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The new restaurants in Dubai that are making the city feel brand new againIf it feels like every week a new restaurant opens in Dubai, you’re not wrong, and honestly, we’re not mad about it. The city runs on reinvention. Chefs, creatives, and founders from all over the world keep launching new restaurants in Dubai with new menus, cool interiors, and their own distinct energy. Some are intimate and low-key, some are big, loud, and made for a night out. There’s no formula, which is exactly why it’s worth keeping up with all the new restaurants in Dubai.Some spots will…

Peter HoskinsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsAFP via Getty ImagesEvergrande was once China’s biggest property developerChinese property giant Evergrande’s shares were taken off the Hong Kong stock market on Monday after more than a decade and a half of trading.It marks a grim milestone for what was once China’s biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn (£37.1bn). That was before its spectacular collapse under the weight of the huge debts that had powered its meteoric rise.Experts say the delisting was both inevitable and final.”Once delisted, there is no coming back,” says Dan Wang, China director at…

It’s well past midnight. My desk is a toppling tower of case files and civil procedure treatises; from the next room, I hear the soft, hiccupping snores of my two daughters, ages 2 and 6. In seven hours, I’ll be standing in the Los Angeles city attorney’s office, ready to defend the city against a negligence claim. In nine, I’ll race to campus for evidence. And in 12, I’ll be back in the carpool lane, fielding a debate over whether one bedtime story really means three. That night-shift snapshot captures what the past semester has been: a running experiment in…

From Hollywood stars to global icons, Dubai is fast becoming the ultimate playground for celebrities seeking a blend of modernity, luxury, and privacyDubai’s allure continues to attract global stars, becoming a second home for some of the world’s biggest celebrities. From Hollywood actors to international athletes and music icons, more and more A-listers are choosing to live, invest, and spend their downtime in the UAE. Some have called Dubai home for years, while others have only recently made the move.Here’s a look at the celebrities who call Dubai home:Recently moved to DubaiArabella ChiFormer Love Island star Arabella Chi has moved to…

Nigeria’s military has killed 35 jihadists in a series of air strikes near its north-eastern border with Cameroon, it said in a statement. The strikes were carried out in four areas to thwart an attempt by the jihadists to attack ground troops, the military added. Nigeria has been battling jihadist groups for more than a decade, as well as violent criminal gangs, sectarian conflict and widespread kidnappings for ransom. On Saturday, a group of prominent Nigerians, including ex-government ministers, business persons and civil society activists, issued a statement, raising concern that parts of Nigeria were enduring “war-time levels of slaughter”,…

Home Daily News Former Eckert Seamans associate says he agreed… Ethics Former Eckert Seamans associate says he agreed to disbarment after he was misled about confidentiality By Debra Cassens Weiss August 5, 2025, 12:50 pm CDT A former associate at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott has agreed to disbarment to resolve ethics allegations that he pocketed fees for legal work and sought money from clients and acquaintances under false pretenses. (Image from Shutterstock) A former associate at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott has agreed to disbarment to resolve ethics allegations that he pocketed fees for legal work and sought money…

Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer Dubai’s frostiest obstacle course? The Ice Warrior Challenge is back and it’s colder, tougher, and snow much funConsider yourself a pretty active person? A thrill-seeker? Maybe a challenger? If the answer is yes, sign up for the brrr-illiant Ice Warrior Challenge in Dubai.Now in its 16th edition, the Ice Warrior Challenge will take place on Sunday, September 14, at Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates. On the day, the venue will be transformed into a thrilling obstacle course with more than 20 high-intensity obstacles, including rope walls, ice pools, monkey bars,…

EPAServicemen raise Ukraine’s flag in the capital Kyiv as independence day celebrations beginRussia has blamed Ukrainian drone attacks for a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region, saying several Russian power and energy facilities had been targeted overnight. There were no injuries and the fire was quickly extinguished, the plant’s press service said on messaging app Telegram. It said the attack had damaged a transformer, but radiation levels were within the normal range.Firefighters were also sent to a blaze at the port of Ust-Luga in Russia’s Leningrad region, which holds a large fuel export terminal. The…

Home Daily News Nonequity partner’s unjust enrichment suit… Law Firms Nonequity partner’s unjust enrichment suit against Duane Morris remains largely intact after judge’s ruling By Debra Cassens Weiss August 6, 2025, 9:02 am CDT A federal judge has refused to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Duane Morris saddles nonequity partners with business expenses and partnership taxes, even though they have no power in the law firm. (Image from Shutterstock) A federal judge has refused to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Duane Morris saddles nonequity partners with business expenses and partnership taxes, even though they…

Make the back-to-school juggle easier with talabat’s groceries, pharmacies, and family-friendly food dealsThe new school year is here, and with it comes the familiar juggle: school runs, packed lunches, after-class activities, and the endless list of “just one more thing” to buy. To help take the edge off, here are some simple ways to make your routine smoother, and even save a little time (and cash) along the way.Stock the pantry in minutesBetween lunchboxes, snacks, and quick weeknight dinners, grocery shopping can feel never-ending. Instead of long supermarket runs, talabat makes it easier with everything from fresh produce to pantry…