Author: Editorial team
US technology behemoths Google and Meta have lost a landmark case on social media addiction in the United States, with courts ruling that the companies are liable to pay $6m in damages to the 20 year-old plaintiff that took the case against both companies. A jury in Los Angeles have found Meta and Google guilty of social media addiction in a landmark case. A jury in Los Angeles found Meta and Google negligent for designing social media applications such as Google’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram that were extremely harmful to young people. The court ordered Meta to pay $4.2 in…
DUBAI, 26th March, 2026 (WAM) — The international racing community converges on Meydan Racecourse this Saturday, with a record-breaking broadcast reach spanning 170 countries. Underpinned by a staggering $30.5 million in total prize money, the event has captured unprecedented global fascination, reinforcing its position as a premier fixture on the world’s sporting calendar. At the heart of the action sits the $12m Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates, the crown jewel of a nine-race programme featuring elite talent from more than a dozen countries. To match the scale of the occasion, Dubai Racing Club has leveraged its partnership with Racecourse…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] India and Pakistan’s embassies in the UAE issued statements following the death of two expats from the Asian countries in an incident in Abu Dhabi, offering their condolences to the bereaved families. Authorities in Abu Dhabi announced earlier on Thursday, March 26, 2026, that two expats, one Indian and one Pakistani, were killed due to shrapnel falling following the successful interception of a missile. The toll of fatalities in the UAE due to Iran attacks since February 28, 2026 now stands at 11, including two armed forces…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Businesses in the UAE are continuing to grow and invest, with leaders showing strong confidence in the country despite ongoing regional tensions. Healthcare group Burjeel Holdings is among those moving ahead with its expansion plans, opening a new medical centre at Silicon Central in Dubai Silicon Oasis while announcing further projects in the pipeline. “We are not slowing down. In fact, we are opening more, with another centre coming up soon in Dubai and a hospital planned by the end of the year,” said Dr Shamsheer Vayalil,…
DUBAI, 26th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has hosted a meeting with senior representatives from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to enhance trade and investment flows between Dubai and India. During the meeting, the two sides agreed to develop a joint action plan aimed at broadening business partnerships across a range of priority sectors. The meeting was led by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Chandrajit Banerjee, Director-General of the Confederation of Indian Industry, together with senior representatives from both organisations. The discussions addressed the main elements of the action plan with the…
DUBAI, 26th March, 2026 (WAM) — Ownership at the elite level requires significant dedication, but Bart Siegel takes it further than most, travelling the globe to witness every stride of his star gelding, Facteur Cheval. Arriving from upstate New York for his fourth visit to Dubai, Siegel is here to support the seven-year-old’s bid to reclaim the Group 1 Dubai Turf title he famously secured in 2024. While the world’s attention remains fixed on the main event of the evening, the Dubai World Cup, the return of this defending champion adds significant prestige to the international card. A member of…
As we marked World Water Day on March 22, 2026, I found myself reflecting on the profound responsibility we carry in safeguarding our most precious resource. This year, the occasion unfolded against the backdrop of recent regional developments, which not only impact the safety of our communities but also places added pressure on our already‑strained environmental systems. The recent targeting of water production infrastructure in the region is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of traditional water systems during periods of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Such circumstances introduce a range of risks, from infrastructure disruption to the potential for environmental contamination,…
Stuck in heavy rain-related traffic for more than three hours, a UAE expat family travelling from Dubai to Sharjah on Monday was running out of time as they rushed their son to chemotherapy. Then came a swift response from police and ambulance teams, turning panic into relief. Lamiaa Abdelaal, an Egyptian expat, said the journey began as a routine hospital visit but quickly turned stressful as roads slowed to a near standstill on the first working day after Eid Al Fitr. “Today was my son’s chemotherapy session appointment at Burjeel Hospital in Sharjah after the illness returned to him once…
BRUSSELS, 26th March, 2026 (WAM) — The team of experts from the European Food Security Crisis Preparedness and Response Mechanism (EFSCM) held a meeting today to assess developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on the agricultural and food sector within the Union. The meeting took place within the framework of the EFSCM, with discussions focusing on the effects of geopolitical crises in the region on trade flows, energy supplies, and the fertiliser market—vital elements for the stability of agricultural production and food supply chains. This mechanism is part of the emergency plan adopted by the European Union…
Samsung Electronics is continuing to integrate new and advanced AI features in its smartphone range. Lately the company unveiled the latest additions to its mid-tier A Series sporting enhanced capabilities using the technology. Announcing the Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, Samsung noted the devices deliver its latest innovations to a greater number of users worldwide, asserting the intuitive AI being provided would simplify everyday tasks. The higher end of the two is the A57, which Samsung promoted as the “most powerful Galaxy A series device yet” given its AI features and slim design. It noted both smartphones upgraded…