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At 65 years of age, Barbie shows no signs of retiring from her 250 different jobs as a plastic and fantastic doll whose small feet have left a big cultural mark on the human world. The original Mattel Barbie with her iconic blonde hair, black and white bathing suit and eyes angled to the side, was inspired by creator Ruth Handler’s daughter, Barbara, in 1959. However, in 2024, as Barbie celebrates her 65th anniversary, the dolls are produced in a diversity of colours, hair textures, body shapes and more. “Barbie used to be a more singular reflection of beauty and…

Bitcoin continued its rally again on Wednesday after setting a new record on Tuesday. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose by as much as 6.8 per cent to a session high of $67,645, Reuters reported, after having dropped 6 per cent on Tuesday from an earlier record high above $69,000. It was last up 4.5 per cent at $66,160. Bitcoin has already surged 55 per cent this year so far, as global investors rush in to cash in on the current frenzy, fuelled by rising demand since the introduction of spot exchange traded funds (ETFs) and anticipation surrounding the April halving…

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have announced that The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 presented by ADQ will feature the 17-time NBA champion Boston Celtics and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets. The iconic teams will play two preseason games on Friday, October. 4 and Sunday, October. 6 in Abu Dhabi. The Celtics currently feature five-time NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum, three-time NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, 2021 NBA champion Jrue Holiday and 2018 NBA All-Star Kristaps Porziņģis. Holiday participated in the inaugural NBA Abu Dhabi Games in 2022…

Baseball United Signs Historic Partnership to Bring Professional Baseball to Saudi Arabia Agreement with the Saudi Baseball and Softball Federation will enable Baseball United to host its league within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and includes rights to launch Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam franchises RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (March 6, 2024) – Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today a historic partnership with the Saudi Baseball and Softball Federation (SBSF). The agreement gives Baseball United an unlimited term to host its professional league and tournaments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…

There are a lot of TV options out there, with each of the best TV brands making a number of different models utilizing different technologies and smart features. Sizing is another thing you need to consider when shopping. A 65-inch TV is a good combination of size and pricing, with some of the best TV deals often including 65-inch TVs. Retailers aren’t holding back on 65-inch TV deals right now, with models by TCL, LG, Samsung, and Sony seeing discounts, among others. We’ve rounded up what we feel are the best 65-inch TV deals currently taking place, so read onward…

Ajman has announced Ramadan working hours for its government employees. The timings are as follows: – Monday to Thursday, 9am to 2.30pm – Friday, 9am to 12pm The announcement, which was made by the The Human Resources Department of the government of Ajman, also included an option for government departments to implement a flexible work system according to their needs. This is provided each employee meets the total number of hours as per the Ramadan timings. On Fridays, departments can allow remote working for up to 70 per cent of their employees. They must ensure smooth work flow and an…

In an apparent bid to mend fences with the powerful military, Pakistan’s jailed former premier Imran Khan on Wednesday said that he supported the army’s demand to punish those involved in the violence on May 9 last year. Hundreds of supporters of Khan had attacked military installations on the day of violent protests against his arrest in a case of alleged corruption. After the Corps Commanders Conference held in GHQ Rawalpindi on Tuesday, the Pakistan Army in a statement quoted the military top brass as saying that those responsible for attacks on security and civil institutions should be punished. Stay…

One of Boeing’s biggest customers, Dubai carrier Emirates, threw its support behind a possible Boeing takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, saying it would be a step towards resolving the planemaker’s industrial and quality crisis. US regulators are carrying out factory audits at both Boeing and its supplier Spirit and have reported findings following the dramatic blowout of a dummy door on a 737 MAX 9 airliner in January, which has been blamed on missing bolts. Emirates airline president Tim Clark told reporters on Wednesday that Boeing should address its quality problems as quickly as possible with the undiluted attention of its…

UAE’s online shopping population touched 6.5 million in 2024, experts at Internet Commerce Summit 2024 says E-commerce is expanding its market share in the UAE’s Dh306 billion retail sector as more and more businesses are shifting to online and omnichannel business model – as the retail sector continues to transform towards digital. Date: Dubai, UAE; March 6, 2024 Around two million, or 20 percent of the UAE population have shifted to online shopping during the last few years – raising the online shopping population from 4.5 million in 2019 to 6.5 million in 2023, that is accelerating the growth of…

Gmail and Outlook are the two go-to email clients — the default apps that almost everyone uses. That doesn’t, however, mean they’re the best. If you’re looking to switch things up and try out something new, there are some really good options out there that offer a fresher take on email. Each one does something different to stand out from the crowd, but they’re all extremely good at managing your mail. Spark Mail + AI Whether you use a Mac or a Windows PC, Spark is a great choice for an email app. It comes with tons of tools that…