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AI in Retail: Predicting and Personalizing

The traditional checkout line has disappeared, along with the generic shopper experience. In today’s digital retail era, every scroll, click, and interaction becomes a data point, enhancing the speed and personalization of customer interactions. Globally, machine learning empowers retailers to…

Dubai to Launch Robotaxis on Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai will soon launch robotaxis, or self-driving taxis, on Sheikh Zayed Road by March of next year, as confirmed by a senior official from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to Khaleej Times during the Gitex Global 2025 event in…

Alec Baldwin’s Car Accident: What Happened?

On Monday afternoon, actors Alec and Stephen Baldwin were involved in a car accident. Shortly after the crash, Alec took to Instagram to share a video explaining the details with his followers. He mentioned that he and his brother Stephen…

Katrina Kaif’s Heartfelt Birthday Wish for Zoya Akhtar

Bollywood star Katrina Kaif penned a heartfelt message for filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, affectionately known as Zo Zo. On Instagram, Katrina shared a photo of Zoya, captioning it, “Happy birthday Zo Zo, our secret angel, trailblazer, and dynamo. Wishing you the…

B.R. Shetty Ordered to Pay $46M in Loan Dispute

Once a prominent figure among the UAE’s Indian entrepreneurs, B.R. Shetty, the founder of the now-defunct NMC Healthcare, has been ordered by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts to pay $45.99 million (Dh168.7 million) to the State Bank of…

Sharjah Police Campaign: Stop Random Mosque Parking

The Sharjah Police have initiated a field awareness campaign to curb random vehicle parking near mosques, especially during Friday prayers. Marzouq Khalfan Al Naqbi, Head of the Traffic and Patrols Department at the Sharjah Police General Command, stated that the…

PayFlex: Interest-Free Payment System in Sharjah

The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) has introduced ‘PayFlex’, a novel system enabling customers to pay government service fees in interest-free installments. Unveiled at Gitex Global 2025, this initiative aims to strengthen Sharjah’s digital payment landscape. As per SFD, PayFlex allows…

UNDP Estimates Gaza Reconstruction Cost at $70 Billion

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) stated, “The estimated cost of rebuilding the Gaza Strip could reach approximately $70 billion.” The program added that about 425,000 housing units were damaged or completely destroyed in the Gaza Strip due to the…

Erdogan on Gaza: Ceasefire, Reconstruction, Peace Efforts

Erdogan said to reporters on the plane returning from Egypt that “the Gaza agreement signed in Egypt does not represent a solution to the Palestinian problem, but rather a ceasefire agreement.” He added that “the reconstruction and recovery of Gaza…

Israeli Forces Clash with Suspects in Gaza

On Tuesday, the Israeli military reported firing upon suspects approaching its forces in the northern Gaza Strip, citing the action as a response to a perceived threat. Health officials in Gaza confirmed that at least six Palestinians were killed by…