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The Gunners, who have set the pace for most of the season, have bounced back impressively since losing to City last monthArsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium. After finishing second for the past three seasons, Mikel Arteta’s side have finally made it over the line to win the London club’s first English title since Arsene Wenger’s “Invincibles” in 2004.Arsenal edged to the brink of a 14th English top-flight title with an unconvincing 1-0 win over…
After three years of struggling to keep up with ChatGPT, Google is racing to roll out artificial intelligence tools that build on its grip over online searchGoogle on Tuesday showed off new plans to turn its famous search bar into an AI assistant that can book restaurants, track news and contact businesses — just by asking a question.After three years of struggling to keep up with ChatGPT, Google is racing to roll out artificial intelligence tools that build on its grip over online search.The company’s Gemini AI app now has 900 million monthly users, twice as many as last year.…
China has confirmed that it will buy 200 Boeing jets after US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met in Beijing last week.Under the deal, the US will provide China with supply guarantees for aircraft engine parts and components, China’s Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday.The two sides will also work towards an extension of the tariffs truce they agreed in October and seek tariff cuts on $30bn (£22.4bn) or more of goods each, the ministry added.The announcement came as Xi was holding talks with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin just days after Trump’s visit.”We made a lot of…
At Cherry House in Al Safa, guests can watch roasting, baking, and coffee-making unfold around them through an modern design-led experienceIn a city filled with cafés, Cherry House is trying to turn coffee into something guests do not just drink, but fully experience.The newly opened venue in Al Safa recently drew attention after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, visited the café, with the brand sharing photos online and calling the moment “the beginning of something special.” But beyond the royal visit, what stands out most inside Cherry House is the way the entire coffee-making process has…
Decision paves way for law enforcers to arrest Dela Rosa, who was given protective custody by the Senate but decided to go back into hiding after ICC unsealed its arrest orderThe Philippine Supreme Court denied Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s request for a temporary restraining order against the arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court.In a special session on Wednesday, the High Court voted 9-5-1 (denial-agreement-abstention) rejecting dela Rosa’s appeal, opening the way for law enforcement agencies to arrest the fugitive senator.Dela Rosa escaped from the Senate premises in the early hours of Thursday, May 14, after evading…
All Ebola viruses are transmitted through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected animals or humans or objects contaminated with such fluidsA rare strain of Ebola has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern. Most of the cases have occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 100 suspected deaths and nearly 400 suspected infections as of Monday.Here is what we know about this strain of the Ebola virus, known as Bundibugyo.What is Bundibugyo Ebola?The current Ebola outbreak – so far limited to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and…
Boats, fire and a TikTok song – inside Arsenal’s Premier League title winThe inside story of how Mikel Arteta turned Arsenal from ‘nearly men’ into Premier League winners.9 hrs agoArsenal
The clarification comes after Etihad Credit Bureau launched Tenant Screening solution, enabling private landlords to request the credit scores of prospective tenants through UAE PASSUAE landlords are under no legal obligation to rent their properties to any applicant and may refuse tenants with poor credit history or financial risk indicators, according to a legal expert.“UAE tenancy laws do not regulate how landlords select prospective tenants, nor do they impose any obligation to accept an applicant. Accordingly, a landlord is legally free to decline a tenancy application based on a low credit score or any other financial risk indicator,” said Asma…
The initiative aims to ensure the highest hygiene standards and the safe handling of chemicals at facilities across the emirateIn a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Middle East, the Sharjah City Municipality has expanded its health safety programme to include workers at laundry and carpet cleaning facilities across the emirate.The Sharjah Health Safety Programme aims to raise awareness, improve service quality, and ensure the health and safety of the community. As part of the initiative, workers will be trained in best health practices, while facilities will receive full support to comply with the municipality’s stringent hygiene standards.Dr Amal Al Shamsi, a…
Attention still remains centred on energy prices, inflation expectations, bond yields and the dollar, from a trader perspective, said Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank.Gold prices in the UAE lost Dh4.5 at the market open on Wednesday, the lowest since mid-March. Data by Dubai Jewellery Group shows that 24K gold price was trading at Dh537.75. Throughout April and May, the precious metal has remained steady within the Dh541 to Dh588 range.The other precious metal variants – 22K, 21K, 18K and 14K – were trading at Dh498, Dh477.50, Dh409.25 and Dh319.25 per gram, respectively, on Monday morning.Globally, spot…