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Aldar Properties will invest Dh5 billion to deliver new commercial, retail, and hospitality assets in key destinations of Abu Dhabi. The new assets, which will be held in the company’s investment portfolio, will be delivered in a phased manner between 2025 and 2027. Through these projects, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered real estate firm seeks to develop a range of income-generating assets. “Aldar is driving rapid expansion of its high-value asset portfolio through a disciplined acquisition and develop-and-hold approach, to significantly increase recurring-income streams and long-term capital appreciation,” Talal Al Dhiyebi, group CEO of Aldar Properties, said. “Our teams are creating substantial…

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing “the last dance” as they prepare to meet hosts and holders Qatar in Wednesday’s Asian Cup semifinal. Iran are trying to lift the trophy for the first time since 1976 and reached the last four after beating pre-tournament favourites Japan 2-1. Ghalenoei will on Wednesday welcome back Mehdi Taremi from suspension after the Porto striker was sent off in Iran’s last-16 win over Syria on penalties. Taremi is 31 and could be playing at his last Asian Cup, with team-mates Saman Ghoddos, Sardar Azmoun and Alireza Jahanbakhsh all…

Bridgestone to support fleet managers and improve efficiency with launch of Webfleet in UAE   February 06, 2024: Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, launched its globally trusted fleet management solution ‘Webfleet’ in collaboration with its exclusive partners, Al Masaood Tyres, Batteries and Accessories (TBA) Division, part of Al Masaood Group and Nasser Bin Abdullatif Alserkal in the UAE. The official launch underlined the organisation’s thrive to advance innovative technologies in sustainable mobility and optimise fleet operations. Over 60,000 customers worldwide count on Bridgestone’s reliable Webfleet fleet management solution to boost productivity, support drivers, increase safety,…

When Samsung announced its Galaxy S24 series, it also revealed a slew of new features in its Galaxy AI suite. One of these new features is Circle to Search, which lets you easily search for anything on the screen with a simple gesture. It’s like a mashup of Google Lens and a screenshot search, and you can activate it from pretty much any app, not just your web browser. Since Google is behind this partnership feature, it’s not exclusive to just Galaxy S24 devices. In fact, the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro also got Circle to Search in…

A second batch of relief supplies has been sent by LuLu Group International for the war-ravaged people of Gaza, where the humanitarian situation is worsening. UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in its latest report, noted that as of February 3, up to 1.7 million people have been displaced across the Gaza Strip. The World Health Organisation, in a recent report, highlighted “exacerbated challenges” such as shortages in essential services, clean water, food, and fuel in Gaza. The much-needed aid and relief materials consisted of 50 tonnes of food products, hygiene products, and other essentials. It was…

Tehran on Tuesday announced the initiation of a 15-day visa-free policy for Indian tourists visiting the country, the Iran Embassy said in a statement here. Under the new order, Indian citizens would be allowed to enter Iran with ordinary passports once every six months and with a maximum stay of 15 days which will not be extended. The visa abolition only applies to individuals entering the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran for tourism purposes, it said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “If Indian nationals wish to stay for a longer…

Abdulrahman Al Seiari, Adnoc Drilling’s CEO, on Tuesday said that the company will continue its strategic plans during 2024, with its plans for further fleet expansion, decarbonisation initiatives, its newly created joint venture (JV) with Alpha Dhabi, and regional expansion. “Adnoc Drilling is looking forward to 2024 with confidence and optimism. This year will be a landmark year. In line with our mandate to support Adnoc’s 5 million barrels per day capacity target, the continued growth of our fleet, which we expect to reach 142 operational rigs this year, is central to our future success,” Al Seiari said Ahead of…

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships returns to the emirate in just under a fortnight, with the hugely anticipated ATP men’s tournament from February 26 to March 2 preceded by the 24th edition of the annual WTA event, taking place between February 18 and 24. As the excitement continues to grow around the prestigious event — the women’s tournament was recently awarded permanent WTA 1000 status — here are the five top reasons why attending this year’s Championships is an absolute must for tennis fans and sports enthusiasts Star-studded player line-up The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships continues to be…

GCC companies enter Saudi Arabia to tap US$3 trillion business opportunities being created by foreign investment Businesses expanding into Saudi Arabia could bag large chunk of the business deals that are being offered to suppliers who are entering the market. Saudi Arabia needs a large pool of resources to manage the growth Dubai, UAE, February 6, 2024 News Highlights As many as 88,858 new business licenses were issued by Saudi Government authorities in the first quarter of 2023, while more than 40,000 new companies were added to this in the third quarter; The total number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) exceeded 1.27 million…

The Copa del Rey semifinals get underway today when Mallorca host Real Sociedad in the first leg of their matchup. It’s been a forgettable La Liga campaign for Mallorca, but a trip to their first Copa final in two decades would certainly help salvage the season. First, though, they’ll have to find a way to beat Real Sociedad for the first time since 2012. The match is about to start, at 3:00 p.m. ET, streaming exclusively on ESPN+. It’s not on TV anywhere, and there is no ESPN+ free trial, so that limits your options, but it also makes it…