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While astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) spend most of their time conducting science experiments in microgravity conditions, some of their work also includes capturing images of Earth for the purposes of research and monitoring — and also so us folks back on terra firma can appreciate just what a beautiful place it is. NASA astronauts have mostly used Nikon film and DSLR cameras for snapping those shots, but a recent delivery to the ISS marks a new era for handheld photography aboard the orbital outpost. That’s because the shipment, which arrived at the station aboard a Cygnus cargo…

Dubai witnessed a record-breaking year in tourism in 2023, as it welcomed 17 million international visitors. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, took to X to make the announcement today. He said that the city is at the “forefront of the global tourism sector”, and has one of the world’s highest hotel occupancy rates of 77.4 per cent. Hotel capacity also reaches more than 150,000 rooms. The Dubai Economic Agenda D33, aims to position the city as one of the top 3 cities for business and tourism.

Adam Neumann, the ousted co-founder of WeWork, is exploring a deal to buy back the office sharing company after expressing dismay over its bankruptcy process. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, an attorney representing Neumann and Flow Global Holdings said that WeWork’s former CEO had partnered up with capital sources like Dan Loeb’s Third Point and “stands ready to submit a detailed proposal to purchase the Company or its assets.” WeWork filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November, just months after sounding the alarm on its ability to stay in business — as the company pointed to increased…

Get ready for a month of unlimited fun and a shopping extravaganza that’s bound to leave you buzzing with excitement By Kushmita Bose With school half-term fast approaching, the excitement is palpable, and if you’re on the lookout for the perfect place to let loose, embrace the joy of a carefree break, and create unforgettable memories, look no further than Glitch! The region’s ultimate entertainment destination is rolling out a spectacular offer that will have thrill-seekers counting down the days. And here’s the deal – For just Dh299, you can snag a Glitch Membership for an entire month – the…

With her great-great-great grandfather laying the foundation of Cartier in 1847, and her late grandfather, Jean-Jacques Cartier, being the last family member to be overseeing the business, Francesca Cartier Brickell’s roots in the jewellery empire run deep. Recounting the saga of three visionary brothers who transformed their grandfather’s modest Parisian jewellery shop into a renowned symbol of luxury, she embarked on a global journey of independent research, crafting the riveting accounts into a biographical saga called The Cartiers. Delivered by a great-granddaughter’s exclusive access to previously undisclosed family archives, the narrative offers a unique insight into the legacy of the…

Researchers from Global Health System Cleveland Clinic and IBM Publish Findings on Artificial Intelligence and Immunity Study highlights how AI can be designed to develop better immunotherapy treatments Timothy Chan M.D. Ph.D., who co-led the study, holds the Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Endowed Chair in Immunotherapy and Precision Immuno-Oncology February 6, 2024, CLEVELAND: Researchers from global health system Cleveland Clinic and IBM have published a strategy for identifying new targets for immunotherapy through artificial intelligence (AI). This is the first peer-reviewed publication from the two organizations’ Discovery Accelerator partnership, designed to advance research in healthcare and life sciences. The team worked together to…

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The Indian rupee strengthened on Wednesday, aided by a drop in U.S. bond yields which also helped lift most Asian currencies. The rupee was at 82.9825 (Dh22.6) against the U.S. dollar as of 09:45 a.m. IST, barely changed from its previous close at 83.0550. The dollar index was steady near 104.1 after falling nearly 0.3% on Tuesday. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield also slipped 8 basis points (bps) to 4.08% on Tuesday as investors awaited cues on when the Federal Reserve may begin easing policy rates. The dollar-rupee pair may be “slightly under pressure” during the day’s session but dip-buying…

Citi Developers maiden project in Dubai, the Dh300 million, Aveline Residences, to be developed in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle, has already seen 70 per cent of its apartments booked. “JVC is very strategically located and is also densely populated. So that’s why our second project will also be coming up in JVC,” Malik Taha, managing director of Citi Developers, told Khaleej Times in an interview on the sidelines of the inauguration of its experience centre on Jumeirah Road. The experience centre will feature virtual reality experiences, mockup apartment showcases, one-on-one sessions, and interactive presentations. Within the experience centre,…

Private astronauts who reportedly paid tens of millions of dollars for a two-week stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are getting a little extra value for money after their departure date was changed due to poor weather conditions at the landing site. “Due to ongoing unfavorable weather off the coast of Florida, Dragon is standing down from Tuesday’s undocking from the space station,” SpaceX said in a post on social media on Tuesday. “The spacecraft and Ax-3 crew remain healthy, and teams will continue to monitor weather conditions for the next available undocking opportunity.” The Ax-3 crew — comprising…