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Pearson launches PTE Unlocked, an exclusive training program to boost test takers’ success in PTE Academic   20 June 2024; Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Pearson, (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, has unveiled PTE Unlocked, a transformative training program designed specifically for test takers preparing for the PTE (Pearson Test of English) exam. Supporting test takers in overcoming challenges in achieving high scores due to inadequate preparation and unfamiliarity with the exam format, PTE Unlocked offers a specialized three-hour live training session conducted by expert trainers to cover all critical exam modules – listening, reading, writing and speaking. This…

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Four people lost their lives in separate accidents involving e-scooters and bicycles in the first half of this year, the Dubai Police have revealed. The police also recorded 25 injuries in such accidents. The police did not reveal how or when the accidents happened, but said they had recorded over 7,800 traffic violations in the first six months of 2024 and confiscated 4,474 e-scooters and bicycles. This means that on average, roughly 43 traffic violations were recorded and 24 e-scooters or cycles were seized by the authorities in Dubai daily. Major-General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, assistant commandant for Operations Affairs,…

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina will pay a state visit to India on June 21-22, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release. This will be the first incoming bilateral state visit after the formation of the government in India following the 18th Lok Sabha elections. “During the visit, apart from holding bilateral consultations with the Prime Minister, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to call on the President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar,” the release added. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

EU policymakers have renewed calls for cross-border bank mergers as they look to address the multi-trillion euro investments needed to finance the bloc’s green and digital transformation. A plan for a fully-fledged banking union has stalled and bankers and supervisors point to the absence of a joint guarantee system for euro zone depositors as the biggest impediment to its progress. Below is an explanation of why little-understood banking rules and the lack of a European deposit insurance scheme (EDIS) make cross-border takeovers a tall order for European bankers, who routinely complain of excessive hurdles. Where we stand The euro zone…

England batter Phil Salt showered praise on team’s batting consultant Kieron Pollard after a crucial Super Eights win over West Indies in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday. Salt was named player-of-the-match for his blistering knock of 87 runs (47 balls, 7 fours and 5 sixes) in England’s eight-wicket win at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Speaking after the match, Salt said Pollard had added a lot of value to the England squad. “Pollard’s brought a lot to the group but I’d say that the most valuable thing I’ve taken so far (from him) is constructing that…

The legendary ghost thriller ‘The Woman in Black’, one of the world’s most successful plays, will return to Dubai this September/October due to popular demand, presented by the region’s award-winning producer West End Worldwide. The production will run at the Zabeel Theatre, Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah Dubai for a limited season from 30th October to the 2nd November 2024. Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, Stephen Mallatratt’s stage adaptation of Susan Hill’s bestselling novel harnesses the power and intensity of live theatre, transporting audiences into an atmospheric and terrifying ghostly world. The Woman in Black is respected internationally as one of the most effective plays ever to be written. Over 7…

Publisher Bandai Namco has released the patch notes for the big pre-Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree update, and while a lot of the changes were expected, it features some small but exciting additions. The most noteworthy change in version 1.12, buried in the “New inventory features” section, is the new ability to summon your steed Torrent in the final boss battle. Without spoiling anything, not only does the final battle come right after another equally difficult boss, but you’ll need to do a lot of sprinting to avoid its attacks. Being able to use your trusty steed will make…

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2024, from June 28 to September 1, promises yet another edition with 65 days of events, shopping, prizes, dining, and hotel offers. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), this 27th edition ensures a summer full of fun and exploration for residents and visitors. DSS will bring together the very best that the city has to offer for its biggest and most exciting edition yet. Unforgettable thrills and endless joy awaits everyone spending the season in the city – be it friends or families, couples or solo travellers, residents or visitors, seeking pocket-friendly value or…

Saudi taekwondo standout Donia Abu Taleb had an unusual introduction to the sport: for years she trained at a boys’ club because there were no girls to compete with. Now the 27-year-old has become the first Saudi woman to qualify for the Olympics and is dreaming of bringing home the Gulf kingdom’s first gold medal when she competes in Paris. Though her smiling face today appears on posters and billboards, underscoring Saudi officials’ recent push to champion women’s athletics, the Jeddah native had much humbler beginnings. “I started taekwondo when I was eight years old and there was no support…