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What happens to item trackers with cosmetic flaws? For Chipolo, the answer may surprise you. At CES 2024, the Apple AirTag competitor is introducing a limited-edition run of its popular item trackers that just so happen to have some flaw — such as a blemish, scratch, or nick. Each accessory works as intended from a technology standpoint, with each marked “perfectly imperfect.” Per Chipolo: “In a world that frequently underscores the pursuit of perfection, Chipolo’s campaign challenges those conventional societal expectations that demand flawless perfection from individuals. Each of these exclusive Chipolos, though bearing minor cosmetic flaws, functions seamlessly — highlighting…

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For single mother Farah Abu Salah, saving up and investing is not always on her top list of priorities. However, whenever the Jordanian expat has some surplus amount of cash, the way she chooses to invest it is always the same – in gold. “I always go into a jewellery store and buy gold coins,” she said. “It is something that I have started doing recently, when I came to the realisation that I should have an emergency fund for a rainy day.” Farah is one among the thousands of UAE residents who continue to be attracted to the allure…

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The Diriyah E-Prix in Saudi Arabia is promising to be a highly entertaining event. Apart from the races themselves, the event will feature live music, a gaming area, a fan village, concerts from global stars, and more. Visitors to the two-day event will be able to catch the famed Backstreet Boys with all their greatest hits. The boy band is set to perform on January 27, the last day of the Diriyah E-Prix. Meanwhile, Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, One Republic and Swedish DJ Alesso will wow crowds with their music on January 26.

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بيع 80% من المشروع استكمال وبدء تسليم مشروع (الوليد جاردن 2) بمدينة دبي الطبية محمد المطوع: إطلاق ثلاثة مشاريع عقارية خلال العام 2024 دبي 3 يناير 20224- احتفلت «الوليد العقارية»، الشركة الرائدة في مجال التطوير العقاري في دبي باستكمال مشروعها العقاري (الوليد جاردن 2) الذي يشكل إضافة جديدة لسوق الإسكان الفاخر الذي يشهد نمواً ملحوظاً في الوقت الراهن.  ويتسق انجاز هذا المشروع مع «خطة دبي الحضرية 2040» الرامية لرسم خريطة متكاملة لتحقيق تنمية عمرانية مستدامة في الإمارة يكون محورها الإنسان وهدفها الارتقاء بجودة الحياة وتعزيز التنافسية العالمية وتسهم في توفير خيارات متعددة للمواطنين والمقيمين والزوار خلال العشرين عاماً القادمة ويجسد…

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JBL always brings tons of new products to CES, and CES 2024 is no exception. In addition to new wireless earbuds and Bluetooth speakers, the Harman-owned brand has debuted six new Live and Tune wireless headphones models in both on-ear and over-ear designs. Many have improved features like true active noise cancellation and a planned future update to Bluetooth LE Audio, but it’s JBL’s huge battery life claims that are especially noteworthy, with some models offering as many as 76 hours of playtime before needing to be recharged. Here’s the full list. JBL Live series JBL’s Live series of headphones…

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Emaar Hospitality on Monday said it renamed the Address Fountain Views which is located in the Downtown on the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard to Address Dubai Mall. This comes after Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) announced last month that it had taken over The Address Dubai Mall and renamed it Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai. The new Address Dubai Mall is directly connected to one of the world’s largest retail and entertainment destinations, Dubai Mall, and the recently opened Chinatown Dubai Mall, through an air-conditioned walkway. The hotel houses 193 rooms and 783 residences with six restaurants and an infinity…

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A school teacher in Oregon has found part of an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 airplane door that blew out mid-flight, the US transport safety authority said Sunday, in a development that could help with the investigation. The emergency, which saw no major injuries, prompted airlines and safety bodies around the world to ground some versions of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets pending inspections, with dozens of flights cancelled. The chief of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said a school teacher found the door panel in his backyard in the city of Portland in the western US state of…

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Mental health insurance premiums in the UAE have been increasing by 10 to 15 per cent every year, and this trend is expected to continue in 2024 as well. According to Insurance industry executives, the demand for mental health insurance continues to grow among UAE residents due to a rise in awareness in the post-pandemic period. Anas Mistareehi, founder and CEO of eSanad, said mental health insurance has been increasing post-pandemic from 10 to 15 per cent every year due to medical inflation. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “This increase is expected…

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Stellantis Announces New Middle East Leadership Team   Stellantis accelerates growth plans in line with delivery of Dare Forward 2030 Strategy   Aiming to achieve market leadership across Middle East and Africa by the end of the decade   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 08 January 2024 – Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers, today announced a new leadership team for its Middle East operations, as the company aims for regional market leadership by 2030 as part of its Dare Forward 2030 Strategy for the Middle East and Africa (MEA).   With ambitious targets across industrial, commercial, product, digitization, aftermarket and purchasing fields – including…

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Garmin, one of the leading brands for health and fitness wearables, just announced a new heart rate monitor at CES 2024. But it isn’t just any heart rate monitor. The new wearable is the HRM-Fit, and it is specifically designed for women, with a unique clip-on design that easily attaches to sports bras. The HRM-Fit is designed with comfort in mind, hence the clip-on design that attaches to the bottom band of a sports bra. It will attach to both medium- and high-support sports bras for maximum comfort while continuing to accurately capture real-time heart rate and training data. Since it…

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