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Landlords and investors in Dubai are making millions by renovating and upgrading their properties with uber-luxury amenities amid a shortage of such properties in popular communities such as Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Dubai Hills and Al Barari. Industry executives said villa owners are earning up to 275 per cent premium or over Dh20 million in a short span of time after spending around Dh8-12 million on upgradation and adding around Dh30 million as a premium for the property. These, however, are not regular upgrades but hugely expensive renovations incorporating lavish features such as cinemas, indoor and outdoor pools, gyms, steam…

The upcoming episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show got an international touch with the presence of singer Ed Sheeran. On Wednesday, Netflix released the episode’s promo and surprisingly, the Perfect hitmaker could be seen speaking in Hindi. The clip features Ed Sheeran performing a desi version of Shape Of You. However, the highlight of the teaser is where the singer recreated Shah Rukh Khan’s signature pose and also recited his iconic dialogue ‘Bade bade deshon mein…’ from the iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, and Krushna Abhishek, Archana Puran Singh were also seen having a…

Innovation and evolution are constants in the dynamic fintech landscape. As we delve into 2024, three prominent trends are poised to reshape the financial technology landscape, offering exciting prospects for consumers and businesses alike. 1. Loyalty and cashback programmes The evolving loyalty cashback sector is capturing attention with its exponential growth trajectory. Research reveals a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.8 per cent from 2019 to 2023, indicating its rising prominence. This trend is set to persist, with projections forecasting a robust CAGR of 9.2 per cent from 2024 to 2028. With consumers increasingly seeking value and rewards from…

VOX Cinemas has secured the exclusive rights to screen Columbia Pictures’ most iconic franchise, Spider-Man, to mark the major film producer’s 100th anniversary. All eight live-action movies are now showing in VOX Cinemas across the UAE*, with a new one every week in the order of their release, starting with Spider-Man on 11 May through Spider-Man: No Way Home on June 29 for Spider-Man Saturdays. The web-swinging action franchise has been beloved by film and comic book enthusiasts since the release of its first trilogy, Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), and Spider-Man 3 (2007), starring Tobey Maguire. Andrew Garfield took…

Giving a sneak peek into what the future of healthcare holds, a live telerobotic surgery trial for emergency stroke treatment was successfully performed by a doctor in Abu Dhabi on a model about 7,000km away in Seoul, South Korea. The groundbreaking achievement was demonstrated by XCath – an early-stage medical device company dedicated to expanding endovascular treatment robotic systems and owned in part by Sharjah-based Crescent Enterprises. During the last day of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), hosted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH), Dr Vitor Mendes Pereira, an experienced neurosurgeon performed a mechanical thrombectomy procedure –…

Officials: Sharjah’s presence in Greece testifies to its global cultural and intellectual importance The emirate is being celebrated as Guest of Honour at the 20th editionof the Thessaloniki International Book Fair, May 16-19 Sharjah, May 15, 2024 Officials from Sharjah’s governmental, semi-governmental and private sectors have stated that the emirate  being chosen as Guest of Honour (GoH) for the 20th edition of the Thessaloniki International Book Fair (TIBF) not only highlights the emirate’s rich cultural identity but also bolsters its position as a prominent hub of creativity and knowledge in the UAE and beyond. Sharjah’s participation, led by Sheikha Bodour…

Are you looking for something unique to watch this May while you wait for the June premieres of The Bear and The Boys? Well, there’s a ton of high-profile shows in May, like the third season of Hacks and the latest season of Doctor Who. You might still be trying to decompress from last month’s Baby Reindeer as well! If you’re looking for something off the beaten path that you might not have heard of, we have some picks for you, including a compelling Holocaust drama and a murder mystery set in Ireland. Check them out while you wait for your favorite…

A new branded residential project has been launched in Dubai to meet growing demand for uber-luxury projects in the emirate. Incorporating Italian brand Tonino Lamborghini Group’s designs, the four towers are being developed in Meydan by the Gulf Land Property Developers, housing 541 units including studio, one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments. The project will encompass approximately 750,000 square feet of gross floor area comprising 2 buildings with 6 floors and 2 buildings with 12 floors. Each building will have 2 parking levels and offer a range of 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom apartments with materials, interior design, fittings, and kitchens from…

Ireland is certain to recognise Palestinian statehood by the end of May, the country’s Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said on Wednesday, without specifying a date. “We will be recognising the state of Palestine before the end of the month,” Martin, who is also Ireland’s deputy prime minister, told the Newstalk radio station. In March the leaders of Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta said in a joint statement that they stand ready to recognise Palestinian statehood. Ireland has long said it has no objection in principle to officially recognising the Palestinian state if it could help the peace process in the…

The board of directors at Tecom Group, the creator of strategic, sector-focused business districts across Dubai and a major contributor to the rapid growth of Dubai’s knowledge and innovation-based economy, has approved a strategic acquisition and development plan following a board meeting held earlier today. The expansion plan will involve Tecom Group investing Dh966 million to acquire commercial and industrial assets from Dubai Holding Asset Management and earmarking Dh689 million for to develop grade A offices in Dubai Design District (“d3”). “The strategic acquisitions are in line with the Group’s clearly defined roadmap to achieve sustainable growth and continue delivering…