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The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has asked parents and children to be careful while posting photos and videos on social media, and sharing them with their friends, in order to protect minors and ensure their safety. Children photographing their parents and sharing the pictures with their friends may seem like a harmless activity, but can actually lead to unintended consequences. According to the authority, exposing the home to those outside the family allows them to obtain details about the child’s life, which could lead to danger. This includes photos of family members and details of the house in which they…

Bestune Celebrates 70 Years of FAW’s Legacy with a Distinctive Artistic Showcase Dubai, 18th January – Bestune, a prestigious brand from the FAW Group, proudly commemorated the 70th anniversary of FAW at it’s Bestune showroom on the Shiekh Zayed Road.  In front of a high profile audience of numerous media houses, VIPs, art patrons, industry veterans, and influencers, artists from across the UAE were invited to showcase their artistic talents.   The event merged the world of art with Bestune’s artistic design concept applied to each of the  Bestune cars and SUVs in the Bestune range.  Headlining the event was Bestune’s…

In 2014, Keanu Reeves starred as a retired hitman thrust back into the criminal underworld in John Wick. The film exceeded box office and critical expectations, with many fans and pundits praising Reeves’ performance and the elaborate action sequences. John Wick spawned three sequels, with the latest entry – John Wick: Chapter 4 – premiering in March 2023. The billion-dollar franchise is ready to expand with spinoffs, which began with The Continental, Peacock’s limited series about a young Winston Scott’s rise to power in New York City. The next spinoff will be Ballerina, the first spinoff feature film in the franchise, which is…

A new initiative, which digitally unifies the services of seven governmental entities, has been launched to simplify procedures for bereaved families, including getting a death certificate and arranging for the burial, in Abu Dhabi. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) unveiled the Sanadkom initiative, which comes as part of the Abu Dhabi Programme for Effortless Customer Experience. In the first phase, the initiative will serve the families of deceased UAE nationals. At a later stage, it will include all residents in the emirate. Sanadkom aims to simplify the customer experience and facilitate procedures for the families of the…

Metro Manila has ranked worst in the world for traffic in a metro area, according to the Tomtom Traffic Index. The average time to travel 10km in the area is 25 minutes and 30 seconds, and the congestion level is 52%. Indian cities Bengaluru and Mumbai come third and seventh on the list, with average travel times per 10 km at 23 minutes 50 seconds and 22 minutes 30 seconds respectively. The report says that data is collected anonymously from drivers within the larger metro area “throughout the complete road network — including fast roads and highways crossing this area.”…

Celebrating a Visionary: Sreekumar Balakrishnan from The Creative Factory Honored with the Prestigious Visionary Leader Awards 2023 He Wins Under the Category of Best Media and Advertising Agency of 2023 15th January 2024 Dubai, UAE – Sreekumar Balakrishnan, the esteemed founder of The Creative Factory, has been recognized with the illustrious Visionary Leader Award for 2023, under the category of Best Media and Advertising Agency of 2023 for the Creative Factory. This prestigious accolade is conferred by The Visionary Leader Awards. The Visionary Leader Awards, held at Swissotel Al Murooj, marked a significant event in celebrating leadership excellence. The ceremony, graced…

After ending 2023 with several prominent original movies, Netflix is starting 2024 at a more deliberate pace. Fortunately, Netflix still had enough finished films to release three new original movies in January: Society of the Snow, Lift, and Good Grief. That lineup may not be as impressive as last month’s  Maestro, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, and Leave the World Behind, but it’s still worthy of a few movie nights. As long as Netflix keeps releasing new original movies, it gives fans a reason to stay home and enjoy the films as they see fit. Sometimes, it’s a lot more…

The two new toll gates announced on Friday – one located at Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road, and the other one at Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road between Al Meydan Street and Umm Al Sheif Street – will be operational by November this year. According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the new toll gates will “streamline traffic flows on Dubai’s roads by rerouting traffic to alternative traffic corridors such as Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Dubai – Al Ain Road, Ras Al Khor Road , and Al Manama Street.” At a glance, here are…

In a ground-breaking move set to redefine the landscape of the construction industry in the UAE, Al Shirawi Machinery and HD Hyundai Construction Equipment have officially joined forces. The partnership, marked by a ceremonial signing event, brings together the esteemed expertise and pioneering spirit of two industry leaders committed to innovation and operational excellence. Key figures present at the partnership signing ceremony: Jehseung Yoo, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the UAE Mohamed Abdulla Mohamed Al Shirawi, chairman of Oasis Investment Company. Jason Byun, senior vice president and head of overseas sales at Hyundai Construction Equipment. Thani Al…

ARC Group Secures Coveted CAT4 License, Poised to Drive Growth in Abu Dhabi’s Financial Landscape Abu Dhabi, UAE – 9 January 2024– ARC Group Ltd., a leading financial services and advisory firm with a strong focus on Asia, is thrilled to announce the official granting of its Category 4 (CAT4) license by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This momentous achievement, attained in December 2023, marks a crucial step for ARC Group in its strategic expansion and solidifies its position as a major player in the dynamic financial landscape of Abu Dhabi. Unlocking New…