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Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ADFW to return in December 2024 under the theme ‘Welcome to the Capital of Capital’ The strategic theme for the third edition of ADFW will explore the multiple facets contributing to Abu Dhabi’s position as the ‘Capital of Capital’ focussing on financial, human and technological elements. In just two years, ADFW has established itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing series of finance and investment conferences to garner regional and international recognition. Last year’s Abu Dhabi Finance Week saw 14 major financial institutions, managing a total of USD452 billion…

Arlo recently launched a home security system, expanding its lineup of cameras to include a multifaceted sensor that detects motion, opened windows, environmental hazards, and more. It can also be bundled with professional monitoring, giving owners an affordable way to secure their property. The company is now expanding the system with the all-new Security Tags, which arm or disarm the system when tapped against your Arlo Video Doorbell or Keypad Sensor Hub. The NFC tag is available in a two-pack and costs just $20. It brings some unique (and long-awaited) functionality to the Arlo Security System, as being able to…

Former Twitter platform X on Thursday said “likes” on the platform will now be private in an effort to protect users and drive up engagement. With the change, which includes the removal of the “Likes” tab on a profile page, users will no longer be able to track the likes of other users to figure out their interests or political leanings. The change comes as the platform has become a home for right-wing content since the takeover by Elon Musk in late 2022, with more left-leaning users fleeing the site or dropping engagement. “We are making Likes private for everyone…

Last week, ChatGPT had an outage that created global headlines. As one online tech portal headline summed it up aptly — “Millions forced to use brain as OpenAI’s ChatGPT takes morning off”. We are still at an early stage of artificial intelligence (AI) integration, and as it forges ahead into every aspect of our lives, it begs the question: why do we still need to teach students the basics of language, writing, critical thinking, creativity and ethics as processes become automated? ChatGPT was introduced on November 30, 2022, smashing records to reach 100 million monthly users in just two months.…

“If you are what you eat, I only want the good stuff.” You may have heard this sassy dialogue from Remy the little rat-chef in the Disney Pixar blockbuster Ratatouille. Sassy yes, but packs in truth bombs. Nutrients from the foods we eat do provide the foundation for the structure, function and wholeness of every little cell in our body, from the skin and hair to the muscles, bones, digestive and immune systems. We may not realise it, but we’re constantly repairing, healing and rebuilding our body, through what we consume. Health experts have been stressing on the fact that…

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted it was a “big relief” for his highly-fancied team to reach the T20 World Cup second round after a seven-wicket win over the United States on Wednesday. The Indian skipper also showered the US team with praise as the co-hosts still have a chance to reach the Super Eights. If the US beat Ireland on Friday, they would not only qualify for the next round but also knock former champions Pakistan out of the tournament. Rohit paid tribute to the USA team, some of whom were familiar faces. Mumbai-born opening bowler Saurabh Netravalkar, who played…

EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT, PROMOTIONS, AND RAFFLES: MALL EVENTS NOT TO MISS THIS EID AL ADHA Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 June 2024: Shopping malls across Dubai will come alive with enthralling Eid entertainment, endless family fun, and exciting retail promotions from 16 – 23 June, bringing the perfect festive celebrations for residents and visitors across the city. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), seven spectacular days of Eid in Dubai also bring shoppers the chance to win huge prizes in a selection of raffles and draws. Traditional roaming entertainment by Emirati bands will ignite the spirit of Eid across…

If you’re in the Amazon ecosystem, use Amazon Alexa regularly, and want to expand your collection of smart home devices, then you’ll be happy to know that Amazon has a whole range of Echo devices for you to pick from. Even better, a lot of these regularly show up on our lists of best smart speakers and best smart displays, so you’re getting a quality product almost regardless of what you’re picking up. Of course, there’s a huge selection, and Echo devices can get quite expensive, which is why we’ve gone out and found our favorite Echo deals and collected them…

Most public parking areas will be free in Ajman, from June 16 to 18 in observance of Eid Al Adha holidays, authorities have announced. It does not however apply to spaces that are subject to fees, the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department said. Earlier, Sharjah authorities had also announced that public parking areas will be free from June 16 to 18. The Sharjah Municipality had added that this, however, doesn’t apply to the seven-day paid public parking zones, which are identified by the blue signs. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. For both…

Philippine authorities have launched a crackdown on illegal offshore gambling operators, several run by Chinese firms, as calls to ban these activities mount due to their alleged links to criminal syndicates. Around 250 to 300 offshore gambling firms are operating in the Philippines without a licence, the chief of the country’s gaming regulator said on Thursday, around six times more than the 46 legitimate gaming operators in the country. “Together with the police, we search for these illegal operators, conduct raids, and shut them down,” Alejandro Tengco, chairman of state regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR), told Reuters in…