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From Falafel sandwiches, seasonal barbeques and ‘sustaina-baos’, the menu at the recent COP28 was unique, delicious and, of course, sustainable. Now that the historic climate summit is over, will sustainability continue to be on the menu in the country? According to Gates Hospitality, which had eight different concepts at COP28, the push for sustainability will continue. “People have become more educated and aware about sustainability and environmental issues in general,” Richard Cowling, director of operations, told Khaleej Times. “The awareness has led to an ongoing interest in adopting sustainable practices where possible, added Richard, further elaborating that the company’s push…

Sheet-Pan Paprika Chicken With Tomatoes and Parmesan by Melissa Clark This deeply savoury, weeknight-friendly sheet-pan chicken is worth buying a new jar of sweet paprika for, especially if you can’t remember when you got the one in your spice drawer.The fresher the spices, the more intensely flavourful the dish. This one is as pretty as it is complex, with a mix of colourful cherry tomatoes and peppers that soften and absorb all the chicken juices as they roast. Serve it with something to catch the saucy tomatoes: Crusty bread, polenta or couscous all work well. Yield: 4 servings Total time:…

Ring’s many generations of its video doorbell are among the most popular options for monitoring your front porch, backdoor, and wherever else you can place one of these surveillance devices. Quick to install and easy to use, a number of Ring’s Video Doorbell products come with built-in batteries for homeowners who don’t want to physically wire the device into their home’s existing doorbell system. Like most batteries, though, you’ll need to occasionally recharge the cell to keep your Video Doorbell operating. Fortunately, the process to do so is just as easy as setting up the doorbell (if not easier). How…

Further to the announcements made by Bayanat AI PLC (Bayanat) and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) earlier this week on the recommendation to shareholders by their respective Board of Directors for a merger of the two Abu Dhabi-headquartered and ADX-listed entities, the enlarged entity will be named Space42 post-merger. The proposed merger will create an AI-powered space technology champion in the MENA region with additional potential for significant global growth and synergies. With a strengthened financial position, enhanced AI-powered technological capabilities and a diversified product portfolio, the combined entity will be vertically integrated and optimally positioned to capture regional…

There’s a tool for every task, and while all of the best tablets make a great option for things like visual content creation and media consumption, they can feel a bit like overkill if you’re simply looking for something digital that replicates the things you do on paper. This would include everyday tasks like taking notes, jotting down to-do lists, and brainstorming for both professional and creative projects. A smart notebook may make the best option for such activities, as it offers a feel and experience similar to a physical notepad and pen. A smart notebook also makes a much…

Wall Street stocks set fresh record highs on Wednesday, after the Dow closed Tuesday at a fifth-straight record high. Shares swung higher after an initial spate of profit-taking as US consumer confidence climbed sharply in December, reflecting mounting optimism for the future. The Dow was less than 0.1 per cent higher at 37,586.87 points in late-morning trading, but that was enough to push it to a new high. The tech-heavy Nasdaq also set a new record high. Stocks have rallied since October as slowing inflation fuels expectations by investors that central banks, which hiked interest rates to get a grip…

Did you know that Tubi has a rotating selection of movies that changes from month to month? Each month, there’s something new and exciting you can watch on the streaming service. These range from old classics from the ’80s and ’90s (and even earlier) to newer favorites from the 2000s. Every movie streaming on Tubi is completely free to access. As an advertising video on demand (AVOD) free ad-supported streaming service (FAST), you’ll only pay with a few minutes of your time to watch ads throughout the films. The catch here is that you need to watch a movie before…

One look at Fadi El Khatib and you are likely to think he is invincible. At 6’6”, the 45-year-old is the iconic basketball player who is often called ‘Lebanese tiger’. But the external toughness and a luminous career are evenly matched with an empathy that belies the image of the modern celebrity as a cold and distant public figure. Khatib, who retired from professional basketball in 2020, has been spotlighting the importance of fitness among those who aspire to pursue a career in sports, an endeavour that has seen him open branch of his sports club Champ in the UAE…

The UAE and Saudi Arabia will lead the growth of the non-oil sector in the short-term as the GCC region in general remains strong, driven by higher domestic demand, increased gross capital inflows, and reform implementation, the International Monetary Fund said in its latest report. The UAE posted a robust non-oil growth of 5.9 per cent in the first-half of 2023, driven by strong domestic demand, while Saudi Arabia’s H1 2023 non-hydrocarbon GDP (non-oil private and government activities) growth averaged around 4.5 per cent, the IMF said in its report titled “Economic Prospects and Policy Priorities for the GCC Countries.”…

Macros can be a great way to automate mundane functions in your favorite games, or give you a slight speed advantage in high actions-per-minute games, like real-time strategy and MOBA games. While there are some gaming keyboards that come with prerecorded macros for you to use, you still need to apply them, and for most gaming keyboards, you’ll need to record them yourself. But how do you actually do that? Fortunately, most keyboard manufacturers have their own backend software that makes the process very straightforward. Here’s how to map macros on your gaming keyboard. How to map macros on Logitech…