Egypt’s central bank says remittances from citizens abroad rose 40.5% in 2025 to a record $41.5bn, up from $29.6bn in 2024.
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Scientists report a breakthrough in producing tagatose, a rare sugar that tastes similar to sucrose, contains fewer calories, and shows minimal effects on insulin levels.
25-year Northwestern study finds some adults over 80 retain youthful memory, showing preserved brain structure, cellular resilience, and strong social ties over.
Japanese scientists developed implanted living skin that glows in response to inflammation, enabling continuous visual health monitoring without electronics or batteries.
Stanford researchers found blocking an aging-linked protein restores cartilage in joints, offering new insight into osteoarthritis and age-related joint degeneration.
Sports
Elina Svitolina and Jessica Pegula reached the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final after three-set semifinal wins in Dubai on Feb. 20.
OpenAI will take 100MW of AI data center capacity in India from Tata’s TCS HyperVault, scalable to 1GW, under its OpenAI for India initiative.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi at the AI Impact Summit, as UAE and India advanced health, finance and AI compute deals.
At India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi called for human centric AI, glass box safety rules and data sovereignty, citing India’s AI Mission.
UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed arrived in New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit, through Feb 20, highlighting talks on responsible AI governance.
flydubai will start twice-daily Dubai DXB to Bangkok, Don Mueang flights on Sept. 15, 2026, lifting Thailand service to 28 weekly flights via Emirates codeshare.
The global luxury market faces a 2% decline in 2024, with 50 million consumers exiting due to high prices and reduced innovation, Bain & Company’s annual report reveals.
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds an illuminated grille, optional lit hood star, and DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, pairing new styling cues with flagship cabin tech and comfort features.
Lifestyle
U.S. Polo Assn. has launched its Fall-Winter 2024 Collection, blending sporty style and festive warmth, with pieces perfect for gifting this holiday season.
