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Maybe you know already, or maybe you don’t, but not all generators are gas-powered. The downside to a gas generator is, besides needing the fuel itself, you can’t use them in various configurations. For example, you should never place a gas generator inside. That’s super inconvenient in bad weather like the rain or cold. But portable power stations, on the other hand, which utilize electricity, even solar energy, can be placed indoors. They’re safe because they’re emission-free. They can also replace traditional gas generators to provide backup power for your home, or if you’re living off-grid. Plus, it’s all in…

During Ramadan, as night falls, Karama’s Sheikh Hamdan Colony wears an air of festivity. Bright lights decorate the area as strains of Mappila songs ring through the air. Rows of street food counters line the narrow gulleys of one of Dubai’s oldest housing colonies as hundreds of residents come to enjoy one of the highlights of the month — the Ramadan street food festival. Visitors have thoroughly enjoyed the Mappila songs being played by restaurants in the area. The Muslim folklore songs are usually written in a specific Arabi-Malayalam script and sing praises of Islamic personalities or notable incidents in…

Households around the world threw away one billion meals every single day in 2022 in what the United Nations on Wednesday called a “global tragedy” of food waste. More than $1 trillion worth of food was binned by households and businesses at a time when nearly 800 million people were going hungry, the UN’s latest Food Waste Index Report says. It said that more than 1 billion tonnes of food — almost one fifth of all the produce available on the market — was wasted in 2022, most of it by households. “Food waste is a global tragedy. Millions will…

After S&P Global, Morgan Stanley has revised its GDP growth forecast upwards for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25) to 6.8 per cent, up from its previous estimate of 6.5 per cent. The firm also revised its growth forecast for the ongoing financial year, FY24, to 7.9 per cent. The revised projections come in the wake of an optimistic outlook on India’s economic trajectory, with Morgan Stanley highlighting the country’s strength and stability as hallmarks of the current cycle. The firm anticipates a shallow easing cycle in monetary policy, driven by continued traction in industrial and capital expenditure activities. Stay up…

The $ 30.5 million Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 30 is more than just a Middle East wide event with fans in over 150 countries in all corners of the globe set to tune into to their television sets to watch the elecrtifying action live. There are a staggering 33 individual Group / Grade 1 winners entered across the eight thoroughbred races, headlined by the $12m Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline. The showpiece has the potential to be one of the hottest races of 2024, with defending champion n Ushba Tesoro, Saudi Cup…

The Big 50% savings offer at Joyalukkas, ends on 31st March! Dubai, March 2024: The biggest financial year end offers, at the world’s favourite jeweller, Joyalukkas, is coming to a conclusion soon This Incredible Flat 50% discount on making charges is valid only till 31st March 2024 across all Joyalukkas showrooms. “There is no better time to make your Jewellery purchases than now. Whether you are gifting loved ones or pampering yourself, claim our exceptional offer of 50% discount on making charges before the month end. When you shop with Joyalukkas, you can be assured of world-class quality and intricate craftsmanship, and this offer has sweetened the deal for our many of valued customers,” said John Paul Alukkas, Managing Director, Joyalukkas Group, while announcing…

There are soundbar deals for basic and budget-friendly models, but if you want the best possible audio for your home theater setup, you’re going to have to make a significant investment. If you’re willing to spend some serious cash, check out Best Buy’s offer for the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max. An $800 discount brings its price down from $2,500 to $1,700, which still isn’t cheap, but it’s actually a steal for the cinematic experience that this soundbar will enable. You need to hurry with your purchase if you’re interested though, as its price may return to normal as soon as…

Dubai-based real estate developer Azizi Developments donated Dh600 million to the Mother’s Endowment Campaign to build a campus that will accommodate more than 5,000 students from kindergarten to Grade 12. The donation is one of the biggest in the UAE for the initiative launched this Ramadan by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for educational purposes on behalf of mothers. Last year, Azizi Developments donated Dh100 million to the 1 Billion Meals initiative for the eradication of world hunger and malnutrition. Mirwais Azizi, founder and chairman of Azizi Group, and his…

India’s aviation watchdog has deferred a June 1 deadline for airlines to adopt new rules on rest and duty times for pilots, a notice on its website showed, but without stating a reason or a new target date. Tuesday’s news followed a warning from a key airline lobby group, reported last month by the Economic Times newspaper, that the scramble to meet the new rules could force cancellation of up to one-fifth of flights. Announced in January, the rules increased flight crews’ weekly rest periods to 48 hours from 36 and cut pilots’ night flight duty times to a maximum…

Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanisevic are to go their separate ways, the tennis world number one announced on Wednesday, ending a five-year association which yielded 12 Grand Slams. Djokovic brought Croatia’s 2001 Wimbledon champion on board as a member of the coaching team ahead of the grass court Grand Slam in 2019 and although the Serbian admitted their “on-court chemistry had its ups and downs”, it also resulted in huge success. However, Djokovic has had by his high standards a poor start to the year, losing to eventual champion Jannik Sinner of Italy in the Australian Open semifinals. Stay up…