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The Middle East is a region characterised by economic diversity, geopolitical complexities, and unique investment needs. To build an investment portfolio that is well-aligned with the economic dynamics in the Middle East, investors should consider anticipated market trends across various asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and commodities, particularly gold and oil. Additionally, it’s crucial to tailor investment strategies to individual risk tolerance levels and specific requirements. As we move to analysing the main trends in the Middle East, we must note that the area is witnessing a surge in technological innovation and start-up activity. Investing in global tech giants with…

Fox Media and Entertainment is introducing a groundbreaking event in the UAE – the first-ever open podcast featuring Bollywood icons Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan. Scheduled for February 11, from 4pm onwards at Burjuman Mall, the event, titled ‘Timeout With Ankit,’ will allow live audience interaction and a captivating Q&A session with the celebrities. Hosted by Ankit Chopra, founder of Fox Media and Entertainment, the podcast will be broadcast on various platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, and Google Podcast, ensuring global access. “This live podcast event is a significant step for ‘Timeout With Ankit’, setting a new trend for future live…

New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra converted his maiden century into a brilliant double-hundred before the hosts tore through South Africa’s top order to dominate day two of the series-opening Test in Mount Maunganui. Ravindra racked up 240 from 366 balls, the highest Test score at the Bay Oval, to help Tim Southee’s side reach an imposing total of 511, the hosts having been put in to bat by South Africa’s debutant skipper Neil Brand. Towering paceman Jamieson then took two wickets in three balls in his second over as an under-strength South Africa crumbled to be 80 for four at…

AIM 2024 to Promote Startups and Host Unicorns in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE, 5 February 2024: AIM (Annual Investment Meeting) Startups and Unicorns Track, an integral part of the 2024 AIM Congress, promises a vibrant agenda for the upcoming 3-day conference, themed “Heading to the Future: 2024 the Bounce Back Year for Startups & Unicorns.” AIM Startups and Unicorns Track’s 3-day conference stands as a testament to its commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the global startup and unicorn community. Entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders will be a part of this immersive experience. The first day,…

NXT kicks off its 2024 Premium Live Event schedule with the 2024 Vengeance Day. From 2001-2011, Vengeance was a WWE pay-per-view featuring the top wrestlers from Raw or SmackDown, depending on the year. The event experienced a hiatus for 10 years before its reincarnation as an NXT show in 2021. Vengeance Day 2024 is the fourth iteration of the NXT brand. The main event will feature Ilja Dragunov defending his NXT Championship against Trick Williams. Expect “Whoop That Trick Chants” during this match, as fans have rallied behind Williams the last few months. Williams is even over with the WWE…

Luck is a thing that comes in many forms. Al Ain resident Rajeev Arikkatt won Dh15 million in a Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle draw with a free ticket number featuring the birthdays of his two children. Rajeev, an Indian expat residing in Al Ain with his wife and children, bagged the grand prize with ticket number 037130. “I have been residing in Al Ain for more than 10 years. I have been purchasing tickets for the past 3 years. This is the first time I have won a lottery. This time, me and my wife selected tickets with numbers…

Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah claimed three wickets apiece and bowled India to a series-levelling victory by 106 runs against England in the second Test on Monday. Chasing 399 for victory, England were 95-1 before they lost five wickets in the morning session to allow India to take charge of the contest in Visakhapatnam. Opener Zak Crawley struck 73, while Ben Foakes and Tom Hartley produced defiant 36s down the order but England were eventually all out for 292 in the second session on day four. Left-arm spinner Axar Patel removed Rehan Ahmed, who did a decent job as England’s…

AMD has clawed its way up from many disasters. Always chasing Nvidia and Intel, the so-called Team Red stayed strong over the years and found its niche in the PC market, a niche that has seemingly worked well, especially over the past few years. Despite these valiant efforts, this past year has made me worry about the future of AMD, and the beginning of the year so far has only confirmed some of my worries. Processing the past In the past year and some, AMD has had some wins, but it also stumbled a few times. AMD’s Ryzen 7000 has…

A pre-approved visa-on-arrival for some Indians travelling to Dubai via Emirates Airline can be extended once during a visit. VFS Global, which will process the applications for the pre-approved visa, told Khaleej Times that the extension can be done at the office of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai Airport Free Zone. Fulfilled by VFS Global’s Dubai Visa Processing Centre, the document is issued as a 14-day single-entry visa for Indian passport holders with a US visa or green card or EU or UK residency valid for at least six months. The service costs $69…

Abu Dhabi’s M42 has inked a global healthcare partnership to launch an innovative educational initiative aimed at improving critical and complex paediatric care in the Middle East region. M42, a global tech-enabled health powerhouse, has partnered with one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) in London, part of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). The partnership will initially focus on education and training in paediatric intensive care at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children in Abu Dhabi. This multifaceted collaboration will support children with complex medical conditions in the initial phase…