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Ghitha Holding PJSC, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate International Holding Company, announced on Monday that through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, Ghitha Aeroinvest Holding, the company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) dated as of February 1, 2024, to acquire a 44% stake in MNG Havayollari ve Tasimacilik A.S. (MNG Airlines), a leading commercial cargo company headquartered in Turkey. The acquisition, valued at $211.20 million, marks a significant stride towards diversifying Ghitha Holding’s portfolio, amplifying its logistical and distribution capabilities. Falal Ameen, group chief executive officer of Ghitha Holding, said: “The integration of MNG Airlines into our portfolio represents…

The fencing competitions at the Arab Women Sports Tournament saw UAE fencers dominate as they won nine medals. The Sharjah Women’s Sports Club secured a gold medal in the Foil Teams and a bronze in the Sabre Teams in Sunday’s competitions. Meanwhile, the Fujairah Martial Arts Club bagged gold in the Épée and Sabre Team disciplines. On Sunday, UAE fencers bagged five medals during individual fencing competitions. Sharjah Women’s Sports Club won the foil Teams after an exciting match against the Oman Fencing team. The Syrian Al-Shorta SC secured the third place. Zainab Al Hosani, the top-ranked UAE fencer, reflected…

We heard our first rumblings about Dolby Atmos Flex Connect in fall 2023. And when I first heard about it, I wrote about my numerous questions and concerns. Well, I have good news. I paid Dolby a visit while at CES, and not only did I get some answers, but the ride I took to and from that visit with Dolby, well, that’s a whole story unto itself that we’ll get into here. Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Impressions | Surround Sound for Any Space Dolby is ready to share more about Flex Connect. And while some new questions have popped up…

Communications were down for most Sudanese on Monday in what two telecom sector sources and the army-aligned state news agency said was a deliberate move by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces who are battling the military. The RSF did not comment, while an RSF source said the paramilitary had nothing to do with the outages. Many Sudanese reported being unable to reach family members, compounding the impacts of a war between the RSF and Sudan’s army that has forced more than 7.5 million people from their homes and prompted warnings of famine. Millions rely on online payments for food and…

South Korea and Jordan are both prepared for their Asian Cup semifinal to go the distance if required with extra time and penalties, the two teams’ coaches said on Monday after they played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the group stage. Although Hussein Ammouta’s Jordan reached the semifinals with wins over Iraq and debutants Tajikistan in normal time, South Korea have had a bruising journey to the last four against Asian heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Australia. Juergen Klinsmann’s side needed a penalty shootout to beat Saudi Arabia before forcing extra time against Australia in the quarterfinals, playing 120 minutes…

The turn of the calendar brings a new slate of films and shows to Netflix in February. One of the most anticipated projects this month is Avatar: The Last Airbender, the long-awaited live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series. Popular movies like Everything Everywhere All At Once, Ready Player One, and How to Train Your Dragon 2 will also be available to stream by the end of the month. Outside of the popular movies, there is an abundance of underrated films ready to stream. We chose five of the most undervalued films on Netflix that you should watch in February. Our selections include…

A significant Dh100,000 reward is up for grabs for anyone who can assist in finding Cuddles, a missing three-year-old cockapoo in Dubai. The miniature puddle vanished in Al Garhoud on Saturday, darting away from a pet relocation company’s car during a trip to a health inspection facility near the Emirates Airline headquarters. The pet relocation team reportedly gave chase, but Cuddles eluded them, leaving the family distraught. In their desperate search, the family has distributed flyers throughout the neighbourhood, hoping that the substantial reward would mobilise residents to help locate their furry family member. The last sighting of Cuddles was…

Swaths of the US state of California were flooded on Monday and hundreds of thousands of people were without power after a dangerous storm brought heavy rains and prompted a state of emergency. “This is a serious storm with dangerous and potentially life-threatening impacts,” said Governor Gavin Newsom as he declared the state of emergency for eight counties in Southern California. Affected areas include Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Santa Barbara. Nearly 700,000 customers were without power early Monday morning, according to the electricity supply tracker PowerOutage.us. Dozens of flights in and out of Los Angeles…

2024 looks promising for fine dining, as people are increasingly seeking unique culinary experiences, a leading restauranteur said. “We see a rising appreciation for quality and innovation in cuisine. This trend is fueling the growth of fine dining, not just locally but globally,” said Heba Rumhein, founder of Siraj restaurant in Dubai’s Souq Al Bahar. Several factors are driving growth in the fine dining sector in the UAE, Heba said. “Firstly, the UAE’s diverse population is eager for different types of food experiences. Secondly, the booming tourism industry brings a lot of international visitors who seek high-end dining experiences. Lastly,…

India coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday he was pleased with his team’s young players in delivering a comeback win in the second Test against England in a “tough series”. Star batsman Virat Kohli opted out of the first two Tests due to personal reasons and India were also without injured batsman KL Rahul and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in Visakhapatnam. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 22, hit 209 in India’s first innings and 24-year-old Shubman Gill made 104 to help the hosts set England a daunting victory target of 399. “It’s nice for the young group to be able to respond like that,”…