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Emirati couples in Abu Dhabi who want to get married will benefit from customised services, as well as extra benefits through the collaboration between Department of Community Development (DCD) – Abu Dhabi and Fazaa. The soon-to-be-married couples are encouraged to register for Fazaa, since it offers exclusive benefits for its members such as store discounts, car insurance, and personal accident compensation among others. They will likewise receive guidance, family mediation, as well as family and psychological counselling if they register for the Medeem Centre for Family Flourishing, an initiative set for launch in the second quarter of this year. Stay…

Israeli protesters blocked aid trucks headed for Gaza on Monday, strewing food packages on the road in the latest in a series of incidents that have come as Israel has pledged to allow uninterrupted humanitarian supplies into the besieged enclave. Four protesters, including a minor, were arrested at the protest, at Tarqumiya checkpoint, west of Hebron in the Israeli occupied West Bank, according to a statement from lawyers representing the protesters. Videos circulated on social media showed protesters throwing supplies from the trucks on to the ground, with the contents of opened cartons lying spilled across the road. Last week,…

Adnoc Drilling Company has been awarded, by Adnoc, a $1.7 billion contract to provide drilling and associated services for the recovery of unconventional energy resources. To service the contract and explore the considerable future opportunities in unconventional resources, Adnoc Drilling has incorporated a new company, Turnwell Industries LLC OPC. The contract will see Turnwell deliver 144 unconventional oil and gas wells. Adnoc Drilling has signed a term sheet to enter into a strategic partnership with Schlumberger Middle East SA (SLB) and Patterson-UTI International Holdings, subject to signing definitive agreements and any necessary regulatory approvals. The new company will be primarily…

In a recent interview with News18, actor Dia Mirza shed light on her bond with stepdaughter Samaira Rekhi, revealing that Samaira doesn’t refer to her as “maa” (mother), Hindustan Times reported. Dia explained, “She hasn’t called me maa. There is no expectation from her to call me ‘maa’, ‘mumma’ or ‘mother’. She has a mother who she calls ‘mumma’ or ‘mom’. She calls me ‘Dia’. Thanks to her, now Avyaan also calls me ‘Dia’ once in a while. He says ‘Dia mom’, it’s too funny.” Dia, who married businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in 2021, welcomed a baby boy named Avyaan in…

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour concluded its fifth and final round of the 2023–2024 season on Sunday, with Commando Group emerging as the champions in the professional division. Held at the Mubadala Arena, the event featured intense competition from professional black belts worldwide. Following closely behind were M.O.D UAE and Al Wahda Jiu-Jitsu Club, securing second and third places, respectively. As the curtain fell on the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour 2023-2024 season, which previously had rounds in Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Tokyo, and Rome, the organisers announced the best-ranked athletes in various weight and belt…

Geidea to Showcase Innovation and Thought Leadership at Seamless Middle East 2024 May 2024, Dubai UAE: Geidea, a leading fintech company with more than 2,000 employees within the region, is excited to announce its participation as the Diamond sponsor of Seamless Middle East 2024, the region’s premier event for payments, fintech, e-commerce, and digital commerce industries. The event will take place from May 14 to May 16 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Geidea recognizes the significance of Seamless Middle East as a hub for industry collaboration, innovation, and thought leadership. As a leading player in the fintech space, Geidea…

A large-scale sci-fi real-time strategy series is finally coming back with Homeworld 3, and its release is imminent. This is the only RTS series that places you in direct control of entire fleets of ships in 3D combat in some of the most beautiful regions of space we’ve seen. While we have to wait to see if the story has a satisfying conclusion after all these years, there are always the co-op and PvP modes to sink your time into long after the credits roll. Let’s make sure your ships are refueled and ready to take off when Homeworld 3…

Current and prospective students and parents can look forward to engaging discussions on the importance of building a well-curated academic profile, creating a balanced college list, and writing a strong personal statement Hale Education Group is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2024 Annual Ivy Insider event, set to take place on May 19 at the prestigious Sofitel Downtown. Now in its 12th year, the event promises an inspiring array of talks and discussions, featuring graduating seniors and global university experts sharing invaluable insights from their admissions journey. Attendees can expect an enriching experience, with engaging panel discussions, interactive Q&A…

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, on Monday reported a strong first quarter 2024 financial and operational results, as the airline continued to expand its network and further strengthening its leadership position in the market. Air Arabia reported a net profit of Dh266 million for the first three months ending March 31, 2024, 22 per cent lower than the Dh342 million registered in the corresponding quarter in 2023. In the same period, the airline posted a turnover of Dh1.54 billion, an eight per cent increase compared to the first quarter…

As ‘The Mummy’ celebrates its 25th anniversary, director Stephen Sommers took a trip down memory lane, recalling the film’s journey from conception to box office success. Released on May 7, 1999, the movie grossed $409 million globally, kickstarting a franchise that included two sequels and a spinoff. Sommers reminisced about the casting process, revealing that Brendan Fraser was always their first choice for the lead role of explorer Rick O’Connell. He also highlighted the importance of casting Rachel Weisz as Evelyn Carnahan, emphasizing the need for an English actress to bring authenticity to the character. Despite initial doubts about the…