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The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in the UAE has issued red and yellow alerts for fog this morning, warning residents of reduced visibility. The alerts are in place until 9am and started last night at 1am. Abu Dhabi Police have issued a warning to motorists, urging them to pay attention to the changing speed limits displayed on electronic sign boards along the roads. In general, the weather in the UAE today will be fair and partly cloudy at times. It will be humid by night and Thursday morning over some internal areas, with a probability of mist. Stay up…
The number of study permits Canada issued to Indian students fell sharply late last year after India ejected Canadian diplomats who would process the permits and fewer Indian students applied due to a diplomatic dispute over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, a top Canadian official told Reuters. Immigration Minister Marc Miller added in an interview that he believes the number of study permits to Indians is unlikely to rebound soon. Diplomatic tensions erupted after Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in June said there was evidence connecting Indian government agents to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar…
Energy giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), telecom major etisalat by e& and Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates are the three most valuable brands in the UAE in 2024, according to brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance’s latest data released on Wednesday. In a list of 500 global entities, the three UAE entities saw their ranking improving in 2024. Adnoc was ranked 128th in 2024 as compared to 138th last year, Etisalat by e& improving its position to 177th this year as against 195th in 2023 and Emirates airline was placed at 344th in 2024 as compared to 462nd in the…
How should investors navigate geopolitical risks in early 2024?Samy Chaar, Chief Economist Christian Abuide, Head of Asset Allocation Key takeaways Rivalry between US and China-led blocs, possible Middle East conflict escalation and a busy political calendar keep geopolitical risks elevated as we enter 2024 We still expect the Israel-Hamas conflict to remain largely localised. Red Sea attacks are affecting trade but should have a manageable inflationary impact. We expect oil prices to drift up towards the low-end of a USD 80-90 a barrel range, with short-lived price spikes possible in an extreme scenario A global ‘decoupling’ is changing global trade…
Astrobotic’s Peregrine spacecraft will burn up in Earth’s atmosphere on Thursday, January 18, NASA has confirmed. Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic said earlier in the week that the burn-up of the Peregrine spacecraft, which is about the size of a storage shed, posed no safety risks and will remove from orbit what would otherwise become a piece of hazardous space junk. The mission was supposed to put the first U.S. lander on the moon since the final Apollo mission five decades ago, but a debilitating propellant leak that began shortly after launch on January 8 prevented the spacecraft from reaching the lunar surface.…
As millions of British expats become eligible to vote in the UK general elections, several UAE residents said they were excited to get their voices heard. In 2022, the British government got rid of a curb on its citizens’ voting if they had lived overseas for over 15 years. This has resulted in one of the biggest increases in the country’s electoral franchise in a century. Britons worldwide will now be able to register to vote online, regardless of how long they have been living overseas. Expat April Kearns, who has been in the UAE for over four years, says…
Investment Corporation of Dubai Reveals New Visual Identity Dubai – 16 Jan 2024 – Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the principal investment arm of the Government of Dubai, has revealed a rebrand of its visual identity incorporating a new logo. Going forward, the Corporation will be known by its acronym ‘ICD’, with its visual identity reflecting its dynamism and evergreen commitment to the pursuit of growth, development, and excellence. The change further signals ICD’s preparedness to adapt to the ever evolving global investment landscape. Utilising the best practices in design, the new sleek and bold brand mark takes on a fresh aesthetic,…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are headed to Edmonton to do battle with the Oilers tonight. Edmonton has played in back-to-back overtime games; will Toronto make it three in a row for them tonight? No matter if we have some lengthy hockey or not, the Oilers have a hot streak on the ice and look to get their eleventh straight win tonight. You can see this all unfold a few ways tonight at 9 p.m. ET. If you’re looking for a place to stream the game, we’ve got you covered. Watch the Maple Leafs vs. Oilers on live stream on ESPN+…
Gaza fisherman Abdul Rahim Al Najjar risks his life every day rowing a dinghy into the waves under Israeli military surveillance to net an occasional crab or fish — tiny morsels of food on which his hungry family has come to rely. The fishermen of the tiny Palestinian enclave have long been subject to strict Israeli prohibitions on how far out they can fish, but since the devastating war began on October 7 they only dare venture about 100 metres (110 yards) from the shore. More than three months of fighting, blockade and Israeli bombardment have pushed Gaza to the…
Dubai is a bustling city where dreams are built, fortunes pursued, and opportunities flourish at every corner. Yet, within this landscape of ambition, glamour, and progress, there is a challenge that is often overlooked—the delicate balance between professional success and personal well-being. Expats find themselves engulfed in a maze of health challenges obscured by the pursuit of success and societal pressures. The fast-paced lifestyle: A need to slow down In this metropolis, it’s often a race against time, with everyone striving for their piece of the pie. But what’s crucial is not just being part of the race but being…