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Veteran Filipino actor Ronaldo Valdez passed away on Sunday, according to local media. The actor, known for ‘2 Good 2 Be True’, ‘May Minamahal’, and ‘The Mistress’, died at age 77. According to media reports, the cause of death is still unknown. Valdez is survived by his children, actors Janno and Melissa Gibbs.

DP WORLD AND UNION OF AFRICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY, AGRICULTURE & PROFESSIONS (UACCIAP) JOIN FORCES TO TRANSFORM INTRA-AFRICA TRADE UACCIAP and DP World create a powerful platform for business collaboration, access to global markets, and enhanced logistics support Along with logistics support, UACCIAP members will gain exclusive access to Dubuy.com, DP World’s global e-commerce platform Dubai (UAE) – 18, December 2023: The Union of African Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture & Professions (UACCIAP) and DP World have formalised a groundbreaking partnership to reshape intra-Africa trade, addressing the key challenges faced by businesses and enhancing opportunities for collaboration. With a focus on overcoming…

This week, a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft will depart from the International Space Station after a brief one-month stay. Carrying the results of scientific experiments performed in orbit by the ISS crew, the Dragon will undock from the station on Wednesday, December 20, and head back through Earth’s atmosphere before splashing down off the coast of Florida. If you’d like to watch along with the undocking, the event will be livestreamed by NASA, and we have the details on how to watch below. What to expect from the undocking The undocking of the Dragon had originally been scheduled for Thursday,…

While shopping in the emirates, it is common for cashiers to ask you if you have any privilege card while ringing up your items at the register. For those that have newly moved to the UAE, this may seem like a confusing ordeal as different stores offer different privilege cards. So, here is a list of some cards or loyalty programmes that offer discounts and deals in the UAE: 1. RTA Nol Plus Any Dubai resident that uses the public transport system in the emirate is familiar with the Nol card. This card provides access to the Dubai Metro, tram,…

P&O MARITIME LOGISTICS AMONG THE WORLD’S FIRST TO RECEIVE ACCREDITATION FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT The ISO 50001 accreditationis testament to P&O Maritime Logistics’ recently launched Decarbonisation Pathway which highlights the Company’s approach to sustainability Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18th December 2023: Leading provider of marine solutions, P&O Maritime Logistics (a DP World Company), announced the receipt of the ISO 50001 accreditation from ABS QE – becoming one of the first companies in the maritime industry to attain this certification. ISO 50001 is an internationally recognised standard that provides a framework for organisations to establish, implement, maintain, and improve an energy management…

There ended up being a fair number of unique, pulse-pounding thrillers released this year. While not all of 2023’s best nail-biters were released in the same fashion or welcomed quite as well as others, either, each managed to offer completely different experiences to those who pressed play or took the time out to see them in the theater. Now, with the year in the midst of winding down, it’s worth looking back at some of 2023’s greatest cinematic offerings and honoring the ones that have made the biggest lasting impressions. With that in mind, here are the year’s five best…

Emirates Draw has distributed prizes to 796,859 winners, amounting to an impressive Dh141,926,551, showcasing the widespread impact and success of its exciting games Emirates Draw changed lives once again last weekend, bringing joy and hope ‘For A Better Tomorrow’. Participants from the US, India, Philippines, and Nepal came increasingly close to winning the grand prizes of Dh15 million and Dh100 million across its MEGA7 and EASY6 games. The excitement increased when participants from the US and India were just one number shy of winning the MEGA7 Dh100 million grand prize. At the same time, an Indian, a Filipina, and a…

Israeli forces launched deadly attacks up and down the Gaza Strip on Sunday, hitting a refugee camp in the north, a hospital in the south and killing a teenage girl who had lost her leg in an earlier strike, according to Palestinian officials, media and eyewitnesses. Israeli strikes on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza killed 90 Palestinians on Sunday, Gaza’s health ministry spokesman told Reuters. Another missile attack on a house belonging to the Shehab family killed 24 people, Hamas Aqsa radio said. The son of Dawoud Shehab, spokesman of Hamas-ally, was among the dead, an official from…

Urban Company announces a spectacular End-of-Year Sale Across Dubai and Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, 18th December 2023 – As we bid farewell to 2023, Urban Company, Asia’s largest and highest-rated tech-enabled home services marketplace, is thrilled to announce its exclusive End-of-Year sale. Running from 23rd December to 31st December, this sale offers a fantastic array of discounts on a range of services, ensuring customers of the leading platform for home and beauty services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi can step into the new year with style and savings. Sale Highlights: 24 for 24 Offer: To welcome new users, Urban…

While there are many great TV deals around, it’s not often that we see a 50-inch 4K TV for under $200. However, over at Best Buy, that’s exactly what’s available with a Pioneer 50-inch 4K TV for $200 reduced from $300. A pretty sweet saving, this is an ideal TV for anyone who wants to keep costs down but still wants a 4K TV in their lives. If you’re keen to know more, read on while we take you through what you need to know. Why you should buy the Pioneer 50-inch 4K TV You won’t see Pioneer on our…