Author: Arabian Media staff

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous driving technologies, to launch pilot trials of self-driving vehicles in the emirate later this year. The trials mark a key step toward a commercial rollout of fully driverless services by 2026. Read-Timeline revealed: Driverless Ubers to hit Dubai roads Pony.ai, a Silicon Valley-based company with strong ties to China, recently unveiled the seventh generation of its autonomous vehicles, developed in collaboration with leading automakers including Toyota, GAC, and BAIC, a Dubai Media Office report said. These vehicles feature cutting-edge artificial…

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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldScott Bessent has warned that US tariffs on imports from some countries will “boomerang” back to the steep levels set by Donald Trump in April unless they quickly offer concessions and strike deals with Washington. The US Treasury secretary’s comments came ahead of Wednesday’s end to a 90-day pause in the higher levies which has helped soothe markets and left room for talks between the US and its top commercial partners. However, Trump has so far only struck three trade…

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An emergency fund can protect you during a financial setback, such as unexpected bills or the loss of a job. But many people underestimate how much they should set aside for emergencies. An average U.S. household could need $3,000 or more in an emergency fund for groceries alone. Learn how much you actually need in an emergency fund, where to keep it, and how to start saving. Key Takeaways An emergency fund that covers three to six months of expenses for an average U.S. household should have $1,588 to $3,176 for food alone.Investopedia’s analysis found that a six-month emergency fund…

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Every month, Mika Maenaga, 26, and her boyfriend log their expenses in a shared spreadsheet, whether joint costs like rent or individual ones like a solo trip. Since he earns twice as much as she does, he covers two-thirds of the expenses, while she contributes one-third. “We see each other as long-term partners. I think we wanted to practice the financial aspect of our relationship before marriage,” said Maenaga. “We’ve had plenty of fights and conversations over it [money], because, to both of us, it’s an important aspect of a relationship.” While Maenaga and her partner have agreed on a…

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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldThe writer served as commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration under Presidents George H W Bush and Bill Clinton and co-led Operation Warp Speed. His recent book is ‘Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight’Americans are ill. The majority are on a path to developing cardiometabolic and kidney disease, diabetes, certain cancers and neurodegenerative diseases that will result, if not in death, in years of disability when they are old. It should have…

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President Trump’s tariffs have sparked sharp debate about the costs of imports and the benefits of reshoring production to the United States. But many goods move through several countries in the manufacturing process, and consumers are not always clear where a product labelled “Made in China” originates. Products sold in the United States must be marked with their country of origin, including those imported from foreign countries. There are specific guidelines, including clear labeling and the substantial transformation test, to determine the country of origin. Below, we examine the rules for domestic and foreign products and how they impact you.…

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