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Dear Parents, there is an incident from my teens that I bashfully remember even today and share on appropriate occasions when the context is right. I was in grade nine then and a relative of ours had just broken the news about the stork’s arrival in their house. The glad tidings were received by the family with some surprise to which the middle-aged couple with two grown-up daughters said, “It is a miracle; God’s gift. It was confirmed a day after we returned from Tirupati (a temple town in South India).” I was a naïve 14-year-old brought up in an…

MEET & GREET: A Grand Gathering of Tourism Leaders Hosted by Mr. Kamran Ghani of Zone Tourism and HotWheel Car Rental in Dubai DUBAI, UAE – May 9, 2024: Mr. Kamran Ghani, the visionary leader of Zone Tourism and Hotwheels Car Rental, hosted the Annual MEET & GREET dinner at the prestigious Hotel Park Regis Business Bay in Dubai, UAE. This exclusive event welcomed esteemed tourism leaders from around the globe, coinciding with the Arabian Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel and tourism industry. The Arabian Travel Market has been a pivotal platform for over three decades,…

Unless you’re a lefty, you may not notice that every shooter, including Counter-Strike 2, always has you playing as a right-handed character. While it may not seem like a big deal, it just feels awkward for people who primarily use their left hands to get used to seeing games that way, especially when previous versions of this game allowed you to play as a southpaw. And, if you’re playing at the highest level, swapping hands can make peaking corners much easier. While it was missing for almost the first year of the game, Counter -trike 2 has finally allowed players…

Spinneys is seeing a bright outlook for the retail industry and will capitalise on business opportunities in the region, its top official says. The supermarket chain will expand its footprint in the UAE and Saudi Arabia through due to growing demand of retail products in the region. “We have identified multiple avenues to accelerate the profitable growth of our business through our network of stores and broader omni-channel platform. This includes like-for-like growth for existing mature stores, driven by growth in our target market and an increase in Spinneys’ offering, private label and e-commerce penetration,” Sunil Kumar, chief executive officer…

Parkin Company PJSC, the exclusive operator of public parking spaces in Dubai, is looking at building more multi-level parking to provide alternative to motorists during unstable weather, top company executives said on Thursday. “We are studying more options to expand our platform – and one of them is multi-storey parking, which represents 2 per cent of our revenues. We have different plots that can accommodate multi-level parking,” Parkin CEO Eng. Mohamed Al Ali and Parkin CFO Khattab Omar Abu Qaoud told Khaleej Times after the release of their Q1 financial report. Parkin registered an 8 per cent increase in revenues,…

Relaxation at Seven Looking for an uplifting and rejuvenating weekend in Dubai? Check out Seven, the ultimate wellness and relaxation destination. Since 2019, Seven in Al Quoz has revolutionised well-being with its one-of-a-kind 36,000-square-foot facility. Unlike conventional fitness centres, Seven provides a holistic experience encompassing fitness, unwinding, dining, beauty, and lifestyle under one roof. It’s a lively hub where members can enjoy tailored workouts, varied classes, spa treatments, nutritious gourmet dining at The Dose by Silvena, beauty services, and hand-picked lifestyle goods at The Shop. Seven is more than just a gym; it’s a lifestyle sanctuary promoting holistic wellness and…

Are you tired of hearing about the latest gym trends and complex workout routines? Well, fret no more because there’s a refreshing fitness revolution waiting for you right outside your doorstep! Say goodbye to intimidating gym equipment and hello to the joy of movement with simple, yet effective exercises that anyone can do. The power of basic movements: Picture this: a brisk walk in the park, skipping down the sidewalk like a carefree child, or even mastering the art of bear crawling in your backyard. Sounds fun, right? But what if I told you that these seemingly ordinary movements hold…

Arabian Travel Market 2024 sees 15% year-on-year growth, setting a new show record with more than 46,000 attendees across four days The 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market welcomed more than 33,000 visitors from over 160 countries to DWTC from 6-9 May 2024 – an 11% rise over last year Over 2,600 exhibiting companies took part in ATM 2024, which featured industry professionals from around the world This year’s show explored the drivers behind industry growth in line with the theme: ‘Empowering Innovation: Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship’ Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 May 2024: More than 46,000 industry professionals from…

One of the best retailers to shop for a new TV is Best Buy, as the retail giant regularly discounts TVs and other home theater equipment. TV deals are ripe for the picking at Best Buy right now, in fact, and they range from QLED TV deals to OLED TV deals, with several other picture technologies in between. We’ve rounded up all of the Best Buy TV deals worth shopping right now, and they include discounts on top brands such as Sony TV deals, Samsung TV deals, LG TV deals, and TCL TV deals, as well as some other options.…

Dubai Financial Market today welcomed the successful listing of Spinneys 1961 Holding PLC, an operator of premium grocery retail supermarkets under the Spinneys, Waitrose and Al Fair brands in the UAE and Oman, with plans to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2024. Spinneys’ IPO saw significant demand from international and regional institutional investors, as well as retail investors in the UAE, attracting around Dh71 billion (USD 19 billion) in orders. The Offering was oversubscribed by 64 times in aggregate (excluding the cornerstone investor), representing the highest level of demand and oversubscription for a non-government-related IPO on DFM…