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Ali is 12 and has survived things no child should see, spending half his life in what amounts to a prison camp for Daesh families in an arid corner of northeastern Syria. He knows not to dream of freedom. Instead he fantasises about having a football. “Can you get me one?” he said, as if he was asking for the Moon. Five years after the fall of the Daesh group’s brutal “caliphate”, tens of thousands of women and children linked to the militants are still being held by the US-backed Kurdish forces in camps rife with violence and abuse, with…
Aster DM Healthcare Limited, one of the largest and fastest growing integrated healthcare providers in GCC and India, on Wednesday announced that the separation of its India and GCC businesses and the proposed investment in the company’s GCC business by a consortium of investors led by Fajr Capital, a sovereign-owned private equity firm headquartered in the UAE, is nearing imminent completion. In November 2023, corporate approvals were received to separate the Company’s India and GCC businesses into two distinct and standalone entities to unlock long-term value. Under the separation plan, a Fajr Capital-led consortium entered into a definitive agreement to…
In the aftermath of the disruptive hacking incident during the Apex Legends Global Series, Respawn, the developers behind the popular game, has broken its silence with an official update. The untimely breach during the North American regional finals of the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) had stirred a wave of apprehension among players, prompting urgent calls for clarification from the studio. Now, Respawn’s response seeks to assuage the community’s anxieties and reaffirm its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the game. Instances of hacking and cheating have unfortunately plagued the gaming sphere, and Apex Legends has not been immune to…
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will be under scrutiny on their return to action as the Indian Premier League begins on Friday, with the T20 World Cup hot on its heels. The 17th edition of the world’s richest cricket league is expected to end close to the June 1 start of the World Cup in the West Indies and United States. Organisers have released only the first two weeks of the IPL schedule so far because it clashes with India’s six-week-long general election. Last season the 10-team IPL lasted eight weeks. “This is a world stage for cricket,” IPL chairman…
CoinMENA FZE partners with Network International to streamline fiat onramps Strategic partnership allows UAE CoinMENA users to instantly deposit funds via cards directly to their wallet UAE, 19th March 2024: Network International (Network), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has announced a strategic collaboration with virtual asset service provider CoinMENA FZE, to provide users with a seamless and secure onramp from fiat to crypto via card deposits. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony led by Pankaj Kundra, Group Head of Products, Partnerships, and Enterprises at Network International, and Talal Tabbaa,…
With more and more people upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, many users are having to adjust to the new layout and style of Windows 11. One feature that’s important to be able to locate is the specs of your PC, as being able to see what components you have can help to figure out if you need to upgrade a particular component. There are a few easy ways to see your PC specs in Windows 11, so here we’ll show you how so that you’ll be prepared for next time you need to look up some information about…
Dubai Police distributed a total of 71,850 fast-breaking or iftar meals to car drivers, before the Maghrib call, in the first week of Ramadan as part of the “Ramadan Without Accidents” initiative. In order to reduce accidents before breakfast, the authorities chose intersections with high traffic density to distribute the iftar. The initiative aims to reduce the number of traffic accidents before iftar time, which is caused by certain drivers rushing home and engaging in potentially dangerous driving behaviors. Traffic officers and volunteers distributed meals at high-traffic intersections, reaching approximately 71,850 individuals in the first week alone, distributing 10,000 meals…
Within the Helldivers 2 community, whispers abound as players discern clues hinting at the emergence of a formidable new enemy type. Recent revelations within the game’s expansive galactic war narrative have ignited fervent speculation among soldiers of Super Earth, prompting anticipation for the next chapter in their relentless battle for survival. At the heart of Helldivers 2’s enduring appeal lies its captivating galactic war, a dynamic meta-campaign meticulously orchestrated by Arrowhead Game Studios’ enigmatic overseer known as “Joel.” Through a series of strategic directives issued by Super Earth Command, players are enlisted to partake in decisive offensives or critical defensive…
The Arab Energy Fund records highest-ever net income for the second year in a row Net income surges by 51% YoY to reach USD 225mn Total assets grew by 12% YoY to reach USD 9.88bn Results driven by asset growth, strong capital gains, and a favorable interest environment Saudi Arabia, 20 March 2024 – The Arab Energy Fund “TAEF” (previously APICORP) a multilateral impact financial institution focused on the MENA energy sector, today announced the financial results for the fiscal year that ended on December 31, 2023. For the second consecutive year, TAEF recorded its highest-ever net income, driven mainly…
It’s had plenty of competition over the years, but Grand Theft Auto V remains one of the most popular open-world crime games on the planet. Rockstar has given the game constant updates to keep its thriving community happy, and it even ported the game to PS5 and Xbox Series X. One thing hasn’t changed since launch, however, and that’s a constant need to fill your virtual pockets with cash. And if you need cash fast, selling a car is a great option. Selling cars in GTA 5 is one of the best ways to make money, as it’s a simple…