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In the unpredictable landscape of 2024’s global economy, managing finances can feel like steering a ship through a storm without a compass. Central banks’ mixed signals on interest rates, political instability, and disjointed fiscal policies add to the uncertainty. In such times, it’s crucial to understand the current financial environment, the importance of a trusted financial adviser, and the benefits of goal-based investing to stay on course. Global economic outlook The current global economy is akin to a never-ending rollercoaster ride. Inflation spikes in some countries, while others grapple with severe supply chain disruptions. Geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts further…

Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna are all set to begin filming for their upcoming project, Sikandar. On Monday, the film’s production house, Nadiadwala Grandson, posted on social media: “#NGEFamily is super excited to share the date of our first day of shoot for #Sikandar on the 18th of June with the BIGGEST Air Action sequence! #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sikandar Directed by @a.r.murugadoss. Releasing in cinemas EID 2025.” Last month, the production house announced Mandanna, best known for her role in Animal, would be part of the movie. The post read: “Welcoming the fabulous @rashmika_mandanna to star opposite @beingsalmankhan in #Sikandar!…

As India stopped Pakistan from chasing down a modest total of 119 on a tricky wicket in New York in the nail-biting T20 World Cup match on Sunday, the cricket world can’t seem to stop raving about Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling mastery. With that short run-up and the unconventional action, the Indian pace spearhead kept Pakistan batsmen on a tight leash, delivering a performance (4-0-14-3) that would evoke admiration for years to come. Ironically, it was because of the same unorthodox bowling action that Bumrah was written off by many big names, including former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, after the Indian…

Hitachi Energy to invest additional $4.5 billion by 2027 to accelerate the clean energy transition Order backlog more than tripled to over $30 billion since 2020 More than double new investments in manufacturing, engineering, digital, R&D and partnerships across all major markets from 2024 to 2027 Around $330 million in capacity expansion, modernization, and new build in Sweden, across all product portfolios with additional 2,000 employees Global Technology and Innovation Center in India will increase to more than 4,000 employees to serve more than 40 countries Dubai, June 10, 2024 – Hitachi Energy will invest an additional $4.5 billion in…

The Antimalware Service Executable is a process you might see pop-up in Task Manager’s task list now and again, beavering away at … something. While it’s not always obvious what it’s up to, and the sign of “malware” in your process list might put the fear in you, you needn’t fret. It’s an important component in your Windows security, working as part of the iconic Windows Defender suite of tools. In the past, older PCs may have seen a performance advantage from disabling the antimalware service executable, but unless you really, really have to for some very specific reasons, you…

A new federal law on traffic was approved on Monday by the UAE Cabinet, according to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. Under the new law, there will be amendments to the classification of vehicles and the use of modern technologies on the roads. This move aims to keep pace with the rapid development witnessed by the transport industry globally. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Dubai Ruler said that the new legislation will cover the expansion of the use of…

India’s heatwave is the longest ever to hit the country, the government’s top weather expert said Monday as he warned people will face increasingly oppressive temperatures. Parts of northern India have been gripped by a heatwave since mid-May, with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit). “This has been the longest spell because it has been experienced for about 24 days in different parts of the country,” the head of India’s Meteorological Department (IMD), Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, said in an interview with the Indian Express daily. The mercury is expected to fall as the annual monsoon rains move north…

Digital real estate investment platform Stake said it raised $14 million (Dh 51.4 million) in funding led by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), along with Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures, Mubadala Investment Company, and US-based private investing platform Republic. With over 500,000 users, Stake will utilise the funds to foray into the Saudi market and offer individuals outside of the Kingdom the opportunity to invest in the largest regional economy. The funds will also be allocated to expanding its fast-growing investor pool, bringing new investment opportunities on the platform and scaling a world-class team to build out its globally renowned, market-leading product.…

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival was recently held in Mumbai. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan took home the title of Best Actor for Jawan and Nayanthara won Best Actress for her role in the same film. The event honoured outstanding achievements across various categories. Sushim Rahul Gaikwad won the award for Young Investor and Producer in Bollywood and the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This recognition highlights his contributions to Indian cinema and his role in organising major award shows in Mumbai. His recent productions include Topi Choti, Ajmer Ki Gali, Sherlalock, Romeo Idiot Desi Juliet, and Mission Ganga. Sandeep Reddy…

New Report: 99% of UAE Organizations Had Two or More Identity-Related Breaches in the Past Year Machine identities are the #1 driver of identity growth among UAE organizations Only 35% of organizations define all human and machine identities with sensitive access as privileged users 83% of security professionals are confident that their employees can identify deepfakes of their organizational leadership Dubai, UAE – JUNE 10, 2024 – CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the identity security company, has released a new global research report that shows how siloed approaches to securing human and machine identities are driving identity-based attacks across enterprises and their ecosystems. The CyberArk 2024 Identity Security Threat…