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Palestinian mother Maysoon Abdel Qader and her two children had to sleep through the sound of drones and blasts in Gaza for several weeks.They rummaged through bombed neighbourhoods in search of food, power, and warmth. They lived through the brutal war for 36 long days — until they found their way to the UAE where Maysoon’s husband Sami works. “It’s heartbreaking to see the news from afar when I had lived through it all,” Maysoon, who is now in Dubai, told Khaleej Times. The family could remember that entire month of “helplessness” like it was yesterday. “We went to my…

India’s ban on the export of onions has driven up prices of the vegetable for Asian buyers, who are scrambling for cheaper alternatives, particularly as New Delhi is unlikely to lift the curbs before general elections next year. The world’s biggest exporter of onions banned shipments on Dec. 8 after domestic prices more than doubled in three months following a drop in production. Now retail shoppers from Kathmandu to Colombo are struggling with high prices, since traditional Asian buyers, such as Bangladesh, Malaysia and Nepal, and even the UAE, rely on imports from India to bridge domestic gaps. “Onions are…

SAP Insights Report Confirms Data is King When it Comes to Building Business Resilience in UAE Executives from the Emirates participated in a global survey on future-proofing, where 40% of companies said a reluctance to abandon business models is an obstacle for innovation Dubai, UAE — December 19, 2023 — A new report from SAP Insights, the global technology’s research division, has revealed a formula for business resiliency, which includes access to data, innovation, optimizing processes and preparing the workforce for change. The insights were captured from a survey of more than 4,200 business leaders at medium and large organizations in…

If there are some non-smart electronic devices in your home that you don’t want to get rid of, there’s a cheap and easy way of upgrading them — pair them with smart plugs. Among the features that you can get from them include controlling your devices through a smartphone app, setting timers for switching on or off, and monitoring electricity usage. Smart plugs also integrate well with the different smart home platforms, which will be one of the most important factors to consider when deciding on your purchase. To help you make your choice, we’ve highlighted our top picks for…

Donald Trump is ineligible for the US presidency because of his involvement in the January 2021 assault on the Capitol, Colorado’s supreme court ruled Tuesday, setting off a political earthquake that could upend next year’s election. The stunning legal decision — which Trump’s campaign said it would appeal — drew immediate condemnation from Republicans across the spectrum, and looked set to light a fire under the former reality TV star’s claim to political persecution. The ruling, which only applies to the Colorado primary ballot, is the first of a number of legal actions across the country to successfully invoke the…

As winter sets in, the looming threat of a tripledemic is ever-present. A tripledemic refers to the simultaneous surge in the cases of Covid-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), especially during winter. Vaccination programmes are an effective way to protect against viruses, slow the spread of disease and prevent severe cases, the country’s leading infectious diseases consultant said. Dr Nawal Al Kaabi, one of the key faces of UAE’s Covid-19 response, told Khaleej Times that protection against the tripledemic should be a continuous endeavour rather than a seasonal effort. “When it comes to healthcare, there is always more to…

Prepay Nation strengthens senior leadership team, appoints Sunny Hingorani as Global Head of Operations Sunny Hingorani joins Prepay Nation as they expand their leadership team UAE – December 20, 2023: Prepay Nation, a leading player in the global cross-border solutions space, announces Sunny Hingorani as the new Head of Operations. Sunny takes the helm of the operations department with full responsibility for leadership and development globally across all verticals and product lines. In this strategic role, Sunny brings a wealth of experience in operations, customer service, treasury,contact centers, business development, and digital strategies. Prior to joining Prepay Nation, Sunny served…

Scientists are turning to the beautiful and famous Whirlpool Galaxy to look for areas where stars could eventually be born. By mapping out the presence of particular chemicals, they hope to learn about the conditions that are required to give birth to new stars. Researchers have mapped out regions of cold gas within the Whirlpool Galaxy, as it is these pockets of gas that gradually condense to form the knots that are the seeds of new stars. These knots attract more dust and gas due to gravity until they eventually become dense enough to collapse into a hot core called…

Driving slow is not always safe – when a car occupies the high speed lanes and does not give way to cars coming from behind, it can lead to a real problem. According to Dubai Police, the first lane from the left is reserved for overtaking cars and for emergency respond vehicles. Although the first lane is to be kept free unless required, it is often used by UAE residents to consistently drive in the maximum permissible speed limit. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Veteran instructors like Mohammed Asif advise drivers of…

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), officially launched this year’s ‘Big Bad Wolf – Sharjah,’ the largest book sale in the world. The event takes place at the Expo Centre Sharjah from December 19 to January 7. Following the opening ceremony, Sheikha Bodour toured the exhibition where she met with publishers and exhibitors, exploring the wide variety of publications on display. Promoting culture, respect, and values Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi commented on the launch and highlighted the event’s cultural significance, saying, “Strengthening cultural diversity and enriching Arab culture with knowledge and creative…