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The GCAA warned that failure to comply with the ban could lead to legal action, stressing that the measure is in place to ensure public safety The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced a ban on all types of drones and light sports aircraft across the country. The authority said the decision comes in light of the current circumstances. The GCAA stressed that compliance with the ban is mandatory and warned that failure to follow the decision could lead to legal action. It also urged the public to cooperate with the measure, noting that adherence to the rules is…

Authorities say additional supplies have already been sent to markets, with prices expected to return to normal levels as supply continues to increase Prices of some food commodities like tomatoes and onions have seen a temporary increase over the past two days, authorities said, as the Ministry of Economy and Tourism intensified monitoring efforts across markets nationwide to ensure price stability and the availability of essential goods. The ministry said the “limited” increase was a result of the effects of the ongoing regional crisis, stressing that additional quantities of the affected commodities have already been supplied to markets in “abundant”…

Hotel associations in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai say many eateries may be forced to shut temporarily as LPG deliveries slowed or stopped in recent days A shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is disrupting restaurants and small businesses across several Indian cities, with commercial supplies curtailed as authorities prioritise household cooking gas. Hotel associations in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai say many eateries may be forced to shut temporarily as deliveries of 19 kg commercial cylinders widely used by restaurants have slowed or stopped in recent days. The disruption comes as tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about energy shipments…

The law seeks to enhance occupant comfort, reduce accidents, protect lives and property, and preserve the emirate’s urban identity Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has issued a new law on the quality and safety of buildings in the emirate. The law aims to ensure the quality, safety and sustainability of buildings in the emirate by maintaining structural integrity, ensuring regular maintenance and supporting the safe operation of all systems. It also seeks to enhance occupant comfort, reduce accidents, protect lives and property, and preserve the emirate’s urban…

WASHINGTON (news agencies) — An unprecedented effort to reverse the effects of a racially biased medical test that blocked or delayed Black people from getting kidney transplants seems to be working.Researchers reported Monday that thousands of Black transplant candidates have been given credit on the transplant waiting list for time they lost because of that misguided test, moving up their priority in an attempt at restorative justice.That test used a race-based formula to calculate patients’ kidney function. It made Black patients’ kidneys appear healthier than they really were, delaying diagnosis of impending organ failure and referral for transplant.After the U.S.…

WASHINGTON (news agencies) — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description.Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at crosswords. Instead, research increasingly shows that a variety of habits and hobbies are like a cognitive workout, building knowledge and skills that may beef up parts of the brain as we get older.One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles,…

Israel has tried for decades to weaken Hezbollah through wars and assassinations. Why has the group endured?Israel’s latest attacks on Lebanon come after decades of conflict with Hezbollah. Wars, assassinations and pressure have failed to break the group, which continues to launch rockets and fight Israeli forces. Why has Hezbollah endured, and what does the latest escalation reveal about the long war between Israel and Hezbollah?In this episode:Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4The Take: Why Washington can’t stop Trump on Iranlist 2 of 4The Take: Why Iran’s system may endure the US–Israel strikeslist 3 of 4The Take:…

DR Issac PJ Saudi Arabia has warned Iran that continued missile and drone strikes on Gulf states could trigger a military response, as tensions across the Middle East intensify and the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel threatens to engulf the wider Gulf region. Riyadh delivered the message to Tehran amid a surge of Iranian attacks across the Gulf over the past week, targeting locations in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, according to diplomatic sources cited by Reuters. The warning underscores growing concern among Gulf governments that the conflict — which has already…

DubaiIran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday rejected US demands for Tehran’s unconditional surrender while apologizing for missile attacks on neighbouring Gulf states, in a rare acknowledgment of operational breakdowns inside Iran’s military as the war with the United States and Israel intensified.In a prerecorded address broadcast on Iranian state television, Pezeshkian dismissed Washington’s ultimatum as unrealistic.“The idea that Iran would surrender unconditionally is a dream that they should take to their grave,” he said.But the president also struck a conciliatory tone toward Gulf nations that have been hit by Iranian missiles and drones in recent days, saying Tehran would halt…

Dubai suspended all flight operations at its main international airport on Saturday after explosions were heard across the city and air defence systems were activated, underscoring how the expanding war between Iran, the United States and Israel is now disrupting one of the world’s most important aviation hubs.Authorities halted operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) — the world’s busiest airport for international passengers — citing safety concerns as missile threats and interceptions triggered emergency alerts across the emirate.The suspension was ordered “for the safety of passengers, airport staff and airline crew,” the Dubai government said.Air defence systems were activated as…