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The UAE will maintain its position as the fastest-growing economy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in 2024 and 2025 as it will be able to raise oil output sooner than other oil-producing countries in the Opec+ group, economists said. James Swanston, economist for the Mena region at Capital Economics, projected that the UAE’s GDP will grow 3.3 per cent this year and 5.5 per cent in 2025, surpassing its Gulf peers as well as wider regional countries. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “The UAE will be able to raise oil…

“First you feast with your eyes, then you feast with your mouth.” This is a lesson I learned early on thanks to my brother for whom I had once made a delicious tasting, ugly looking dish. It’s one I never forgot, which is why when we went to Demon Duck at Banyan Tree, I wondered what we’d be served. We had ventured forth on a Thursday, for the unlimited dim sum night, and were really looking forward to it. We’ve always loved dim sums, but have been equally finicky about taste and flavour, not to mention the presentation. The first…

CFOs Embrace AI as Uncertainty Soars: Can it navigate the rough waters? João Carvalho, Managing Director of SAP Concur in Southern Europe, Middle East, and Africa A recent survey by SAP Concur reveals strong adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in finance among Chief Financial Officers (CFOs). The majority (82%) praise AI for its ability to streamline business operations. Additionally, 28% highlight AI’s effectiveness in generating higher-quality financial data and insights, while 24% credit it with improving the accuracy of financial forecasting. However, João Carvalho, Managing Director of SAP Concur in Southern Europe, Middle East, and Africa notes that this enthusiasm is tempered…

Every new Zelda game feels like an event, and yet Nintendo managed to keep a new mainline entry hidden almost all the way up until release. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is not on the size and scale as the 3D entries like Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom — it’s actually the long-awaited continuation of Zelda’s 2D titles. The last game we got in this style was 2019’s Link’s Awakening, which was a remake of the 1993 Game Boy title. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom caught the attention of everyone at the June Nintendo…

Are you a company owner in the Abu Dhabi freezone who wants to operate outside? The dual licence, launched by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, enables you to do just that. In order to obtain the dual licence, you must first have a valid freezone licence for your company. Here is a guide on how to get a dual licence in Abu Dhabi, including the documents required, cost, and steps to follow. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Steps to apply Visit the TAMM websiteClick on the ‘Services’ tab at the top…

An Arab diplomat told AFP on Wednesday that at least 600 Egyptians died during the haj pilgrimage, citing searing heat that reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 degrees Fahrenheit) on Monday. “All of the (newly confirmed) deaths were because of the heat as well,” the diplomat said, after Arab officials earlier reported a figure of at least 323 Egyptian deaths. The pilgrimage began on Friday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Thirty-five Tunisian citizens have died during the Haj, Tunisian news agency Tunis Afrique Presse said on Tuesday. Thirty-five Tunisian citizens have died during…

Musicians around the world have described artificial intelligence as a threat to creativity, but the CEO of one popular platform told AFP he thinks critics are looking at it all wrong. BandLab, a mostly free online music workstation and distribution platform based in Singapore, has more than 100 million registered users. It recently incorporated an AI music creation tool dubbed SongStarter, which generates song ideas from genre, key, tempo and lyric prompts. For BandLab founder and CEO Kuok Meng Ru, whose company bought music magazine NME in 2019, AI is no substitute for a real musician. “It’s not called SongFinisher.…

Get ready, Dubai! Patty&Bun, the renowned burger joint that started as a cosy nook in London’s Marylebone and became a city-wide sensation, has finally found a permanent home at Jumeirah’s Boxpark. Prepare for a no-nonsense, mouth-watering burger experience featuring thick, juicy, and beefy patties – the hallmark of Patty&Bun. Founded by Joe Grossman after a burger-fuelled road trip across the US, Patty&Bun’s secret lies in their thick, juicy patties made from dry-aged, grass-fed beef from the UK, all nestled in their signature brioche buns. After building a following with two delivery-only kitchens in Hessa and Mirdiff and popping up at…

India’s cricket-obsessed public would be praying for a perfect start when Rohit Sharma’s men begin their Super Eights campaign against Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup on Thursday. A false start could spell trouble for India which also have to vie with Australia, their old nemesis, and Bangladesh, for a place in the semifinals. For a star-studded squad that have failed to go the distance in ICC tournaments for more than a decade, anything less than a semifinal appearance would be a disaster of epic proportions. We don’t yet know how far this team of superstars could go in the…

Less Time Parking, More Time Shopping  Dubai Mall Transforms Guest Experience with New Paid Parking System in Collaboration with Salik ·         Dubai Mall, in collaboration with Salik, will introduce a paid parking system starting Monday, July 1. ·         The new parking system aims to enhance guest experience, improve parking availability, and streamline the process. ·         Paid parking applies to Grand Parking, Cinema Parking, and Fashion Parking, while Zabeel and Fountain Views parking remain free. The first four hours on weekdays and six hours on weekends are complimentary. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Wednesday, June 19: Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest and the…