Merge 104.8 | 08 March 2026
A new study has found that dogs often develop personality traits similar to those of their owners. The research shows a connection between owners’ habits and traits such as activity level, anxiety, and sociability in their pets. Scientists say dogs are highly responsive to human signals, which can influence their temperament.
An auction for special numbers in the UAE has raised the equivalent of 100 million OMR. The event auctioned 29 special numbers, including nine special licence plates and twenty premium mobile numbers. The most expensive item sold for more than Dh37 million (3 million OMR). All of the money raised will go to charity.
A new report suggests that Red Bull is developing a beverage designed to help people sleep — with some claims indicating it could promote up to 12 hours of uninterrupted rest. If the report turns out to be true, the idea would represent a major shift for the brand, which built its identity around caffeine and energy.