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The Abu Dhabi International Airport has been officially renamed Zayed International Airport, and airlines have launched limited-period special offers, including ticket fares for less than Dh60, to mark the occasion. The changing of name, announced in October last year, has been done following the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The naming of the airport follows the opening of Terminal A in November 2023. The state-of-the-art Terminal A ranks among the largest airport terminals in the world. It can host 45 million passengers annually and accommodate 79 aircraft at any given time, thereby strengthening the aviation sector’s…

Dubai Police have again warned motorists that dangerous practices like sticking out one’s head or exposing any part of body out the window; standing out of the sunroof, and sitting on the roof while a vehicle is moving, will incur a fine, black points, with the vehicle being impounded for for a certain period. The authority shared a video on Friday which showed children sitting on moving car roofs as well as hanging out of windows. Dubai Police revealed that five injuries were recorded last year resulting from individuals falling from moving vehicles. A total of 1,183 violations were registered…

Film buffs in the UAE, gear up to catch some of the biggest stars walk the red carpet in Abu Dhabi next week! ‘Dune: Part Two’ stars are set to return to the UAE capital after shooting for the film in the Liwa desert after two years. The red-carpet event is set to take place on February 18 at Vox Cinemas, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island. Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and stars Josh Brolin and Dave Bautista will walk the red carpet at the Middle East premiere and greet fans ahead of the screening. Stay up to date with the latest…

Harvard Medical School expert shares latest insights on genetic testing for hearing lossat Medlab Middle East US-based clinical diagnostics leader Dr Sami Samir-Amr addressed regional laboratory professionals today at the Clinical Genomics Interpretation Conference at the Medlab Middle East Congress Medlab Middle East concludes on 8 Februaryfollowing four days of networking, knowledge-sharing and business deals in the laboratory sector Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7February 2024:According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 2.5 billion people worldwide are estimated to have some form of hearing loss by 2050, and at least 700 million will need hearing rehabilitation services by that time.…

Google’s collaboration AI tool, Bard, has changed its name and is now known as Gemini. The tool is also now available as an app on the Google Play Store, meaning it’s easier than ever to chat with Google’s AI assistant on your Android phone. If you’re interested in using Gemini on your Android phone, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll show you how to download the app, how to use its different features, and how you can even make it a Google Assistant replacement. How to download the Google Gemini appTo get started, you’ll need to first download the…

Most liver diseases are preventable. However, a late discovery is a major challenge in providing successful treatment, a leading subject-matter expert said while stressing on periodic tests for early diagnosis. “The liver, among the largest organs, performs many important functions, including cleaning your blood by removing toxic substances. It is the only organ that can regenerate. It’s a unique organ but should not be damaged beyond repair,” said Dr Ahmad Jazzar, who has co-authored more than 30 publications and is among the handful of experts who wrote and published the first UAE consensus on diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel…

If you’re ever wondering why the Koleos is everywhere The coffee-shop long stare can mean one is in deep contemplation or merely trying to let a cup of caffeine connect the mind up with where it needs to be. There are plenty of them in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates that look out through clean glass panels out onto the busy city highways. It’s easy to start playing a count the vehicle model game. The Renault Koleos is one whose frequent presence shows its popularity. What is it that the drivers love so much about it?This masterful blend of…

The Golden State Warriors (23-25) sit just outside the playoff picture at the moment and could further their chances of sneaking into it in a few months with a win tonight over the Indiana Pacers (29-23). It’s trade deadline day, and things could get interesting as the Pacers have two standard roster spots that are open. Who knows if they’ll make a move to further their chances in the playoff picture. Tip-off is about to start, at 7:00 p.m. ET from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Here is all the information you need to know about live streaming the game…

Five US Marines were confirmed dead after their helicopter crashed in a remote area outside of San Diego while on a training flight during a fierce winter storm, the U.S. Marines Corps said on Thursday. Their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter went down in Pine Valley, a hilly remote area east of the city, on Tuesday night as it was headed to the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar, California, the Marine Corps said in a statement. The remains of the crew members were found during a search and rescue effort carried out by the Marines and local authorities. “It is…

Gold prices jumped one-and-a-half dirhams per gram in the UAE at the opening of the markets on Friday. According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K was trading at Dh246.25 per gram on Friday morning as compared to last night’s close of Dh244.75 per gram. The other variants of the yellow metal also opened higher with 22K trading at Dh228.0 per gram, 21K at Dh220.5 and 18K at Dh189.0. Spot gold was steady at $2,034.68 per ounce as of 11am UAE time as Chinese markets were closed for the Lunar New Year break, while a firm dollar offset safe-haven demand…