Ronaldo and Mane prove their mettle as Al Nassr overpower Al Ittihad

Al Nassr continued their superb start to the Saudi Pro League season as Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane teamed up to deliver a significant win on Friday. Goals from SPL superstar Ronaldo and Mane spurred Al Nassr to a 2-0 victory over Al Ittihad,...

Villar-owned water utilities burden residents

Buen, Ramirez, and Abellana are among the many affected consumers who are billed monthly with a minimum charge and continue to pay their dues despite not being able to benefit from the services of PrimeWater. By Michel Joy Radam Bulatlat.com...

Former MotoGP champ turns tables as Marquez closes in on title in Japan

Two-time MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia dominated from start to finish to win the sprint race at the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, while teammate Marc Marquez took a giant step towards securing this year’s title by finishing second for...

Dubai's man-made reef turning the tide as marine life starts to return

Dubai's plan to create one of the world’s largest man-made reefs is already showing promising ecological returns. Newly released footage from the Dubai Reef project shows schools of native fish circling concrete reef modules – the first tangible...

Afridi aims to settle India v Pakistan rivalry debate in final

No matter who does what in the 2025 Asia Cup, conversations eventually circle around India v Pakistan. On Tuesday, Pakistan overcame a mini collapse before dispatching Sri Lanka in their Super Four match at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi....

AI Watch: Global Regulatory Tracker - United States (Updated)

The US relies on existing federal laws and guidelines to regulate AI but aims to introduce AI legislation and a federal regulation authority. Until then, developers and deployers of AI systems will operate in an increasing patchwork of state and...

8 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In Italy To Visit

There are few places that capture the imagination like Italy. Each year, millions of tourists flock to this historic country in search of La Dolce Vita. Whether you visit for sunshine and limoncello on the Amalfi Coast, shop until you drop in...

The H1-B visa upset is a golden opportunity for Gulf Arab states

The biggest battle in the world does not involve drones or satellites or any form of artillery. It is a battle for minds and talent. It is a battle whose outcome is shaped in boardrooms and government agencies, where relatively smaller players...

Alonso’s first F1 title win with Renault remembered

Two decades ago, Fernando Alonso made history by becoming F1’s then-youngest World Champion at just 24 years, one month and 27 days old – the Spaniard and his Renault squad beating Kimi Raikkonen and McLaren to both of 2005’s titles. To mark the...

The future is now: Tensor Robocar unveiled in Dubai

In a city defined by its seeming pursuit of the impossible, the unveiling of the Tensor Robocar at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport feels a little more than a product launch. This is not another electric vehicle, the company...

Recognizing Palestine: What comes next?

Editor's note: Moses Becker is a special commentator on political issues for News.Az, a PhD in political science and an expert on interethnic and interreligious relations. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not...

‘Second life’: Marquez’s MotoGP match point as ‘something big’ emerges — Insider’s Guide

An arduous, improbable, anguish-ridden return to the top is a sporting triumph that requires the ideal setting for a storybook ending. And for Marc Marquez, the chance to wrap up his seventh MotoGP title this weekend in Japan is just that. Every...

How we look after people decides the nature of societies

Traditional social systems established in the mid-20th century lack the capacity to address the challenges of the modern world. This much has become evident in recent decades. Demographic, technological, and economic shifts have raised the...

Business Insights Why oil and gas producers cannot slow down on the great energy treadmill

Oil and gas production is like running uphill on a treadmill with a merciless trainer who keeps cranking up the speed. It demands continuous investment just to maintain production and to meet even flat, let alone growing, demand. A new study...

Iraq strikes deal with Kurdish region to resume oil exports

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani announced on Thursday that the country had reached an agreement with the semi-autonomous Kurdish region to resume oil exports. Under the US-organised agreement, Iraq's Oil Ministry will receive crude...

Global universities to launch business degrees inspired by Dubai 'success story'

Elite universities are primed to develop future business leaders in a major partnership with the Dubai government inspired by the city's rise to become an international powerhouse. Renowned institutes in Europe, the US and the region on Wednesday...

Why oil and gas producers cannot slow down on the great energy treadmill

Oil and gas production is like running uphill on a treadmill with a merciless trainer who keeps cranking up the speed. It demands continuous investment just to maintain production and to meet even flat, let alone growing, demand. A new study...

Taoiseach and Tánaiste join world leaders for UN summit on Gaza

How do you reach a two-state solution when only one state is invited? World leaders, including the Taoiseach and Tánaiste, are in New York for the UN General Assembly high-level week and the dire and deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza is...

Human 'common sense' remains crucial amid rise of AI, Dubai summit hears

Global experts at a Dubai summit examining the rapid rise of artificial intelligence have called on future generations not to lose sight of the value of common sense when harnessing advanced technology - and to never be afraid to fail. Professor...

UAE's new medical school opens door to better health standards - but hard work starts now

A new private medical school to be launched in the UAE could significantly help to bolster health care and meet the demands of a growing population. American University in Dubai has said it is teaming up with the prestigious University of...