Nick Watkins

Dubai

Editor and Writer at Freelance

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Over 20 dead in Ukraine from Russian missile strike

1 month ago | dubaieye1038.com | Nick Watkins

"The Russians hit the city of Sumy with missiles, killing civilians," Andriy Yermak, the Ukrainian president's chief of staff, said in a post on X. Reuters was seeking comment from Russian authorities. Andriy Kovalenko, a security official who runs Ukraine's Centre for Countering Disinformation, highlighted that the strike came after US envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow. "Russia is building all this so-called diplomacy ... around strikes on civilians," he wrote on Telegram.
32 dead in Ukraine from Russian missile strike

1 month ago | virginradiodubai.com | Nick Watkins

"The Russians hit the city of Sumy with missiles, killing civilians," Andriy Yermak, the Ukrainian president's chief of staff, said in a post on X. Reuters was seeking comment from Russian authorities. Andriy Kovalenko, a security official who runs Ukraine's Centre for Countering Disinformation, highlighted that the strike came after US envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow. "Russia is building all this so-called diplomacy ... around strikes on civilians," he wrote on Telegram.
Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority warns of fire safety system fines

2 months ago | dubaieye1038.com | Nick Watkins

In a post on X, the Authority said: "Based on Cabinet Resolution No. (24) of 2012 regarding the organisation of Civil Defense services in the country. "Modifying, disconnecting, removing, or covering any component of the automatic fire suppression system a fine shall be imposed 10,000 dirhams.
UAE businessman makes AED 10m Fathers' Endowment contribution

Mar 7, 2025 | dubaieye1038.com | Nick Watkins

Coinciding with Ramadan, the campaign honours fathers in the UAE by establishing a sustainable endowment fund to provide treatment and healthcare for the poor and needy. This contribution is part of the widespread response to the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) that aims to honour fathers by allowing individuals to donate in their name, while promoting the values of honouring parents, compassion, and solidarity.
DEWA to export clean energy from Hatta to Dubai

Feb 23, 2025 | dubaieye1038.com | Nick Watkins

MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer announced that the pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant DEWA is developing in Hatta will begin exporting clean energy to Dubai, following operational tests of the power plant which began in January 2025. The announcement followed inspections of the plant by Al Tayer on Sunday. Under the new project, water stored in Hatta Dam will be used to generate electricity. The new plant has a life-span of 80 years.
UAE to contribute $4.5 to Ukraine orphan care centers

Feb 18, 2025 | dubaieye1038.com | Nick Watkins

This initiative comes within the second phase of the project, as the UAE has previously built a number of fully equipped shelters for Ukrainian foster families, which has contributed to providing a safe and stable environment for children who have lost the care of their parents. The second phase aims to enhance efforts to support foster families and provide adequate housing for children.
Trump says DeepSeek's AI should be 'wakeup call' to US

Jan 27, 2025 | dubaieye1038.com | Nick Watkins

"The release of DeepSeek, AI from a Chinese company should be a wakeup call for our industries that we need to be laser-focused on competing to win," Trump said in Florida. Investors sold technology stocks across the globe on Monday over concerns the emergence of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model would threaten the dominance of the current US-based AI leaders.
Powering Change: Polestar Steers Towards A Sustainable Future

Nov 4, 2024 | theethicalist.com | Nick Watkins

In recent years, competition in the electric vehicle (EV) sector has been heating up faster than a UAE summer. With over 700 active charging stations across the UAE and plans to exceed 1,000 in a few years, the future of electric motoring in the country is growing greener by the day. As the market expands, so does the competition, and Polestar is revving up to lead the charge.
Popstar Olivia Rodrigo falls through stage during gig

Oct 14, 2024 | dubaieye1038.com | Nick Watkins

The twenty one-year-old star was running across the stage when she fell into an opening in the floor at her 'Guts World Tour' leg in Melbourne, on Monday. The 'Vampire' singer quickly rose to her feet and climbed out of the trapdoor, much to the delight of her worried fans.
Australia qualify for ICC World Cup semi-finals with India win

Oct 13, 2024 | dubaieye1038.com | Nick Watkins

Grace Harris’ anchoring 40 gave Australia a strong platform before Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland took two wickets apiece, guaranteeing their place in a ninth-straight semi-final. Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 54 was not enough as India now need Pakistan to beat New Zealand on Monday to progress to the knockouts. Having chosen to bat, Australia began with Beth Mooney alongside Harris as captain Alyssa Healy was unable to play due to a foot injury.