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The scandal over Kate, Princess of Wales’ family snapshot is a new chapter in the thorny relationship between the media and Britain’s royal family. It’s also a sign of how hard it is for the monarchy to control its own narrative in the social-media era. “Social media has empowered the royals to curate their public image in new ways,” royal historian Ed Owens said on Tuesday. “But they have also given over significant power to the end user. And that end user … desires greater insight, greater intimate detail about what exactly has been going on behind closed doors.” The…
DP World has inaugurated the latest in a string of more than 100 freight forwarding offices across the world, marking a significant expansion aimed at supporting customers navigating the complexities of global trade. In response to increasing disruptions to global trade – from climate change, geopolitics and macroeconomic challenges – DP World has embarked on a bold initiative to bolster its commitment to its customers. The offices already employ 1,000 staff, adding to DP World’s already 108,000-strong team and this is expected to grow significantly over the next 12 months, helping move more than 10 percent of global trade every…
Atletico Madrid will have to be fully focused to emerge victorious in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Inter Milan on Wednesday, coach Diego Simeone said. Atletico, coming off a shock 2-0 defeat by relegation-threatened Cadiz in LaLiga on Saturday, will be hoping to turn around the 1-0 loss they had suffered last month in Milan. Inter dominated the first leg and the home side’s solid defence prevented Atletico from any attempts on target. “I understand everything that is happening to us,” Simeone told a press conference on Tuesday. “Until the home game against Athletic Bilbao…
It might take place in the same Hyrule as Breath of the Wild, but Tears of the Kingdom‘s landscape is radically different from its predecessor. Along with massive floating islands in the sky, there’s a sprawling underworld to explore that’s filled with secrets to discover and abilities to unlock. One such secret is Poes, which take a very different form than in past Zelda games — instead of serving as an enemy, they’re now an alternate form of currency. Interested in learning more about where to trade Poes in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and how to find them? Here’s…
Dubai Police have arrested 17 beggars on the first day of Ramadan. The crackdown is part of their ‘Fight Begging’ campaign. “The first day of Ramadan saw the arrest of 17 individuals, including 13 males and four females,” said Colonel Ali Salem Al Shamsi, the director of the Suspects and Criminal Phenomena Department in the General Department of Criminal Investigation at the Dubai Police. He said that the anti-begging campaign has resulted in a yearly reduction in the number of beggars due to strict and decisive actions against offenders. Al Shamsi confirmed that Dubai Police annually devises a comprehensive security…
Start-up GPT provides accurate information to young entrepreneurs who wish to access India’s start-up ecosystem By HP Ranina/NRI Problems Question: My son and his young friends want to go back to India and establish a start-up in IT-enabled services. Is there any platform where young people can secure information before embarking on a start-up? ANSWER: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has created a Gen AI tool which provides accurate information to young entrepreneurs who wish to access India’s start-up ecosystem. The tool is called Start-up GPT which answers queries and gives information including details on various venture capital…
Stuart Smith struck a purple patch at the prestigious Jumeirah Golf Estates’ Pro-Am by AHR when he won both the individual and team events. A total of 112 golfers, including 28 professionals and 84 amateurs competed at the Jumeirah Golf Estates. The professionals played Individual Strokeplay and teamed up with the amateur golfers in the Pro-Am format, featuring four-player teams with the best two Stableford scores counting towards the team score on each hole. The winning team of the two-day 36-hole event over both the Earth and Fire courses were Stuart Smith, Derek Gemmell, Eddie Davis, and Tyla Phillips who…
3rd Edition of Global Project Management Forum to Commence in Riyadh in Early June Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12 March 2024: Under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics, the organizing committee of the Global Project Management Forum announces the launch of the third edition of the forum under the theme “We Achieve the Dream: Leadership, Empowerment, Sustainability”, scheduled to be held from June 2 to 3 in Riyadh. The forum aims to discuss the best practices, experiences, and latest developments in the field of project management across various sectors, as well as…
Using more than one monitor with your laptop can massively extend your workspace and make work and play much more pleasant. But for most modern MacBook Air laptops, hooking up more than one external display can be a tricky business, and there are plenty of problems you can come across. Luckily, there are several ways to get the multiple-monitor setup you want. If you have an M3 MacBook Air, the whole process is quite simple. Things get a little more complicated with M1 and M2 models — you’ll need a docking station and a software workaround — but it’s still…
Get your planning calendars out UAE, the longest public holiday of the year is less than a month away. Residents could enjoy up to nine days off in April to celebrate Islamic festival Eid Al Fitr, which is marked after the holy month of Ramadan. That means employees in the UAE — from both private and public sectors — can enjoy a long break without touching their 30-day annual leave. Contrary to astronomical calculations, the crescent Moon — which signals the start of a month in the Islamic Hijri calendar — was sighted in the UAE on Sunday evening (March…