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The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP28 was held in the UAE earlier this month and saw several forums and talk sessions, all advocating for climate action. Among the many high-profile attendees, Prajakta Koli also made her mark, being the only YouTuber and content creator from India at the global stage. “It is both, a responsibility and privilege,” she said in a conversation with City Times at the Khaleej Times office. “It comes with a bit of pressure, but I am grateful for the opportunity.” In addition to sharing insights into her role at COP28, Prajakta,…

Dear Children, It’s exciting to be in your company, thinking like you do and talking to you as if we were in a room together. Which is why I look forward to the weeks when I write to you. Your world is charming, yet chaotic; dynamic yet monotonous; and every time I delve into your space and emerge, I feel as if a new aspect of young life has been revealed – an aspect that I perhaps missed to see as a child or a teen. Being in your company makes me see the world differently. I realise how important…

OPPO Find N3 and ColorOS 13.2: Elevating Productivity and Redefining Excellence in Big-Screen Foldables The Find N3 and ColorOS 13.2 set a new standard in big-screen foldables that enhances productivity and multitasking. The Global Taskbar anchors the unfolded experience, offering quick access to favourite apps, while features like App Library and File Pocket enhance multitasking. The Find N3 promises four years of major OS updates and five years of security updates, ensuring a future-proofed and exceptional smartphone experience for users seeking PC-level productivity.   Dubai, UAE, 21 December 2023 – Experience the revolutionary ColorOS 13.2 on the Find N3’s stunning…

Don’t Nod, best known for creating the Life is Strange franchise, opened a new studio in Montreal in 2020. At that time, the studio had left the Life is Strange series behind, but it primed this new studio to create a spiritual successor under the guidance of developers behind that hit series, including Luc Luc Baghadoust and Michel Koch. The Game Awards 2023 bore the fruits of this labor with the reveal of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage | Reveal Teaser | The Game Awards 2023 Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a new narrative-focused…

As the most enchanting time of the year unfolds, Global Village beckons all the UAE residents to partake in a winter wonderland celebration extending until January 4 The vibrant venue transforms into a magical spectacle, enchanting visitors with festive delights, captivating activities, and live entertainment for all. Festivites all around Step into the enchanting world of Global Village, where the festive spirit comes alive with a 21-metre-high majestic tree adorned with baubles, candy canes, red stockings, fairy lights, and charming gift boxes. The theme of snowy splendor takes centre stage, as elves from around the globe make the massive festive…

Zubaida travelled from the rural outskirts of Khost in eastern Afghanistan to give birth at a maternity hospital specialising in complicated cases, fearing a fate all too common among pregnant Afghan women — her death or her child’s. She lay dazed, surrounded by the unfamiliar bustle of the Doctors Without Borders (MSF)-run hospital, exhausted from delivery the day before, but relieved. Her still-weak newborn slept nearby in an iron crib with peeling paint, the child’s eyes lined with khol to ward off evil. “If I had given birth at home, there could have been complications for the baby and for…

Soaring to exceed Dh 400 billion by the end of 2023 The Dubai real estate market witnessed an unprecedented surge in performance throughout 2023. Ahmad Ibrahim, CEO of Avalon Properties expressed astonishment at Dubai’s remarkable market performance, soaring to exceed Dh400 billion in 2023 compared to Dh265 billion in 2022 in total sales. October 2023 set a new sales record, hitting Dh39 billion, surpassing November 2022 Dh30 billion peak month. This unexpected upswing underscores the remarkable trajectory success of Dubai’s real estate market this year. Dubai recently revealed its ambitious Palm Jebel Ali masterplan, a futuristic project twice the size…

Hotpack increases eco-friendly food packaging solutions to 96%, reveals its sustainability report The GRI certification positions the company as a leader in responsible corporate citizenship and provides stakeholders with reliable and comprehensive insights into ESG impacts DUBAI – December 21, 2023: Hotpack, the UAE-based global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has unveiled its inaugural Sustainability Report, proudly certified by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). This certification serves as a powerful testament to Hotpack’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable business practices, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in responsible corporate citizenship. The Global Reporting Initiative, an international independent standards…

Liverpool and West Ham meet in the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup later today with both sides keen to make it to the final four. Kick off is at 3:00 p.m. ET. It’s a busy time for both sides with the teams also handling being in the top half of the Premier League and European fixtures too. That could mean a slightly different squad lineup for both compared to usual, but it’s sure to be a thrilling match. If you’re keen to see the Liverpool vs West Ham live stream, we’ve got everything you need to know. Take a…

Arshiya Faraghat, aka @xArshyy, is not your average gamer. With 9,100 followers on Twitch, she has transformed her love of gaming into a booming career that pays the bills and then some. Born and raised in the UAE, Arshiya’s gaming prowess began at an early age, fuelled by her gamer father and sister. From her first console, the Sega Genesis, to the latest trends, she immersed herself in a world where dreams became reality. Little did she know, her passion would take her on a rollercoaster ride of success. “Streaming games online opened up a whole new world of opportunities,”…