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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has broken ground on DIFC Square, a landmark development and commercial project comprising three interconnected buildings. It will feature offices and retail units, significantly boosting the Centre’s real estate offerings while meeting the growing demand for Grade A offices in the heart of Dubai’s financial district. Kazim, Governor, DIFC, said, “As DIFC continues to strengthen its position as a world-class financial hub, leading regional and global businesses are establishing their presence in the Centre to grow their network and expand across the MEASA region and beyond. DIFC Square will become a valued addition to the…

Actor Shamita Shetty recently delighted her fans as she shared glimpses of her visit to the Warner Bros Studio in London. Taking to her Instagram account on Saturday, the actress dropped a video giving fans a tour of the studio. The actress, a Potterhead, made sure to immerse herself in the magical world of Harry Potter. The tour featured character illustrations, visual representations of iconic Harry Potter locations, Hogwarts House impressions, and several posters and paintings from the beloved franchise. Apart from this, Shetty also indulged in Harry Potter-themed chocolates and enjoyed a thrilling ride on a digitally made broomstick,…

After winning the T20 World Cup and announcing his retirement from T20I cricket, India skipper Rohit Sharma ate sand from the pitch of Kensington Oval in Barbados. With 4,231 runs in 159 games, Rohit is the format’s best scorer going out. He also owns the record for most hundreds (five) in T20 internationals. He has won two T20 World Cups: the first in 2007 while competing and the current one in 2024 as captain. In a video shared on the official Instagram account of the ICC, Rohit was seen living every moment of his final T20I match and making it…

It’s been 20 years since the premiere of Sam Raimi’s 2004 superhero sequel, Spider-Man 2, and we can confidently say it’s still the best superhero movie ever made. Of course, many worthy comic book adaptations have come out in the years since, and some might declare a few as the best superhero movie out there — I can already see many Dark Knight defenders and Avengers: Endgame truthers readying their pitchforks to defend their faves. However, I believe it’s undeniable to say that Spider-Man 2 is the best superhero movie that’s actually a superhero movie. Whereas The Dark Knight sacrifices its superhero sensibilities…

UAE’s Ministry of Economy carried out 4,444 inspection tours in local markets to control cases of commercial fraud, imitation and counterfeiting of trademarks only, from the beginning of 2023 until the first half of this year, and resulted in the arrest of 620 violations. The Ministry affirmed in a statement on Sunday to continuously develop economic policies and legislation aimed at advancing the consumer protection system in the country. The authorities aim to guarantee consumer rights and ensure a stable consumer environment with vibrant markets, adhering to the best international practices. This initiative will foster a competitive climate for business…

French people voted on Sunday in the first round of high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first. With Russia’s war against Ukraine in its third year and energy and food prices much higher, support for the anti-immigration and eurosceptic National Rally (RN) party has surged despite President Emmanuel Macron’s pledges to prevent its ascent. The vote could put the far-right in power in France for the first time since the Nazi occupation in World War II. Polling stations opened across mainland France at 8:00 am (0600 GMT)…

As Nag Ashwin’s long-awaited directorial project, Kalki 2898 AD, finally hit screens, actor Rashmika Mandanna extended her heartfelt congratulations to the entire team behind the film. Mandanna posted on X, formerly Twitter: “@nagashwin7 you are a beautiful GENIUS! INCREDIBLE!! Congratulations Kalki. This film deserves all the love and more. Watching our mythical [deities] come alive on our screens is my favourite part of it… God!! What a film!!!!.” Kalki 2898 AD, which stars megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Prabhas, saw a bumper opening. The post-apocalyptic film is inspired by Hindu scriptures and set in the year 2898 AD. Deepika Padukone, Kamal…

As India were locked in a seesaw battle with South Africa in the final overs of the T20 World Cup in Barbados, thousands of miles away in Germany, one man was following every moment of the gripping encounter. His name: Neeraj Chopra, the ace javelin thrower and the only Indian track and field athlete to have won Olympic and World Championships gold medals. Neeraj is now in Germany preparing for next month’s Paris Games where he hopes to become only the fourth man in history to defend the Olympic javelin gold. But Neeraj was glued to his television screen in…

You don’t need to install a ton of apps to set up a gaming PC these days. You grab your favorite browser, download Steam and any other storefronts you need, and maybe a couple of utilities to manage your hardware. After that, you’re off to the races. But there’s a massive list of useful software available right through Steam that you’re probably ignoring. Steam does a terrible job of surfacing the software it has available. It’s not normally mixed in with games in the Steam store, instead living in a completely separate section that’s only accessible if you know where…

Mortgage transaction volumes saw a massive increase in Dubai— reaching nearly 14-month high — despite relatively high interest rates in the UAE even as demand for local property stayed strong. According to Property Monitor, mortgage transaction volumes increased by 57.9 per cent in May with a total of 3,359 loans recorded – the second highest level trailing only March 2023 as the emirate’s red-hot property continues to grow at a steady pace. Quoting official data from the Dubai Land Department, Allsopp & Allsopp said Dubai’s mortgage sector has been on the rise, with May recording a 14-month high in mortgage…