Author: Fahad Al Sheri

Watching the petrol prices change each month can feel like a rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for. That sharp intake of breath at the pump, the quick mental calculation of your daily commute—it’s a familiar feeling for every driver in the UAE. But what if there was a way to step off that ride and embrace a smarter, cheaper, and cleaner way to drive? The answer is already cruising down Sheikh Zayed Road: electric vehicles in the UAE (EVs). The shift to electric isn’t just a global trend; it’s the future of driving right here in the Emirates. Yet, for…

More than a decade after their record-shattering “Fight of the Century,” the specter of a rematch between boxing legends Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao and Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has once again electrified the sports world. Rumors are swirling, headlines are churning, and fans are caught in a familiar cycle of hope and speculation. Are we truly on the brink of a final chapter, or is this just another phantom promotion? If you’re tired of navigating conflicting reports and whispers, you’ve come to the right place. This is your definitive fact-checker. We are cutting through the noise to provide a clear,…

Navigating Dubai’s bustling roads on a delivery bike is a daily challenge. The pressure is high, the timelines are tight, and your safety is always on the line. Now, a major change is coming that will affect lane rules for delivery bikes in the city. Starting November 1, 2025, new traffic laws will restrict where delivery motorcycles can ride on major highways. Feeling confused or worried about what this means for your job and your safety? You’ve come to the right place. This isn’t just another news report; this is your complete survival guide. We’ve broken down the complex new…

The age of predictable, script-based ransomware attacks is over. A widely-shared claim put the figure at a staggering 80% of modern ransomware attacks being powered by artificial intelligence, from a study by MIT Sloan and Safe Security — though it’s worth noting that specific study was quietly shelved by MIT Sloan after security researchers publicly challenged its methodology, so treat that exact number with caution. What isn’t in dispute is the underlying trend: multiple independent bodies, including ENISA, confirm AI is now being used across the cybercrime ecosystem in real, incremental ways. For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and IT…

The images are iconic: shimmering skyscrapers piercing a desert sky, luxurious shopping malls, and a lifestyle a byword for ambition and opportunity. But behind the glamour of relocating to Dubai or Abu Dhabi lies a complex reality of paperwork, cultural nuances, and logistical hurdles. If you’re moving to the UAE, you’ve likely found yourself lost in a sea of fragmented blog posts, outdated forum threads, and overly promotional content, struggling to piece together a clear plan. This is not another surface-level guide. This is your definitive, reality-based roadmap. We cut through the noise to provide a step-by-step framework that takes…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s name is a byword for football greatness. We’ve all seen the highlight reels, the gravity-defying goals, and the trophy lifts. It’s easy to praise his success, to label him a “natural talent” or a “born winner.” But this superficial admiration misses the point entirely. It fails to answer the most important question: how did he do it? How did a scrawny boy from the small island of Madeira engineer one of the most dominant careers in the history of sports? The truth is, Ronaldo’s journey to becoming number one is not a mystery; it’s a doctrine. It’s a…

Amazon Now is Amazon’s minutes-delivery service in the UAE. Eligible addresses can order fresh food, groceries, personal-care products, electronics, baby items and other everyday essentials through the Amazon app or Amazon.ae/now. Amazon advertises delivery in 15 minutes, but the promise depends on the delivery address, stock and the time shown at checkout. Prime members get free Amazon Now delivery on baskets above AED 25; Amazon’s published fee for Prime baskets below AED 25 is AED 6. The separate two-hour service covers a wider selection and is free for Prime members above AED 100, with a published AED 3 fee below…

The UAE traffic law sends a clear message: reckless driving carries consequences far beyond fines. The new Federal Traffic Law introduces licence suspensions of up to three years, jail terms, and minimum fines of Dh10,000 for serious traffic offences. It’s a bold step in the country’s ongoing drive to make UAE roads among the safest in the world. A Zero-Tolerance Approach to Dangerous Driving The updated UAE traffic law is designed to target high-risk motorists who treat roads like racetracks. Those who drive under the influence, endanger lives, or operate vehicles while suspended will now face much harsher punishment. At…

The internet broke this morning. Not entirely, but enough to send millions into mild panic as Snapchat, Ring doorbells, and even the UK tax website suddenly stopped working. The culprit? Amazon Web Services, the invisible backbone holding up much of the digital world. Around 8am UK time—that’s midday here in the UAE—reports started flooding in. DownDetector lit up red across continents. Users couldn’t send Snaps, access their banking apps, or even continue their Duolingo streaks. For a few hours, the modern internet felt remarkably fragile. What Actually Happened Amazon Web Services experienced what it diplomatically called “increased error rates.” Translation:…

Something fundamental has shifted on Dubai’s roads, and plenty of drivers still haven’t clocked it. The Dubai Police AI traffic system is now watching live feeds across the city’s busiest corridors. It’s scanning thousands of camera frames every second, flagging dangerous behaviour without waiting for a patrol car to arrive. Five specific violations now trigger automatic detection: not wearing seatbelts, using phones while driving, blocking traffic flow, stopping in live lanes, and tailgating. Update (30 July 2026): Gulf News reports Dubai Police’s AI radar network has since expanded to detect eight offences in total, adding speeding, red-light jumps and lane…