innovators and few embody that spirit more fully than Sakshi Nath. A science graduate with a Master’s in Fashion Design, Sakshi has seamlessly transitioned between industries to build iconic brands in both fine dining and beauty. From co-founding African Fish in Lagos in 2000 with her husband… Untitled
DXB set to welcome over 3.6 million guests during the back-to-school peak
Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up for a busy end to the summer holidays, with families returning from vacation and students travelling back to Dubai ahead of the new academic year. Between 13 and 25 August 2025, DXB is expected to welcome more than 3.6 million guests, with daily averages reaching 280,000. The busiest day… Untitled
Accident Free Day 2025 could wipe four black points from your licence
As summer vacations come to an end and UAE gets ready to go back to school, the Ministry of Interior has declared August 25, 2025 — the start of the new academic year— as ‘A Day Without Accidents’. The Ministry of Interior (MOI) will conduct this initiative in coordination with all police departments across the… Untitled
UAE carries out 68th airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip under ‘Birds of Goodness’ operation
The UAE today carried out its 68th humanitarian airdrop over the Gaza Strip as part of its “Birds of Goodness” initiative, part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and with the participation of Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. The shipment included quantities of essential food supplies,… Untitled
Dubai airline sets new rules for carrying power banks onboard flights
Power banks cannot be used on Emirates flights from October 1, the Dubai airline has confirmed. “Emirates travellers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions but it’s a strict ‘no’ using them from October 1” – the airline said in a statement. Also In This Package Hong Kong Airlines flight… Untitled
Last Updated: Monday, August 11, 2025 | 10:45 am | Dubai, United Arab Emirates