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Astrobotic’s Peregrine spacecraft will burn up in Earth’s atmosphere on Thursday, January 18, NASA has confirmed. Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic said earlier in the week that the burn-up of the Peregrine spacecraft, which is about the size of a storage shed, posed no safety risks and will remove from orbit what would otherwise become a piece of hazardous space junk. The mission was supposed to put the first U.S. lander on the moon since the final Apollo mission five decades ago, but a debilitating propellant leak that began shortly after launch on January 8 prevented the spacecraft from reaching the lunar surface.…

As millions of British expats become eligible to vote in the UK general elections, several UAE residents said they were excited to get their voices heard. In 2022, the British government got rid of a curb on its citizens’ voting if they had lived overseas for over 15 years. This has resulted in one of the biggest increases in the country’s electoral franchise in a century. Britons worldwide will now be able to register to vote online, regardless of how long they have been living overseas. Expat April Kearns, who has been in the UAE for over four years, says…

Investment Corporation of Dubai Reveals New Visual Identity Dubai – 16 Jan 2024 – Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the principal investment arm of the Government of Dubai, has revealed a rebrand of its visual identity incorporating a new logo. Going forward, the Corporation will be known by its acronym ‘ICD’, with its visual identity reflecting its dynamism and evergreen commitment to the pursuit of growth, development, and excellence. The change further signals ICD’s preparedness to adapt to the ever evolving global investment landscape. Utilising the best practices in design, the new sleek and bold brand mark takes on a fresh aesthetic,…

The Toronto Maple Leafs are headed to Edmonton to do battle with the Oilers tonight. Edmonton has played in back-to-back overtime games; will Toronto make it three in a row for them tonight? No matter if we have some lengthy hockey or not, the Oilers have a hot streak on the ice and look to get their eleventh straight win tonight. You can see this all unfold a few ways tonight at 9 p.m. ET. If you’re looking for a place to stream the game, we’ve got you covered. Watch the Maple Leafs vs. Oilers on live stream on ESPN+…

Gaza fisherman Abdul Rahim Al Najjar risks his life every day rowing a dinghy into the waves under Israeli military surveillance to net an occasional crab or fish — tiny morsels of food on which his hungry family has come to rely. The fishermen of the tiny Palestinian enclave have long been subject to strict Israeli prohibitions on how far out they can fish, but since the devastating war began on October 7 they only dare venture about 100 metres (110 yards) from the shore. More than three months of fighting, blockade and Israeli bombardment have pushed Gaza to the…

Dubai is a bustling city where dreams are built, fortunes pursued, and opportunities flourish at every corner. Yet, within this landscape of ambition, glamour, and progress, there is a challenge that is often overlooked—the delicate balance between professional success and personal well-being. Expats find themselves engulfed in a maze of health challenges obscured by the pursuit of success and societal pressures. The fast-paced lifestyle: A need to slow down In this metropolis, it’s often a race against time, with everyone striving for their piece of the pie. But what’s crucial is not just being part of the race but being…

Mastercard partners with CarbonSifr to advance climate action in MENA region Dubai, UAE; 16 January 2024: Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CarbonSifr, a UAE-based climate tech company, to explore opportunities to accelerate climate action in the MENA region. The two partners will support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with climate awareness and carbon footprint measurement initiatives, and enable players in the broader ecosystem to embed climate action into their payment processes with local data. The innovation-driven partnership aims to equip small businesses in the region with innovative tools to measure, reduce and compensate for their carbon…

– Mintrocket made waves last year with Dave the Diver, a mesmerizing game about diving for fish and running a sushi restaurant that charmed with its earnest character and story and its gorgeous pixel art style. The Korean studio’s newly revealed game, Wakerunners, couldn’t be more different. Wakerunners is a sci-fi multiplayer action game with a cel-shaded art style that plays out from a top-down perspective. There will be a variety of game modes that support 4v4 and 5v5 matches, as well as several heroes with unique abilities for players to choose from. In those modes, it looks like players…

American expat Jack (name changed for privacy reasons) was visiting a therapist in person in the UAE before he decided to look for someone online, having burnt through the insurance limit he had on mental health therapy. “I had a system where I was co-paying 20% for each session,” said the media professional. “By about the 10th session, I had reached the limit of my insurance, which was Dh5,000, and it was too expensive for me to continue paying on my own.” That is when the Dubai resident turned to an online mental health platform based in the US. “I…

Your resume is often the first impression you make on a potential employer, so it’s essential to make it as compelling and tailored as possible to increase your chances of landing the job you want. Your resume is not just a document; it’s your personal marketing tool in the quest for career success. In the dynamic landscape of job-hunting, a well-crafted resume is your passport to career opportunities. Follow these tips to kickstart your job search or get a better offer. 1. Authentic tailoring of your resume Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all resumes. Tailoring your resume for each job…