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Using two fans he picked up from a scrap market and rigged to some wires, teenager Hussam Al Attar has created his own source of electricity to light up the tent where he and his family are living after being displaced by Israel’s assault on Gaza. In recognition of his ingenuity, people in the surrounding tent camp have given him a nickname: Gaza’s Newton. “They started calling me Gaza’s Newton due to the similarity between me and Newton,” said Al Attar, who looks and sounds young for his 15 years. “Newton was sitting under an apple tree when an apple…

Jordan coach Hussein Ammouta hopes their surprise run to the Asian Cup final will spark broader development in the country’s football and propel Jordanian players into the Premier League. Second-half goals from the impressive attacking duo of Yazan al-Naimat and Mousa al-Tamari sent Jordan into the final for the first time with a 2-0 win over South Korea. South Korea’s coach Jurgen Klinsmann and skipper Son Heung-min admitted that Jordan, the lowest-ranked team left in the tournament, fully deserved their semi-final victory on Tuesday. “The players delivered a heroic performance,” the Moroccan Ammouta said after taking Jordan into the final…

At the company annual Management Away Day Keolis MHI celebrates distinguished employees The Keolis MHI’s Awards 2023 recognized a wide range of achievements, from unparalleled service standards to exceptional performance throughout the year. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 6, 2024 – Keolis MHI, a leading transportation company and the operator of Dubai Metro and Tram, recently the exceptional performances and commitment of its employees throughout the year 2023. The prestigious ceremony, held at the Mercure Dubai City Hotel, was graced by the presence of the Managing Director, Executive team, department managers, and the honored employees. This event reflects Keolis…

When Final Fantasy VII Remake launched in 2020, tensions were high. Fans of the original Final Fantasy VII, both a genre- and childhood-defining RPG, were already skeptical about the project due to the fact that it would only adapt a very short slice of the 1997 release. Those frustrations would get compounded by some much more serious ones: Remake would launch weeks into the social isolation era of COVID-19. Despite getting a warm critical reception, the unusual remake would quickly become a polarizing game among fans. Even Digital Trends was critical of it at the time: “Although the complete Final Fantasy…

On February 7, 86 Palestinians in urgent need of medical care along with their families landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport as part of the directive to provide medical treatment for 1,000 wounded children, and 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip. The Emirates News Agency accompanied the plane and spoke with the families upon their arrival. They lauded the UAE’s swift response as a powerful testament to its established commitment to supporting Palestinians during challenging times. They also commended the tireless efforts of medical and volunteer teams who provided unwavering support to the patients throughout their journey. The UAE…

Britain’s Prince William returns to public duty on Wednesday following his wife Kate’s surgery and the revelation King Charles had cancer, with the heir to the throne set to take on a more prominent role in his father’s absence. William postponed all his planned engagements to look after his three children after Kate, 42, underwent planned abdominal surgery on January 16. Since then, his father has undergone treatment at the same hospital as Kate for an enlarged prostate, before Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that subsequent tests on the 75-year-old monarch had revealed he had a form of cancer. On…

Ipsos, the global leader in market research, is pleased to announce a significant leadership transition in the Mena region. Effective immediately, Ziad Issa has been appointed as the new Media CEO, succeeding Elie Aoun, who has decided to step down after an exceptional 32-year tenure at Ipsos in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena). In his new capacity, Ziad will lead and manage the Media Research business and the Audience Measurement at Ipsos across the Mena region. Ziad will play a crucial role in advancing the Media business with a primary focus on commercial activation and the introduction of…

At three years of age, Sabrina Terence, born and raised in East Germany (before the demolition of the Berlin Wall) told her friends and family that she was going to travel the world and live in a warm country next to the sea. They laughed and made fun of her but all of it came true. However, what the well-known DJ and model hadn’t dreamt was that she would jump onstage and play music for 15,000 people. Sabrina has a degree in interior design but she pursued modelling back home in Germany and even owned a modelling agency. After her…

India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday rose to the top of the International Cricket Council’s Test bowling rankings, becoming the first-ever fast bowler from the country to achieve the feat. The 30-year-old played a key role in India’s series-equalling victory over England last week, with a match haul of nine wickets. Bumrah replaced his teammate, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, at the top of the ICC table. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. While Bumrah climbed three places to reach the top, Ashwin dropped to third. South African pacer Kagiso Rabada held on to…

iAccel GBI and NIN Forge Strategic Partnership for UAE’s Startup Ecosystem Acceleration Dubai, UAE – 07 February, 2024 : In a significant move to boost the UAE’s startup ecosystem, iAccel Gulf Business Incubator (iAccel GBI) has officially entered into a partnership with the National Incubator Network (NIN), established by Sandooq Al Watan. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at the NIN Employment Open Day in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the shared commitment to empowering young Emirati entrepreneurs and driving national economic diversification. The event, graced by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and…