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The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia), the UAE’s largest sovereign wealth fund, will set up a $4 billion to $5 billion fund in India’s latest special economic zone. The regulatory authority for financial services at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (Gift City) has granted in-principle approval to the state-owned investor to set up the fund, the Reuters news agency reported, citing informed sources. The approval will make Adia the first sovereign wealth fund to begin investing in India via Gift City. The fund, with $853 billion in assets and one of the world’s largest institutional investors, announced its intention to establish…
When Steve Jobs announced the first iPhone on January 9, 2007, it was a moment that changed the cell phone market forever. In one of the most famous product reveals in history, Jobs said it was three products in one: a widescreen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone, and a breakthrough internet communications device. But have you ever wondered what the “i” in iPhone stands for? It’s not just the iPhone that has the “i” in the name — there’s also the iPad, iMac, iPod, and more. In the past three decades, there have been almost 30 products from Apple…
UAE residents have been warned of inclement weather conditions as six of the seven emirates experienced moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunder on Sunday. The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) recorded rains in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah. The weather department has issued orange and yellow alerts, where yellow signifies ‘be aware’ – advising individuals to be vigilant during outdoor activities, and orange indicates “be prepared” – warning of expected hazardous weather events. It is advised to comply with advice provided by the authorities. In the event of a red alert,…
Pakistan’s national election ended with no party winning a majority in parliament, in polls marred by militant violence, political turmoil and questions of transparency. Former prime ministers and bitter rivals Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan both declared victory, adding to the uncertainty as the country faces numerous challenges that need to be addressed quickly, including negotiating a new International Monetary Fund programme to keep a struggling $350 billion economy afloat. Next, a prime ministerial candidate has to show a simple majority of 169 seats in the National Assembly when the house is called in coming days. The Assembly consists of…
Super Bowl LVIII is here and kicks off later this evening. You likely know by now, but the Kansas City Chiefs will be taking on the San Francisco 49ers. It will be a great game, but the true way to enjoy it is always to watch live. To do that, you’ll need to know two separate things. First, where and how to watch the Super Bowl. Second, the Super Bowl time or, rather, when it broadcasts. To keep this short and sweet, we will tell you precisely that. What time is the Super Bowl today? Super Bowl LVIII (58) is…
Eight fishermen were rescued from the sea after their fishing boat collided with a commercial cargo ship. The impact with the vessel damaged the boat and injured three crew members. In a late-night operation, Dubai Police conducted the rescue mission and airlifted the injured to Rashid Hospital in Dubai for treatment, the authority said on Sunday. Brigadier Dr Hassan Suhail Al Suwaidi, director of the Ports Police Station, said the incident occurred late Saturday night when a commercial cargo vessel collided with a fishing boat aboard eight sailors heading towards Dubai’s fish market waterfront. Stay up to date with the…
Bodies of four UAE soldiers killed in a terrorist attack in Somalia arrived at Al Bateen Airport aboard a military plane belonging to the armed forces on Sunday morning. The military ceremony to receive the bodies of the martyrs took place on the airport grounds, attended by a number of senior leaders and officers of the Ministry of Defence, as well as several of the martyrs’ families and relatives. Colonel Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary 1 Mohammed Al Shamsi, Undersecretary 1 Khalifa Al Balushi, and Corporal Suleiman Al Shehhi were performing their duties in training and qualifying the Somali Armed Forces…
Indian and Chinese property buyers increasingly show interest and demand for Vastu and Feng Shui-compliant properties in Dubai. Real estate industry insiders say that some Vastu-compliant homes are available in Dubai, but developers don’t prioritise or categorise Vastu or Feng Shui-compliant homes. Vastu or Feng Shui are ancient Indian and Chinese practices used to maximise the use of space and objects that are in harmony with the environment and bring peace to the residents. The rationale behind Vastu or Feng Shui-designed homes is that they’re easy to use, excellent in terms of utilisation of spaces, proper ventilation of air and…
Undeterred by the inclement weather, a group of seven Dubai running enthusiasts is all set to start its seven-day ultramarathon in the seven emirates of the country on Monday. “We are all ready to go even if it’s raining tomorrow,” Stephen Muller, the leader of the group, told the Khaleej Times ahead of their 777 Ultra Marathon which starts on Monday (February 12) and finishes on February 18. This group has come too far to stop at the last minute and their spirit to run for a cause is too strong to be dampened by the threat of rain and…
The biggest game of the year for football fans is coming up, and everyone is scrambling to figure out if the Super Bowl is available to watch on their favorite live TV streaming services. Sling TV is among the favorites of many. Sports fans in particular are drawn to Sling, as it has a wide range of sports networks in its channel lineups. CBS is the television network covering the Super Bowl broadcast, and unfortunately, Sling TV doesn’t carry CBS. This means you won’t be able to watch the Super Bowl on Sling TV. There are other convenient options available,…