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AIMMP showcases Portuguese excellence at the Dubai Wood Show 2024 Twelve leading companies from this European country will showcase a range of sustainable and innovative products at the region’s premier industry event. Dubai – February 29, 2024: The Portuguese Association of Wood and Furniture Industries, or AIMMP in short, is set to make a significant impact at the Dubai Wood Show 2024, to be held from March 5 to 7 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. As the premier event for the Middle East’s wood, furniture accessories, and woodworking machinery industry, the show serves as the ideal platform…

If you’re getting ready to start your Final Fantasy VII Rebirth adventure, let me offer you fair warning: it is a long game. If you’re planning to do every sidequest, minigame, and Chadley combat battle, you’ll be wandering around Gaia for 100 hours. That’s not an exaggeration; I hit credits in 73 hours and I still had a massive checklist of side content to complete. Considering that length, you’ll want to prioritize the best content if you want to get through the story in a timely matter. Some minigames are safe to skip, but there’s one you absolutely should not…

Prime Minister Albanese praised Samson Bocul as an example of the Philippine diaspora’s willingness to give back to the community A Filipino immigrant who helped a small Outback town keep its volunteer fire brigade was celebrated in the Australian Parliament on Thursday during a special sitting to welcome Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who is on a state visit. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Samson Bocul as an example of the Philippine diaspora’s willingness to give back to the community. Bocul lives in the small South Australia state town of Port Wakefield. The community of 600 people was on the…

Bitcoin (BTC) shot up on Wednesday, breaching the $60,000 mark for the first time since November 2021, marking a significant upswing in the world of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin’s upward journey has been consistent since September last year. The recent surge adds to Bitcoin’s impressive performance in 2024, boasting a year-to-date return of over 42 per cent, with a nearly 6 per cent gain in the past 24 hours alone. What is Bitcoin? Often dubbed the online equivalent of cash, Bitcoin stands as the globe’s foremost decentralised digital currency, employing peer-to-peer technology to function independently of intermediaries. With over 18 million Bitcoins…

Art Dubai 2024 is primed to dazzle with its 17th edition, showcasing a plethora of global artistic talent from March 1 to March 3 at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai. With over 120 contemporary, modern, and digital presentations from 60 cities across 40 countries, the premier art fair promises a memorable experience. Divided into four sections—Art Dubai Contemporary, Art Dubai Digital, Art Dubai Modern, and Bawwaba—the event has sparked anticipation within art circles worldwide. Attendees can expect an immersive journey through a diverse range of artistic perceptions, offering personal interpretations of reality from acclaimed artists. Artistic director Pablo De Val described…

Saudi Arabia’s football governing body on Thursday suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for one game over a gesture he made on the pitch last weekend that was judged a “provocation”. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said the Al Nassr captain and former Porto star was also fined a total of 30,000 riyals ($8,000) for the move, which broke rules against provoking the public during a match. The decision cannot be appealed. Video emerged after his side’s 3-2 win against Al-Shabab showing Ronaldo making a repeated thrusting gesture towards his groin in response to crowds taunting him by chanting the name of his…

Sobha Realty awards AED 100 Million special bonus to employees in recognition of dedication Dubai, February 29, 2024: Sobha Realty, a leading real estate developer in Dubai, announced a special bonus program for all its employees in a testament to its commitment to recognising their hard work and dedication. Appreciating the unwavering commitment demonstrated by the team members, the company has granted AED 100 Mn bonus to all employees working on non-incentive programs, covering employees across various departments. This move underscores the company’s belief in the collective effort that has played a pivotal role in Sobha Realty’s success. Ravi Menon,…

When it comes to smart plugs, few are as versatile and affordable as the Amazon Smart Plug. These useful gadgets offer a bit of “smart” functionality to a wide assortment of electronics, making it easy to automate their performance. One of the greatest features of the Amazon Smart Plug is that it can be powered on and off at specific times of day. If you’re curious to know how it works, here’s a closer look at how to set a timer on Amazon Smart Plugs. Add the Amazon Smart Plug to your Alexa appBefore you can set a timer on…

Coupled with a remarkable Indonesian model of peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance, Nahdlatul Ulama – the largest Islamic organisation in the world, with more than 121 million members – has been able to uphold the country’s founding principles of Pancasila through several initiatives, including core focus on education, said Ulil Abshar-Abdalla, an eminent scholar from Nahdlatul Ulama. “As is the case with other Muslim countries in the world, we encountered the problem of religious extremism and radicalism. One of the biggest challenges has been the idea of an Islamic state,” Abshar-Abdalla told Khaleej Times, as Nahdlatul Ulama was honoured with…

The UAE on Thursday (February 29) announced the retail fuel prices for the month of March 2024. The approved fuel prices by the Ministry of Energy are determined every month, according to the average global price of oil, whether up or down, after adding the operating costs of distribution companies. The Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee increased gasoline prices for March by between 15 and 16 fils per litre for gasoline and diesel price, compared to the prices of February 2024. The new rates will apply from March 1 and are as follows: CategoryPrice per litre (March)Price per litre (February)DifferenceSuper 98…