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Dubai resident Sneha and her son were overjoyed after receiving a call from Apollo Times Travel telling them of a free gift they had won. Sneha, who had participated in a “lucky” draw at an event in Dubai Creek, eagerly anticipated claiming the prize. To secure the promised gift, she had to visit Apollo’s Karama office. Unfazed, Sneha pondered, “What do I have to lose?” As they arrived at the second-floor office in the Al Reyami Building, the family didn’t expect to fall victim to an aggressive sales pitch, ultimately succumbing to a time-share package. Stay up to date with…

Three universities affiliated with Pakistan’s military were shut over security threats in the capital Islamabad on Monday, police said. Pakistan is due to vote in general elections in two weeks amid overlapping political, economic and security crises — with a spike in militant attacks targeting police and soldiers. An Islamabad police official told AFP on condition of anonymity that the National Defence University, Bahria University and Air University in Islamabad were “shut down because of potential threats”. The institutions are tied to Pakistan’s army, navy and air force, respectively. “Due to security reasons… all faculty and staff, except security and…

In a spectacular musical event set to illuminate Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on March 2, Atif Aslam and Firdaus Orchestra are gearing up for their second annual concert collaboration. Atif Aslam, known for his enchanting vocals, will be showcasing his soulful hits, including Jeena Jeena and Dil Diyan Gallan, accompanied by the symphonic brilliance of Firdaus Orchestra. Under the guidance of conductor Monica Woodman, the all-women ensemble is set to add a unique orchestral dimension to Atif Aslam’s chart-topping numbers. “The Firdaus Orchestra brings a symphonic dimension of musical finesse to the live performance. Each meticulously curated song amplifies the enchantment…

In an era marked by climate activism, social justice movements, and a growing concern for the planet’s future, the younger generation—often referred to as Gen Z—stands at the forefront of advocating for change. Gen Z is characterized by its deep-rooted values of sustainability, ethical consumption, and a desire to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Recognizing the unique financial aspirations and values of this generation, Nuqi Digital Wealth UAE has taken a pioneering step to empower Gen Z through its innovative approach to sustainable investing. Nuqi Digital Wealth UAE, a distinguished ethical financial advisory firm, recently secured…

MAJID AL FUTTAIM BREAKS GROUND ACROSS TWO KEY PROJECTS AT ITS FLAGSHIP DESTINATION, TILAL AL GHAF – Total contract value: AED 3 Billion – Innovo Build LLC Secures Elysian Contract, Unec Leads Alaya Project Dubai, UAE, 22 January 2024: Majid Al Futtaim Development, part of Majid Al Futtaim, has today announced the breaking of ground across two upcoming residential features in its flagship lifestyle destination, Tilal Al Ghaf.  The contracts, totaling AED 3 Billion, have been awarded for Alaya and Elysian Mansions, with both neighbourhoods anticipated to be completed by mid-2026. Majid Al Futtaim Development has named Innovo Build LLC, a…

As Hulu continues to stand its ground in the ongoing streaming wars, subscribers are regularly treated to plenty of popular and top-quality TV shows on the platform. But for every beloved show on the site, like The Bear or Only Murders in the Building, there is another that gets overlooked or misjudged by audiences. Some streamers may already find themselves with fewer series to add at the start of 2024. Fortunately, there are some titles from the previous year that people may have missed or failed to give a second chance. Though these 2023 shows certainly have flaws and might…

At a campaign event in eastern New Hampshire, last week, Melinda Tourangeau was wearing a Nikki Haley button on her lapel and a broad smile on her face. Tourangeau, 57, said she would be thrilled to cast a vote for Haley in Tuesday’s Republican primary. Just as important, she said, was that she would not be voting for former President Donald Trump, as she had before. “I had no choice. I had to subjugate my morals and ethics and his list of misogynistic…,” Tourangeau, a Republican, told Reuters, as her voice trailed off and her smile faded. Ask women who…

Japan switched off its Moon lander almost three hours after a historic touchdown to allow for a possible recovery of the craft when the sun hits its solar panels, the space agency said Monday. With its unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission — dubbed “Moon Sniper” for the craft’s precision landing capabilities — Japan became the fifth country to achieve a soft lunar landing. But after the touchdown at 20 minutes past midnight on Saturday (1520 GMT Friday), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) could not confirm that the lightweight craft’s solar batteries were generating power. Before turning…

Zheng Qinwen drew on advice from Chinese great Li Na to match her exploits at the US Open last year by storming into the Australian Open quarterfinals for the first time on Monday. The 12th seed, known to her fans as “Queen Wen”, was on another level to the unseeded Oceane Dodin, routing the Frenchwoman 6-0, 6-3 at Rod Laver Arena in under an hour. It set up a clash next another unseeded player, Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya, with a new face guaranteed to be in the Melbourne Park semifinals. The match was shown in prime time in China and Zheng,…

UNION COOP SMART STORE: A DYNAMIC HUB WITH DAILY UPDATES Dubai, UAE: Union Coop, a leading retail pioneer, announces the successful processing of 444,539 purchase orders for food and non-food items through its smart online store (App) and e-commerce platform in 2023. The cooperative remains committed to delivering an unparalleled online shopping experience, regularly updating and expanding its product offerings to meet the evolving demands of the e-commerce landscape in the retail sector. In the past year, the Union Coop Smart App has witnessed a surge in user registrations, surpassing 341,000. Moreover, the application has been downloaded approximately 556,000 times…