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I’ll be honest with you — I don’t have much of a green thumb. I’ve tried to keep flowers alive for at least a week when I am gifted them, but they don’t seem to last more than a few days. I’ve tried to keep the front lawn of my house watered, but that doesn’t always happen every day due to me doing everything else that needs to get done and just being tired. I do love having plants for decor, but again, dead plants don’t look great. That’s why I tend to lean toward fake plants because, well, they…
It has been the mission of pioneering Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi to inspire the youth since the day he put on his spacesuit. And now, he will continue inspiring them and serving his homeland with his new role as Minister of Youth, while continuing carrying out his scientific and space-related duties. He has brought the name of UAE to greater heights – figuratively and literally. He is the first Arab astronaut who walked in space and the first to complete a long-duration space mission. He conducted numerous experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and showed life in space in…
A woman in her 90s was pulled alive from a collapsed house in western Japan late Saturday, 124 hours after a major quake slammed the region, killing at least 126 people, toppling buildings and setting off landslides. The woman in Suzu city, Ishikawa Prefecture, had survived for more than five days after the 7.6 magnitude quake that hit the area on Monday. Nationally broadcast news footage showed helmeted rescue workers covering the view of the area with blue plastic, and the woman was not visible. Chances for survival diminish after the first 72 hours. Several other dramatic rescues have been…
Paramount Hotel Dubai Claims Triple Victory at Hozpitality Excellence Awards January 2024 – Dubai, UAE:Paramount Hotel Dubai proudly announces its triumphant success at the recently concluded Hozpitality Excellence Awards, securing three prestigious accolades that underscore the brand’s commitment to unparalleled hospitality and excellence in service. The Hozpitality Excellence Awards, known for recognizing the finest in the hospitality industry, awarded Paramount Hotel Dubai the distinguished title of Five Star Hotel of the Year – Judges Choice, a testament to its exceptional standards in luxury and guest experience. Additionally, the hotel’s culinary prowess was celebrated as Craft Table – Artisan Café &…
Games have always been meant to be played with other people. Sure, there are dozens of fantastic single-player experiences out there, and those are some of our favorites, but there’s something different about experiencing a game with one or more real people either sitting next to you or across the world via an online experience. Most of the time, games focus on competition, but many of us would rather team up with our friends than fight against them. Thankfully, games that offer full-on co-op experiences are better than ever on the PlayStation 5. Right from the console’s launch, the PS5…
The UAE carrier flydubai on Saturday said it has completed C-checks on Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes in the past two years and is open to carrying out any further inspections if required. This comes as Alaska Airlines on Saturday grounded its fleet of 65 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft as a precautionary measure after a cabin panel blowout forced one of its flights to make an emergency landing. The US-based carrier said each aircraft will return to service only after completion of full maintenance and safety inspections which will take place in the next few days. In aviation, C-checks…
Google has begun limiting third-party cookies for some users of its Chrome web browser, a first step towards eventually abandoning the files that have raised privacy concerns. Google, which announced in 2020 that it planned to get rid of cookies, said fully eliminating third-party cookies could only happen with the approval of Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority, which is looking at the impact on other businesses. “As per previously announced plans, Chrome is restricting third-party cookies by default for one per cent of Chrome users to facilitate testing, and then ramping up to 100 per cent of users from Q3…
After calling his time in Test and ODI career, Australia opener David Warner wants to “finish” his international career after winning another coveted title for the Kangaroos in the forthcoming T20 World Cup this year. The talismanic batter had a fairytale ending to his red-ball career as Australia sweeped Pakistan in a three-match Test series. After Australia’s 8-wicket victory in the third Test on Saturday, Warner talked about the T20 World Cup in June being his “finishing goal” and bringing an end to his prolific international career which saw him make his debut in the same format against South Africa…
Arab Bank Named Bank of the Year 2023 in the Middle East by The Banker Magazine Dubai, UAE, 06January2024:The Banker Magazine, owned by the Financial Times and based in London, named Arab Bank as Bank of the Year in the Middle East for 2023. The announcement came during The Banker’s “Bank of The Year Awards 2023” ceremony held recently in London and attended by several senior representatives from leadingbanks from all over the world. The Banker’s judging panel’s decision to honor Arab Bank with this highly coveted regional award was based on criteria assessing a number of different indicators, including…
If you’re a fan of Apple’s MacBooks but don’t necessarily want to get into the Apple ecosystem, then Dell has the answer for you in the form of the Dell XPS lineup of laptops. Ranging from 13 inches to 17 inches, they have a lot of various configurations to pick from, giving you a lot more granular control over what you buy. Even better, the Dell XPS lineup is much cheaper than most MacBooks, so you won’t be spending as much for the premium, and there are usually quite a few good deals on them on top of that. We’ve…