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UBF: SWIFT ecosystem development supports growth of UAE’s global trade Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 28 May 2024: UAE Banks Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, praised SWIFT’s continuous efforts to develop the payments ecosystem, the initiatives of the SWIFT User Steering Committee and its national group in the UAE that define the foundations of doing business locally, and the crucial role of the SWIFT ecosystem in the growth of global trade. Mr. Jamal Saleh, Director General of the UAE Banks Federation and Chairman of the SWIFT User Steering Committee in the UAE, emphasised the importance…

With  the calendar about to turn to June, attention on the upcoming iPhone 16 series will soon shift into an even higher gear. Along those lines, word is that production on a critical component for at least three of these phones is about to begin. Korea’s The Elec reports that the stage is set for the mass production of OLEDs for the new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, and iPhone 16 Pro, following Apple’s final approval. However, the same report reveals that Apple is still fine-tuning the iPhone 16 Pro Max OLED screen, with approval expected by the end of…

Charging electric vehicles (EVs) has become quicker and easier with innovative technology that has been introduced by Adnoc Distribution at its fuel stations in the UAE. Currently, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer has 90 fast and super-fast EV chargers installed at its fuel stations across all emirates. Recently, the company has launched a ‘Plug in and Charge’ initiative for EVs in line with its successful ‘Fill and Go’ model for filling petrol. “Today, we have 90 fast and superfast EV chargers across the seven emirates. It’s strategically located on highways and key residential areas. Our customer can charge…

Men cleared away the charred debris of shelters, and children salvaged food in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah on Monday after an Israeli strike torched a camp for displaced Palestinians. “People were not just injured or killed, but charred,” 24-year-old Mohammed Hamad told AFP in the aftermath of the strike that killed at least 45 people. The death toll came from the health ministry in the Gaza Strip, which also said that 249 people were wounded in the strike. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channel “My cousin’s daughter, a child no more than…

End-user spending on public cloud services in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is forecast to grow 19.8 per cent, to total $7.3 billion in 2024 from $6.1 billion in 2023. This figure is expected to rise 24.4 per cent to $9.09 billion next year, according to Gartner research. “Public cloud spending is expected to surge as companies in the Mena region are moving towards becoming fully digitalized corporations. Additionally, Middle Eastern countries are also looking for a common economic goal of becoming technology and data centric. Organisations are using cloud as an enabler of technologies such as…

Challenge Your Balance: Participate in the Slow Cycle Race at Mushrif Mall First-of-its-kind Slow Cycle Race at Mushrif Mall Two exciting weekends: May 31st to June 2nd and June 7th to 9th Total prize pool of AED 17,500, with a grand prize of AED 10,000 As summer heats up, so does the excitement at Mushrif Mall with its unique Slow Cycle Race. Over two thrilling weekends, from May 31st to June 2nd and June 7th to 9th, both expert cyclists and amateurs are invited to join in a race that promises competitive fun and a truly unique experience. The race…

On the brink of the NBA finals, the Dallas Mavericks host the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 4 tonight. Dallas is one win away from their first finals appearance since 2011, while Minnesota is simply hoping to get back home with their season still alive. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET. It will be televised on TNT, but if you don’t have cable and want to stream the NBA playoffs, we’ve compiled all the best options for watching a live stream of the Timberwolves vs Mavericks. Watch the Timberwolves vs Mavs Game 4 Live Stream on Sling TV Go with…

Did you know that Korean flower teas are good for health and skincare? Nearly 150 Emiratis and expats learned new lessons on the several benefits of South Korean flower teas during an exhibition by the Korean Cultural Centre in Abu Dhabi. The ‘Blooms in a Cup: Flower Tea’, a free-to-attend event, served as an eye-opener for citizens and residents on the several uses of the wide variety of flowers used in teas, which are now popular for their beauty and health benefits. “Many Emirati attendees noted the cultural similarities between the UAE and Korea, highlighting their own tradition of sharing…

Israel said Monday it was looking into the “grave and awful” impact on Palestinian civilians of a Gaza strike the previous night that the army said had targeted Hamas operatives. “We’re looking into this,” said government spokesman Avi Hyman, after officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza had reported 45 killed in a displacement camp where the strike caused a fire. “It was definitely grave,” Hyman said. “Any loss of life, civilian live, is grave and is awful. We seek to go after Hamas and limit civilian casualties… This is an unfolding story.” The strike was aimed at two Hamas militants responsible for…

Alef Education Holding plc, an AI-powered learning solutions provider based in Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday announced a price range of Dh1.30 and Dh1.35 per share for its initial public offering. The offer price range implies a market capitalisation at the time of listing of between Dh9.10 billion ($ 2.48 billion) and Dh9.45 billion. The final offer price will be determined following the book-building process and is expected to be announced on June 6. Admission of shares to trading on the main market of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is anticipated to occur on or around June 12, the company…