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Leading thinkers and researchers have called on youngsters to connect their expertise with the Arabic language. During a seminar at the Al Dhafra Book Festival 2023, experts who are also members of the Arabic Language Youth Council discussed the current state of the Arabic language and their role in promoting Arabic content on social media. “Our limited use of the Arabic language has led our self-expression to decline,” said Jawaher Al Ameri, who has been classified as an Emirati thinker in the ‘Mufakiru Al Emarat’ initiative at the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research. Speaking at a seminar titled…

Google search history for 2023 has arrived. Well, actually, the world’s. On Monday, the California-based tech giant released its “Year in Search,” a roundup of 2023’s top global queries, ranging from unforgettable pop culture moments (hello, Barbenheimer ), to the loss of beloved figures and tragic news carrying worldwide repercussions. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war topped news trends in 2023, per Google’s global data, followed by queries related to the Titanic-bound submersible that imploded in June, as well as February’s devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Damar Hamlin was Google’s top trending person on search this year. A safety with the…

Finland’s Kalle Samooja made history when he won the LIV Golf Promotions 36-hole shoot-out at Abu Dhabi Golf Club to secure one of three coveted spots on LIV Golf’s roster for the upcoming season. Samooja, 35, who has played all over the world in his 13 years as a pro including 27 events this year, shot impressive rounds of 65 and 71 for an eight-under par tp pick up a cheque for $200,000. A strong field of 20 players qualified for the final day’s action with Japan’s Jinichiro Kozuma and Zimbabwean Kieren Vincent taking the other two spots on the…

Symbolic Developments Introduces Symbolic Alpha: A New Era in Dubai’s Sustainable Real Estate December 11, 2023, Dubai, UAE – Symbolic Developments, an innovative venture by the distinguished Speedex Group, is excited to unveil Symbolic Alpha, its flagship real estate project. Tracing its origins back over 30 years to a humble and trusted hardware shop in Deira, Speedex Group’s evolution is a testament to its vision and commitment to transforming the Real Estate landscape. Symbolic Alpha marks a new era in this legacy, blending the Group’s rich history with cutting-edge real estate development.  Newly opened on December 7th, the Symbolic Alpha…

I’ve been using an ultrawide monitor for a decade. I bought in early, sometime back in 2013, picking up LG’s first ultrawide display: the 29EA93. It’s terrible by today’s standards, but I fell in love immediately. I was using Pro Tools a lot at the time, and the extra screen real estate was a godsend for seeing more of my window. It also helped that I could pull up two browser windows side by side to multitask, as well as enjoy the deeper immersion in games. It didn’t matter that the screen was only 29 inches, or that it only…

The Middle East, Africa, and Asia’s largest grand prize rises to Dh150 million Last night, during the live Emirates Draw MEGA7 show, an announcement was made that the grand prize increased from Dh100 million to an unthinkable Dh150 million! This provides participants with a million more reasons to enter the draw for the opportunity to secure the title of winner of the Middle East, Africa, and Asia’s largest grand prize and transform their lives For A Better Tomorrow. The life-changing Dh150 million awaits one fortunate winner or winners who successfully match all seven numbers. Marking the conclusion before the year…

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…