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Dubai: Dubai Police have warned motorists against driving while tired or drowsy following a traffic accident on Emirates Road E611 in which a truck crashed into a metal safety barrier after its driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. The accident occurred on Emirates Road E611, after Dubai Flyover towards Abu Dhabi, when the driver became drowsy, lost control of the truck and veered off course. The vehicle struck a metal barrier before coming to rest off the road. The driver sustained minor injuries and received medical treatment at the scene. Fatigue can lead to loss of vehicle control Brigadier…
Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance in the world’s biggest crypto heist, putting a spotlight on how cryptocurrency exchanges insure their digital assets against theft and cyberattacks.But insurance protection is far from uniform. Coverage depends on how assets are stored, how hackers gain access and the specific terms of the policy.Limited regulation and volatile crypto prices have long made insurers wary of the sector, despite growing demand for protection against digital asset theft and claims against company executives.While both crime and demand for protection have tracked cryptocurrencies’ meteoric rise, underwriting such risks remains a niche business offered largely by specialist…
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved the following prices for November 2026, which will come into effect from 1st November, 2026. Fuel prices for November 2026: Super 98 petrol: AED4.16 per litre Special 95 petrol: AED4.04 per litre E-Plus 91 petrol: AED3.97 per litre Diesel: AED4.75per litre Fuel prices in the UAE have fallen across all categories for November 2026 compared with October, with Super 98 down by 24 fils to AED4.16 per litre and Special 95 down by 24 fils to AED4.04 per litre. E-Plus 91 dropped by 24 fils to AED3.97 per litre, while diesel fell by…
Japanese conglomerate Hitachi Group recently revealed plans to develop a fresh entity for U.S. based operations, a move that looks to capitalise on the businesses’ digital transformation plans. Hitachi Digital Services and GlobalLogic are being combined to provide a one-stop shop for digitalisation. The company originally explained the united business would aid internal transformations and help external organisations with their own digital shifts. The united Hitachi Digital entity is scheduled to launch on 1 April 2027, comprising around 35,000 staff across 27 countries. Hitachi stated the business can offer extensive expertise in vertical industries and emerging applications of AI including…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments on the US-Iran war that started on February 28]Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced cancelling two flights to and from Dubai until February 28, 2027, citing the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.In a statement, the airline said the regional situation remains fluid, and other SIA flights may be affected, urging customers to visit its Flight Status page for the latest information on their flights.The affected flights as of now are SQ494 departing Singapore for Dubai and Dubai-Singapore SQ495. Customers affected by the flight cancellations can seek a full refund of…
Indian singer Shilpa Rao has shared a video from her interrupted performance at the Bollywood Music Project in Mumbai, days after her microphone was switched off before she could finish her set. The singer also shared a message for her fans, thanking them for their support. Rao performed at the music festival on October 24. However, her performance came to an abrupt end amid scheduling delays, leaving several people in the audience shocked. Videos from the event showed the singer trying to address the crowd before she was asked to leave the stage, while the Kutle Khan Project began its performance.Days after…
Dubai Police have arrested a six-member virtual assets fraud ring that swindled a victim out of AED2.6 million. The suspects lured the victim into a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading deal through an unlicensed exchange. The stolen funds included AED2 million in cash and AED600,000 in cryptocurrency. Security teams from the General Department of Criminal Investigation identified and arrested the suspects. They also traced and secured the stolen virtual assets. Case details According to Dubai Police, the incident occurred when the victim sought to purchase cryptocurrency using a large amount of cash. He turned to an unlicensed exchange to complete the transaction,…
DUBAI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has opened registration for the sixth season of the Farmers’ Market, offering Emirati farmers and local businesses opportunities to showcase their products and sell directly to consumers. The market will run from 28th November 2026 to 31st January 2027 at Quranic Park in Al Khawaneej, operating every Saturday and Sunday. The new season will feature 52 Emirati farmers and local businesses, representing an approximately 24 percent increase in participation compared with the previous season, which attracted 393,467 visitors. For the first time, the market will also introduce 10 dedicated spaces for children…
As Diwali nears, many UAE shoppers are approaching one of the holiday’s biggest spending seasons cautiously. The UAE is home to about 4.3 million Indian nationals, and for many families who celebrate, buying gold is closely tied to the five-day festival. Dhanteras, which marks the start of Diwali celebrations, is considered an “auspicious” time to buy gold, and even a small purchase around the holiday is broadly accepted as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Gold prices are emerging from a period of volatility after record-high surges at the start of the year. Experts say…
Dubai: The absence of facial recognition technology in the foldable iPhone Duo, which Apple recently launched, has raised questions and concerns among users about the phone’s compatibility with banking applications, digital identity services, and other applications that rely on biometric verification methods to log into accounts or carry out financial and governmental transactions. Dealers explained that the absence of facial recognition technology prompted them to reconsider their decision to buy the phone and postpone acquiring it, fearing problems in running apps that rely on this technology. On the other hand, technology experts stated that the absence of a facial recognition…