‘Dubai chocolate’ craze hits Europe as Swiss brand serves up Middle Eastern flavours

Hundreds of curious shoppers, some equipped with camping stools and rain gear, lined up for hours on a drizzly weekday in the western German city of Aachen. They weren't waiting for the latest phone or luxury handbag release: they were after a taste of a new chocolate bar. Swiss chocolate giant Lindt has drawn the crowds...

Dubai Princess Slams Husband in Divorce Announcement: ‘You Are Occupied With Other Companions’

Her Highness Shaikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, a Dubai princess, wrote a powerful public statement against her now-former-husband, Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Mana Al Maktoum. The 30-year-old took to Instagram earlier this week to announce their divorce because he allegedly has “other companions.” “Dear husband, as you are occupied with other companions, I hereby...

Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found

DUBAI (Reuters) - Hopes are fading that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister have survived a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said on Monday (May 20) after search teams located the wreckage. "President Raisi's helicopter was completely burned in the crash. Unfortunately, all passengers are feared dead," the...

Chong Wei stranded in Paris, says he misses son … and nasi lemak

PETALING JAYA: Former national shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei and his family are stuck in Paris as recent floods in Dubai are causing delays in flights from Europe. Lee, his wife Wong Mew Choo and their two sons, Terence and Kingston, travelled to Paris last weekend to participate in the Paris 100 Sino-French Badminton Charity Gala,...

Dubai’s flood aftermath, Malaysian travellers facing difficulties

DUBAI: Passengers at Dubai Airport are contending with the aftermath of the city's worst flood in 75 years, which has led to disruptions in luggage retrieval. Media reports said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed its heaviest rainfall from late Monday through Tuesday night, surpassing anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949. Suzaliana...

Binance announces token drop platform Megadrop after securing Dubai VASP license

Leading crypto exchange, Binance has announced a new airdrop and web3 quest platform dubbed Megadrop. Announced on April 18, Megadrop is primarily a token launch platform that will host airdrops and Web3 quests by integrating the Binance Simple Earn program and the Binance Web3 Wallet. The goal, per Binance, is to make the airdrop experience more engaging for...

Token2049: Crypto experts highlight Ethereum blockchain problems

At the Token2049 conference, blockchain experts debated the Ethereum chain’s current problems. Experts from the blockchain industry discussed the latest innovations and development opportunities during a panel discussion at the Token2049 conference in Dubai. The discussion participants also touched upon the Ethereum blockchain, which is considered the dominant smart contract platform. According to the panelists, Ethereum has...

Biblical floods hit Dubai, disrupting Blockchain Life and Token2049

Dubai is grappling with extreme weather conditions that has disrupted the city’s infrastructure at a time when crypto elites have descended on the city for several industry conferences. Crypto conferences such as Blockchain Life and Token2049 encountered an unexpected twist on Apr. 16 as rainfall levels in Dubai surged to record highs within a 24-hour span, prompting adjustments...

Dubai Things That Make Us Believe They’re Living In A Different Time (PART 4)

Carrying Fish Inside The Public Transit Is Surprisingly Prohibited Attention all aquatic enthusiasts and aspiring merpeople! Dubai’s public transit reveals an amusing secret: a peculiar sign that boldly declares, “Carrying fish is not allowed on metro” While it may seem fishy (pun intended), this whimsical decree has a logical explanation. With the aim of maintaining a pleasant...

Dubai Things That Make Us Believe They’re Living In A Different Time (PART 3)

The Hotel Accommodations Are To Die For From the mesmerizing grandeur of the Burj Al Arab, the seventh tallest hotel globally, to its equally remarkable peers, Dubai boasts a collection of hotels with interior designs that defy imagination. Within the Burj Al Arab’s iconic sail-shaped structure, guests are immersed in a world of unparalleled luxury. Adorned with...