Debo Zhang, General Manager, HONOR GCC. 200MP AI Night Camera, Snapdragon performance, and advanced AI creativity tools redefine the premium mid-range smartphone experience HONOR has launched its new HONOR 600 Series in the UAE, introducing the HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro at a starting price of Dh1,599. Unveiled at a Dubai launch event attended by media, partners, influencers, and technology enthusiasts, the new range is positioned to bring flagship-level features to the premium mid-range smartphone segment. The HONOR 600 Series places strong emphasis on imaging, led by a 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera designed to deliver high detail and…
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A recent academic study has underscored the importance of developing integrated models that combine economic policy frameworks with engineering methodologies to accelerate the growth of the green hydrogen sector. The study highlights that a lack of coordination between governments and the private sector remains one of the most significant challenges facing the industry globally. It notes that aligning national strategies with industrial initiatives can enhance investment efficiency and strengthen the long-term sustainability of green and clean energy projects. According to the findings, establishing clear regulatory frameworks supported by practical and scalable operational models is critical to closing execution gaps, particularly…
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s prime minister has accused Israel of war crimes after an airstrike in the south of the country on Wednesday killed one journalist and seriously wounded another. Amal Khalil, who worked for Lebanon’s Al Akhbar newspaper, was killed while carrying out her journalistic work, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). She is the fourth media worker slain by Israel in Lebanon since March. The other journalist was identified by Lebanese authorities as Zeinab Faraj, a freelance photojournalist.The strikes also killed several other people, NNA reported. An initial Israeli strike hit a car in at-Tiri, a village in…
AMSTERDAM — Appeals judges ruled on Wednesday that the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, dismissing a bid to throw out his trial over his alleged pivotal role in the murder of thousands of people during his anti-drug campaign. Duterte, 81, faces three counts of crimes against humanity at the ICC. The charges relate to killings during his so-called war on drugs, when he was mayor of Davao, between 2013 and 2016, and subsequently president until March 2019. The Philippines withdrew from the ICC in 2018. Duterte’s lawyers had argued the court has no authority…
Weekends in Dubai tend to follow a pattern: long lunches that turn into sunset plans, and beach days that stretch into the evening. This week, a mix of beachfront restaurants and lifestyle destinations across the city are leaning into that rhythm, with offers that focus less on entry fees and more on the overall experience. Here is what to check out: The quiet luxury pool day At DRIFT Dubai, weekend access is set at Dh200 per guest, fully redeemable on food and drinks, making it feel more like you are paying toward the experience rather than for entry. During the…
SharkNinja, a global product design and technology company, has announced the UAE launch of the Ninja CRISPi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer, introducing a new approach to compact and flexible cooking. Positioned as an all-in-one solution, the Ninja CRISPi features a handheld CRISPi Power Pod that attaches directly to a clear glass container. This design allows users to prepare, cook, serve, store, and re-crisp meals within a single system, eliminating the need for multiple appliances. The product responds to growing demand for convenience-led kitchen solutions, particularly among urban consumers balancing time constraints with healthier eating habits. By combining portability with…
Collective action platform Wave, powered by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, announced that its data platform Ocean Central has won a trophy in the annual Webby Awards that recognize the best of the internet. Ocean Central, developed by Ode Partners, won the Webby People’s Voice Award in the Websites & Mobile Sites, Sustainability & Environment category, reflecting its efforts to track and advance Wave’s goal of ocean regeneration within a human generation. Saudi Ambassador to the United States, FII Institute Board of Trustees Member, and Founder of Wave Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan said: “We are delighted to be…
From Thursday, April 23 to 30, one of the café’s soundproof work pods at Julith Coffee & Roastery is being transformed into a one-person library in collaboration with Bookends. The space measures just 128cm by 198cm, but packs in over 500 books across multiple genres and five languages. The idea is simple: step in, unplug, and read. Sessions are free, but must be booked in advance through the cafe website, with each slot capped at one hour to keep things calm and uninterrupted. Unlike a typical pop-up, this leans into what both brands already do: Julith offers quiet, focused spaces,…
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has fired John Phelan as Navy secretary after months of simmering tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to US officials. No reason was given for the abrupt departure of the Navy’s top civilian official, coming as the sea service has imposed a blockade of Iranian ports and is targeting ships linked to Tehran around the world during a tenuous ceasefire in the war. The Defense Department announced in a statement posted to social media on Wednesday that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, was “departing the administration, effective immediately.”In the…
KOLKATA — Millions of Indians have begun voting in high-stakes elections in India’s West Bengal and Tamil Nadu states amid controversy over a sweeping revision of electoral rolls that has heightened political tensions. Millions of people in India were stripped of their vote ahead of the critical state elections after a controversial electoral revision described by critics as a “bloodless political genocide” and mass disenfranchisement of minorities. In West Bengal, where the fiercest contest is unfolding, a total of 9.1 million names have been deleted from the register, more than 10% of the electorate. While many were dead or duplicates,…