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The day will be partly cloudy in general, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Clouds will appear over some eastern and northern areas, and islands with a chance of rainfall. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times. Temperatures could be as high as 30ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 27ºC in Abu Dhabi and 28ºC in Dubai. However, temperatures could be as low as 17ºC in Abu Dhabi and 18ºC in Dubai and 7ºC in mountainous regions. Humidity levels will range from 45 to 85 per cent in Abu Dhabi and from 40…

The Indian rupee appreciated 4 paise to 83.14 against the US dollar (22.65 against UAE dirham) in early trade on Wednesday as robust buying in domestic equities bolstered investor sentiment. Forex traders said a weak greenback against major currencies overseas weighed in favour of the South Asian currency amid concerns over oil supplies due to the geopolitical situation. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.17 and gained further to trade at 83.14 against the greenback, registering a rise of 4 paise over its previous closing rate. [Editor’s Note: For real-time forex rates, click on the widget below…

ATM establishes official partnership with ICCA and GBTA as global business travel spending to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2027 Strategic collaboration will shine a spotlight on the MICE and business travel sectors at ATM 2024 The Middle East accounted for the highest percentage of in-person delegates (94%) according to official statistics from ICCA Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 December 2023: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced a strategic partnership with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) for the upcoming edition of the event, which takes place from 6-9 May 2024 at the…

We have the solution to Wordle (#914) on December 20, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle answer Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “TABLE.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today…

Carrying the theme ‘Beyond Boundaries’, the 9th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) will take place at Madinat Jumeirah from January 15 to 18 next year, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed on Tuesday. The annual high-level event held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council, is organised by RTA in collaboration with the Project Management Institute (PMI), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), and DP World. DIPMF will feature local and international experts who will share their ideas and insights about project management and…

MSCI’s global equity index was advancing slightly while oil prices rallied on supply concerns and US Treasury yields rose as investors digested mixed messages from the Federal Reserve about the prospects for 2024 interest rate cuts. Oil prices climbed after Houthi militants stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, raising concerns about supply disruptions although ample supply and scepticism around Russia’s plan to cut exports in December limited gains. Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Monday pushed back against market bets on interest rate cuts. Also pushing back against expectations for cuts on Monday was Cleveland Fed…

FRONT END AND ACTEON JOIN FORCES IN AN EXCLUSIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP The agreement positions Front End as the exclusive partner for Acteon’s services, propelling Saudi Arabia’s offshore energy sector. Khobar, Saudi Arabia, December 19, 2023 – Front End Limited Company, a Saudi-owned company that provides advanced products and solutions to the energy and industrial and maritime and logistics sectors, and UTEC Survey Asia Pte Ltd, a Geo-services brand in Acteon Group Ltd’s Data and Robotics division, have announced the signing of a a partnership agreement. This strategic partnership positions Front End as the exclusive partner for Acteon’s services in Saudi…

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…

On the back of a successful launch in Dubai Hills, the Lebanese brand Roadster has opened its doors at a new venue that will serve up all the mouth-watering classics to be enjoyed with friends and family. With a cool, industrial, and comfortable aesthetic – and the famous booths – Roaster has an unmistakable vibe all its own. Roadster in Mirdif is bringing all the favourites to its UAE fans under the mantra ‘share the love!’ and this new location will allow even more people to spend quality time together over a great meal or celebrate those important life milestones.…

Solidarity: Noble Human Values Still Stand Strong Her Excellency Mariam Al Hammadi, the Director-General of The Big Heart Foundation, stated on the occasion of International Human Solidarity Day Her Excellency Mariam Al Hammadi, the Director-General of The Big Heart Foundation, stated on the occasion of International Human Solidarity Day: “In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly adopted December 20th of each year as a global day for humanitarian solidarity, emphasising the connection between achieving sustainable development goals and the interdependence among people of different nationalities, races, and beliefs. Development cannot be achieved without solidarity. Al Hammadi added that what we…