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 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 27 June 2024: The CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its second regular meeting for the current year yesterday (26 June 2024) under the chairmanship of H.E. Mohammed Omran Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of UAE Banks Federation and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ras Al Khaimah National Bank, to discuss developments in the banking sector and the Federation’s plans to be implemented in the second half of the year. Participants at the meeting reviewed the steps taken by the Federation in the first…

You’ll soon no longer need an Xbox console if you have an Amazon Fire TV. Microsoft and Amazon announced Thursday that the Xbox app is coming to Fire TV devices in July. The Xbox app works with Cloud Gaming, which means with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you can stream a huge catalog of games from the Xbox library, including many first- and third-party titles that come to the service on launch day. Huge games like Starfield, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, and the Fallout series are just some examples, and the available games are always changing. Just connect a…

In the UAE, an upgraded multi-cabin delivery robot, capable of delivering to multiple customers in one trip, is undergoing pilot testing by logistics giant Aramex and Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ). The pilot testing – scheduled to run for three months – commenced today, and is set to achieve full operational status by September. The delivery robot’s multi-cabin facility, as compared to previous single-cabin bots, is projected to reduce carbon emissions by over 500kg during three months. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Initially, it will cover the Cedre Villas community in…

A lawyer acting for Rupert Murdoch’s UK newspaper arm accused Prince Harry on Thursday of being forced “kicking and screaming” to disclose emails and carry out searches of material that might be relevant in his lawsuit against the media group. Harry, 39, the younger son of King Charles, and more than 40 others are suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) over accusations of unlawful activities by journalists and private investigators, for the Sun and the now-defunct News of the World from the mid-1990s to the mid-2010s. A trial focusing on some of those claims, possibly including Harry’s, is due to begin…

GCC countries, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Turkiye are increasingly major emerging-market (EM) debt issuers, Fitch Ratings says. In the first five months of 2024, they accounted for 51 per cent of all US dollar debt issued by EMs (excluding China; 2023: 43.7 per cent; 2020: 32.8 per cent). “We expect this growth to continue in 2024–2025, driven by government initiatives to develop the debt capital markets (DCM), diversify funding, finance fiscal deficits, government projects, and maturing debts. Sukuk is also maturing as a key funding and policy tool, accounting for 12.4 per cent of all EM dollar debt issued so far…

Amazon MGM Studios has greenlit the upcoming zombie comedy film I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kale, marking a collaboration with Ryan Gosling’s production company, General Admission. The project, based on an unpublished short story by twins Adam and Daniel Cooper, will be adapted for the screen by the authors themselves, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter. Gosling, alongside Jessie Henderson, his partner at General Admission, will produce the film under their first-look deal with Amazon. Described as set in a “post-post-apocalyptic” world, the story of I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kale explores the challenges faced by…

Dubai is known for all things unique. And now it’s time to make way for a limited edition croissant. Chef Romain Castet, the executive chef of Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, has prepared a ‘limited edition’ croissant. Made with pure butter and premium ingredients that combine dark chocolate, cacao and jammy raspberry with flaky pastry, the limited edition croissant commemorates Sofitel The Obelisk’s 60th anniversary and is part of the hotel’s Haute Croissanterie concept. Haute Croissanterie sees chefs from across the world interpreting and reinterpreting croissant by adding innovative touch to the French pastry. From flavours to design, the room for…

Dubai, UAE – June 27, 2024 –Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) today announced the launch of its new data center, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), in the UAE. This underscores Freshworks’ commitment to driving innovation across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by making it easier for businesses to harness the full power of its modern, AI-powered customer and employee service solutions. “We are thrilled to further strengthen our presence in MEA with the new data center in UAE,” said Abe Smith, Chief of Global Field Operations at Freshworks. “This investment demonstrates our dedication to supporting the growth and digital…

The world has become loud, sometimes too much so, and having a solid pair of earbuds can make a big difference. Of course, the higher-end options with noise canceling tend to be prohibitively expensive, especially if you’re an Apple user. Luckily, Walmart has an excellent sale that will let you grab a pair of solid noise-canceling headphones for a pretty good price, regardless of whether you’re an Android or iOS user. We’ve collected both deals below for you to check out, although there’s a lot more to say for each pair of earbuds, so be sure to check the full…

With temperatures crossing the 50°C mark, authorities in the UAE have asked imams across the country to cap their Friday sermon and prayer at 10 minutes. The directive is applicable from Friday, June 28, until October. Muslims consider Friday the holiest day of the week, with mosques hosting special congregational prayers called Jum’uah. Many worshippers have to offer the prayer in courtyards in the hot sun as mosques get filled up quickly. The move will protect worshippers from the scorching summer temperatures. Syrian expat Mohammed Yaseen, who attends Jum’uah prayers in Dubai Sports City, said it was a welcome move.…