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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…

From the very beginning of its streaming era, Netflix has added legacy shows from other networks and outlets to shore up its lineup of original series. Even in the present, with one of the most robust libraries of content available online, Netflix still brings in outside shows to supplement more recent hits like Bridgerton. Last month, the FX animated comedy series Archer was our pick for the one show to watch on Netflix. But this month, we’re going in a completely different direction by picking Dexter as the one Netflix show to watch in June. Showtime debuted the original Dexter…

A nurse, who saved the life of a bus passenger last year after a heart attack, has called on UAE residents to equip themselves with basic lifesaving skills. Priscilla Bency, who was on her way home, saved the life of an elderly co-passenger when he suffered a heart attack. Even though she thought the man was dead, Priscilla Bency continued to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), saving his life. “If I was not there and had CPR not been performed on the man, he would have died before first responders got to him,” she said. “In an emergency, every second counts…

Slated to open in 2026, the luxury hotel and residential project on Al Marjan Island, is set to redefine the region’s landscape, heralding a new era of luxury hospitality and leisure By Kushmita Bose When people think of the UAE’s real estate boom, Dubai often dominates the conversation with its record-breaking sales, iconic skyscrapers, and luxury developments. However, just to the north lies an equally compelling story of economic growth and real estate transformation: Ras Al Khaimah. This picturesque emirate, known for its stunning landscapes and rich history, is rapidly becoming a significant player in the UAE’s real estate market.…

The Mumbai Crime Branch on Sunday arrested a man in Rajasthan who was plotting to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Police said that the 25-year-old suspect posted a video on the YouTube channel Are Chhodo Yar, where he spoke about the Bishnoi Gang and the plot against the star. The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested the accused from Borda village in Rajasthan. He was taken to Mumbai for further investigation, they said. The offence was registered at South Cyber Police Station in Mumbai vide under Sections 506(2), 504, 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 66(d) of the Information…

Driven by a race against time, an Indian family has relocated to the UAE, leaving behind their home and possessions, in a bid to save their only son. Yunus Kidwai has been suffering from the debilitating effects of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Yunus, who will turn six on September 6, faces a rapidly closing window to receive a crucial but costly gene therapy treatment that could alter the course of his life. Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital has estimated the treatment cost at a staggering Dh10.37 million. “The treatment will commence only once the full amount is transferred to the…

BitOasis announces expansion in GCC with new license and office in Bahrain Headquartered in Dubai, BitOasis will leverage its new license to further expand its presence in the GCC, and open a new office in the Kingdom of Bahrain BitOasis Bahrain will launch its platform to offer broker-dealer services to customers in Bahrain and the broader region, expected to go live in the second half of 2024 BitOasis reopened its Dubai platform for retail and institutional investors on 12 April  2024,  after Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) lifted a prior suspension of its MVP Operational license. Dubai, UAE June…