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Independents backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan won the most seats in Pakistan’s election on Friday after results from over half the constituencies were announced, leaving political parties trailing. Almost 24 hours have passed since the close of polls and the results have been unusually delayed, which the government ascribed to the suspension of mobile phone services — a security measure ahead of Thursday’s election. Of the 136 seats counted by 1045 GMT from 235 contested, independent candidates backed by Khan had won 49, according to a Reuters tally of results declared by the Election Commission of Pakistan…

Sheikh Nahyan joins GEMS Education to launch major new global movement to put ‘Family First’ All 45 schools in the UAE and Qatar will offer family-focused classroom projects New movement for change will place a top priority on caring for elderly relatives Programme fits GEMS’ mission to deliver a holistic education for all its students DUBAI, United Arab Emirates:For the last 65 years, GEMS Education has been putting ‘Family First’ at the heart of its teaching, and today the UAE’s largest private education provider announced plans to incorporate this core principle in a new movement for global change while supporting…

If you’re sick of spending family movie night scrolling for something to watch, you’ll appreciate this list of the best family movies on Netflix. Before you sit down with the remote, check this list for the most up-to-date list of movies worth your time, so you don’t have to scroll past all the less exciting ones. Each month, we update this list with the best new family-friendly additions to Netflix’s library. This February, a recent Steven Spielberg blockbuster (no, it’s not Jurassic Park!) and the feature film debut of the world’s most beloved shell with shoes on highlight the new additions.…

The UAE has successfully mediated an exchange of 200 captives between Russia and Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday. The Ministry expressed its appreciation to the governments of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine for their cooperation and response to UAE mediation to make the exchange successful. The Ministry said that the third mediation this year is a reflection of the continuity, moderation and wisdom of the UAE’s relationships with countries. These relations are leveraged to find common ground for resolving regional and international challenges and disputes, contributing to the continued success of diplomatic efforts.…

Disney CEO Bob Iger on Wednesday announced a $1.5 billion investment aimed at letting consumers interact with stories and characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars, on Epic’s Fortnite, where 100 million players gather each month. It was an acknowledgement of the amount of leisure time Generation Alpha, Generation Z and millennials devote to gaming. “In terms of their total media screen time on video games, it was stunning to me – equal to what they spend on TV and movies,” Iger said during a call with analysts and investors after reporting quarterly results. “And the conclusion I reached…

Cristobal Del Solar of Chile set s Korn Ferry Tour record on Thursday with a blistering 13-under 57 in the $1m Astara Golf Championship in Bogota, Colombia., the lowest round in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event which matches the record on tours that are part of the Official World Golf Ranking. Del Solar, a 30-year-old who fine-tuned his college golf at Florida State, played a flawless round on the Pacos course at Bogota Country Club where he made par on his final three holes and still shot a 57. He made two eagles, one of them on the 330-yard ninth hole…

F5 Transforms Application Security for the AI Era New end-to-end API security and AI capabilities make it easier for customers to protect their AI-powered applications SAN JOSE. February 9, 2024 – At AppWorld, the premier application security and delivery conference, F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) announced new capabilities that reduce the complexity of protecting and powering the exploding number of applications and APIs at the heart of modern digital experiences. As AI accelerates the growth of applications and the APIs that connect them, F5 is bringing API code testing and telemetry analysis to F5 Distributed Cloud Services, creating the industry’s most comprehensive and AI-ready…

Is Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League a salvageable live-service game? That question was top of mind as I reviewed the latest DC Arkhamverse game from Rocksteady Studios. The antihero game is a co-op multiplayer shooter, and Rocksteady and WB have already committed to seasons of post-launch content. It’s set to follow a live service approach with its endgame and in-game store. Historically, games like this have gone both ways after a rocky launch. Titles like Anthem and Marvel’s Avengers stand out as notable failures. They both seemed initially promising, launched in a rocky state, failed to garner the needed…

The Abu Dhabi International Airport has been officially renamed Zayed International Airport, and airlines have launched limited-period special offers, including ticket fares for less than Dh60, to mark the occasion. The changing of name, announced in October last year, has been done following the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The naming of the airport follows the opening of Terminal A in November 2023. The state-of-the-art Terminal A ranks among the largest airport terminals in the world. It can host 45 million passengers annually and accommodate 79 aircraft at any given time, thereby strengthening the aviation sector’s…

Dubai Police have again warned motorists that dangerous practices like sticking out one’s head or exposing any part of body out the window; standing out of the sunroof, and sitting on the roof while a vehicle is moving, will incur a fine, black points, with the vehicle being impounded for for a certain period. The authority shared a video on Friday which showed children sitting on moving car roofs as well as hanging out of windows. Dubai Police revealed that five injuries were recorded last year resulting from individuals falling from moving vehicles. A total of 1,183 violations were registered…