Author: Editorial Team
If you’ve been scrolling through your feed lately, you’ve probably seen a massive, chocolate-drenched monolith that looks like Kinder Bueno’s giant cousin. The viral XXL Kinder Bueno-style cake that basically took over social media in Kuwait has officially touched down in Dubai, thanks to Casa Pons UAE. In true Dubai fashion, the cake has instantly become the newest star of the “viral food” circuit. Whether it’s the Fix Dubai Chocolate craze, the tissue cake or the pull-me-up desserts that preceded it, you can always count on the city’s dessert lovers to turn every sweet trend into a full-blown obsession. So,…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told the nation in a televised speech on Wednesday night that the US military had nearly completed the goals it had set out to accomplish in its war with Iran and that the conflict would soon be ending.He said US forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon, while offering a full-throated defense of the war in his first national address since the conflict began more than a month ago.“We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We are going to bring them back to the Stone Ages,…
DUBAI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers recently organised a meeting with Li Xiangying, Chairperson of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Beijing Sub-council (CCPIT Beijing), to explore ways to enhance cooperation and strengthen the flow of bilateral trade and investments between Dubai and China. The meeting, attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, focused on strengthening ties between the two business communities, particularly in sectors such as the digital economy, healthcare, science and manufacturing. “As Dubai’s number one trading partner, China remains a highly significant market,” Lootah stated. “We are…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has expanded its global academic network through a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed recently with leading universities from the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States, reinforcing its commitment to delivering globally connected, student-centred education. These partnerships form a key pillar of AURAK’s strategic vision to position itself as the North Star University of the Northern Emirates, aligned with the UAE Education Strategy 2030 and the emirate’s growing status as a hub for tourism, investment and innovation. Prof. Bassam Alameddine, President of…
Tajinder Virk, Co-Founder and CEO, Finvasia Group and Dealing. Tajinder Virk, Co-Founder and CEO, Finvasia Group and Dealing, discusses the rise of artificial intelligence, its growing use across real-world applications, and why AI-focused companies are drawing investor attention. Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a defining force across the global economy, influencing everything from enterprise automation and cloud computing to financial services and healthcare. As adoption grows, investor interest is also rising, particularly around companies building the infrastructure, software, and applications powering this transformation. Tajinder Virk, Co-Founder and CEO, Finvasia Group and Dealing, spoke to Tahawultech.com and shared his views on AI’s rise, where it is creating tangible…
Dubai residents can now take a driverless taxi ride for free. Apollo Go’s autonomous vehicles are currently offering complimentary rides through the company’s app in parts of Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim. However, the same service also appears as a paid option in the Uber app. How to book a free ride To take a free ride, residents need to download the Apollo Go app and create an account. Once logged in, users can choose their pick-up and drop-off locations within the service zone. For example, a short trip from the Jumeirah Mosque to Umm Suqeim is currently available. Stay up…
As ongoing regional conflict continues, a shift is quietly taking place across the UAE. Instead of focusing inward, many established companies are turning outward, using their platforms, spaces, and resources to support smaller, homegrown businesses. From beauty salons to PR agencies and fintech firms, a collective effort is emerging, one that prioritises community, collaboration, and long-term resilience. From visibility to real access Across the beauty industry, support is taking a physical form. Bedashing Beauty Lounge, part of Omorfia Group, has launched The Bedashing Collective, an initiative that opens dedicated spaces across its Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches to showcase homegrown…
JAKARTA — A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck in the Molucca Sea off Indonesia’s Ternate island early Thursday, killing at least one person, damaging some buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said. The earthquake struck at 06:48 local time (22:48 GMT) at a depth of 35km. Indonesia’s meteorology agency BMKG said tsunami waves were reported in five locations, the highest at 0.75 m (2.46 ft) in North Minahasa, North Sulawesi and 11 aftershocks were monitored, the largest at a magnitude of 5.5. It warned the public to stay alert. BMKG chief Teuku Faisal Fathani told a press…
CAPE CANAVERAL — Four astronauts blasted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida Wednesday evening on a monumental 10-day mission to circumnavigate the moon, the first lunar mission in more than 50 years.Tens of thousands gathered at NASA’s Space Center to witness the launch.Crowds also jammed the surrounding roads and beaches, reminiscent of the Apollo moonshots in the 1960s and ’70s. It is NASA’s biggest step yet toward establishing a permanent lunar presence.Artemis II set sail from the same Florida launch site that sent Apollo’s explorers to the moon so long ago.The team, who donned bright orange suits with blue…
DUBAI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC has received 14 awards at the Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026 in Dubai, underscoring the reliability, resilience and excellence of its people and operations. The company’s impressive performance at the awards ceremony, winning approximately half of the awards, reflects its position as a leading, progressive global energy company and the significant growth and transformation achieved in recent years. The awards were given to employees and projects across the ADNOC Group, recognising strong performance across the energy value chain, delivery of operational excellence, success in deploying advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI)…