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Residents are being invited to enjoy complimentary or discounted coffee while learning more about multiple sclerosis as part of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s awareness initiative on May 30 and 31More than 30 cafés across the UAE are inviting residents to stop by for a complimentary or discounted coffee while learning more about multiple sclerosis (MS), as part of a nationwide awareness initiative taking place on May 30 and 31.The campaign, launched in collaboration with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), aims to spark conversations around the neurological condition through simple, community-led experiences built around coffee culture and social gatherings.Multiple…
A UK-bound EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger’s luggage, it has been revealed.Flight EZY2618 from Hurghada in Egypt to London Luton landed in the Italian capital on Tuesday night as a “precaution”.The airline said the captain decided to divert “in line with safety regulations” after a passenger informed crew during the flight that the portable charger was in the hold of the aircraft. Many airlines have toughened rules on power banks, often requiring that they be stored in hand luggage because of the risk of lithium-ion batteries catching…
‘It is correct to say that we have reached a conclusion on a large portion of the issues under discussion,’ Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said[Editor’s Note: Follow the media live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Iran said Monday that Tehran and Washington had reached understandings on many issues in exchanges over a deal for ending the war, but warned an agreement was not imminent.”It is correct to say that we have reached a conclusion on a large portion of the issues under discussion,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said, during a…
Abbas Akbari ‘was one of the armed leaders of the riots in Nain town in Isfahan province’, the judiciary’s Mizan Online website reportedIran on Monday, May 25, executed a man convicted of carrying out armed attacks during the nationwide anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said.Abbas Akbari’s is the latest in a string of executions by the Islamic republic after it ramped up hangings in security-related cases after the outbreak of war with Israel and the United States on February 28.”Abbas Akbari… was hanged this morning,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website reported, describing him as “one of the…
From immersive dining experiences and refined tasting menus to homegrown success stories and cultural tastemakers, the Dubai Dining Awards 2026 by media spotlight the venues and visionaries shaping the city’s evolving food sceneThe Dubai Dining Awards 2026, presented by KT Luxe, celebrate the venues and visionaries redefining how the city experiences hospitality today. From boundary-pushing immersive concepts and refined tasting menus to homegrown success stories and cultural tastemakers, here are this year’s winners shaping the city’s distinct dining landscape.KrasotaBest Sensory ExperienceKrasota felt genuinely unlike anything else I have tried in Dubai this year, or ever for that matter. From the…
This increase is likely for last-minute bookings and limited routes — not average fares year-round or across all destinationsAirfares are expected to see an increase of up to 30 per cent during peak travel seasons to busy destinations this year compared to last year, driven by higher jet fuel prices, flight disruptions after the US-Israel-Iran war, and the Hajj season overlapping with the summer break, say travel agents.Even during the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays this week, airfares are much higher than last year, increasing by up to 30 per cent. This is mainly due to the surge in jet…
US President Donald Trump says he has instructed negotiators “not to rush into a deal” with Iran, after earlier suggesting an agreement was close. The deal under discussion reportedly involves a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a plan for further negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.In a social media post, Trump said “constructive” talks were proceeding but “both sides must take their time and get it right”.Trump said on Saturday an agreement had been “largely negotiated”, prompting speculation an announcement could be imminent. According to US media, the mooted deal is not a final settlement and instead…
Oil prices have fallen sharply and Asian stock markets have risen on hopes of a deal that could bring an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said an agreement with Tehran had been “largely negotiated” and details would be announced soon but the following day urged his negotiating team not to rush an agreement.On Monday morning in Asia, global oil benchmark Brent was down by 5.5% at $97.90 (£72.64), while US-traded crude was 5.8% lower at $90.99.Trump had previously said the deal would include the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route,…
Initial findings reportedly point the death to financial distress, although investigators have not officially confirmed the exact circumstances surrounding their demiseAn elderly Indian expatriate couple were reportedly found dead at their residence in Kerala’s Kollam district on Saturday, just hours before they were scheduled to board a return flight to the UAE, according to Indian media reports.As reported by The Times of India and Onmanorama, the couple — aged 67 and 60 — were discovered inside their home in Anchumukku in Kadakkal around 11.15am after relatives living nearby became concerned when repeated knocks on the door went unanswered.Police officials were…
Investors are dealing very cautiously with political developments in the Middle East, which represent one of the most influential drivers of global risk sentimentGold prices jumped Dh6.5 per gram in Dubai on Monday morning as precious metal prices rallied on expectations of a US-Iran peace deal.The 24K gold price in Dubai was trading at Dh549.75 per gram at the market opening on Monday, up from Dh543.25 per gram at the close of the markets last week.The 22K gold price rose Dh6 per gram to Dh609.25 per gram, while 22K, 18K and 14K opened higher at Dh488.25, Dh418.5 and Dh326.5 per…