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Apple did not release new iPads this year, despite October rumors saying the contrary. However, it’s likely to do so in 2024 with one significant change on the horizon. According to ET News, Apple will release the first iPad Pro models with organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) sometime next year. Perhaps in even bigger news, Apple also plans on increasing the size of the iPad mini from 8.3 inches to 8.7 inches. According to the fresh report, an 8.7-inch iPad mini will debut in 2026 alongside a new 10.9-inch iPad Air. The following year, a 12.9-inch iPad Air will debut for…
A Qatar Airways flight from Doha touched down at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport on November 1 shortly after 10pm, marking the resumption of services on the route. With just one hour flight from Qatar Airways’ Doha hub Hamad International Airport, passengers will now enjoy seamless entry into Ras Al Khaimah. As part of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority’s (RAKTDA) strategy to enhance global connectivity to the emirate, the partnership will strengthen international travel to Ras Al Khaimah. The flights will offer greater choice, flexibility and opportunities for international travellers looking to explore the nature emirate, leveraging Qatar Airways’…
The Royal Oman Police have resuced an Emirati woman who was injured on a mountain in the Gulf country. According to the authority, the woman was climbing the mountain when she fell, injuring herself. A rescue operation was carried out by police personnel in a helicopter. A video shared on social media shows a policeman strapped to a stretcher on which the Emirati woman was laid out. The pair are then hoisted onto the helicopter, which flies away from the mountain when they are securely inside. Watch the video here: The woman was transported to Nizwa Reference Hospital to be…
The UAE Cabinet has issued new decisions related to tax procedures, penalties and exemptions. Under the Cabinet Decision No. (75) of 2023, administrative penalties will be imposed by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) for violations related to corporate tax law from August 1, 2023, on taxable persons, whether an individual or a legal entity, who does not comply with the corporate tax law. The penalties will be applied in cases of failure to file and pay corporate tax due on time, including the failure of the registrant to inform the FTA of any case that may require the amendment of…
Dubai’s renowned dinner show destination, Theater, is set to thrill with a new show, ‘Lost in Time’ which launches on Wednesday and fabulous entertainment and gastronomy with musical history. As one of the most unique entertainment hotspots in the Middle East, Theater is committed to presenting real artists and incredible shows while serving up delicious and innovative dishes created by award winning Chef Mattheus Stinnissen. With the debut of ‘Lost in Time’, Theater continues to push the boundaries of entertainment, offering an immersive experience unlike anything seen before. An epic journey through the eras, ‘Lost in Time’, the concept of…
Suad Al-Araimi, author of the Emirati novel, ‘Happened in Sebeya’ clinched the esteemed Best Emirati Novel Award this year. The book, published by Dar Al Saqi, earned her this prestigious title on Thursday at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), recognised the winners of the 42nd SIBF Awards and the 15th Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature. The SIBF awards cover a wide range of categories, such as the Sharjah Award For An Emirati Book in four categories, the Best Emirati Novel, Best Emirati Academic…
Shadwell Estate Company Limited secured the British Champion Owner title for the eighth time as William Buick was crowned 2023 Champion Flat Jockey for the second successive year. Two years after the passing of its founder and seven-time Champion Owner, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the former Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, Shadwell Estate Company Limited secured the British Champion Owner title. Shadwell is currently owned and managed by Sheikha Hissa bint Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of Sheikh Hamdan. Buick, who is the retained rider for Godolphin, the all-powerful global racing stables established in…
Valve shocked everyone with the announcement of the Steam Deck OLED. It carries similar guts as the original model, but more storage and an enhanced screen promise a more immersive handheld gaming experience. After spending some time with the device for our Steam Deck OLED review, it’s clear this is much more than a case of just adding a nicer display. The Steam Deck OLED fixes many of the issues present with the original model, all while enhancing the experience of the original with an OLED display. This isn’t the Steam Deck 2, but it doesn’t need to be. The…
Does your travel itinerary typically include a stopover at a museum, a day at an art gallery, a ticket to the talk by an artist you admire, and perhaps a workshop to try your hand at an arty skill too? If yes, then Dubai is here to provide you with your dose of art and culture fix, and all this without getting on an airplane. So, what’s an artcation? It’s a vacation at a local property where the ‘best’ of two worlds i.e. arts and luxury intersect. This summer, say goodbye to staycation and book yourself an artcation at one…
Motorists in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain were in for a pleasant surprise when police officers signalled them to pull over. Instead of a pink, green or white slip, the Traffic and Patrols Department of Umm Al Quwain Police surprised drivers with a certificate for following the traffic rules. The patrolling police stopped the drivers to hand them a certificate recognising the law abiding motorists. Under the initiative, ‘You are the star of the road’, police observed drivers’ behaviour and honoured them with a certificate and a gift bag. This is not the first time traffic authorities have undertaken…