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You probably spent a lot of time choosing or building your computer, and who wouldn’t? Especially if you’re a gamer, content creator, developer, or you work with AI. You want something suitably powerful to handle those tasks with ease. But while doing so, you might have forgotten to choose a top computer monitor. A model that includes high-resolution support, high frame rates, and an overall excellent design. Maybe you reused an old monitor. Or, perhaps you’d like to upgrade to a multi-monitor setup?  Thanks to top computer monitor deals at Dell, you can do precisely that. Expect to save up…

The danger of distracted driving is evident in the UAE, with one out of every three motorists using mobile phones while driving. This distraction could lead to road accidents and even death, warned road safety experts on Thursday. Eighty-five deaths were reported in 2022 alone due to distracted driving, as per data from the Ministry of Interior. One major cause of distraction highlighted by a recent survey commissioned by RoadSafetyUAE and Al Wathba Insurance is the use of mobile phones. The survey underscored the need to switch off the phone or put it on silent mode while driving to increase…

President Vladimir Putin told Western countries on Thursday they risked provoking a nuclear war if they sent troops to fight in Ukraine, warning that Moscow had the weapons to strike targets in the West. The war in Ukraine has triggered the worst crisis in Moscow’s relations with the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Putin has previously spoken of the dangers of a direct confrontation between Nato and Russia, but his nuclear warning on Thursday was one of his most explicit. Addressing lawmakers and other members of the country’s elite, Putin, 71, repeated his accusation that the West was…

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is expanding its summer schedule with flights to two new destinations: Antalya, Turkey (three weekly flights starting June 15) and Jaipur, India (four weekly flights starting June 16). This strengthens Abu Dhabi’s role as a global travel hub. Etihad Airways is significantly expanding its summer schedule, offering passengers greater connectivity and broader travel options. This includes increased frequencies to key destinations like Thiruvananthapuram (10 weekly flights), Amman (14 weekly flights), Cairo (24 weekly flights), Karachi (17 weekly flights), and Colombo (20 weekly flights). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

A multiple award-winning singer and composer, Sonam Kalra is a rare talent who excels in both Indian and Western musical traditions. Possessing a powerful voice, her music is known for transcending linguistic and cultural barriers, resonating with listeners from diverse backgrounds. Kalra will soon be performing live in Dubai for the much-awaited music festival India By The Creek, where the Consulate General of India is collaborating with Teamwork Arts, to present a unique blend of arts and culture in the city. Bringing together artistes from both India and Dubai, the festival will feature a diverse array of activities, including music…

Second seed Andrey Rublev reached the semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after his opponent Sebastian Korda retired in the second set of their quarterfinal clash on Thursday. Rublev, the world number five from Russia, was leading 6-4 4-3 when the 23-year-old American decided to retire due an injury. The ATP has yet to reveal the exact nature of Korda’s injury. Korda was bidding to reach the semifinals in Dubai in his first appearance, 25 years after his father, Petr Korda, the 1998 Australian Open champion, played here for the third and final time. Rublev didn’t look in…

Global Cyber Alliance teams up with DIFC Academy to empower organisations with actionable tools and strategies to reduce cyber risks The ‘GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit to UAE Small Businesses’, available on DIFC Academy’s School of Future Skills, is a free resource targeting the small business and entrepreneur community Dubai, UAE; 29 February 2024: DIFC Academy, the education platform of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has announced a partnership with Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) to equip professionals and organisations with the tools and knowledge to address the most important…

Whether you’re a new Apple Watch owner or you’ve already owned several models of the wearable device, you should always be on the lookout for discounts on accessories for the smartwatch. If you don’t own it yet, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock is currently on sale from Amazon’s Woot for just $35, which is less than half its original price of $79 for savings of $44. Time is running out if you want to take advantage of this offer though, so you better hurry with your purchase if you don’t want to miss out. Why you should buy the…

A robot will now detect violations committed by users of bicycles and electric scooters. The robot — which is tasked with surveillance and spotting violations — will be trialled from March. The robot will monitor the use of bicycles and electric scooters. Powered by artificial intelligence, the robot will identify a range of violations, including failure to adhere to personal safety protocols like wearing helmets; scooters parked in unauthorised areas; multiple users on e-scooters; and riding them in pedestrian-only zones. These violations are punishable with fines of up to Dh300. When it detects violations, it will share and analyse them…

Saudi Arabia executed five Yemeni charged with murder and robbery, state media reported, bringing the number of executions in the kingdom this year to 34. An interior ministry statement, carried by the official Saudi Press Agency, said the group had been convicted of the murder of a fellow Yemeni and of “forming a gang for the purpose of theft and robbery”. The announcement came a day after seven others were executed for “establishing and financing terrorist organisations”. Last year, capital punishment was used 170 times in Saudi Arabia, according to an AFP tally based on official data. SPA said the…