Dubai’s hospitality industry staged a strong rebound in 2022 as average occupancy rates climbed to 73 per cent due to tourist influx after the revival of travel and opening of international borders, latest data shows.
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A powerful earthquake has hit a wide area in south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, killing more than 100 people and trapping many others.
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Digital cameras from the early 2000s are becoming must-have gadgets for many young people because of a burgeoning trend online.
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The world’s greatest show – Expo 2020 Dubai – left us with some unforgettable memories. From mind-boggling pavilions to futuristic concepts to jaw-dropping technologies – the 6-month extravaganza had it all.
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Israel and Sudan will sign an “historic peace agreement” in Washington in a few months’ time, Israel’s foreign minister announced following talks in Khartoum.
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North Korea-backed hackers stole $1.7bn (£1.4bn) of crypto in 2022, says blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.
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Music star Beyonce announced her first new tour in nearly seven years on Wednesday, in which she will take her latest album “Renaissance” on the road around Europe and North America.
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Shimron Hetmyer did what he does best, hitting the make-or-break final ball of the match against the MI Emirates out of the park to clinch a thrilling five-wicket win for the Gulf Giants in the DP World ILT20 on Wednesday.
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The firm behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT is trialling a subscription service in the US.
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Sharjah’s shorter workweek has paid rich dividends, with employees reporting an 88 per cent increase in productivity and a 90 per cent rise in job satisfaction. The move has also left happier customers, with a satisfaction rate of 94 per cent.