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Investing is an endless journey that continues lifelong. Smart investing generates additional income that helps an individual to overcome the effects of rising inflation and provides incremental cash flow from investment that could fund additional expenses. With so much happening globally that impacts finances and financial markets, it is imperative for investors to take a breath, evaluate the past and plan for the investing journey ahead. Though past performance is not a guarantee for assured returns in future, earning through analysis and learnings from the past would certainly lead to positive outcomes. At this crucial juncture, these learnings may come…

Saudi Arabia’s Majed Alsahafi was amazed to see the atmosphere, competition level and the motivation of the players to excel as the 5th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International 2023 at the Al Nasr Club on Monday. It was Alsahafi and the team’s international debut in Para Badminton. Though the opening day’s campaign for Saudi Arabia wasn’t great, they look ahead to gain valuable experience and lessons going back home. “Getting a chance to perform at this platform is already a motivation and to watch and interact with the Paralympic and world champions here was the icing on the cake. We…

For some of the best soundbar deals as well as speaker deals, Best Buy is the place to go thanks to its many discounts on Sonos speakers and soundbars. There are savings of up to $181 on some of the most highly-sought after Sonos devices around. With many on sale, we suggest hitting the button below to see the full wealth of what’s out there. However, if you need a little more guidance, keep reading while we take you through some of the highlights currently available. What to shop for in the Best Buy Sonos sale Sonos makes some of…

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced the launch of the ‘Dubai Unified Licence’ (DUL), a unique commercial identification provided to all businesses in Dubai with the aim of achieving a streamlined approach to various business processes. Issued to existing and newly established businesses in Dubai, operating with either a mainland or a free zone licence, the DUL initiative introduces a unified digital registry. Launched in collaboration with the Dubai Free Zones Council, the registry consolidates all economic establishments in Dubai and its Free Zones into a single platform for data management, collation and sharing, serving as a…

Australia is undertaking futuristic reforms to its existing migration system with a greater scrutiny of antecedents of applicants. In its new migration strategy, the Australian government outlined a vision with a policy roadmap containing several key “actions” and over 25 new policy commitments and areas for future reform. People familiar with the matter said it will not have an adverse impact on the flow of Indian students and professionals into the country. The new migration strategy will include greater scrutiny of English language proficiency. This migration strategy was unveiled on Monday following extensive consultation with key stakeholders with an aim…

Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, is aiming to raise $3 billion over the next few years through its Green Finance Framework, a senior official said. Proceeds will be used for the purpose of financing Masdar’s equity in new greenfield solar, wind or battery storage projects, Niall Hannigan, Chief Financial Officer, Masdar, told Khaleej Times in an interview. “Getting climate finance right presents a huge opportunity for growing renewable energy capacity around the world,” he added. Earlier this year, Masdar announced the successful completion of its first green bond issuance for $750 million 10-year senior unsecured notes. “The appetite was…

FAB joins Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition to advance climate action in UAE Announced at COP28, the partnership supports the UAE’s National Carbon Sequestration Project roadmap The Coalition contributes to the UAE’s mangrove planting and restoration efforts that boost the country’s climate change mitigation and adaptation capabilities Dubai, UAE; 11 December 2023: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has become the latest member of Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, a global initiative that unifies corporate efforts to restore 100 million trees with the aim of contributing to the fight against climate change. The partnership supports the UAE’s National Carbon Sequestration Project, which aims…

Best Buy has one of the better headphone deals for someone seeking a practical pair of earbuds for their workouts or runs that don’t cost a fortune. Today, you can buy the JBL Reflect Mini Noise-Cancelling Earbuds for $80, saving $70 off the regular price of $150. If you have a My Best Buy membership, you can save a further $20 bringing them down to just $60. Comfy to wear while offering all the key features you could need, these earbuds will make a great gift for someone this holiday season — or a sweet upgrade for yourself. Here’s everything…

Shops, schools and government offices shut across the occupied West Bank and annexed east Jerusalem on Monday as Palestinians staged a general strike protesting against Israel’s relentless onslaught in the Gaza Strip. The bloodiest ever war in Gaza has killed more than 18,200 Palestinians in the territory, mostly women and children, and 104 Israeli soldiers, according to the latest reported death tolls. Activists had called for a strike in solidarity with the besieged territory covering businesses, public workers and education. Many Palestinians took part and rallies were staged in the West Bank, according to Essam Abu Baker who coordinates Palestinian…

The odds are against Manchester United as the three-time European Cup winners battle to avoid early elimination from the Champions League. United face Bayern Munich at Old Trafford on Tuesday and need to end the German giants’ record 39-game unbeaten run in the group stages to have any chance of advancing to the knockout rounds. But even that might not be enough, with Erik ten Hag’s team sitting bottom of Group A and also relying on a draw between Copenhagen and Galatasaray in the group’s other game. “What I know is I never think of a negative scenario, we think…