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A 62-year-old Russian expat, Liodmila Shtshebynia, passed away just two days after converting to Islam. With no family in the UAE, her death was announced on the Instagram account @Janaza_UAE, which posted a caption pleading, “She has no one, be her sons and brothers,” urging people to attend her funeral. The funeral was held on Monday during Maghrib prayers at the Al Shahaba mosque in Sharjah. “I just received the announcement and posted it immediately. They informed us that she has no one here, and we asked people to attend her funeral,” Abdulla Hussain Almarzooqi, the founder of @Janaza_UAE, told…

An Israeli airstrike on Rafah that killed 45 people in a displacement camp according to Hamas officials reflected “contempt” for a recent ruling by the top UN court, the head of the African Union Commission said on Monday. “With horrific overnight airstrikes killing mostly Palestinian women & children… the State of Israel continues to violate international law with impunity and in contempt of an ICJ (International Court of Justice) ruling two days ago ordering an end to its military action in Rafah,” Moussa Faki Mahamat said on X, formerly Twitter. “The ICJ order must be urgently enforced if global order…

Knut Hagenes, CEO of CCM (Carbon Capture and Mineralization) has developed a groundbreaking method to capture and mineralize CO2 safely and cost-effectively. Such an innovation is based on CCM’s proprietary technology and defendable intellectual property. As this initiative is catalyzed by Knut and his team, it marks a breakthrough in the fight against climate change. The hardware will achieve Technology Readiness Level 7 by Q2 2024. Furthermore, it is well on its way to a full deployment by Q4 2024. This advanced system can mineralize CO2 to high-quality carbonates (99.9%) at a substantial discount compared to the current EU cost…

Having come from a small town in Assam, the north-eastern state in India, Nilotpal Bora has made a name for himself in the big world of Mumbai’s music industry. He is still not churning out the chartbusters in big-budget Bollywood flicks, but his soulful tracks have been resonating with music lovers. Nilotpal’s compositions have featured in Yeh Meri Family (Netflix), Aspirants (YouTube) and Taaza Khabar (Hotstar) — three of the 50 most popular Indian web series of all time, according to a list published by IMDb. In an exclusive interview with the City Times, Nilotpal opened up on his musical…

Rafael Nadal exited what could be his last French Open to an outpouring of love and support with a first-round defeat by Alexander Zverev, wishing to be back at Roland Garros for the Paris 2024 Olympics. “I hope to see you again, but I don’t know,” Nadal told an ecstatic crowd after his straight-sets loss on Monday. “There’s a big percentage I will not be back here but I am not 100% sure. I hope to be back on this court for the Olympics, that motivates me.” It will the third time since his debut at Roland Garros in 2005,…

Jumbo Rolls Out Hot Summer Discounts and Service Perks on Appliances Dubai, UAE; 27 May 2024: Jumbo Group, a leading distributor of consumer electronics and technology products in the UAE, has announced the launch of its Sizzling Summer Offers, bringing incredible deals on a wide range of appliances and laptops. As temperatures rise, customers can now enjoy unbeatable prices and special service offers designed to keep their homes cool and their tech running smoothly. The retail chain introduces multiple exciting campaigns this summer, from Football Fiesta to ensure the best views of all the action to Game On which helps you…

One of the best cordless vacuum deals comes from Walmart this Memorial Day with $41 off the Wyze Cordless Stick Vacuum. Usually priced at $150, it’s down to $109 which makes it highly affordable and very tempting, especially if you’re contending with lots of pet hair. We can’t say how long this deal will stick around for so assume it’ll end soon. In which case, here’s a quick overview of what to expect before you miss out. Why you should buy the Wyze Cordless Stick Vacuum If you’re contending with a lot of pet hair, you need one of the…

An Indian lawmaker allied with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said he would return to India by Friday to face allegations of rape and sexual harassment made against him. Prajwal Revanna, 33, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, is a member of parliament from the Hassan constituency in the southern state of Karnataka. He is seeking a second term from his Janata Dal (Secular) party in the ongoing national elections, but has been suspended since the allegations surfaced last month. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Revanna…

A supply-and-demand imbalance in Abu Dhabi and Dubai continued to drive rental performance as average retail rents in Abu Dhabi and Dubai rose by 14.7 per cent and 10.5 per cent respectively in Q1 2024. Abu Dhabi’s retail market experienced a slowdown during the first quarter as rental contracts registered a decline of 8.1 per cent compared to the previous year’s 7,779. “This decline has been primarily driven by a slowdown of 8.8 per cent in renewed rental registrations and a drop of 6.6 per cent in new contracts registered,” CBRE Middle East said in a market analysis. In Dubai’s…

The Le Gourmet Dubai is a continuation of the Le Gourmet concept already present in Galeries Lafayette in Paris. “Le Gourmet Paris is a major culinary temple where all types of cuisines are represented, featuring a wide variety of ingredients sourced from around the world. Le Gourmet Dubai aims to bring this same gastronomic excellence and diversity to the vibrant city of Dubai,” Walid Farah, Head of F&B, Le Gourmet, Galeries Lafayette, said. Excerpts from an interview: How does le Gourmet prioritize sourcing ingredients, and what role does sustainability play in your culinary approach? We source our ingredients from the…