Downtown Dubai is expanding its New Year’s Eve festivities into a week-long celebration starting December 31. Alongside the iconic Burj Khalifa fireworks on New Year’s Eve, the week will feature parades, cultural performances, aerial shows, and immersive light displays. This year also introduces Bollywood-themed performances produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. Entry across […]
OpenAI revealed that about 0.15% of ChatGPT users — roughly 1.2 million people out of 800 million weekly users — have conversations showing signs of suicidal intent. Another 0.07% show possible indicators of psychosis or mania, amounting to nearly 600,000 users. The issue gained attention after a California teenager, Adam Raine, died by suicide, with […]
UAE residents can now pay federal government fees and fines in monthly instalments through the payment platform Tabby, the Ministry of Finance announced. Under the arrangement, Tabby pays the full amount to the government entity, while customers repay it in instalments under agreed terms using the Buy Now, Pay Later model. The Ministry said the […]
A new outdoor destination in Umm Al Quwain, Arqoob, has opened, offering dedicated camping zones, serviced facilities, and safe off-road tracks for adventure enthusiasts. The site includes areas for desert trips, cycling, motorsports events, and family-friendly cultural activities, all designed to highlight the emirate’s natural beauty while ensuring safety and comfort. Developed under the directives […]
A US federal judge has ruled that Meta is not a social-media monopoly, allowing the company to retain ownership of WhatsApp and Instagram. The decision marks a major win for CEO Mark Zuckerberg after a five-year legal battle in which the Federal Trade Commission accused Meta of buying rivals to stifle competition. Judge James Boasberg […]
The UAE has announced a public-sector holiday for the 54th Eid Al Etihad, which will be celebrated on December 2, 2025. Government employees will be off on December 1 and 2, giving them a four-day break when combined with the weekend. However, departments and entities that operate on rotating shifts, provide essential public services, or […]
Director Sibi Malayil recently spoke about how Mohanlal became part of Summer in Bethlehem as the character Niranjan. He shared the story during the film’s re-release press meet, explaining the sequence of events that led to Mohanlal’s cameo. According to screenwriter Ranjith, Mohanlal was approached after they met him in Bangalore, where he was undergoing […]