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Sci-fi movies on Amazon Freevee are available in abundance. From older movies to newer films and highly rated ones to some that weren’t positively received, there’s a lot from which to choose (or scroll on past). If you’re looking for a quality underrated sci-fi movie on Amazon Freevee to watch in February, check out these three options. The oldest one is from 1980, one spawned a remake starring Tom Cruise, and the newest was released in 2017. Each one offers its own spin on the genre, and the best part? With Amazon Freevee, you can watch them for free with…

Autonomous water taxis for passenger transportation in Abu Dhabi City and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for cargo movement will soon be introduced as part of a groundbreaking collaboration to revolutionise land, air, and marine operations with AI and robotic solutions. Abu Dhabi entities Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Aspire, and Maqta Gateway, part of AD Ports Group’s digital cluster, recently inked an agreement to develop innovative solutions, concepts and applications. Jeremy Nicola, senior director at TII, gave a detailed insight into the plans to provide real-world solutions to several of Abu Dhabi Ports’ maritime infrastructural challenges. “The project’s scope covers UGVs…

At least seven people were killed and 31 injured when a rain-induced landslide hit a gold-mining village in a mountainous region of the southern Philippines, officials said Wednesday. The landslide Tuesday night struck Masara in Davao de Oro province on Mindanao island, provincial disaster official Edward Macapili told AFP, destroying houses and engulfing three buses and a jeepney waiting for mine workers. Rescuers were digging through mud to find 48 people reported missing, including at least 20 people trapped inside the vehicles, officials said. At least 28 people were on board the vehicles when the landslide hit, but eight managed…

The Dubai Consumer Price index witnessed a moderate uptick of 3.3 per cent during December 2023 as compared to the 3.4 per cent increase it witnessed during December-2022, a report showed. According to Kamco Invest’s GCC Inflation Update for February, among the six GCC countries, only Dubai reported an increase in its average annual inflation rate which increased from 2.9 per cent in 2022 to 3.3 per cent in 2023. On the other hand, the rest of the GCC countries reported a decline in their annual average inflation rate from 2022 to 2023. Average annual inflation rate for Kuwait declined…

UAE’s first integrated battery recycling plant unveiled as Dubatt invests AED 216 million at Dubai Industrial City His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Her Excellency Dr Amna Al Dahak, Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, and His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi preside over inauguration ceremony Musataha agreement signed to accelerate recycling plant’s 50,000 sq.ft. expansion at Dubai Industrial City Fully integrated battery recycling plant will contribute to the goals of the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2031 and Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041 Dubai, UAE, 7 February 2024: Dubatt Battery Recycling’s fully integrated battery recycling plant –…

Ring first started rolling out its Pro lineup in 2021, offering premium features with products such as the Stick Up Cam Pro, Floodlight Cam Pro, Spotlight Cam Pro, and Wired Doorbell Pro. Three years later, the team is still adding new products to the family, with Ring officially launching the Battery Doorbell Pro on March 6. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro features many of the same specs as its wired sibling. Capable of recording in 1536p HD+ and with support for Audio+ (allowing crisp two-way communication), it’s one of the most premium video doorbells in the Ring catalog. Ring says…

A British tourist, who was charged with trespassing and verbal assault, has been released following an ‘expedited ruling’ issued by Dubai Public Prosecution’s One Day Court. In a statement to Khaleej Times on Wednesday, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) confirmed the release. The DMO said: “Dubai Public Prosecution today confirmed that an expedited ruling was issued by the emirate’s One Day Court in the case involving British national Ian Mackellar.” The DMO further said that a fine was issued against 75-year-old Mackellar. “After consideration of the charges of trespassing and verbal assault, the court imposed a fine of Dh3,000. “Dubai’s…

Pakistan’s caretaker Interior Minister Gohar Ejaz on Tuesday indicated about the possible suspension of the internet access in case of security issues in any area on the day of elections which is February 8, while Amnesty International called for uninterrupted access during the polling process, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. Ejah said that Pakistan’s caretaker government will consider suspending the internet service on February 8 only if it receives a request from a district or province considering the security situation. He made the remarks while addressing a press conference along with Pakistan’s caretaker Information Minister, Murtaza Solangi, in Islamabad. He said that…

A door panel that flew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on January 5 appeared to be missing four key bolts, according to a preliminary report from US investigators that provided the first official look into how the frightening mishap took shape. Lawmakers and the flying public have demanded answers to what caused the panel to fly off a brand-new Alaska Airlines-operated jet, in what has turned into a full-blown safety and reputational crisis for Boeing. “Whatever final conclusions are reached, Boeing is accountable for what happened. An event like this must not happen on an aeroplane that…

When it comes to dealing with a Florida college student who uses public data and social media to track the private jets of billionaires, politicians and other celebrities, Taylor Swift apparently can’t just shake it off. In late December, Swift’s camp hit Jack Sweeney, a junior studying information technology at the University of Central Florida, with a cease-and-desist letter that blamed his automated tracking of her private jet for tipping off stalkers as to her location. In the letter, attorneys from the law firm Venable accused Sweeney of effectively providing “individuals intent on harming her, or with nefarious or violent…