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Under the supervision of the UAE Winter Sports Federation and in partnership with the Swiss Tourism Council, the UAE national ski team arrived in Davos for a special training camp. The teamwill participate in the developmental camp for skiing during March 1st to 8th. This camp is part of the advanced training program for the team, in preparation for participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. The skiers have undergone a series of qualifying training sessions in Ski Dubai at an advanced level in both slalom and freestyle skiing.

BOTSI Unveils Exclusive Timeless Collection Sustainable Luxury Rooted in Ethical Fashion Practices Dubai, UAE, 4 March 2024 – BOTSI, the prominent sustainable luxury clothing brand rooted in the UAE, proudly declares its dedication to ethical fashion practices with the launch of an enchanting dress, suited for special occasions. This limited-edition piece encapsulates the brand’s commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and enduring elegance. Crafted from the finest silk and chiffon, the new collection dress exudes an element of sophistication and luxury, highlighting BOTSI’s unwavering commitment to quality and opulence. The delicate texture of chiffon and the luxurious sheen of silk blend seamlessly,…

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Dubai’s taxi sector has experienced substantial growth in 2023, clocking about 114 million trips, lifting around 198.4 million passengers throughout the year. This annual trip count is the highest tally recorded over the past 15 years. Highlighting the Taxi sector’s achievement, Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Business Development, Public Transport Agency, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said, “The annual growth rate in taxi trips from 2022 to 2023 was as much as 8 per cent, which underscores the sector’s key role in Dubai’s public transport network. October 2023 saw an unprecedented surge, with taxi trips hitting 10 million. Known…

The Philippines said Monday it would file sexual abuse charges against a Filipino pastor who is wanted in the US for child sex trafficking. Apollo Quiboloy, a self-proclaimed “Son of God” and ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte, is the founder of Philippines-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ church. The US Justice Department charged Quiboloy in 2021 with sex-trafficking of girls and women aged 12 to 25 to work as personal assistants, or “pastorals”, who were allegedly required to have sex with him. On Monday, Philippine Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla said the victim in the latest case was 17 at the…

Real estate sales transactions in Dubai recorded a more than 27 per cent surge in February, or an increase to 11,900 deals from 9,371 posted in February 2023, underscoring the sustained market buoyancy this year. “Further leveraging the positive trends from 2023, the value of transactions experienced a remarkable upswing, reaching almost Dh36.6 billion and marking an increase of 35 per cent compared to the same month in 2023, highlighting the strength and dynamism of the real estate market,” Property Finder, a leading property portal in the Mena region, said. The portal’s research found that two-bedroom apartments emerged as the…

Unseeded Katie Boulter of England capped a run of upsets to win the San Diego Open singles title with a 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 victory over sixth-seeded Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine on Sunday A 10-year tour veteran, the 27-year-old Boulter won her second pro singles title with her fifth straight victory over higher-seeded players in the week-long WTA 500 event. “I can’t stop smiling,” Boulter said. “I’ve been wanting this my whole career and now I’ve got to move my goalposts and keep it going.” As darkness fell early in the match — twice delayed by intermittent showers — both players…

Key Reflections from the 2nd Annual Financial Restructuring MENA Conference Abu Dhabi, UAE: The 2nd Annual Financial Restructuring MENA Conference concluded with insights and strategic discussions devoted to navigating systemic challenges and discussed future trends that will shape MENA’s corporate restructuring landscape. On the second day, engaging presentations and lively panel discussions created a dynamic environment for knowledge exchange with invaluable insights shared by prominent stakeholders from MENA and international markets. The conference began with a presentation by H.E. Omer Saif Ghobash, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs who provided an overview of the strengths and weaknesses in the…

One of the best gaming laptop deals for those keeping costs down is over at Dell. Today, you can buy the Dell G15 gaming laptop for $800 so you save $250 off the regular price of $1,050. Sure to be popular for students keen to game in their dorm along with anyone else who wants a more budget-friendly gaming laptop, let’s take a look at what it has to offer. Don’t count on the deal sticking around for too long. Why you should buy the Dell G15 gaming laptop The Dell G15 gaming laptop might not be one of the…

The UAE announced reduced work hours for private sector employees during the holy month of Ramadan. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) stated that the number of work hours would be reduced by two during the Islamic holy month. Companies have the option to implement flexible or remote work schedules within the limits of daily working hours specified during the holy month, and in accordance with the nature of their work. Private sector employees in the Emirates typically work eight to nine hours a day, and during Ramadan, this will be reduced by two hours daily. Any additional…