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UAE's Trade Pacts With Costa Rica And Mauritius Come Into Force, Boosting Economic Ties

With these agreements now in effect, trade between the UAE, Costa Rica, and Mauritius will become easier. Tariffs on many goods will be reduced, customs procedures will be simplified, and new opportunities will be created for investment in key industries across the UAE, Central America, and Africa.

Sanid Program Trains 341 Volunteers In Emergency Response Across UAE During Ramadan

UAE National Ambulance Handled 22,903 Emergency Cases In Q1 2025
9,372 patients received medical treatment at the scene, while 13,531 were taken to hospitals for further care. This highlights National Ambulance's dedication to providing fast and efficient emergency services.
Trump Set To Unleash 'Liberation Day' Tariffs
US President Donald Trump is poised to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday, but kept the world guessing until the last minute about the scope of an onslaught that could spark a global trade war.
China Probes For Key Target Weak Spots With 'Paralysing' Taiwan Drills
China's military drills around Taiwan this week aim to send a clear message to the island's leadership, analysts say -- in the event of war, Beijing can cut them off from the outside world and grind them into submission.
Hunger Returns To Gaza As Israeli Blockade Forces Bakeries Shut
At an industrial bakery in war-ravaged Gaza City, a conveyor belt that once churned out thousands of pitta breads every day has come to a standstill.
Sanid Program Trains 341 Volunteers In Emergency Response Across UAE During Ramadan
Training sessions were held at community centers in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. Over six two-day sessions, volunteers completed a total of 2,046 training hours to strengthen their crisis response skills.

Expert's Take: The Beginning Of The End Of Crypto's 'AOL Era' With Polygon Labs

Crypto has evolved significantly in recent years, and for a senior expert at Polygon Labs, the sector is at a critical turning point wherein it can finally end its "AOL era."

When It Comes to Professional Development, You Need to Just Go for It

Working at dnata Travel Group, I'm part of a team that makes tourism tick across three different continents, which unsurprisingly keeps me busy. Recently though, I have found the time to reflect on the experience and skills that enable me to work in such a fast-paced, demanding industry.

Business

Technology

ChatGPT Can Make Fake Receipts So Good, They're Dangerous For Shops And Employers
ChatGPT's ability to create remarkably realistic fake receipts presents a significant danger to businesses and employers, potentially enabling widespread fraud.
Computer Pioneer Microsoft Turns 50 In The Age Of AI
Instagram Reels Gets a 2x Speed Feature by Long-Pressing on the Screen Like TikTok

World

US Lawmakers Seek To Rename Street For Hong Kong's Jailed Jimmy Lai
US lawmakers moved Tuesday to rename the street next to Hong Kong's Washington office after Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy activist and media mogul jailed as China clamps down on the financial hub.
South Korea Court To Rule Friday On President Impeachment
Defiant French Far Right Insists 'We Will Win' Despite Le Pen Ban

National

Politics

'Justice Is Coming': Pam Bondi Promises To Crush Tesla Vandals With Full Force Of The Law
Pam Bondi has issued a stern warning to those vandalising Tesla dealerships and vehicles, promising to prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.
Trump's Election Executive Order Under Fire As Democrats, Nonprofits Launch Legal Battle
Georgia Troopers to Aid ICE in Immigration Arrests as Governor Declares Criminal Undocumented Immigrants 'Have No Place' in the State

MEDIA & CULTURE

Meghan Trainor Admits To Using Weight Loss Medication After 2nd Pregnancy
Meghan Trainor opens up about her weight loss journey, revealing how Mounjaro, diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes helped her after pregnancy.
Justin Bieber Paternity Rumors Shut Down by Kourtney Kardashian's Son Reign: 'Scotty is My Dad'
Taylor Swift Moved to Tears by Selena Gomez's Song in Touching Friendship Moment

Sports

UAE's Trade Pacts With Costa Rica And Mauritius Come Into Force, Boosting Economic Ties

UAE National Ambulance Handled 22,903 Emergency Cases In Q1 2025

Trump Set To Unleash 'Liberation Day' Tariffs

China Probes For Key Target Weak Spots With 'Paralysing' Taiwan Drills

Hunger Returns To Gaza As Israeli Blockade Forces Bakeries Shut

Sanid Program Trains 341 Volunteers In Emergency Response Across UAE During Ramadan

Rubio Heads To Europe As Transatlantic Tensions Soar

AI Coming For Anime But Ghibli's Miyazaki Irreplaceable, Son Says

Swedish Insurer Drops $160 Mn Tesla Stake Over Labor Rights

'Top Gun' And Batman Star Val Kilmer Dies Aged 65: New York Times

Judge Delays Ruling On $500M USIP Asset Transfer To GSA Amid Legal Dispute

Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Results: Susan Crawford Defeats Elon Musk-Backed Brad Schimel

Israel PM Drops Security Chief Nominee Under Fire From Trump Ally

'Can Collapse Anytime': Mandalay Quake Victims Seek Respite Outdoors

Expert's Take: The Beginning Of The End Of Crypto's 'AOL Era' With Polygon Labs

When It Comes to Professional Development, You Need to Just Go for It

Visa Makes £77 Million Pitch To Run Apple's Credit Card As Goldman Sachs Bows Out

Carmakers Face Doubts And Jolts Over US Tariffs

French Prosecutors Demand Volkswagen Face Fresh Dieselgate Trial

$XRP, $ADA Lead Crypto Market Plunge Amid News Of Trump's New Global Tariffs

ChatGPT Can Make Fake Receipts So Good, They're Dangerous For Shops And Employers

Computer Pioneer Microsoft Turns 50 In The Age Of AI

Instagram Reels Gets a 2x Speed Feature by Long-Pressing on the Screen Like TikTok

US Lawmakers Seek To Rename Street For Hong Kong's Jailed Jimmy Lai

South Korea Court To Rule Friday On President Impeachment

Defiant French Far Right Insists 'We Will Win' Despite Le Pen Ban

UAE Expands Global Trade With 5 New CEPA Deals, 26 Agreements In 2025

Ministry Of Culture Ends National Reading Month 2025 With Reading Ambassadors Initiative Launch

UAE Central Bank Unveils New Dirham Symbol, Strengthening Financial Hub Status

Dubai Unveils #EidInDubai 2025: Fireworks, Entertainment, And Festivities From March 25 To April 6

'Justice Is Coming': Pam Bondi Promises To Crush Tesla Vandals With Full Force Of The Law

Trump's Election Executive Order Under Fire As Democrats, Nonprofits Launch Legal Battle

Georgia Troopers to Aid ICE in Immigration Arrests as Governor Declares Criminal Undocumented Immigrants 'Have No Place' in the State

Meghan Trainor Admits To Using Weight Loss Medication After 2nd Pregnancy

Justin Bieber Paternity Rumors Shut Down by Kourtney Kardashian's Son Reign: 'Scotty is My Dad'

Taylor Swift Moved to Tears by Selena Gomez's Song in Touching Friendship Moment

Nottingham Forest Beat Man Utd, Saka Scores On Arsenal Return

Aston Martin To Sell Stake In Formula One Team

Mensik Shocks Djokovic To Win Miami Open