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Libya’s Diverse Resources Beyond Oil

While the country has relied for decades on oil as a primary source of income, it neglects promising sectors such as solar energy, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and rare minerals. This singular dependence has made the Libyan economy vulnerable to oil…

TED Cancels Dubai TEDx Over $25K Speaker Fees

TED has canceled a TEDx event in Dubai and revoked the organizer’s license following a Khaleej Times report that exposed speakers being charged up to $25,000 for speaking slots. The event, slated for October 16 at a luxury hotel in…

Floating Schools in Bangladesh: Education Amidst Floods

In Bangladesh’s flood-prone areas, solar-powered “floating schools” ensure that children continue their education even when rising waters isolate roads and villages. Among these students is 10-year-old Safikul Islam. Every morning, he waits at the edge of his submerged village in…

MAK Network Expands to Sharjah: Leading IT Solutions

MAK Network Solutions, a well-respected industry leader, has expanded its market reach to Sharjah. Leveraging its extensive expertise, the company is redefining standards in security solutions, advanced networking, and integrated home automation. “Our goal is to provide clients with a…

Afghanistan Joins Moscow Format as Official Member

Kabulov stated at the ‘Moscow Format’ meeting: ‘A delegation from Islamic Afghanistan is participating in this meeting as an official member of this format for the first time.’ An agreement to establish the ‘Moscow Format for Consultations on Afghanistan’ was…

Rishab Sharma’s Sitar for Mental Health in Dubai

When Rishab Rikhiram Sharma plays the sitar, it’s pure auditory bliss, healing and touching both soul and spirit. As the youngest and final disciple of the legendary sitar maestro, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Rishab shares with City Times his deep connection…

Biometric Travel: UAE Airports Lead the Future

Picture strolling through an airport without needing your passport, printing a boarding pass, or waiting in line. You just glance at a camera, smile, and proceed. For many travelers in the UAE, this is already a reality, with airports nationwide…

Israeli Firms Absent from Dubai Airshow 2025

The organiser announced on Tuesday that Israeli companies will not be attending the Dubai Airshow 2025. During a press conference about the event, Timothy Hawes, managing director of Informa, confirmed that Israeli firms “won’t be participating” in the show, scheduled…

Ancient Sponges: First Animals on Earth?

Based on genetic analysis, some believe that common sponges today closely resemble our original animal ancestors, while others argue that comb jellies fit this description better. A new study conducted by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology tips the…