His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council, has announced the launch of the App Olympics.
In a post on X, Sheikh Hamdan wrote, "Led by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, as part of the ‘Create Apps in Dubai’ initiative, this competition encourages digital pioneers from around the world to be part of Dubai’s inspiring success story."
University of California scientists create cancer-fighting cells in body
Scientists at the University of California have developed a new method to treat blood cancers by reprogramming immune cells directly inside the patient’s body, rather than extracting and processing them in a laboratory.
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait after year‑long talks
Italy has bought a rare portrait by baroque master Caravaggio for 30 million euros ($32.7 million), one of the largest sums the state has ever paid for a single artwork, the Culture Ministry said on Tuesday.
Mattel taps into 'KPop Demon Hunters' fan craze with new doll line
Mattel has teased fans of "KPop Demon Hunters" on Tuesday with a new line-up of dolls to be rolled out later this year after it failed to cash in on the success of the runaway Netflix hit over the holiday shopping season.
Osaka opens 'jellyfish season' with stylish win at Australian Open
Twice Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka floated onto Rod Laver Arena in a jellyfish-inspired outfit and claimed a see-sawing 6-3 3-6 6-4 win over Croatian battler Antonia Ruzic to reach the second round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.
Shein store opening in Paris draws protesters, police and bargain hunters
Protesters bearing "Shame on Shein" placards gathered outside a Paris department store on Wednesday, hours before the opening of the online fast-fashion retailer's first ever permanent shop amid fierce criticism of its low-cost business model.
