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Ajman Tourism and Renie Announce Partnership for Smart Sustainable Plastic Bottle Waste Management Ajman, United Arab Emirates – January 10, 2024: The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) has announced a significant collaboration with Renie, a leading environmental solutions provider, to address the pressing issue of plastic bottle waste management in the emirate. In a move aligned with the UAE’s commitment to sustainable development, this strategic partnership aims to provide effective solutions for residents and visitors while encouraging the implementation of sustainable practices. At a meeting held at the department’s headquarters, His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of ADTD, welcomed Mr. Jorden Jackers,…

Max has gotten off to a slow start in January when it comes to original series, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some great underrated shows that can help get you through the month. The vast majority of new shows coming to Max these days tend to be reality series from Discovery. So if you want something scripted, it tends to come from Max’s backlog of HBO shows or WBD-affiliated cable networks. This month, we’ve chosen a recently concluded HBO original series, as well as Max original that will be back with a new season in February. Our other pick…

Long before the term ‘influencer’ became popular, Sheikh Mishary Alafasy already imbibed the role and has been “influencing” people with inspirational stories. Speaking at the 1 Billion Follower Summit in Dubai in Wednesday, Alafasy, who is renowned for his beautiful recitation of the Holy Quran, said he approached his work not just as an Imam but also as a content creator, drawing upon his skills in sound engineering and radio production. His goal was clear — to benefit and inspire people through his voice and content. His passion for media in his religious content is aimed at bringing about positive…

Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that the estimated value of its mineral resources had nearly doubled to $2.5 trillion, highlighting a sector it hopes will help diversify its oil-reliant economy. “I am delighted to announce that our estimation for the kingdom’s untapped mineral potential has increased from $1.3 trillion to $2.5 trillion, an increase of 90 per cent,” industry and mineral resources minister Bandar Alkhorayef told a conference in Riyadh. “This is based on new discoveries in the form of rare earth elements, and a combination of the increase of volumes of phosphate, gold, zinc and copper, as well as…

Thomas Bjorn hosted a golf clinic along with Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard for the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) and Dubai Creek Juniors at Dubai Creek Resort. On the eve of the $2.5 million Dubai Invitational the three Danes hosted the golf clinic for the young golfers. Meanwhile the draw for the first round on Thursday has been published with play in fourballs – two Pros and two Amateurs. A two-tee start off both the 1st and 10th tees sees the 30 groups tee off from 8.30 am until 11.09 am. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy tees of at 9.14 am off…

For the fifth year in a row Walid Al Zarooni among the best Dubai real estate brokers in 2023 * We aim to be at the forefront of the best national brokerage companies in the near future * Dubai’s real estate market will continue to perform positively in 2024 Walid Al Zarooni Dubai, United Arab Emirates Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Real estate expert Walid Al Zarooni, CEO of W Capital, a real estate brokerage company based in Dubai, is one of the best national brokers who sell real estate in the Emirate of Dubai in 2023, with a value of…

Oh what a lovely day! Almost a decade after George Miller stunned the film-loving world with the release of Mad Max: Fury Road, the director is back with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The film, which is a prequel to Fury Road, will focus on a younger Furiosa in the days before she tries to escape from Immortan Joe. The film will be the fifth film in the Mad Max franchise, which now spans more than 40 years, going back to 1979. Up until now, every film in the franchise has focused on Max Rockatansky and his adventures through a dystopian…

Most of us have that special love for our city, the place where we belong, the place where we live. It is a special bond and one that we are proud of. And four Emirati children from Dubai displayed that in ample measure on Sunday. The city hosted another edition of the prestigious Dubai Marathon and soon after Addisu Gobena and Tigist Ketema claimed the elite titles on Ethiopia’s Christmas Day, these four children got to work to clean up to bring the city back to its spick and span self. And their work didn’t go unnoticed with the Dubai…

The mother of a Filipino drug trafficker on death row in Indonesia begged the country’s president to free her daughter on Wednesday. The plea came a day after the Philippines made a fresh appeal for clemency for Mary Jane Veloso, who was arrested in Indonesia in 2010 carrying a suitcase lined with 2.6 kilograms (5.7 pounds) of heroin and later sentenced to death. The mother-of-two won a last-minute reprieve from the firing squad in 2015 after a woman suspected of recruiting her was arrested in the Philippines. Family and supporters of Veloso held a small protest near the presidential palace…

While scrolling endlessly through your Insta reels, consuming viral mashups, cat videos or dance hook steps that everyone wants to try and emulate, it’s easy to believe that it is all what social media is really about — showing off the perfect highlights of your otherwise imperfect life and watching others do the same. But one quick stroll around the bustling 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai and all those perceptions will quickly come crumbling down. The Summit, taking place in Jumeirah Emirates Towers and Museum of the Future on January 10 and 11, showcases a totally different side of…