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Abu Dhabi is world's least traffic-congested capital

Abu Dhabi has been ranked as the world's least congested capital city according to the TomTom Traffic Index for 2021.
One of Dubai's oldest 'not for profit' schools gets privatised

Parents at Jebel Ali School, which was established in 1977, were informed on Friday that the school has been sold to the Taleem Group, an education provider in the UAE.
Zoom users warned of security flaw

The UAE's telecoms regulator has warned users of a security flaw in the video-conferencing platform, Zoom.
Abu Dhabi gears up for single-use plastic bag ban

Plans are well underway in Abu Dhabi to ban single-use plastic bags from June 1.
Why expats must use certified movers to avoid delays & drama

Expats in the UAE are being reminded to use only certified movers while planning their relocation after a former resident took to social media to flag a company for stalling the shipment of her belongings.
UAE launches region’s first waste-to-feed project

The region’s first project that upcycles organic waste into high-quality products, has been launched in the UAE.
403 new COVID-19 cases in UAE

The UAE has confirmed 403 new cases of COVID-19 from 236,283 tests in the past 24 hours.
New interest-free home loans for UAE nationals approved

The UAE government has approved interest-free housing loans for its citizens.

Indian, Pakistani Rupee remain remittance-friendly for expats

Remittances by Pakistani and Indian expats in the UAE continue to see an uptick due to favourable exchange rates.
FlyDubai partners with Qatar Airways to fly FIFA fans

FlyDubai will operate up to 60 special flights to Qatar as part of the one-day shuttle service to ferry football fans during the FIFA World Cup.
Dubai's 3-day super sale shopping extravaganza is back

Dubai's much-anticipated three-day super sale returns this weekend, offering savings of up to 90 per cent on a selection of lifestyle, beauty, fashion, electronics, and other items.
Apple to increase pay for US workers

Apple Inc has raised the pay for its hourly US employees, the iPhone maker said, as companies face a tight labour market, a surge in unionisation efforts and rising inflation.

Rajasthan reach IPL final

Rajasthan Royals advanced to the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the second qualifier in Ahmedabad on Friday.
Halep hopes to learn from on-court panic attack

Simona Halep said she would have to learn to put less pressure on herself after suffering a panic attack during her second-round loss at the French Open.
Tsitsipas survives tough Kolar test to move into third round

Stefanos Tsitsipas was again made to work hard for victory, the Greek fourth seed overcoming Czech qualifier Zdenek Kolar 6-3 7-6(8) 6-7(3) 7-6(7) in a marathon match on Thursday to move into the French Open third round.
Joao Almeida out of Giro d'Italia after COVID diagnosis

Joao Almeida of UAE Team Emirates has withdrawn from the Giro d'Italia after testing positive for COVID-19, his team announced on Thursday.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy complains about EU divisions over new Russia sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday complained about divisions inside the European Union over more sanctions against Russia and asked why some nations were being allowed to block the plan.
Husband of teacher killed in Texas school dies in wake of massacre

The husband of a fourth grade teacher killed in this week's mass shooting at a Texas elementary school has died from a heart attack, family members told the New York Times.
Canada reports 10 new cases of monkeypox, including first in Ontario

The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed 10 new cases of monkeypox, including the first case in the province of Ontario, bringing the country's total to 26 cases.
Ousted Pakistani PM Khan calls off protest march after clashes, gives ultimatum

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan disbanded a protest march by supporters on Thursday after clashes with police outside parliament the previous evening, but he warned that they would return unless an election was called within six days.

Shah Rukh Khan's son cleared in drugs case

Indian authorities have dropped a case against the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan who was arrested during a raid on a cruise ship last year on suspicion of having drugs on him.
Ukrainian director explores war trauma in Cannes debut 'Butterfly Vision'

Ukrainian director Maksym Nakonechnyi gives a raw and timely representation of post-traumatic stress disorder in his Cannes debut entry "Butterfly Vision".
'Goodfellas' star Ray Liotta dies at 67

Actor Ray Liotta, the star of the 1990 blockbuster crime film 'Goodfellas', has died at the age of 67.
Biden to host K-pop stars BTS

K-pop superstars BTS will head to the White House next week to address hate crimes targeting Asians and people of Asian descent with US President Joe Biden.
Justin Bieber confirms second Dubai concert

Justin Bieber will perform a second concert in Dubai due to overwhelming demand.