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In light of the unstable weather conditions in Dubai, the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) on Wednesday announced that it has temporarily suspended accepting requests for the entry and departure of wooden dhows in Dubai. The PCFC has also advised stakeholders to avoid sailing during this time to ensure everyone’s safety. This decision comes in response to communications from relevant authorities regarding weather forecasts this week. The PCFC, through the Marine Agency for Wooden Dhows, has temporarily suspended accepting entry and departure requests for wooden ships to protect maritime stakeholders from the effects of the low-pressure system on…

e& on Tuesday disclosed its consolidated financial results for Q1 2024, reporting consolidated revenue of Dh14.2 billion, growing 9 per cent year-over-year, while consolidated net profit increased to Dh2.3 billion, a year-over-year growth of 7 per cent. The group’s consolidated EBITDA reached Dh6.4 billion, growing 3 per cent year-over-year, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 45 per cent. The number of e& UAE subscribers reached 14.5 million in Q1 2024, while consolidated group subscribers reached 173 million, representing an increase of 5 per cent over the same period last year. Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Alzaabi, Chairman of e& said: “e&…

Actor Deepika Padukone’s Instagram feed is filled with pictures that encapsulate her abundant love for flowers. Her recent post also has a “flowery” touch. On Wednesday, Deepika shared a beautiful glimpse of a surprise she received from the team of ‘Singham 3’. In the post, she dropped a close-up picture of a vibrant bouquet comprising colorful pink, red, and white flowers. In it, was a note that mentioned, “To our hero, Lady Singham”. A few days ago, director Rohit Shetty shared Deepika’s look from the ‘Singham Again’. Decked up in a cop uniform, Deepika was seen striking Ajay Devgn’s iconic…

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique on Tuesday dismissed talk his side were feeling the heat before their midweek Champions League semifinal, first leg game against Borussia Dortmund, saying “we’re here to enjoy it”. Dortmund coach Edin Terzic said PSG were “built to win the Champions League” but Enrique, who won the elite European competition as Barcelona manager in 2015, said his side should focus on relishing the experience. “What’s great about being here is that we can enjoy a really special game at a unique stadium in Europe,” said the Spaniard. “We have a chance to make our fans really…

It’s time to brush up on your Simlish if it’s rusty because the long-awaited The Sims 5, aka Project Rene, is officially on the way. This has been the longest gap between main entries since the series began, and while we did get tons of expansions for The Sims 4 to hold us over, plus the change to it becoming free to play, we’re more than ready for a new entry. Each time a new game in the franchise comes out, die-hard fans always need to have a bit of skepticism about what features will be there — both new…

Abu Dhabi authorities announced distance learning for all schools on May 2 and 3, due to unstable weather conditions prevailing in the country. The UAE has issued an alert for “medium to heavy rains” for two days, starting Wednesday evening. Earlier, the UAE media office announced remote work for all government employees. UAE airlines have issued advisories for passengers, informing them of potential flight delays. Schools across the country have also announced distance learning for the next two days. In an interview with Khaleej Times, an NCM expert said the impending weather scenario is not anticipated to be the same…

SkyPower Global, a global leader in large-scale solar energy solutions, and Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO), on Thursday announced the signing of a landmark 1000 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This major agreement is a pivotal component of Zambia’s Integrated Renewable Energy Plan, designed to significantly enhance the nation’s renewable energy capacity to support sustainable growth. Hakainde Hichilema, President of Zambia, said: “The Green Giant Zambia project is a crucial component of our Integrated Renewable Energy Plan, especially in the context of our current drought owing to climate change. This initiative aims to substantially increase our renewable capacity to address…

During the first quarter of 2024 the Dubai real estate market witnessed significant growth across its residential and commercial sectors, as indicated by the latest data from the ValuStrat Price Index (VPI). The ValuStrat Price Index or the VPI, is a valuation-based price index constructed to represent periodic change in capital values and rental values experienced by typical residential and commercial properties. In the residential segment, the VPI for capital values surged by 6.4 per cent quarterly and 24.7 per cent annually, reaching 167.5 points, compared to the base of 100 points in Q1 2021. This growth was driven by…

Penelope Cruz is receiving heartfelt birthday wishes from her friends. Following Cruz’s 50th birthday on Sunday, Zoe Saldana posted a selfie of herself with the Oscar-winning actress on Instagram. “Happy Birthday @penelopecruzoficial You are kind and genuine through and through,” Saldana, 45, wrote in the caption to her post. “And my God are you talented!” “I hope you were celebrated like the true Queen that you are!” she added in the comment. To finish, she wrote in Spanish, “Te quiero mucho mujer,” which translates to, “I love you very much, woman.” Cruz posted photos from what seemed to be a…

Sarah Lindsay is not your typical fitness guru. This transformation specialist, a powerhouse in the world of fitness, boasts an impressive resume as a three-time Olympian, European gold medallist, 2x world silver medallist, and 10x British speed skating champion. Beyond her athletic achievements, Sarah is renowned as the UK’s body transformation queen and a highly sought-after celebrity personal trainer in London. Her clientele includes a roster of notable names like Ellie Goulding, Piers Morgan, and Pixie Lott, among others. As the co-owner of ROAR Fitness for the past eight years alongside her husband Rich, Sarah has established herself as a…