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The world added 50 per cent more renewable energy capacity in 2023 over the year before, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, predicting booming growth in the next five years. The United Nations-led COP28 summit concluded in Dubai last month with nearly 200 nations agreeing to a first-ever call for the world to transition away from fossil fuels. “The amount of renewable energy capacity added to energy systems around the world grew by 50 per cent in 2023, reaching almost 510 gigawatts, with solar PV accounting for three-quarters of additions worldwide,” the energy watchdog said in a statement. It…
Seven renowned Emirati artists will be featuring their remarkable installations during the 10-day inaugural Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival at the iconic Al Wasl Plaza in Expo City Dubai. Each artist will be presenting their own unique stories embodying the spirit of Dubai through a fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry. Expo City Dubai, in partnership with AGB Creative and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, revealed the lineup of artists for the inaugural edition of the event, which will illuminate Dubai for 10 nights from January 26 to February 4. Curators Amna Abulhoul, Expo City Dubai Executive Creative Director, and…
Australia go for Asian Cup glory boasting few stars but with a record-breaking coach in Graham Arnold, an in-form striker born in Uruguay and an imposing defender whose goal-scoring exploits are more akin to a forward. With their run to the last 16 of the 2022 Qatar World Cup and good form since, the Socceroos have climbed to their highest FIFA ranking in over a decade at 25. They return to Qatar for the Asian Cup and are among the favourites to repeat their 2015 exploits, when they beat South Korea 2-1 in the final on home soil. Australia’s opening…
2023 Excellence and Creative Engineering Award to Honor Winners at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 January, 2024: Under the patronage of Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Supreme President of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, the Society of Engineers UAE is organizing a ceremony to honor the winners of the second edition of the Excellence and Creative Engineering Award 2023. The ceremony will take place next Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Dubai. The award aims to promote and encourage a…
Are you heading off to college? Starting a new semester soon? It’s probably about time you upgraded your laptop or computer. But glancing at some of the best laptop deals will show you there are many options out there. What should you be looking for if there’s something specific you want to do, like taking notes with a stylus, researching on the internet, or even a little gaming on the side? What about streaming some movies or shows with friends in your dorm? Don’t worry. That’s precisely what we’re going to review in this guide. We’ll cover all of the…
The sale of properties with a value of over Dh5 million and Dh10 million reached a record level but overall sales in the prime and super-prime segments dropped last year. According to real estate consultancy CBRE, properties with a value of over Dh5 million and Dh10 million saw 10,296 and 3,806 transactions, respectively, in 2023. This represents an increase of 54.5 per cent and 68.4 per cent, respectively. It said off-plan sales accounted for 67.2 per cent and 70.8 per cent of total transaction volumes of Dh5 million plus and Dh10 million-plus properties, respectively. It further added that the level…
OPPO Launches Reno11 Series, Redefining ‘The Portrait Expert’ with DSLR-Level Telephoto Camera Features The global technology brand OPPO launches the highly anticipated Reno11 series following announcement of Amr Diab as MEA Brand Ambassador The Reno11 series consists of two smartphones, Reno11 and Reno11 Pro, with advanced telephoto capabilities and featuring ColorOS14 based on Andriod14 for an unparalleled smartphone user experience The Reno11 series is available to purchase from select retail partner stores across the GCC from 11th January 2024 Dubai, UAE, 11th January 2024: OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced the availability of the OPPO Reno11 Series…
If you’re thinking about buying a new smartwatch, whether it will be your first time to own one or you’re planning to upgrade from an older model, you shouldn’t skip the smartwatch deals that are available from the various retailers. There’s an overwhelming number of options out there though, so if you take too much time thinking about what to buy, you’re going to miss out on all the discounts. To help you out, we’ve rounded up our top picks among smartwatches made by Samsung, Google, Apple, Fitbit, and Garmin, alongside more deals that you may find interesting. Hurry up…
Kasem Hato, popularly known as Ibn Hattuta on social media, was a broke first-year university student when he first discovered the magic of low-cost travel. “I thought I had to be rich to be able to travel,” he said. “But I soon discovered hacks to travel on a shoestring budget. Then I wanted to share this with other people, so I began making videos.” Today, the Youtuber has close to 2 million subscribers and has travelled to several countries worldwide. He was addressing crowds and other travel bloggers at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai on Wednesday. The panel…
Saudi Arabia has introduced five new visa types, known as ‘Premium Residency products,’ to attract skilled professionals and investments to enhance the country’s status as a global hub. The initiative aims to further drive the KSA’s economic transformation by creating employment opportunities and fostering knowledge transfers. The new visa categories are the Special Talent, Gifted, Investor, Entrepreneur, and Real Estate Owner Residency and will offer holders unparalleled opportunities for settling in Saudi Arabia. The new new visas have been tailored for working professionals, talents and investors who fit into specific categories. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…