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A multiple award-winning singer and composer, Sonam Kalra is a rare talent who excels in both Indian and Western musical traditions. Possessing a powerful voice, her music is known for transcending linguistic and cultural barriers, resonating with listeners from diverse backgrounds. Kalra will soon be performing live in Dubai for the much-awaited music festival India By The Creek, where the Consulate General of India is collaborating with Teamwork Arts, to present a unique blend of arts and culture in the city. Bringing together artistes from both India and Dubai, the festival will feature a diverse array of activities, including music…

Second seed Andrey Rublev reached the semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after his opponent Sebastian Korda retired in the second set of their quarterfinal clash on Thursday. Rublev, the world number five from Russia, was leading 6-4 4-3 when the 23-year-old American decided to retire due an injury. The ATP has yet to reveal the exact nature of Korda’s injury. Korda was bidding to reach the semifinals in Dubai in his first appearance, 25 years after his father, Petr Korda, the 1998 Australian Open champion, played here for the third and final time. Rublev didn’t look in…

Global Cyber Alliance teams up with DIFC Academy to empower organisations with actionable tools and strategies to reduce cyber risks The ‘GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit to UAE Small Businesses’, available on DIFC Academy’s School of Future Skills, is a free resource targeting the small business and entrepreneur community Dubai, UAE; 29 February 2024: DIFC Academy, the education platform of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has announced a partnership with Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) to equip professionals and organisations with the tools and knowledge to address the most important…

Whether you’re a new Apple Watch owner or you’ve already owned several models of the wearable device, you should always be on the lookout for discounts on accessories for the smartwatch. If you don’t own it yet, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock is currently on sale from Amazon’s Woot for just $35, which is less than half its original price of $79 for savings of $44. Time is running out if you want to take advantage of this offer though, so you better hurry with your purchase if you don’t want to miss out. Why you should buy the…

A robot will now detect violations committed by users of bicycles and electric scooters. The robot — which is tasked with surveillance and spotting violations — will be trialled from March. The robot will monitor the use of bicycles and electric scooters. Powered by artificial intelligence, the robot will identify a range of violations, including failure to adhere to personal safety protocols like wearing helmets; scooters parked in unauthorised areas; multiple users on e-scooters; and riding them in pedestrian-only zones. These violations are punishable with fines of up to Dh300. When it detects violations, it will share and analyse them…

Saudi Arabia executed five Yemeni charged with murder and robbery, state media reported, bringing the number of executions in the kingdom this year to 34. An interior ministry statement, carried by the official Saudi Press Agency, said the group had been convicted of the murder of a fellow Yemeni and of “forming a gang for the purpose of theft and robbery”. The announcement came a day after seven others were executed for “establishing and financing terrorist organisations”. Last year, capital punishment was used 170 times in Saudi Arabia, according to an AFP tally based on official data. SPA said the…

BMW to inspire Art Dubai 2024 visitors with a fusion of creativity and luxury mobility Art and automotive will converge in an immersive experience created in partnership with Emirati visual artist Dubai, UAE – February 29, 2024.  This year at Art Dubai, BMW will steer beyond the conventional and continue its tradition of fostering creative expression by presenting a unique collaboration with Emirati visual artist Asma Belhamar. The Forwardism Space, located in the art fair’s main foyer, will host the presentation of a specially commissioned art piece by Belhamar. As part of the showcase, BMW will also display the BMW i7…

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Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), announced that UAE’s airports have surpassed 134 million passenger mark in 2023 and are projected to reach 140 million by 2024. He attributed this achievement to the robustness and competitiveness of the UAE aviation sector, which has earned considerable international confidence. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency, Al Suwaidi highlighted that UAE airports recorded approximately 38 million arrivals, 37.805 million departures, and 58.328 million transit passengers in 2023. He emphasised that this growth was bolstered by the resurgence of tourism and the successful hosting of major…

Charter jets for tycoons and celebrities, a performance by Rihanna, and directions to don “jungle fever” outfits when visiting an animal rescue centre – that’s how billionaire Mukesh Ambani is kickstarting big fat Indian wedding celebrations for his son. The head of Indian conglomerate Reliance and Asia’s richest man with a net worth of $114 billion according to Forbes, Ambani is known for never doing a party by halves. The occasion of the moment that has India transfixed is a three-day pre-wedding jamboree for his youngest son Anant Ambani, 28, who is set to marry his long-time girlfriend Radhika Merchant,…