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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces questions Monday over whether his “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme to help the struggling hospitality sector during the pandemic spurred the spread of Covid-19. Sunak, who was finance minister at the time, is due to give evidence to the public inquiry into the UK government’s handling of the crisis. In a message disclosed earlier to the inquiry, one government scientific adviser, Angela McLean, called Sunak “Dr Death, the Chancellor” over concerns about the scheme. Sunak’s appearance follows Johnson’s own grilling by the inquiry last week as his government faces a string of challenges…

UAE resident Quddus Pativada is a college dropout in his twenties, akin to Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and many more who later went on to become multi-millionaires. The 20-year-old is already the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) a company that has built an artificial intelligence-driven tutor, ASI, that provides instant feedback, personalised support, and adaptive learning. Its goal is to improve homework support and test preparedness for students following the UAE’s national curriculum. Speaking to Khaleej Times on Monday, on the sidelines of the ‘UAE AI Tutor Hackathon’ that experimentally launched the AI tutor at COP 28, Quddus said,…

Tottenham Hotspur secured a first Premier League win since October as Brazilian striker Richarlison also returned to form with two goals in a 4-1 drubbing of a jaded-looking Newcastle United on Sunday. Ange Postecoglou’s side earned the dubious distinction of being the first Premier League team to lead 1-0 in five successive games without winning any of them in midweek. But this time, after Destiny Udogie tapped in his first goal for the club from captain Son Heung-min’s cutback after 26 minutes, they never looked back. Richarlison was also fed by the outstanding Son to make it 2-0 before halftime…

DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City Unveils ‘72 Hours in Fujairah’ Initiative As a part of this initiative DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City Embarks on a 72-Hour Fusion of Business and Pleasure. Fujairah, UAE, December 2023 – DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City invites corporate travellers to experience the perfect blend of business and leisure with its latest offering, ’72 Hours in Fujairah.’ Unveiling an exclusive deal starting from AED 299, tailored for MICE Guests spending 72 hours in Fujairah, this initiative promises a unique journey that transforms meetings into a delightful adventure. The hotel’s commitment to providing a holistic experience extends…

OnePlus just marked its 10th anniversary by announcing the OnePlus 12 earlier this month , marking the company’s 11th flagship series (the 4 was skipped for cultural reasons). While the phone has yet to venture outside of China, we’re already expecting it to cause strong undulation in the market thanks to its top-notch hardware, superfast wired and wireless charging, and a remarkable display. With these features on board, the OnePlus 12 is expected to be pitted against the Pixel 8 and the Apple iPhone 15 series in the U.S., with the Google Pixel 8 Pro especially making sense if you…

The need for sustainable mobility has become a matter of collective and urgent priority worldwide. As hosts to COP28, the UAE is keen to spearhead this agenda forward, and the country’s leadership is making concerted efforts to establish a benchmark green mobility infrastructure for the world. Being the largest automotive distributor group in the UAE, Al-Futtaim Automotive recognised the importance of shifting the industry towards sustainability early on and partnered with leading green-mobility partners across its value stream. In 2008, Al-Futtaim Automotive planted the seeds of a green revolution by launching hybrid electric vehicles in collaboration with Toyota. This marked…

Singers RM and V of the K-pop band BTS began their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management agency announced Monday. This came a day before two of their bandmates, Jimin and Jung Kook, were also expected to report for duty. Three other BTS members — Jin, J-Hope and Suga — are already months into their conscription. The seven singers of the popular K-pop band plan to reunite as a group sometime in 2025 after they finish their service. Jin and J-Hope are serving in the army while Suga is fulfilling his duty as a social service agent,…

 ‘RAK Biggest Weight Loser Challenge 2024’ Announced: Promises a Health Revolution with Big Rewards for Weight Loss Champions Introduces a new category for schools to participate as teams alongside the existing Physical, Virtual, and Corporate categories UAE, ranked fifth in the global obesity index, 40% of 11 to 16-year-olds and 40% of adults classified as overweight or obese Cash prizes: Up to AED 300 per Kilogram for top Male and Female winners, second and third position achievers to get AED 200 and AED 100 for per Kg loss 11th December 2023; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – Join the movement –…

I wish I could say that 2023 was a fantastic year for video games, but that wouldn’t tell the full story. On a surface level, yes, this year was one of the best players have seen since 2017 thanks to a seemingly endless list of top-tier releases. The fact that a game like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom wasn’t a shoo-in for Game of the Year honors speaks volumes to just how many unforgettable experiences developers created this year. From the dystopian abyss of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon to the scenic mountains of A Highland Song,…

A digital installation at Art Dubai will allow visitors to connect with one another through the universal language of the human heartbeat. Heart Space by Canadian-Korean artist Krista Kim will debut in the Julius Baer Lounge during the 17th edition of the art fair, which will take place from March 1 to 3, 2024 at Madinat Jumeirah, with previews on February 28 and 29. Heart Space operates in real-time, capturing the heartbeat of participants and transforming it into mesmerising patterns and calming shapes displayed on a dynamic LED canvas. Regis Burger, head of Middle East & Africa at Julius Baer,…