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MALABAR GROUP SCALES UP ‘HUNGER-FREE WORLD’ PROGRAMME; TO DISTRIBUTE 51,000 NUTRITIOUS FOOD KITS EVERY DAY  ‘Hunger-Free World’, the ongoing social welfare program by Malabar Group to provide nutritious daily meals to the needy, will be expanded to cover more people and cities. At present, as many as 31,000 food packets are distributed under the ambitious program, initiated to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2 – Zero Hunger. As part of scaling up, 51,000 nutritious food packets will now be distributed on a daily basis. The expansion plan was officially flagged off by P S Sreedharan Pillai, Honourable Governor of Goa, at the World Hunger Day observance event held on May…

Chromebooks have AI too. Google’s recent comments on its AI advances arrived between Microsoft’s big Copilot+ announcement and the forthcoming Apple AI news. In addition to outlining a few new AI features that are now available for Google’s Chromebook Plus line of laptops, Google previewed a fascinating feature coming later that would let you control the entirety of your Chromebook with just your face. Using computer vision and the webcam built into your Chromebook, you’ll soon be able to talk to it, move your face, and make hand gestures to control your Chromebook. Google calls it Project Gameface, and it’s…

Educational technology provider Alef Education plans to raise as much as $515 million in its initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi stock market, it said on Tuesday (May 28). The indicative price range for the IPO was set at 1.30-1.35 dirhams per share, implying a market capitalisation of between $2.48 billion-2.57 billion, the firms said in a statement. Shareholders Tech Nova Investment, Sole Proprietorship and Kryptonite Investments intend to offer 1.4 billion shares representing 20% of its share capital, Alef said, adding shares are expected to start trading on June 12. Stay up to date with the latest…

Torrrential rain brought by cyclone Remal caused a collapse in a stone quarry in India’s remote northeastern state of Mizoram, killing at least 10 people, while harsh weather hampers efforts to rescue those trapped, authorities said on Tuesday. Weather authorities said the powerful cyclone had weakened into a depression after devastating regional coastlines the previous day, killing at least 16 and cutting power to millions in parts of eastern India and neighbouring Bangladesh. Bitter weather was holding up rescue efforts in Melthum, the site of the quarry outside the state capital of Aizawl, a state disaster management official said. Stay…

A spectacular eagle on the 18th helped Jayson Hilton and Stuart Carr win the inaugural Captains’ Trophy at the Jumeirah Golf Estates, narrowly helding off Andy Parks and Christopher Wilmot on a countback. The event which was held over the Fire course attracted 108 participants who competed in a Pairs Betterball format, in both Gross and Net divisions. Hilton and Carr top the Gross Division with a score of two under par gross, 70. They secured their victory with an eagle on the 18th hole which followed three birdies on their scorecard to win by a countback. The handicap allowance…

Investor confidence on the surge in GCC’s healthcare market which is slated to reach USD 135 billion by 2027: JLL Dubai, UAE; May 27, 2024 – JLL, a leading professional services firm specialised in real estate, investment management, and development consultancy services, has highlighted that as governments in the Middle East push for increased localisation to attain self-sustainability in the healthcare sector, the heightened investor confidence is driving sustained demand across the healthcare value chain in the region. Recognising the promising landscape for the healthcare and life sciences sector in the MENA region, JLL recently advised a consortium led by…

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…

“Are you interested in a part-time job? This job is very simple. You just enter Google Maps and give a 5-star rating to some restaurants , and you will get paid. We pay Dh10-Dh400 for one task, and you can earn up to Dh2,000 per day.” If you have received a message like this on WhatsApp or via regular text and are contemplating trying to earn a little extra income, banish the thought. It’s a scam. Rachel (name changed), a Dubai hotelier, found this out the hard way when she enrolled in the fraudulent scheme and lost her entire life…

India’s Agnikul Cosmos called off a test flight of its first rocket on Tuesday seconds before it was due to launch — the fourth such cancellation in the last three months. Launches of India’s second privately built rocket, and first using a combination of gas and liquid fuel, had been aborted three times before because of technical issues, including one flight that was cancelled about 90 seconds before lift-off. The launch, scheduled for 5.45am (4.15am UAE time) on Tuesday, was first delayed less than six minutes before lift-off “due to a technical glitch in the countdown activities”, and officials set…

The launch of a multimedia fountain plaza named ‘Water, Colour and Fire Plaza’ in Dubai Square in Dubai Creek Harbour was announced by Emaar Properties on Tuesday, May 28. As the name suggests, the plaza will feature a mesmerising display of fire, vibrant colours, and synchronised music. When inactive, the tower will transform the place into a lively public space inviting visitors to walk and engage with their surroundings. The design ensures the area remains functional and accessible when the music feature is deactivated, offering a dynamic and versatile experience for all. Stay up to date with the latest news.…