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Last week, teenager R.N. spent 17 hours 36 minutes on his phone on one day and 14 hours on another. “I was just speaking to my friends on Botim and scrolling through social media,” said the 15-year-old, speaking to Khaleej Times on condition of anonymity. “I didn’t realise that I had racked up that many hours on my screen.” This reflects a growing incidence of youngsters spending too much time on their screen, severely affecting their sleep cycle. “There’s growing concern that many children and young people aren’t getting enough sleep,” said Dr. Mona Alharbi, specialist pediatrician at Aster Hospital…

Sequestered at home in a remote Afghan town, 18-year-old Shekiba often roams the house hunting for the patchy internet signal that is her last link to an education. Shekiba has turned to online learning since the Taliban returned to power in 2021 and shut her out of classrooms, signing up for live economics lectures she squints at on a pocket-sized phone screen. She hopes to save for a laptop but is forced to buy expensive mobile data packages that still don’t guarantee a signal in the town of Ishkashim perched high in mountainous Badakhshan province. “If there were no internet…

Dubai-based luxury real estate developer AHS Properties has launched Dh3.1 billion Casa Canal Interiors by Fendi Casa and successfully sold 80 per cent of it within a few days of its launch. Spanning from 4,500 to 30,000 sqft, the tower houses a diverse range of luxurious units, including exclusive boutique houses, four to six-bedroom sky villas, penthouses and sky palaces. It will also house a cigar lounge, private pools, fine-dining options, a state-of-the-art spa, wellness, and recreational arenas (yoga and beauty rooms), a screening room and a concierge service and a chauffeur service. “Around 80% per cent of the project…

Did you spot some Abu Dhabi bus stops turning into stunning art pieces? The Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi (DMT) has unveiled an exciting initiative called Abu Dhabi Canvas, designed to transform the cityscape with vibrant murals crafted by Emirati and locally-based artists. The murals will be placed at bus shelters in various areas including Al Nahyan, Al Bateen, Al Manhal, Al Mushrif, Al Danah and Al Muntazah. Abu Dhabi Canvas also aims to nurture local talent, as artists have dedicated more than 800 hours to create the murals. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the DMT,…

If KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden IPL title, he will automatically be rewarded with a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, reckons head coach Justin Langer, who wants his team’s national hopefuls to “concentrate” on doing well for the franchise first. Rahul, who is coming back from a quadriceps injury and is not expected to keep wickets at the beginning of the IPL, is still not a certainty in the Indian T20 squad and only a good IPL with both the bat and gloves can seal the deal for him. Asked how…

Coupa Opens Local Data Center in the United Arab Emirates The new AWS data center will enhance data security for customers in the Middle East Dubai, UAE – [20/03/2024] – Coupa, the leading AI-driven platform that helps you operate smarter and grow faster, today announced the launch of its first data center in the Middle East, inaugurated in collaboration with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) team in Dubai. The grand opening, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, happened on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The new data center highlights Coupa’s commitment to invest in the region and drive growth, and its dedication…

If you’re serious about gaming, you’re going to need a powerful machine that won’t have trouble running the best PC games. Alienware is one of the most trusted brands in the industry, and now’s a great time to buy one of its devices as there’s an ongoing sale from Dell. You can get a gaming PC for as low as $1,400 and a gaming laptop for as low as $1,450 in Dell’s Alienware sale, where all of the options will also get you ready for upcoming PC games. You need to hurry in deciding what to buy though, as we…

Kosovar miner Emin Hasani feels closer to God when he breaks the Ramadan fast 800 metres (2,625 feet) underground. After a long and sweltering shift down the Trepca mine in Stanterg in northern Kosovo, Hasani checks a clock to know when the sun is setting at the surface and whether the time has come to eat. Sitting around a small table in a makeshift office in the mine, he and four colleagues pull out dates, yogurt, pickles and cheese that they wash down with sugary black tea. The men laugh and chat with each other as they share the iftar…

In a forthcoming update on March 22, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will welcome new Spirits inspired by the iconic Mario and Princess Peach. This latest inclusion adds to the growing array of Spirits derived from diverse franchises, enriching the gameplay experience for fans worldwide. A hallmark feature of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate lies in its utilisation of Spirits, serving as in-game power-ups and collectibles that augment character capabilities. Since its debut in December 2018, the Nintendo Switch exclusive, developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd., has amassed over 1,500 Spirits, with continuous expansions anticipated in the near future. Announced…

Evolutions Redefines Real Estate Landscape in Dubai with Exclusive Membership Card & Prestigious Award Ceremony Dubai, UAE – 20 March 2024: Evolutions, a renowned real estate intelligence hub in Dubai, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated exclusive membership card in collaboration with Ennismore, alongside the unveiling of its inaugural annual award ceremony. The announcement was made during an elegant Suhoor gathering at the Victorian glasshouse restaurant, Bahu Dubai, located in the prestigious Emirates Hills. Attended by over 600 distinguished brokers and developers affiliated with Evolutions, the event marked a significant milestone for the company as it continues to…