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Sonos is a well-respected brand in the home and portable audio markets. It is known for it’s range of Wi-Fi-connected speakers, soundbars, amplifiers, and, the topic of this article, subwoofers. In 2012, Sonos introduced its first subwoofer — the Sonos Sub. Its unique design set it apart from other subwoofers, and since then, two more generations of the Sub have been released. The latest version, Gen 3, has a glossy finish instead of a matte finish like the previous models. While the Sonos Sub is great, its price tag of $799 and weight of over 35 pounds may not be…

Barjeel Geojit, a leading financial services provider in the UAE, announced its foray into fund investment management following the go-ahead from the Securities and Commodities Authority. A pioneer in promoting financial products and services in the UAE, Barjeel Geojit is among first such intermediaries in the mainland to receive the SCA licence for managing investment of funds. Addressing a Press conference on Tuesday in Dubai, Sheikh Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, chairman of Barjeel Geojit Financial Services, said the SCA has initiated a significant regulatory overhaul by introducing various new fund structures. “This streamlined process has empowered Barjeel Geojit to launch…

Russian President Vladimir Putin flew on a modernised Tu-160M nuclear-capable strategic bomber on Thursday in a move likely to be seen in the West as a pointed reminder of Moscow’s nuclear capabilities. The giant swing-wing plane, codenamed “Blackjacks” by military alliance NATO, is a modernised version of a Cold War-era bomber that the former Soviet Union would have deployed in the event of nuclear war to deliver weapons at long distances. Putin, who is expected to easily win another six-year term next month, made the flight at a time when Moscow and the West are at odds over Russia’s war…

Flydubai on Thursday said its 2023 profits jumped 75 per cent to a record Dh2.1 billion on the back of strong organic growth amidst strong growth in the aviation industry. The Dubai-based carrier reported total annual revenue of Dh11.2 billion in 2023 as compared to Dh9.1 billion in 2022; an increase of 23 per cent. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Flydubai’s workforce reached 5,545 with more than 1,000 new employees joining in 2023 across various departments. Around 73 per cent of the new recruits were pilots, cabin crew and engineers to support…

In the annals of sports history, few names evoke as much reverence and admiration as Muhammad Ali. Known as ‘The Greatest’, Ali transcended the realm of boxing to become a global icon of courage, conviction, and charisma. His grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, stands as a living testament to Ali’s enduring legacy, carrying forward not just a famous surname but also the values and principles that defined his legendary grandfather. The son of Rasheda Ali, one of Muhammad Ali’s daughters, and Bob Walsh, Ali Walsh initially grabbed eyeballs for his athletic talents, particularly in football. But his journey with the sport…

Emirates announced a multi-year partnership with one of the most prestigious tennis events in the world, Wimbledon. As the official airline partner of Wimbledon – Emirates will take the world of tennis to new heights with exciting activations on-ground. The Championships is set to take place from July 1-14 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club. The airline is now a proud partner of all four Grand Slam tournaments. “From hard court to grass court – we’re proud to be growing our presence in the world of tennis. Wimbledon is a major sporting event viewed by millions around the world,…

PMI Citizen Developer™awards Kissflow Gold Tier Recognition Dubai, UAE, Feb 2024: Close on the heels of being recognized as a ‘strong performer’ in the maiden Forrester Wave™ report on Low-Code Platform for Citizen Developers, Kissflow today announced that it has earned the “Gold Tier” recognition in the Project Management Institute (PMI) Citizen Developer™ Education Suite. This is the highest-level partner tier in this prestigious program. Project Management Institute (PMI) Citizen Developer™ Education Suite aims to provide educational resources, guiding principles, and best practices for businesses looking to embrace citizen development in their organization. As a leading low-code/ no-code platform that…

The 2024 Oscar nominations were announced nearly a month ago, with very few surprises in the lineup. There were the usual snubs and surprises, although the whole affair was remarkably predictable considering the narratives formed by that point in awards season. Even so, there was a truly heartbreaking omission across every major category, and that was Andrew Haigh’s powerful, sorrowful fantasy drama All of Us Strangers. Now, don’t get me wrong. Few, if any, of us were expecting All of Us Strangers to make the cut — it’s too quiet, too insightful, and too esoteric for the Academy’s tastes. The thing…

Technology major e& reported on Wednesday a record consolidated net profit of Dh10.3 billion, a growth of 3.0 per cent year-on-year. The group’s consolidated revenues jumped 8.3 per cent Y-o-Y to Dh53.8 billion, underpinned by its “successful business transformation, expanding the business verticals and diversifying the revenue streams,” e& statement said. The group’s consolidated EBITDA increased by 3.7 per cent year-over-year to Dh26.1 billion, leading to a margin of 49 per cent, highlighting the strong profitability of e&’s operations. e& recorded more than 14 million subscribers, an increase of 3.0 per cent compared to the previous year, and the group’s…

There are disturbances and noises in the trade sector due to the Red Sea problems but trade is resilient and will find its way, UAE officials said on Thursday. “Trade is resilient and will find its way to the market. People will eat, consume, sell and buy. This ensures that the Red Sea is a temporary issue. People talk about vessels that are not going but not about vessels that are going. There are many vessels that are continuing (operations),” said Sultan bin Sulayem, group chairman and CEO of DP World and the chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free…