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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Middle East on Monday hoping to deliver the ceasefire that President Joe Biden proposed last month, in an all-out push by Washington to secure an end to the Gaza war. Speaking after meeting Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi in Cairo on the first stop on his trip, Blinken said Hamas was the only side that had yet to agree to Biden’s ceasefire proposal, which Washington says Israel has already accepted. “My message to governments throughout the region, to people throughout the region, is if you want a ceasefire, press Hamas…

Amercian rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars is all set for a Dubai gig. Formed by brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, the band will take over the Coca-Cola Arena on December 12. Fans can expect hits such as Stuck, Life Is Beautiful and Midnight Prayer from their latest album. In 2023, the band released its sixth studio album, It’s the End of the World But It’s a Beautiful Day. Tickets for the show start from Dh295 and are available Live Nation Middle East and Coca-Cola Arena.

Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten defended the playing surface at New York’s T20 Cricket World Cup venue on Sunday following his team’s defeat to India in a low-scoring contest. India were bowled out for 119, their lowest ever score against Pakistan in a T20 game but won by six wickets after their rivals fell just short. All five games at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, which features a ‘drop in’ square, laid a month before the tournament, have been low-scoring affairs. There had been criticism of the surface after India’s win over Ireland last week with former Zimbabwe international and…

Union Coop Allocates 5 Varied Promotional Campaigns During June The Discounts include Up to 60% OFF on 2000 Food and Non-Food Products Dubai, UAE: Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, the Chief Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, announced the allocation of five promotional campaigns during June 2024. These campaigns will offer discounts of up to 60% on 2000 selected items, aiming to delight consumers and offer high-quality products at competitive prices, in line with the cooperative’s community initiatives. Dr. Al Bastaki explained that Union Coop launches weekly and monthly promotional campaigns to bring joy to consumers, ensuring substantial discounts that meet…

Security cameras and smart home surveillance systems have advanced significantly in recent years, and nothing is more indicative of that evolution than Reolink’s new Argus 4 Pro. Building upon its predecessors, this advanced smart security camera introduces several firsts. It’s the first dual-band Wi-Fi 6-ready 4K quality camera powered by a battery, establishing a new benchmark in wireless connectivity. But it’s also equipped with Reolink’s innovative ColorX night vision that delivers a stunning, bright-as-day visual clarity and a new dual-image stitching algorithm. The stitching seamlessly combines separate images from two built-in lenses to achieve a complete 180-degree horizontal field of…

Rewardz, a frontrunner in high-tech HR solutions, recently held its inaugural People Leaders’ Summit in the Middle East. The summit convened nearly 100 HR and people leaders from the region, marking a significant milestone in Rewardz’s journey of transforming workplace experiences through cutting-edge technology. As a vanguard of HR innovation, Rewardz utilized this platform to express gratitude to its partners and senior leaders, while also envisioning a future where technology continues to redefine the workplace. The summit served as a catalyst for reflection on past achievements, celebration of collaborative successes, and a roadmap for future endeavors in the global HR…

Gaming is so back. That’s a phrase which has been all over the gaming side of the internet. It has got something to do with the recent announcement of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the upcoming video game in the popular franchise set to release on October 25. Call of Duty, popularly known as COD, comes out with tactical-shooter games every year featuring both story and multiplayer PvP (player versus player) modes. The last few years have been a disaster for the franchise as responses from its fan base have largely been negative with players feeling tired of the…

Sandeep Lamichhane will join Nepal’s T20 World Cup squad in the West Indies after missing matches in the United States because his visa was denied, the cricket association said Monday. Nepal had originally wanted to select former skipper Lamichhane, who had an eight-year sentence for rape quashed on appeal, but his US visa was denied twice despite intense lobbying. The T20 World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States and West Indies. “Nepali player Sandeep Lamichhane will leave for the West Indies for the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup and join the Nepali national cricket team,” association secretary Paras…

BlackRock appoints Head of UAE Mohammad Al Fahim will be Head of BlackRock’s UAE, Oman and Bahrain Client Business and drive strategic growth plans for region’s clients, including sovereign wealth and pension funds, banks and key corporates Newly created role reflects BlackRock’s commitment to clients in the Middle East Monday 10 June, Dubai: BlackRock today announced the appointment of Mohammad Al Fahim as Managing Director and Head of the UAE to lead Client Business in the UAE, Oman and Bahrain. The dynamic growth in the Middle East market continues to drive high demand for portfolio management and technology solutions. Mr. Al Fahim will lead all…

As I played through a demo of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, a fast and furious new action RPG, I felt a small yearning. I’m still waiting for the Soulslike genre to have its Spelunky moment. In 1980, a game called Rogue released, and it left a lasting impact because of its unique structure. If players died, it wasn’t possible to reload a save and continue playing through that same adventure; instead, the dungeon would be procedurally generated and players would have to start fresh with a new character. This would go on to inspire a genre of games called…