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Twenty years ago, the cloud was unfamiliar, and IoT sensors, social media, remote work, and even Gmail had not yet emerged. Now in 2024, cybersecurity has become a national and international priority, with cyberattacks impacting consumers online and in person. In these uncertain times, the prevalent use of technologies like AI, cloud, and IoT in the hands of businesses, cybersecurity vendors, and cybercriminals themselves, are reshaping the threat and defence landscape. People store a wealth of personal data online, ranging from financial information to medical records. Cyberattacks pose risks such as identity theft, financial harm, and emotional distress, while companies…

In the realm of cinema, there are certain roles that call out to actors not only for their significance in storytelling, but also for the weight of the character’s legacy they carry. Pankaj Tripathi, known for his nuanced performances, was drawn to such a role in the 2024 Hindi biographical film Main Atal Hoon, where he embodied the persona of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Tripathi’s portrayal of Vajpayee, a revered figure in Indian politics known for his statesmanship and poetic sensibilities, went beyond mere mimicry or tonality. Instead, the actor delved deep into the essence of the…

Virat Kohli didn’t say it in as many words but sent out a loud message to all who would care to listen — he is not done with T20 cricket when the establishment still considers him to be the most marketable name to promote the game globally. Kohli, who took a two-month paternity break, scored a match-winning 77 off 49 balls with 11 fours and two sixes and also didn’t forget to mention that whether it is cricket in the Olympic programme or T20 World Cup in the USA, he is ‘The Face’. “I know my name is now attached…

Driving Innovation Forward: Gingo Partners Invites Visionaries to Dubai’s VC Weekend April 25-26 (Dubai, 25th of March) – Venture capitalists, business angels, and tech enthusiasts are invited to participate in VC Weekend 2024, a vibrant two-day event aimed at fostering community, exchanging valuable insights, and showcasing promising startups from across the region. Organized by Gingo Partners, this annual event, now in its third edition, promises an immersive experience from April 25th to April 26th, 2024. With a mission to deepen understanding of Middle Eastern venture capital ecosystem trends, VC Weekend 2024 offers attendees a unique opportunity to engage in curated…

Few social media sites are as popular as Reddit. Regardless of what you’re interested in, there’s probably a thriving community for you to interact with on the platform. Known as subreddits, these communities are home to topics like gaming, world news, science, movies, and more. If you can’t find a subreddit with your particular interest, Reddit makes it easy to create your own Reddit community. Running a successful Reddit community isn’t easy – but the process of starting one only takes a few minutes. Keep in mind that you’ll want to keep a close eye on your subreddit to prevent…

A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgement if he puts up $175 million within 10 days. If Trump does, it will stop the clock on collection and prevent the state from seizing the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s assets while he appeals. The appeals court also halted other aspects of a trial judge’s ruling that had barred Trump and his sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., the family company’s executive vice presidents, from serving in corporate leadership for several years. In all, the…

Haitham Al Ghais, secretary-general of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), emphasised the need for increased investments in the oil industry to meet global energy demands and sustain economic growth. He stressed that these investments are crucial for ensuring reliable energy supplies for current and future generations. “Allocating more investments in the oil industry will contribute to promoting the sustainability of the global energy sector, securing sufficient and reliable supplies for the world as a whole, and ensuring secure supplies for future generations,” Al Ghais said in statements, The Opec Secretary General pointed out that the increase in…

The holy month of Ramadan is a great opportunity for us to reflect on the blessings we have received throughout the year and also spend more time with our family and friends on the iftar table. Have you outlined the list of the places in Dubai you’ll have iftar with your family? Take your pick from the following restaurants and hotels from below: ‘Hai’ Iftar at Expo City The Arabic term ‘Hai’ meaning neighbourhood and welcome, becomes the centre of Expo City’s Ramadan offering. Al Wasl Plaza is all set to have cultural displays, artisanal markets with delicious iftars and…

Trendyol welcomes Ramadan with first own-brand collection launch in GCC Trendyol’s Modest Ramadan Collection interprets traditional elegance with chic modern design and is being supported by a major marketing campaign Dubai, 25 March, 2024: Trendyol, one of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms, is celebrating the launch of its first own-brand womenswear Ramadan fashion collection, since launching in the GCC. Themed Serenity in Style, this modest collection, reflects the peaceful ambiance of the holy month with traditional values and spirit, interpreted through contemporary design in a variety of fits and colour palettes. It was created exclusively by Trendyol in-house design team,…

There’s some extra reason to believe that Apple could already be working on the M4 chip, but it may not be coming for a while. New research from Canalys, a market analytics firm, shows that the next entry in the Apple Silicon family could come in the first part of 2025 to target offerings from Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD. Lining up with previous reporting from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Canalys is estimating that Apple could launch the M4 chip in the first quarter of 2025. It’s a vague time frame, but it makes a lot of sense. Gurman previously said that…