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Actor Willem Dafoe has become the first celebrity to be honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star this year. Dafoe, who has featured in almost 150 films, was felicitated on Monday afternoon in California, as reported by CNN. His wife, Giada Colagrande, attended the event, as did his friends and former co-stars Pedro Pascal, Patricia Arquette, Mark Ruffalo, and Camila Morrone. During his speech, he expressed gratitude for being part of a community of artists and entertainers. He said, “I just want to say it’s wonderful to be part of this community of artists and entertainers, people that –…

Chabab Chabab, an Emirati version of pancakes, is a popular local breakfast dish known for its thin, crispy texture and delicious flavour. Made with yeast, cardamom, and turmeric, these pancakes are typically topped with a rich date syrup, making them a wholesome and delightful way to start the day. Regag Regag is a crispy Emirati flatbread, derived from the word ‘raga’ meaning ‘thin’. Made with waterless dough, it is commonly served for breakfast and dinner alongside various side and main dishes, such as eggs and cheese. A staple in Ramadan, it is frequently served in Emirati households to complement traditional…

Dubai, home to the highest number of billionaires in the region, continues to attract A-list celebrities. The latest to join is rumoured to be football sensation Cristiano Ronaldo. The Al Nassr club superstar has reportedly bought a property on the Jumeirah Bay Island, also known as ‘Billionaires Island’. However, there is no official confirmation from Ronaldo’s representatives regarding the purchase, with one publication saying they denied that it was made at all. If the rumour of Ronaldo moving to Jumeirah Bay turns out to be true, this will definitely give a major impetus to the ultra-luxury property market in the…

Mashreq Launches New Mobile App for Superior Digital Experience Enhanced user experience at the core of the new ‘Mashreq UAE’ app design Mashreq sets sights on future growth with advanced digital banking capabilities Dubai, UAE, 10thJanuary 2024: Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, announced the launch of its innovative mobile app, Mashreq UAE, aimed at providing a superior digital experience for its customers. This cutting-edge solution represents a significant leap in mobile banking, merging the Mashreq app with the Mashreq NEO app to deliver a unified, single-login platform. This consolidation allows customers to view all…

The best family movies on Disney+ are a mixture of animated classics, live-action adaptations, and iconic blockbusters. The Disney vault is home to several iconic brands and IP, with titles from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and 20th Century Studios. From Captain America and Ariel to Goofy and Nemo, Disney+ has hundreds of family films to satisfy every type of audience. Below, we compiled a list of Disney titles perfect for your next family movie night. We included a mix of new releases, including Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Haunted Mansion, and legendary classics, such as Inside Out…

Singapore is seeking to jail “high-risk” sex offenders and violent criminals indefinitely under legislation proposed Wednesday. The “Sentence for Enhanced Public Protection” provision of a bill filed in parliament aims to keep convicts showing signs that they might re-offend behind bars, even after their jail terms have ended. “The Government has been looking at ways to better protect the public from such dangerous offenders, who pose a substantial risk of serious physical and/or sexual harm to others, especially to those in our society who are vulnerable,” the law and home affairs ministries said in a joint statement. “We want to…

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi touted his country’s economic prospects at a major business summit in his home state on Wednesday as companies Maruti Suzuki and Adani unveiled investment plans worth nearly $30 billion combined. India is a “powerhouse for talented youth, a technology hub for finding solutions and a democracy that delivers”, Modi said at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, adding that the nation was on its way to becoming the third-largest economy in a few years. His pitch comes just months before national elections, in which he will seek a third term, and at a time when global…

Baby Yoda’s next adventure will take the young alien, seen only on a hit Star Wars streaming series, to movie theatres. The first feature film inspired by The Mandalorian series will start production this year, Walt Disney’s Lucasfilm said on Tuesday. The title character, a helmeted bounty hunter, and his companion, known as Baby Yoda or Grogu, debuted on the Disney+ streaming service in 2019. Jon Favreau, creator of the series, will direct the movie called The Mandalorian and Grogu. Disney did not announce a release date. Pedro Pascal, who plays the Mandalorian in the series, is expected to return…

«ريبورتاج العقارية»تشارك في معرض «إيكرس 2024» بالشارقة = عارف الخوري: القوانين العقارية بالشارقة محفزة للاستثمار ومناخ الأعمال بالإمارة جاذب للشركات أبوظبي، 10 يناير 2024: كشفت ريبورتاج العقارية، الشركة الرائدة في مجال التطوير العقاري بالإمارات، عن مشاركتها للمرة الأولى في معرض الشارقة العقاري – إيكرس 2024 في مركز إكسبو الشارقة، الذي تنظمه غرفة تجارة وصناعة الشارقة، ودائرة التسجيل العقاري بالشارقة، خلال الفترة من 17 حتى 20 يناير الحالي. وتضم محفظة «ريبورتاج العقارية» 29 مشروعا بالإمارات، ومصر، وتركيا، والمغرب. وقال عارف إسماعيل الخوري، مؤسس ورئيس مجلس إدارة «مجموعة ريبورتاج» إن معرض الشارقة العقاري «إيكرس» يعد أحد أبرز الفعاليات والمعارض العقارية التي يتم…

When two iconic brands of the audio world happen to be celebrating decades of creating some of the best amplifiers and speakers on Earth, what better way to do it than by introducing some monstrous new products, combining them to create a million-dollar system, and then showing it off at the world’s biggest consumer electronics show. McIntosh and Sonus faber, two high-end audio brands that are part of the overarching McIntosh Group family of brands, are celebrating their respective 75th and 40th anniversaries this year. At CES 2024, McIntosh popped the champagne by introducing its new 2,000-watt MC2.1KW Monoblock Power…