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Offering free admission to everyone, the first-ever ‘India by the Creek’ festival is scheduled to take place at Al Seef Park in Dubai from March 8-10. The event promises a lively celebration of the deep historical connections between India and the emirate of Dubai. Presented by the Dubai Duty Free in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Dubai and Teamwork Arts, with support from Dubai Economy and Tourism, and Khaleej Times, this event marks a significant cultural milestone for both the countries. Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India in Dubai said, “Eight months ago, even before I came…

The “year-in-review” feature that gives users a fun retrospective summary of their activities in the past 12 months has been a revelation for personalized engagement. Music streaming platform Spotify famously embraced it with its ‘Wrapped’ feature, demonstrating the impressive power of first-party data. ‘Wrapped’ drives engagement by playing into the psychology of persuasive and personalized content. It taps into our innate need to feel special, exclusive and appreciated. The feature has rightly found admirers in millions of Spotify listeners. TBO.COM, a global travel distribution platform has extrapolated this “data-driven storytelling” to the B2B travel industry. To consolidate the available data,…

Navigating Innovation: Top Global Brands Launch New Vessels and Display Industry Favourite Models at Dubai International Boat Show 2024 Gulf Craft, Sunseeker, and Ferretti Group among those with regional and international launches this week at Dubai Harbour as part of the Dubai International Boat Show 2024 Finnmaster marks sale of its largest model on first day of show Influx of European visitors recognised by key exhibitors Dubai, UAE – 29 February 2024: From the world’s largest wooden superyacht to spacious luxury catamarans,some of the most prominent global yacht brands have revealed their latest vessels at the Dubai International Boat Show…

While DVD and Blu-ray dominate today’s world, VHS tapes ruled supreme in the ’80s and ’90s. It wasn’t uncommon for families to document birthday parties, holidays, sporting events, and other big moments in life with their handheld camcorder, recording the footage onto a trusty VHS tape. Unfortunately, playing those VHS tapes is challenging nowadays, as it’s unlikely that you still have your old VHS player (or that it’s even still in working condition). That means you’ll need to look into converting your VHS tapes to DVD, Blu-ray, or digital formats to take a trip down memory lane. Even if you’re…

A new app that digitises every step of the renting process may save renters in the country up to Dh3 billion dirhams a year. Takeem, which will digitise contracts and ensures timely payment of rents, was picked winner of their Best Advanced category at the App Olympics on Thursday. Founder Rakesh Mavath explained how the money will be saved. “Usually, a tenant has to pay 5 percent agency fees and 5 percent security deposit,” he said. “But with Takeem, the renter only has to pay 3 percent of transaction fee, 1 percent of security deposit insurance and 1 percent of…

In 2023, Emirates Development Bank EDB’s contribution to the UAE’s industrial GDP surged by 80 per cent, reaching Dh4.3 billion from Dh2.4 billion on 2022 and bringing the total loans financed by the Bank to Dh8.7 billion since the launch of its strategy in 2021, a senior official said. EDB also created more than 17,000 jobs — growth that demonstrates EDB’s critical role in the industrial sector and its dedication to fostering sustainable economic practices and employment opportunities, Shaker Zainal, Chief Business Officer at EDB, said at the third Investopia Summit in Abu Dhabi. Zainal highlighted that EDB, being the…

Apple made a big change with the iPhone 14, moving to an eSIM-only configuration that makes it impossible to use your current phone’s SIM card. That continues with the iPhone 15, with no physical SIM card slot available on the new lineup. However, all is not lost, as there are a few simple ways to transfer your SIM from an Android phone to an iPhone 15. The easiest way to get your SIM from Android to iPhone 15 is by going through one of the major carriers, such as AT&T and Verizon. This works in a few different ways, but…

For Mohammed AbuNael, a resident of Sharjah working as a marketing executive in Dubai, the surge in fuel prices may hinder his monthly budget. In February, he spent Dh800 on fuel, and he believes that his fuel spending is set to increase by nearly 20 per cent in March. With plans for increased travel this month, AbuNael anticipates his fuel expenses to exceed Dh1,000. “As Ramadan is approaching, I have many meetings lined up in in different cities across UAE and my physical presence is required,” said AbuNael, working at Jasani group, a promotional giveaways company. The UAE has announced…

Adnoc has formally closed the acquisition of a 24.9 per cent shareholding in OMV AG (OMV), a global energy and chemicals group, headquartered and listed in Vienna, Austria, from Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala). The transaction accelerates delivery of Adnoc’s global chemicals growth strategy, and reinforces its status as a responsible, long-term partner and growth-oriented investor. Financial details were not disclosed. Following the successful completion of the transaction, Adnoc owns 24.9 per cent of OMV, while Österreichische Beteiligungs AG (ÖBAG), an Austrian independent holding company, holds 31.5 per cent, with the remaining share capital in free float. Through this strategic investment…

One goal unites most parents: the need to empower their child; to see them grow, to see them thrive and be the best they can be. One group of parents is going the extra mile to achieve that dream. The group P2P (Parent to Professional) is made up of parents of Children of Determination. “We are parents of individuals with special needs and we’ve studied and [most of us] are also working in the same field — special education needs (SEN),” explains Sujatha Anandram, who has a child on the autism spectrum. “My vision in P2P is to utilise the…