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The Philippines is closely watching the US presidential race but would view any change in leadership as an opportunity to renew the strengthening alliance between the two countries, Manila’s longtime envoy to Washington said on Thursday. Security engagements between the defence treaty allies have stepped up considerably under US President Joe Biden and Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with both leaders keen to counter what they see as China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea and near Taiwan. “The only challenge that we face, especially for us in the embassy in Washington DC, is what happens in November. It’s…
In the heart of Dubai’s vibrant tourism scene, Holiday Island stands as a beacon of excellence, offering unparalleled travel and tourism services that redefine the way we experience holidays. With a commitment to ease of access, a robust marketing presence, and a vision for the future, Holiday Island has become synonymous with comfortable, safe, and affordable travel experiences. Ease of Access and Exceptional Service Holiday Island takes pride in its seamless and user-friendly approach to travel planning. From the moment you visit their website to the final touchdown at your dream destination, every step is designed for convenience. The user…
Lionel Messi helped set up both goals and Inter Miami survived extended second-half pressure from Real Salt Lake to earn a 2-0 victory in Major League Soccer’s season opener on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Robert Taylor scored late in the first half and Diego Gomez scored late in the second for Miami, which was dominant before the break but inferior after it and probably fortunate to still be in the lead when Gomez added on. Luis Suarez had the primary assist on Gomez’s insurance tally in his MLS debut after he became the third of Messi’s former FC Barcelona…
L’azurde CEO presents retail and digital transformation at 10th RLC MENA Summit Riyadh, KSA – 21/02/2024: The CEO of “L’azurde Company for Jewelry”, Sélim Chidiac, elaborated about the Company’s retail and digital transformation over the last years at the 10th Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit held from February 19 to 20, 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh. Mr. Chidiac presented the significance and magnitude of the retail and digital business at L’azurde during a panel discussion with the participation of top sectors leaders. He shed light on how, over the past years, L’azurde embarked on a major growth program to…
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About 77 per cent of travellers in the UAE have noted an increase in travel expenses, a survey has found. However, only 3 per cent would consider postponing or cancelling their trips according to Visa’s 2023 Global Travel Intentions Study. The survey found a “significant surge in travel activity with no signs of slowing down” even amid rising costs. Mohamed Bardastani, chief CEMEA Economist at Visa, told Khaleej Times that travel expenses from airfares to accommodations have risen significantly post-Covid and remained “somewhat elevated for a sustained period without a meaningful retreat”. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
A man who had asked for Dh61,750 to ‘verify’ another social media user’s account has been ordered to return the amount and has been fined. The victim filed a lawsuit against the accused, asking for the amount back and for Dh10,000 in moral and material damages. The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court them ordered the accused to repay the entire amount and imposed a fine of Dh5,000. According to Al Khaleej, the defendant did not return the amount in time. So, a criminal lawsuit was filed against him. The criminal court court then asked the defendant to pay Dh20,000 as…
Norway’s fish farms are feeding their salmon an increasingly vegetarian diet in order to make their businesses more sustainable, but for these carnivorous pink-fleshed fish, all is not rosy. In submerged cages at the Oksebasen fish farm, located at the crossing of two fjords in western Norway, the salmon are under constant watch on mobile underwater cameras. At the first sign the fish are feeling a little peckish, employees at an operations centre 100 kilometres (60 miles) away turn on a “sub-feeder” which releases special pellets swiftly gobbled up by the hungry fish. The small brown granules consist primarily of…
The Dubai-based budget carrier Flydubai saw record profits of Dh2.1 billion ($572 million) in 2023, boosted by carrying the most passengers ever across its network, the company announced Thursday. The state-owned carrier, based in the business and tourism hub of Dubai in the UAE, reported revenue of $3 billion, compared to $2.5 billion the year before. It also carried 13.8 million passengers, beating its prior pre-pandemic record of 11 million in a year. It saw a profit of $327 million in profit in 2022. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Building on the…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr moved into the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday with a 3-0 aggregate win over Al-Fayha in an-all Saudi Arabian matchup. Ronaldo scored the only goal in the first leg and then found the net in the return match in Riyadh with four minutes remaining of the second leg. Otavio had opened the scoring to ensure that Al Nassr progressed. Al Nassr is still aiming for a first-ever continental title and will take on Al-Ain of the UAE in the quarterfinals next month. Inn the eastern zone — the tournament is divided into two…