Technology
Dubai Police warn AI deepfakes could make it harder to trust real photos, videos
The challenge may soon extend beyond spotting fake content to proving that genuine photographs, videos and audio recordings have not been manipulated
Khaleej Times
Sports
Motor racing-Red Bull's Verstappen claims pole for Singapore Grand Prix
Max Verstappen will have Ferrari's Charles Leclerc alongside him on the front row while Lewis Hamilton was third-fastest
News
Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay calls US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable'
The Trump administration has long been hostile to the International Criminal Court and has previously imposed sanctions on its prosecutors and judges
Politics
Palestinian president postpones legislative elections to September 2027
The vote will be held alongside presidential elections on September 11, 2027, Abbas said in a decree, blaming "obstacles" imposed by Israel
News
UAE weather: Chances of fog formation; horizontal visibility to drop in some areas
Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas with a chance of fog or mist formation
Sports
Portugal suspend Cristiano Ronaldo after national team walkout
Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this week while criticising Portugal coach Jorge Jesus and said he would accept any punishment that was imposed
Technology
Anthropic AI model sent fake murder tip to Philadelphia police
Anthropic discovered the incident on September 28, shut down the automated testing process responsible and added a new validation step for future tests, police said
News
Managing finances, food: How CGI Dubai supports Indian workers through initiatives
The Consulate General of India in Dubai held legal camps, health sessions, fitness runs and tree plantation drives as part of a month-long campaign
Business
UAE residents drive visitor numbers at Dubai theme parks as domestic tourism rises
Dubai parks see a surge in local visitors as Dubai Holdings Entertainment plan new attractions including a park, roller coaster and glamping
News
UAE's NCM issues weather forecast; rain expected over 4 days
Here's a detailed forecast according to the weather bulletin issued by the authority
Politics
CJP protests: India detains Abhijeet Dipke, ex Kerala CM, Druv Rathee to defuse rally
45 metro stations and markets were shut and mobile internet suspended in the central business district
Business
Dubai tenants, landlords settle rental disputes in six days on average
Dubai’s Rental Disputes Center settled 2,350 rental cases worth Dh401 million in the first nine months of 2026
Culture
Ancient Nabati poetry: How Bedouin verses connect cultures across the world
These oral genres functioned as the primary historical vessel of the desert long before written records took root
Business
UAE bank ordered to clear customer's credit card debt after failing to prove charges
An Abu Dhabi court ordered a bank to refund nearly Dh100,000 after it could not prove the customer agreed to interest and fees charged on his credit card
News
UAE authorities crack down on hidden, exposed wells after dramatic Fujairah rescue
The domestic worker managed to keep hold of the terrified seven-year-old in the dark, keeping his head above water until emergency first responders arrived
News
US Congressman Krishnamoorthi honours flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar's 'presence of mind'
In a statement entered into the Congressional Record on October 9, Krishnamoorthi recognised Machchhar's actions during the September 30 incident on the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight
Business
India central bank takes steps to support rupee, opens dollar window for oil companies
Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum will be allowed to access to access dollars under the facility from Monday, the RBI said
News
UAE condemns Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport, Saudia aircraft
The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability