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In 2022, Disney+ and Lucasfilm unveiled Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi, a six-part series of animated shorts. A second season was announced soon after, and it’s now just a month away. However, the show has undergone a name change to Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, and it’s about to dive into even darker territory. Disney+ has dropped the first trailer for Tales of the Empire, and it chronicles the story of two women who embrace the Dark Side of the Force. Tales of the Empire | Official Trailer | Disney+ One of the main characters of Tales of…

In a show of community solidarity and piety, a campaign has been initiated to construct a new mosque in Dubai in honour of Daria Kotsarenko, a Ukrainian expat who recently passed away days after embracing Islam. Dar Al Ber Society, which runs the Islamic Information Centre where Daria converted to Islam and received the conversion certificate on March 25, is handling the project to build the mosque bearing her name. Her sudden demise is believed to have been caused by a heart attack. A special link (https://contribute.daralber.ae/mosahmats/View/27033) was created to collect donations for constructing Daria Kotsarenko Mosque, which will be…

Al Islami Online Gems Competition Winners – Get Diamond Shine Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 4 April 2024: Al Islami Foods, a UAE pioneer in the wholesome halal poultry, meat & snacking food products and awarded top Halal Food Brand in OIC countries, congratulated the winners of its online Gems Competition, conducted throughout January and February 2024. The company recently awarded diamond chains to the 12 lucky winners. The competition garnered tremendous excitement, with participants engaging with Al Islami’s social media platforms, sharing and tagging friends, contributing to the competition’s resounding success. Commenting on Al Islami’s ongoing public engagement initiatives, Mr. Zubair…

Razer has just unveiled its most powerful gaming laptop, the 2024 Razer Blade 18, and it features a fascinating new spec that just might be more interesting than the laptop itself. As teased in January during CES, the new 2024 Blade 18 is the world’s first notebook equipped with Thunderbolt 5. Having the latest Thunderbolt version means that you now get three times the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4, going from 40Gbps to 120Gbps. This should ensure minimal lag while working with multiple high-resolution displays and, in some ways, open up the possibility of hooking up desktop-class GPUs via external docks.…

Doctors in the UAE advised residents to schedule an appointment with their child’s paediatrician before finalising travel plans for Eid Al Fitr, particularly if the child has recently experienced illness. They emphasised the importance of ensuring that all family members, not just children, are up-to-date with flu vaccinations. Dr Alaa Zedan, Specialists Internal Medicine, Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai, said, “Travelling with children, particularly when they’ve recently been ill or are susceptible to common illnesses like the flu, demands extra preparation and vigilance. Keep a flexible schedule, manage expectations, and include downtime for relaxation. Before planning travel, consider scheduling…

UAE-Based Licensed Blogger Muhammad Yusuf, Making Waves with Brand Collaborations, Shares Inspirational Journey Renowned Instagram Influencer Muhammad Yusuf Opens Up About His Path to Success and Vision for the Future, Having Collaborated with Over 200+ Esteemed Brands Date: Dubai, UAE; April 05, 2024 Muhammad Yusuf, a licensed blogger hailing from the bustling streets of the United Arab Emirates, has captured the attention of thousands with his captivating presence on Instagram. Boasting a dedicated following of over 50,000 enthusiasts, Yusuf’s influence transcends borders, solidifying his status as a household name across the UAE. Yusuf’s ascent to prominence began in 2019 during…

SpaceX has released a breathtaking image (below left) of its Super Heavy booster, which has been moved to the launchpad ahead of the Starship’s fourth test flight. It shows the world’s most powerful launch vehicle on the pad at night, with a dramatic star-filled sky as the backdrop. Super Heavy booster for Flight 4 moved to the pad at Starbase pic.twitter.com/A3aYgdPt8V — SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 4, 2024 No date has been set for the fourth flight of the Super Heavy and Starship spacecraft — collectively known as the Starship — as SpaceX is still waiting for a flight permit from…

Three stranded trekkers who were hiking in the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah, have been rescued by authorities from an altitude of 4,000 feet. Lieutenant Colonel Pilot Abdullah Ali Al Shehhi, head of the Air Wing Section at Ras Al Khaimah Police said that the department received a report of three people that had been stranded in the mountains. Immediately, the authority dispatched a helicopter with a rescue team to airlift the stranded people, who were European nationals. The trekkers were brought to the police headquarters before being handed over to relevant authorities. Authorities have often emphasised the importance of…

OpenAI needs to watch out because Apple may finally be jumping on the AI bandwagon, and the news doesn’t bode well for ChatGPT. Apple is reportedly working on a large language model (LLM) referred to as ReALM, which stands for Reference Resolution As Language Modeling. Made to give Siri a boost and help it understand context, the model comes in four variants, and Apple claims that even its smallest model performs on a similar level to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This tantalizing bit of information comes from an Apple research paper, first shared by Windows Central, and it appears to be an…

The Joint Operations Command of the UAE Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the 24th airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid as part of the “Birds of Goodness” operation. Two C17 aircraft belonging to the UAE Air Force and a C130 and C295 aircraft belonging to the Egyptian Air Force participated in the airdrop operation. The airdrop was carried out over inaccessible isolated areas in the northern Gaza Strip via four aircraft carrying 84 tonnes of food and relief aid, bringing the total amount of aid airdrops to 1,321 tonnes since the beginning of the operation. The Birds of…