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Cultural discourse can be a tool to end division and hatred, and unite mankind, winners of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award told Khaleej Times while referring to the conflicts happening worldwide, including those in Palestine and Ukraine. “These are not happy times for receiving prizes like this. But we have the hope that cultural engagement, particularly between the West and the Islamic world can improve the situation, if only slowly,” said Frank Griffel, who won in the ‘Arab culture in other languages’ category for his book ‘The Formation of Post-Classical Philosophy in Islam’. “We want to improve the discourse. We…

The UAE conveyed its sincere condolences and expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Kenya over victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in a dam collapsing that led to a number of deaths, and severe damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy with the government and people of Kenya, and to the families of the victims. At least 46 people were killed on Monday morning in a mudslide and flash floods in Mai Mahiu town in central Kenya, the African country’s interior ministry said in a situation report.…

Before we evaluate the title further, it is important to set the context on the topic, the US dollar and draw reference from the past. The status of US dollar as a reserve currency was cemented back in 1944 in the aftermath of the World War II during the Bretton Woods Conference. Since then, the US dollar has enjoyed the legacy of being a reserve currency for the world. Not ending there, the forex world, that trades in foreign currencies, has most of the currency pairs aligned with US dollar versus the other currency. The start of US dollar index…

Abdul Kareem, also known as Kareemgraphy, stands as a distinguished calligraffiti artist and designer, crafting mesmerising masterpieces through his innovative fusion of calligraphy and graffiti art. Popular for his role as the graffiti artist for major events like the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 and Dubai World Cup 2024, as well as his collaborations with global brands, Kareemgraphy’s statement style and creativity has garnered widespread acclaim in the Middle East. Recently, the artist participated in the Dubai World Cup Horse Race 2024 in collaboration with AC Milan and Emirates, crafting an art installation that symbolises a horse using 187 AC…

India’s Virat Kohli on Sunday hit back at critics taking aim at his hitting prowess in T20 cricket after he slammed a match-winning unbeaten 70 off 44 balls in the Indian Premier League. The in-form Kohli set up Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s chase of 201 before his younger partner Will Jacks blew away Gujarat Titans with his 41-ball 100 in Ahmedabad. Kohli, who has now passed 500 runs in this edition, and England batsman Jacks put on an unbeaten stand of 166 to see Bengaluru home by nine wickets with four overs to spare. But despite Kohli’s flowing form ahead of…

Experience Bluewaters’ exclusive pairing and mixology masterclasses during Dubai Food Festival Unlock culinary secrets with Bluewaters’ most popular chefs and mixologists at limited edition masterclasses in collaboration with The Tasting Class Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 April 2024: Dubai Food Festival arrives on the shores of Bluewaters with an array of immersive, expert-led masterclasses for discerning diners this May. The destination’s popular restaurants, including SHI, 88Terrace, Frank, and Ikra Caviar, are hosting unique culinary workshops so participants can learn how to perfectly pair different plates with grapes, brew and more. For little ones, Pastamamma is hosting a dedicated masterclass to…

NASA Live: Official Stream of NASA TV Four International Space Station (ISS) crew members will climb aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft on Thursday and take it on a very short journey. The plan is for NASA astronauts Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, to relocate the Crew Dragon to a different port to make way for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which is set to fly its first astronauts in a launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, May 6, before arriving at the ISS on Wednesday, May 8. NASA will live…

Dubai’s iconic La Mer Beach is preparing for a grand reopening that promises to elevate the beachfront experience to new heights. J1 Beach is now set to replace the former La Mer South by developer Merex Investment. J1 Beach, which is nearing completion, is scheduled to open in September 2024. The highly anticipated project aims to introduce three beach clubs and ten licensed restaurants. This will offer visitors a wide range of dining and leisure options in a breathtaking coastal setting. J1 Beach’s main attraction lies in its diverse dining venues with its collection of 13 luxury cuisine establishments. The…

The UK expects to deport 5,700 migrants to Rwanda this year, a senior minister said Tuesday, after the government published new details on the controversial plan. The figures come days after the scheme aimed at deterring migrant arrivals on small boats from northern Europe became law following months of parliamentary wrangling. Rwanda has “in principle” agreed to accept 5,700 migrants already in the UK, the interior ministry revealed late Monday. Of those, 2,143 “can be located for detention” before being flown there, it added. Law enforcement agencies will find the remainder, Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said Tuesday when asked about…

Almost every UAE consumer will walk away from a brand after just one negative experience, according to a report released on Tuesday by ServiceNow, a leading digital workflow company. The new global survey of 18,000 consumers across 13 countries (including 1,000 in the UAE) also found the Gulf Cooperation Council states’ shoppers to be the least loyal to brands. Some 85 per cent of UAE consumers — 11 percentage points higher than the global average — said they are less loyal to brands than they were two years ago. In a dive into the factors determining loyalty, ServiceNow found cost…