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Maximum transparency: Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first car manufacturer to X-ray a crash test Technology demonstration: joint project with the Fraunhofer-Society Transparent crash: All processes in vehicle structures and dummies are visible for the first time Powerful linear accelerator: up to 1,000 razor-sharp images per second The technical sensation begins with a very loud bang. At 60 km/h, a device with a crash barrier rams into the orange C-Class saloon and hits it full on the side. Crash tests are always something special – even for the experts. But the really spectacular part of this side impact test is located…
When the first foldable phone came out, the original Samsung Galaxy Fold, which didn’t even have a Z in the name yet, a lot of people wrote it off as a massive gimmick that nobody would care for, and the high price certainly didn’t help. Instead, the Galaxy Fold ushered in the era of folding phones, with almost all the big brands trying to get into the game with resounding success since bigger screens mean more functionality and the folding part means they don’t take up as much space. One of the latest brands to release a folding phone is…
While Irene Sutton was out of town welcoming her birthday week alongside her husband, Andre Verdier, she received the distressing news of a robbery at their villa in Al Furjan, Dubai. Police are now investigating the burglary and looking for two robbers who broke into Irene and Andre’s villa and ransacked through their belongings on Sunday (March 9) between 8pm and 9.15pm. Recounting the incident recorded on their CCTV, Irene told Khaleej Times that although she was away, her son Aaron, who lives nearby, visited the villa daily to feed their pet tortoise. On the afternoon of March 9 also,…
Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party has asked the European Union to revoke Pakistan’s Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) Plus status and was conspiring to “destroy” its economy, the new Interior Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday. The GSP+ serves as a special incentive arrangement to promote good governance and sustainable development by facilitating trade. Pakistan was accorded the status in 2014 which has now been extended until 2027. The country enjoys duty-free or minimum duty on exports to the European market. Addressing a press conference, Tarar claimed that Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party sent an online petition to…
Even as a child Laure Ashton wanted to do the things that the men did. She knew she was different and willing to challenge herself. As she grew up, she realised that the kitchen was not going to take over her life. She was determined to find her future outside the comfort of her home in Africa. After moving to France, Laure began to explore areas of work that most women would shy away from. She was always fascinated by machines and what they could do. When she moved to the UK, after settling into being a full-time mother and…
Is beauty inside-out or vice versa? On International Women’s Day in Dubai, City Times had the exclusive opportunity to delve into a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Aditi Govitrikar, former Mrs. World (2001) and a prominent advocate for women’s empowerment. Aditi, a multifaceted individual with a background in psychology and medicine, brings a wealth of experience to her role as a corporate coach, actor, and supermodel. Through her initiative, Marvelous Mrs India, she mentors women from diverse backgrounds, providing them with the platform to showcase their talents and break societal barriers. #hashtag beauty inside out “The definition of beauty has changed…
The UAE national ski team recently completed a training camp at Davos, Switzerland, a press release said. The team had undergone rigorous training sessions in Ski Dubai, focusing on both slalom and freestyle skiing disciplines, before leaving for Switzerland. The training camp at Davos took place from March 1 to 8 under the supervision of the UAE Winter Sports Federation and in partnership with the Swiss Tourism Council. This intensive training programme was aimed at enhancing the skills of the UAE athletes who are aiming to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy.
UAE Interbank Football Tournament donates prize money to the Red Crescent projects The annual tournament organised by UAE Banks Federation, saw Dubai Islamic Bank win the first place, with HSBC Bank in second place and Sharjah Islamic Bank team in third place. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 13 March 2024: UAE Banks Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, organised the Annual Interbank Football Tournament (IBFT) recently as part of its efforts to support social and charitable initiatives, and enhance cooperation between the member banks of the Federation and their role in serving the community. In line…
A streaming platform for cinephiles, Mubi is full of carefully curated picks from visionary filmmakers from across the globe. Its library is full of cult classics, indie gems, and avant-garde masterpieces, ensuring that there’s something for every taste and mood. Of course, it can be challenging to pick which movies on Mubi that new subscribers should start with, but there are a few must-see standouts every film fan should see. From the groundbreaking horror movie Night of the Living Dead to the contemporary neo-noir romance film Decision to Leave, these are some of the greatest picks on the curated platform today.…
Emirates airline on Wednesday said its flights to and from Germany would be impacted due to industrial action by aviation staff on Thursday. The Dubai-based carrier said its flight EK060 from Hamburg to Dubai has been cancelled while EK062 from Hamburg to Dubai is delayed and rescheduled to depart from Hamburg at 1730 local time on March 15. German trade union Verdi has called a strike at five German airports on Thursday, March 14, seeking to improve financial benefits for its members including wage increases, higher performance-based bonuses and better terms for overtime. “We’re sorry for the inconvenience this may…