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MSCI’s global equity index was advancing slightly while oil prices rallied on supply concerns and US Treasury yields rose as investors digested mixed messages from the Federal Reserve about the prospects for 2024 interest rate cuts. Oil prices climbed after Houthi militants stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, raising concerns about supply disruptions although ample supply and scepticism around Russia’s plan to cut exports in December limited gains. Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Monday pushed back against market bets on interest rate cuts. Also pushing back against expectations for cuts on Monday was Cleveland Fed…
FRONT END AND ACTEON JOIN FORCES IN AN EXCLUSIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP The agreement positions Front End as the exclusive partner for Acteon’s services, propelling Saudi Arabia’s offshore energy sector. Khobar, Saudi Arabia, December 19, 2023 – Front End Limited Company, a Saudi-owned company that provides advanced products and solutions to the energy and industrial and maritime and logistics sectors, and UTEC Survey Asia Pte Ltd, a Geo-services brand in Acteon Group Ltd’s Data and Robotics division, have announced the signing of a a partnership agreement. This strategic partnership positions Front End as the exclusive partner for Acteon’s services in Saudi…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
On the back of a successful launch in Dubai Hills, the Lebanese brand Roadster has opened its doors at a new venue that will serve up all the mouth-watering classics to be enjoyed with friends and family. With a cool, industrial, and comfortable aesthetic – and the famous booths – Roaster has an unmistakable vibe all its own. Roadster in Mirdif is bringing all the favourites to its UAE fans under the mantra ‘share the love!’ and this new location will allow even more people to spend quality time together over a great meal or celebrate those important life milestones.…
Solidarity: Noble Human Values Still Stand Strong Her Excellency Mariam Al Hammadi, the Director-General of The Big Heart Foundation, stated on the occasion of International Human Solidarity Day Her Excellency Mariam Al Hammadi, the Director-General of The Big Heart Foundation, stated on the occasion of International Human Solidarity Day: “In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly adopted December 20th of each year as a global day for humanitarian solidarity, emphasising the connection between achieving sustainable development goals and the interdependence among people of different nationalities, races, and beliefs. Development cannot be achieved without solidarity. Al Hammadi added that what we…
Picture the scene. You’re out on a lake, rowing a boat, enjoying the sunny weather. And then, from nowhere, a Cybertruck bobs by. If Elon Musk gets his way, such a scenario could become a reality, after the Tesla CEO suggested on social media on Tuesday that the automaker is “going to offer a mod package that enables Cybertruck to traverse at least 100m of water as a boat,” adding: “Mostly just need to upgrade cabin door seals.” Well, if an amphibious “Duck” bus can do it, why not a Cybertruck? Musk’s comment came after Lars Moravy — Tesla’s vice…
As the temperature lowers in Dubai, the city comes alive with pop-up markets. This year, Mushrif Park welcomes visitors with a delightful addition to its culinary scene — Canteen X. Offering a perfect blend of culinary delights and family-friendly entertainment, the venue will be a go-to destination for residents wanting a memorable experience this winter. The pop-up joint started on December 15 and will continue to spread joy until the end of this month. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) opened Canteen X, an all-new addition to Dubai Shopping Festival that is bringing the city’s food favourites, alongside epic entertainment…
The young team made up of siblings Fatma and Abdulla Kaldat together with Mahdi Al Haj and Rased Al Naqbi, scored an impressive 91 points to win the Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club’s December 2023 Emirates Golf Federation’s Monthly Match. The format was a fun Team Four Ball Alliance to develop and support Future Falcon players and to provide the opportunity for the young talent to play alongside National Team Members. Kaldat, who is currently in the UAE National Squad said:” “It was fun to play with my sister and be on the same team, we look forward to doing…
When it comes to preparing for demanding space missions, NASA puts selected astronauts through a raft of strenuous challenges that push their intellectual and physical abilities to the very limit. So it comes as a surprise to learn that part of their training looks like a visit to a children’s playground. A video (below) released by NASA on Monday shows astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Jeremy Hansen coming down a little slide while holding onto an orange inflatable. So what’s going on? Well, according to the space agency, they’re not there simply to have fun (though it…
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree-law establishing the UAE Accountability Authority. This entity will replace the Supreme Audit Institution, and will report directly to the President. Aiming at maintaining and enhancing the integrity of public finances, it will be the supreme authority for financial control, auditing, integrity and transparency in the country. The decree also regulates the UAE Accountability Authority’s functions and its contribution in preserving public funds through supervising financial, accounting, and operational activities in entities subject to its oversight, in order to combat financial and administrative corruption; and to…