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A new brunch concept inspired by the Japanese Maneki Neko, also known as the beckoning lucky cat, is arriving in Dubai this June. Launching at Shanghai Me in DIFC, Dubai, the new monthly “Maneki Brunch” will take place on the last Saturday of every month from 12.30 pm to 4 pm, with its first edition set for June 6. The concept draws inspiration from the Japanese symbol often associated with luck, prosperity, and abundance, with the restaurant shaping the afternoon around a slower dining experience that gradually becomes more lively as the day progresses. The brunch menu will centre around…
The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that the Day of Arafah sermon this year will be translated into 35 languages and broadcast via its digital platforms and affiliated channels. These efforts aim to deliver the sermon’s themes to Muslims worldwide and convey Islam’s message of moderation. President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais stated that the translation initiative reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to serving Islam and Muslims and highlights the leadership’s care for pilgrims. It also helps maximize the global impact of the…
Richard Bechalany. The GCC is witnessing a fundamental shift in how identity is managed across its business landscape. From smart government services to cashless payments and seamless travel, the region is building interconnected ecosystems where identity is the foundation of trust. Within this landscape, biometric identity systems are emerging as the technology of choice. With the regional market expected to reach a projected value of $1.4 billion by 2033, it is clear that organizations are viewing biometrics as a foundational necessity for security, efficiency, and user experience. Why fingerprints lead the way Commonly described as “something you are”, biometrics rely…
WASHINGTON — The United States has issued a criminal indictment against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in a significant escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign to oust the country’s six-decades-old communist regime.Castro, now 94, was charged in Miami, Florida, with conspiracy to kill US nationals, four counts of murder and two counts of destruction of aircraft.The case unveiled on Wednesday accuses Castro and five others in the shooting down of the aircraft belonging to Cuban-American group Brothers to the Rescue during a humanitarian mission in the Florida Straits.Other defendants are a fighter pilot who was initially charged in connection with…
DUBAI — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said it coordinated the transit of 26 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, as talks between Washington and Tehran over the resumption of traffic through the narrow waterway remain stalled.“Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is being carried out with permission and in coordination with the IRGC Navy,” the statement carried by Iran’s state-affiliated ISNA news agency said on Wednesday.Later on Wednesday, Iran published a new map of Hormuz on X, marking a controlled maritime zone that vessels will not be able transit without its authorisation.…
Following the launches of its Dubai Mall and Mirdif stores earlier this year, Primark is opening another Dubai branch today, May 21. The new branch will officially open at 3 pm inside Mall of the Emirates, with the brand announcing the launch on its social media pages earlier this week. Where is the new store? Shoppers will be able to find the new Primark branch on: Ground floor, Entrance A Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Opening time: 3pm on May 21 The opening follows strong demand at the retailer’s first two UAE locations. Crowds continue across Dubai Khaleej Times staff…
The Historic Hajj Route is enriching the cultural and tourism experience in Historic Jeddah, offering visitors insights into key historical stations once passed upon arrival in the region and providing an integrated cultural experience designed to connect them with the human and civilizational values of the area. The initiative is implemented under the Ministry of Culture, alongside the unified welcoming identity “Hayyakum Allah” launched by the Ministry of Media’s Hajj Media Operations Center. The journey begins at Bab Al-Bunt, one of the gates of Jeddah’s historic wall, and continues to the Red Sea Museum, which showcases Jeddah’s heritage as a…
Have you missed our special guest? The May 15 edition of TahawulTech Friday Brief featured Muhammad Affan, Director of IT at Sharjah Maritime Academy, in conversation with Sandhya D’Mello, Technology Editor, CPI Media Group, and Daniel Shepherd, Deputy Editor, Technology Division. The discussion explored how AI-enabled smart campuses, cybersecurity, secure digital infrastructure and digital leadership are shaping the future of education and enterprise resilience. If you missed the live session, you can still catch the key insights and join the conversation. Watch the LinkedIn Live replayTahawulTech Friday Brief | May 15 Edition Stay connected. Stay informed. Source: Tahawul Tech
TEHRAN — Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Iran on Wednesday for the second time this week amid an impasse between Tehran and Washington over a proposal to end the war, Iranian state media reported.“Mohsin Naqvi traveled to Tehran to meet officials from the Islamic Republic,” Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported, citing diplomatic sources in Islamabad.Pakistan has been mediating between Iran and the United States, with Naqvi previously in Tehran on Saturday to “facilitate” the peace process, according to Iranian media.During his previous visit to Tehran in recent days, the Pakistani minister met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian,…
BEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed their high-level strategic ties and growing energy trade as they met in Beijing on Wednesday just days after Xi hosted President Donald Trump for a landmark summit.Xi alluded to an increasingly fractious international situation as he sat down with Putin in the Great Hall of the People for meetings kicking off the Russian leader’s roughly 24-hour state visit in the Chinese capital.“The international situation is marked by intertwined turbulence and transformation, while unilateral hegemonic currents are running rampant,” Xi said, using Beijing’s typical language to criticize what it…