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Two Dubai residents to run 7 marathons across 7 continents in 7 days

Duo hope to raise funds for underprivileged children in Asia, Africa and Europe

Love for pop culture brings residents together

Hobby Nation UAE, a network of more than 4,000 members, brings fans of anime, comics, video games, cosplay under one roof

Gyms gear up for surge in membership as residents set new year fitness goals

Gym chains in Dubai anticipating a 20-30 per cent increase in sign-ups in January

Experts recommend small steps while setting resolutions for 2025

As the New Year is here, many people are setting ambitious resolutions, such as quitting bad habits overnight, adopting perfect routines, or achieving major life goals in just a few months.

Expats from conflict zones wish for peaceful New Year

UAE residents who hail from war-torn countries hope for peace back home as they ring in the New Year with cautious optimism.

UAE RINGS IN 2025

Over 10,000 drones and fireworks in more than 60 locations across all seven emirates marked a colourful beginning to 2025 in UAE.

Behind Better Man: Robbie Williams on becoming the entertainer he was born to be

How the British pop icon turned his struggles into a triumphant story of resilience, as portrayed in his biopic, directed by Michael Gracey

Some Indian classics returned to the big screen this year-which is your favourite?

Moviemakers tapped nostalgia in 2024 to draw the audience to cinemas

iPhone 14 and iPhone SE discontinued in Europe

In a landmark decision to reduce electronic waste and simplify technology for consumers, the European Union (EU) has mandated USB-C as the standard charging port for electronic devices starting December 28.

This Apple feature is raising privacy concerns

Apple has long promoted itself as a champion of user privacy, famously declaring, “Privacy. That’s Apple.”

Greece announces campaign against 'website addiction'

Greece on Monday announced a campaign to protect teens from \"website addiction\" after a similar move by Australia targeting social media companies last month.

Robbie Williams isn't monkeying around in this gripping tale of redemption

Michael Gracey directs Better Man, a biopic that brilliantly portrays the British superstar's highs and lows

Truck of many talents

The all-new 5th generation Grand Cherokee is more Jeep'than advertised

From Biles' glory to Pogacar's treble, greatest sporting moments of 2024

Sports lovers had myriad reasons to look back at the year with great joy. As Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar completed a hat trick of titles, Simone Biles cemented her place as an Olympic legend in Paris.

Trump loses appeal of Carroll $5M defamation verdict

A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a $5 million verdict that E. Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump when a jury found the US presidentelect liable for sexually abusing and later defaming the former magazine columnist.

US announces $5.9B in military and budget aid to Ukraine

The United States on Monday announced nearly $6 billion in additional military and budget assistance for Ukraine as President Joe Biden uses his final weeks in office to surge aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes power. Biden announced $2.5 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine.

Russia, Ukraine exchange 300 POWs in UAE-mediated deal

Russia and Ukraine swapped more than 300 prisoners of war on Monday in an exchange brokered by the United Arab Emirates ahead of New Year's Eve, officials from both countries said.

Djokovic and Kyrgios delight on doubles debut

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios enthralled fans on their debut as a doubles team on Monday, riding a massive wave of support to secure a 6-4 6-7(4) (10-8) win over Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies at the Brisbane International.

Russian footballer, who played at Euro 2004, killed in Ukraine war

Aleksei Bugayev, a former member of Russia's national football team who played at Euro 2004, has been killed in the 34-month-old war in Ukraine, Russian media quoted his father and agent as saying on Sunday.

Gold prices dip as markets await fresh catalysts

Gold prices dipped in thin trade on Monday as traders awaited fresh catalysts, including next week's US economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve's 2025 interest-rate outlook, as well as policies from incoming President Donald Trump.

Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

Wildly popular with young people for their dizzying array of flavours, including apple, watermelon and cola, the time is up for disposable e-cigarettes in Belgium -- the first EU country to ban them.

No enjoyment, 'just relief' for Guardiola after Man City end winless run

It is not enjoyable right now, it is just relief. We have done incredible things for many years. - Pep Guardiola Man City manager.

Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway legend passes away

Linda Lavin, the celebrated stage and television actress known for her role in the sitcom Alice and her Tony-winning performance in Broadway Bound, passed away on December 29 at the age of 87.

Cummins rates Aussies' MCG win as his greatest

Pat Cummins said on Monday he rates the fourth Test victory over India by 184 runs as \"right at the top\" of the greatest games he has played in for Australia.

Indian workers replace Palestinians in Israel's building sector

Wearing a safety belt, helmet and work boots, Raju Nishad navigates the scaffolding, hammering blocks that will form part of a building in a new neighbourhood in central Israel's town of Beer Yaakov.

Financial goals top list of New Year's resolutions for UAE retail investors

Thirty two per cent of UAE retail investors plan to launch side hustle in 2025 to boost their income, and 28 per cent considering career changes in order to pursue higher earnings and achieve their goals, a study showed.

E-invoicing trend likely to benefit small businesses in the UAE

The UAE’s e-invoicing mandate presents a host of benefits for SMEs, extending well beyond mere VAT compliance, an expert said.

Displaced Gaza newborn freezes to death and twin fights for his life as rain floods tents

Yahya Al Batran woke up in the early hours of Sunday morning to find his wife, Noura trying to wake their newborn twin sons Jumaa and Ali as they lay together in the makeshift tent the family occupied in an encampment in the central Gaza Strip.

Spidey is making a comeback to your screen

Marvel Studios has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, set to premiere on Disney+ on January 29.

Wall Street hits week's low in thin trading, elevated yields add pressure

Wall Street's main stock indexes opened sharply lower on Monday and hit their lowest in over a week, as sparse trading volumes and the specter of elevated Treasury yields cast a cloud over the traditionally strong year-end rally for equities.