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If you’ve been gifted someone’s old Echo Show device or purchased a preowned one off the web, there’s a chance that your device is still home to its previous owner’s personal data. In a perfect world, the old owner would have wiped their info before passing it along to you – but if that didn’t happen, or if you just want to ensure you’re working with a clean device, there’s an easy way to perform the reset yourself. Here’s how to set up a preowned Echo Show smart display, including how to perform a factory reset and get the device…
In a development similar to science fiction films, Dubai police is now studying robotic dogs to be part of their forces. As K9 units around the world are considered a major partner in preventing crime, arresting its perpetrators, robotic dogs will play a major part at solving crimes, and major raids. “The robotic dogs that currently exist as sniffing dogs have not reached the level of a normal dog, but we are still researching and meeting with advanced companies on the subject of robotic dogs,” revealed Lieutenant Colonel Salah Al Mazrouei, Director of the Dubai Police Security Inspection Department K9…
Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, the mother of the incumbent president and widow of an ousted dictator, has been hospitalised with pneumonia. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday that his mother, who is 94, was suffering from a slight pneumonia and was put on antibiotics by her doctors. Marcos, in a statement from Melbourne, Australia, where he is attending an Asian summit, said that his mother was “in good spirits” and has “no difficulty in breathing and is resting well.” Marcos’ sister Senator Imee Marcos told reporters that her mother has had bouts of fever and coughing and…
More than 70% of UAE merchants surveyed claim increased revenue and higher customer footfall since accepting digital payments, a study showed on Tuesday. According to a study by Visa, titled ‘Value of Acceptance’, among card-accepting merchants both digital payments and cash together account for 90% of payments accepted among surveyed small businesses, with digital payments accounting for the larger portion. The study explores merchants’ attitudes towards digital payments and the impact of digital commerce on small businesses and retailers in the UAE. The survey gathered insights from two groups of UAE-based merchants – those who have accepted digital payments for…
11th Edition of Dubai Food Festival to Serve up a Delicious Showcase of Dubai’s Dynamic Dining Scene DFF 2024 to take place from Friday 19th April to Sunday 12th May. A 23-day celebration of the city’s culinary excellence, DFF will offer up a diverse city-wide line up of exclusive menus, activations, events and more. DFF to drive Dubai’s position as a global gastronomic hub. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 5 March 2024 –Mark your calendars and prepare your tastebuds for a feast like no other; the 11th edition of the much-anticipated Dubai Food Festival (DFF) is just six weeks away. Taking place…
Lenovo is regularly in the conversation to be one of the best laptop brands. It has a huge lineup of laptops to choose from, with different builds of different models available to suit any range of price points. Because of this, you can get almost anything you’re looking for with a Lenovo laptop, and that includes some savings. Some of the best laptop deals currently going are on Lenovo laptops. If you’re looking to get your work done with a Lenovo laptop, we can help you save. Reading onward you’ll find what we consider to be the best Lenovo laptop…
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department has announced the official working hours for government employees during the holy month of Ramadan. The timings are as follows: – Monday to Thursday from 9am to 2.30pm – Friday from 9am to 12pm The department further said that government agencies in the emirate can implement a flexible working system and adopt remote work policies on Friday, applicable for up to 70% of the total number of employees. Government agencies must determine working hours for employees who work in shifts or whose jobs are related to serving the public or managing public service facilities…
The woman in the Instagram video appeared shaken. Her face was swollen and bruised. Sitting beside her husband, she began recounting her ordeal. “Something happened to us that we wouldn’t wish on anyone,” she said in Spanish, with captions in English. Her husband then said: “We were assaulted in the tent. We were beaten. They put a knife to our necks and she was raped by seven guys.” In the video that has since been deleted, the woman said the assault on her and her Spanish partner — both travel bloggers — took place in a forest late Friday in…
The Board of Directors of Deyaar Development PJSC (Deyaar), one of the leading real estate developers and service providers in Dubai, has announced the approval of dividend distribution for the first time in the company’s history. This landmark decision marks a significant chapter for Deyaar and its shareholders while underscoring its commitment to delivering long-term value to the company’s shareholders. Abdullah Al Hamli – Chairman of the Deyaar Board of Directors, said: “ We are delighted to announce our decision to distribute dividends to our valued shareholders. The Board recommended distributing a four per cent of the share capital as…
The season-long UAE International Pairs which culminates in the UAE Final of the Race to Obidos will take place this Saturday, 9th March at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Since the event began in September 2023, there have been thirteen Qualifying Rounds at the leading golf clubs across three emirates of the UAE – Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Dubai – during this 2023 – 24 season. The format for the final is Two Person Betterball Stableford and players are required to have an Official Handicap to compete. The event will see 78 golfers playing in 39 pairs tee off in a…