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US President Joe Biden confused his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron with France’s long-dead former leader Francois Mitterrand, in a speech that went viral in video footage on Monday. Addressing a campaign event in Las Vegas on Sunday, the 81-year-old US leader described Macron’s reaction to a speech at a G7 meeting in 2020. As well as getting Macron’s name wrong, he misstated the country he leads. “And Mitterrand — Macron, from Germany — I mean, from France looked at me and said, said ‘You know, what — why — how long you back for?'” Biden said, according to a White…

With the US Federal Reserve holding rates again and Chairman Powell effectively implying that the US economy is undergoing a soft landing, the effect is likely to be positive for the GCC economies, an expert said. The Fed move implies that addressing inflation is feasible without triggering a recession or substantial spikes in unemployment. Powell’s assertion finds backing in the ongoing growth of the US economy, low unemployment rates, and robust wage levels. His statement underscores the intricate interplay between inflation and unemployment, especially in a year marked by heightened uncertainties, including rising geopolitical tensions and the upcoming presidential elections.…

Singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died. He was 62. Keith, who was battling stomach cancer, passed peacefully on Monday surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted on the country singer’s website. “He fought his fight with grace and courage,” the statement said. He was diagnosed in 2022. Sometimes a polarising figure in country music, the 6-foot-4 singer broke out in the country boom years of the 1990s, crafting an identity around his macho, pro-American swagger and writing songs that fans loved to hear. Over his career, he publicly clashed with other celebrities and journalists and often pushed back against…

Saudi Arabia will host a new elite tennis exhibition featuring Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal with three other Grand Slam winners in October, the country’s General Entertainment Authority has announced. Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune will also play at the ‘Six Kings Slam’, which will form part of the Saudi cultural and entertainment festival Riyadh Season, organisers said. With Sinner having recently won the Australian Open, Dane Rune is the only player on the six-man roster without a Grand Slam title. Spaniard Nadal, who signed up as an ambassador for the Saudi Arabian Tennis Federation last…

IHC Announces Stellar Preliminary Financial Results for 2023: Record Revenue and EPS Growth EPS of AED 12.36, indicating robust financial health and investor confidence. Preliminary Net profit remains strong at AED 32,748 million. Revenue Soars to AED 60,089 million with strategic acquisitions and performance driving a preliminary 18% YoY increase. Abu Dhabi, 5th February 2024:ABU DHABI, UAE – International Holding Company (IHC), a leading investment conglomerate based in Abu Dhabi, has announced its Unaudited Preliminary Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2023, showcasing a remarkable year of financial growth and strategic achievements. The Group’s Preliminary Revenue soared to…

The Sennheiser Momentum 4, an amazing pair of wireless headphones that are among the best in the market right now, are currently available from Best Buy with an $80 discount that pulls their price down from $380 to an even $300. We don’t expect this bargain to last long though, as there’s a lot of interest in these headphones, so it may already be too late to pocket the savings if you decide to delay your purchase to tomorrow. Why you should buy the Sennheiser Momentum 4 The Sennheiser Momentum 4 are wireless headphones that offer premium music quality with the…

The search for Cuddles, a cherished three-year-old cockapoo who went missing in Al Garhoud, Dubai, has ended tragically. The family received devastating news suggesting that Cuddles may have been fatally struck by a speeding car. Despite distributing flyers and offering a Dh100,000 reward, the family’s efforts to find Cuddles were in vain. This morning, they received a picture of a deceased dog, believed to be Cuddles, leading them to accept the grim possibility of his demise. The once hopeful search has now turned into a grieving process for the family, who had clung to the hope of Cuddles’ safe return.…

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the licence of Smart and Secure Insurance Agent (Smart and Secure), an insurance agent operating in the UAE. The agent’s name has been struck off the register, pursuant to Article 20 of the Resolution No. 08 of 2011 Concerning the Regulation of Insurance Agents Business. The CBUAE has imposed an administrative sanction on Smart and Secure due to its weak compliance framework and failure to meet regulatory obligations. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The CBUAE, through its supervisory and regulatory mandates, works to…

Ghitha Holding PJSC Announces Strategic Expansion with Acquisition of MNG Airlines Shareholding Acquires 44% stake in MNG Airlines for USD 211.20 million. The acquisition strengthens Ghitha’s logistics and aviation, cementing its leadershipin the regional food trading sector. Abu Dhabi, UAE – February05, 2024:Ghitha HoldingPJSC (ADX:Ghitha), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate International Holding Company (ADX: IHC), announced a significant milestone in its growth strategy by expanding within thelogistics andaviation sector. Through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, GhithaAeroinvest Holding RSC LTD, the company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) dated as of February 1, 2024, to acquire a 44% stake in…

Whether you’re going with the default DualSense controller — one of our favorite PS5 controllers — or a third party controller, you’ll need to connect your PS5 controller to your PS5. It’s not a difficult process, but if you aren’t aware of the ins and outs of it, it is reasonable to have trouble. This guide specifically covers connecting your PS5 controller to your PS5, a process known as ‘syncing’. Previously, we’ve covered connecting your PS5 controller to PC and even how to update PS5 controllers from PC, if you’re strictly a computer gamer that uses a PS5 controller for…