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There has been a tremendous response to registering for a reception where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the expat community in Abu Dhabi next month, the event organisers said. Titled ‘Ahlan Modi’, the community reception will be held at Zayed Sports City Stadium in the Capital on February 13. According to a key member of the organising committee, as many as 20,000 people have registered to date through https://ahlanmodi.ae/. “It has been planned as the largest community reception to PM Modi,” the member said. The initial announcement for the mega event was made during an event at the…

Snow was still piling on top of the 8 inches that had already accumulated when Kadee Miller trekked out to see Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley in Waukee. “There were moments on the drive up here, I was like, ‘What are we doing?’” Miller said about her 11-km drive from Adel on Tuesday. “The reason we drove up here is to really see who she is.” Miller isn’t sure who she’ll vote for in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses on January 15, but she’s sure she’ll be there — despite a frigid, slap-you-in-the-face cold night in the forecast. “It’s important. It’s kind…

Gold prices fell in UAE at the opening of the markets on Wednesday morning. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K trading 75 fils or Dh0.75 down at Dh246.0 per gram while 22K, 21K and 18K also opened lower at Dh227.75, Dh220.5 and Dh189.0 per gram, respectively. Spot gold was down 0.10 per cent at $2,029.02 per ounce at 9.20am UAE time. Gold prices recovered some lost ground during the early session on Tuesday morning. “Concerns about the possibility of the US Federal Reserve maintaining a restrictive stance for an extended period could exert selling pressure on gold in the…

Singer Sonu Nigam has expressed deep grief over the demise of music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan. Taking to Instagram, Sonu wrote, “My dear Respected Elder Brother and the Pride of Classical Music of our Country Padmabhushan Ustad Rashid Khan Sahab. Aise koi jaata hai kya bhai? Akele akele? Saddened beyond words. Allah aapko jannat me aala makaam de. You’ll be missed always. Om Shanti.” Reacting to the news, singer Harshdeep Kaur said that it’s the “saddest day.” “Extremely sad news… Ustad Rashid Khan Ji passes away… this is a huge loss to the world of music. He will always be…

HONOR Takes Center Stage at 1 Billion Followers Summit HONOR’s Exclusive Booth Showcases Tomorrow’s Tech & the Future of Content Creation Dubai, UAE – 10 January 2024:The global technology brand HONORannounces its participation in the prestigious 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s premier gathering for content creators. Set against the backdrop of the captivating theme “Get Connected,” the summit serves as a dynamic platform for global influencers, self-starters, and creative industry players to converge and exchange insights. Scheduled for January 10-11, 2024, at the iconic Emirates Towers and Museum of the Future, the summit, organized by the New Media Academy,…

So much of the world today is driven by data, so there’s a lot of need for data science and data modeling out there. That also means that there are more and more people getting into it, and if you want a laptop that’s well suited for these sorts of data-crunching tasks, well, then only certain things are going to work. That’s why we’ve collected our favorite picks for the best laptops for data science, ranging across various price points and spec configurations, so you can get something that really fits your needs. The Best Laptops for Data Science Buy…

Parents of children with congenital heart diseases are encouraged to avail of free surgeries as part of a philanthropic endeavour launched by a UAE-based healthcare leader. On January 1, Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, the founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings, announced 50 life-saving heart surgeries to celebrate his father-in-law and billionaire businessman Yusuffali M.A. completing five decades in the UAE. This unique initiative is inspired by Yusuffali’s 50 years of impactful presence in the UAE. Yusuffali, the chairman and managing director of Lulu Group International, landed in the UAE on December 31, 1973. The ‘Golden Heart’ initiative represents Dr Shamsheer’s heartfelt…

Dubai Investments Announces First Flagship Mixed-Use Development in Africa Innovative2,000-hectare mixed-usedevelopmentin Angola is positioned to be Africa’s unique integrated residential, commercial and industrial hub Dubai, UAE, January10th, 2024:Dubai Investments, a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has marked a significant entry into the African markets with the announcement of its first flagship mixed-use development in Africa – the Dubai Investments Park (DIP)Angola. Dubai investments Park Angola, the innovative 2,000 hectare unique integrated mixed-use residential, commercial and industrial hub in Angola, Africa, is planned and designed in line with highlighting Dubai Investment’s expertise in crafting immensely successful…

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The Pakistani community in the UAE has a rare opportunity to visit Pakistan Navy ships which are docked in Dubai. Pakistan Navy ship Madadgar and Pakistan Maritime Security ship Zhob arrived at Port Mina Rashid Dubai on January 8, 2024, as part of the goodwill visit to the UAE, and will remain docked till January 11, 2024. The ships are open for visits on January 10, 2024, from 11am to 1pm. Interested families who wish to take advantage of this unique opportunity and visit the ship need to send an email to the Consulate General of Pakistan at [email protected]. They…