Dubai is set to organise the world’s largest unified virtual sign language class on January 21, 2026, aiming to set a Guinness World Record. The event is organised by Dubai’s Community Development Authority as part of the “Dubai Communicates in Sign Language” initiative launched in October 2025. The initiative reflects the UAE’s vision of building […]
Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey has taken a proactive legal step to protect himself from AI misuse by trademarking elements of his own identity. The US Patent and Trademark Office has approved eight trademarks covering his voice, video clips, facial expressions and his iconic phrase “Alright, alright, alright.” The move gives McConaughey a federal legal basis […]
Dubai will host the FIVB Beach World Series for the next five years after an agreement was signed between Volleyball World, FIVB, and the Dubai Sports Council. The city will begin hosting the tournament from November 2026 and will be one of ten global destinations each year. Volleyball World Chairman Michael Payne said Dubai perfectly […]
Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Ramadan Souq in Deira, with its fourth season running from January 17 to February 15 at Old Municipality Street Square in the Grand Souq area. The 25-day event aims to preserve Emirati heritage, celebrate traditional markets and support local traders. Visitors can enjoy a mix of cultural, […]
Daryl Mitchell produced a brilliant unbeaten 131 to guide New Zealand to a seven-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Rajkot, levelling the series. Chasing 285, New Zealand were 46-2 early, but Mitchell steadied the innings with a crucial 162-run partnership with Will Young, who scored 87. Mitchell brought up his eighth ODI […]
Actor Akshay Kumar cast his vote early during the BMC elections in Mumbai on Thursday, urging citizens to exercise their democratic right. As he exited the polling booth, a female fan approached him, emotionally sharing that her father was burdened with heavy debt and seeking financial help. Akshay did not ignore her plea and instead […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will trial a school bus pooling initiative in the first quarter of 2026 to reduce traffic congestion around school zones. Launched in partnership with Yango Group and Urban Express Transport, the pilot will use shared buses to transport students from multiple schools within defined areas. The initiative will rely […]
The much-anticipated sequel Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 has officially started filming, bringing back fan favorite Boman Irani as Kishan Khurana alongside original cast members Anupam Kher and Ranvir Shorey. The film, a follow-up to the 2006 cult classic, aims to continue the comedic tale of Kishan’s misadventures in Delhi, this time with a fresh storyline […]
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo says he remains determined to continue playing and is confident he can reach 1,000 career goals, a historic milestone. The 40-year-old, currently with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, has scored around 956 goals for club and country and says if he stays injury-free he plans to play on for another one or […]
Dubai Airports has signed an agreement with Salik to introduce e-wallet parking payments at Dubai’s airport parking facilities. The new system will let motorists use digital wallets linked to Salik accounts to pay for parking without cash or physical cards, making entry and exit faster and more convenient. The move is part of a wider […]