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Omorfia Group, the beauty anchor majority owned by Multiply Group, the Abu Dhabi-based holding company that invests in and operates businesses globally, has successfully acquired 100% ownership of The Grooming Company Holding (TGCH), a premier provider of salon and beauty services in the UAE, from CedarBridge Capital Partners, the region’s leading private equity investor in consumer and beauty sectors. TGCH represents a conglomerate spanning 47 owned and operated salons and 15 franchises totaling 62 locations across 5 countries, catering to both male and female clientele. The main brand portfolio consists of N.BAR, a network of 21 nail bars tailored for…

Obsidian has been a studio that punches above its weight with amazing RPGs like Pillars of Eternity and South Park: The Stick of Truth, as well as classic games like Fallout: New Vegas and Star War:s Knight of the Old Republic 2. While we’re waiting on the sequel to the sci-fi adventure The Outer Worlds 2, the team is taking on its biggest challenge yet. Avowed is a first-person RPG that has a lot of visual similarities to Skyrim, but is set within the original world created for Pillars of Eternity. We’ve been tracking this game since it was revealed…

Women social entrepreneurs can apply to get up to $100,000 grant from the newly launched Expo City Dubai Foundation “to support their grassroots initiatives that benefit people and the planet”. Submissions for the grant is open as of now. “We are ready to consider all proposals and support exciting, impactful initiatives in a timely manner,” Yousuf Caires, executive director at Expo City Dubai Foundation, told Khaleej Times. “This is the first of many collaborative initiatives in partnership with Expo City Dubai’s Women’s Pavilion to create a centre for women social entrepreneurs… We will actively support with funding and investment, providing…

Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh claimed a career-best 4-9, including two wickets in the first over, as India overcame a spirited challenge from the United States of America to win their third match of the T20 World Cup in New York by seven wickets and qualify for the Super Eights Stage. Having restricted the co-hosts to 110 for eight after winning the toss and electing to bowl on a tricky wicket, India reached home in 18.2 overs, losing three wickets. Team USA pace bowler Saurabh Netravalkar, who delivered a match-winning performance against Pakistan in a thrilling Super Over finish, was brilliant…

There are a lot of action cameras on the market, but one of the best and most well-known is the GoPro, so if you want something that can handle your active lifestyle, a GoPro is a great option. That said, GoPro cameras can be quite expensive, which is why you’ll likely want to grab a deal on one to save you a little bit extra. Luckily, this GoPro Hero12 has a great deal on it from Best Buy that discounts it down to $300 from $400, saving you a solid $100, which is a nice discount. Why you should buy…

Dubai schools will soon have teachers qualified in the field of artificial intelligence. On Wednesday, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, announced the launch of a programme to impart training in the use of AI and its applications for teachers in the emirate. The top 10 teachers who effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices will be recognised with awards totalling Dh1-million during the next edition of the AI Retreat in April 2025. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The programme is in line with the recently…

IT spending in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is forecast to total $193.7 billion in 2024, an increase of 5.2 per cent from 2023, a study showed on Wednesday. According to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc, the annual growth is down from 6.6 per cent growth in 2023. Despite experiencing growth in 2023, spending on data center systems is projected to decline 0.3 in 2024. “While inflation in the region has eased, organisations in the Middle East continue to face challenges due to ongoing uncertainty caused by oil production cuts, downside economic risks linked to regional…

The Vikings are off on their final voyage in the third and final season of Vikings: Valhalla. Netflix announced that Vikings: Valhalla season 3 will premiere on July 11, 2024. The streamer also released a trailer, which teases one epic, bloody conclusion. Serving as the sequel series to Vikings, Vikings: Valhalla follows the adventures of three of the most famous Vikings: Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett), his sister, Freydís (Frida Gustavsson), and the Norwegian prince Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter). “Now, it is time for us to fight one last time,” Harald declares in the footage. Season 3 undergoes a significant time jump, picking…

The UAE Central Bank on Wednesday decided to maintain the base rate applicable to the overnight deposit facility at 5.40 per cent. The UAE’s decision follows that of the US Federal Reserve, which on Wednesday decided to leave interest rates unchanged. The UAE follows US monetary policy as the dirham is pegged to the dollar. In a statement after the two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the Fed decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 5.25 to 5.5 per cent. In its statement, the Fed noted that “there has been modest further progress” toward its…

At least 30 workers were among dozens killed in a massive fire that broke out in a building housing workers in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwait early Wednesday. According to the Health Ministry, the blaze also injured nearly 50 workers. In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to the families of those killed in the fire. “The fire mishap in Kuwait City is saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely…