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The doctors gave Shaimaa Nabahin an impossible choice: lose your left leg or risk death. The 22-year-old had been hospitalised in Gaza for around a week, after her ankle was partially severed in an Israeli airstrike, when doctors told her she was suffering from blood poisoning. Nabahin chose to maximise her chances of survival, and agreed to have her leg amputated 15 centimetres (6 inches) below the knee. The decision upended life for the ambitious university student, as it has for untold others among the more than 54,500 war-wounded who faced similar gut-wrenching choices. “My whole life has changed,” said…

Chelsea could play their Premier League game against Crystal Palace without key midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Tuesday. Chelsea, who were 10th ahead of the Boxing Day fixtures, were already without Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer — two of their top three scorers — for the London derby on Wednesday due to suspension. Although Fernandez is recovering from a hernia, Caicedo is ill and nine players are injured, leaving Pochettino without 11 players for the final home game of the year. Noni Madueke and Romeo Lavia are available after they returned from injury in…

جينسلر تُصدر تقرير توقعات التصميم لعام ٢٠٢٤ تجسد التصاميم المستدامة ضرورة لا يمكن تجاهلها في الشرق الأوسط وخارجه دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 26 ديسمبر2023:قدمت شركة جينسلر، أكبر شركة تصميم في العالم ، تقريرها السنوي حول الاتجاهات العالمية في بيئة البناء لعام 2024. يكشف التقرير عن سبع اتجاهات رئيسية تشكّل صناعة البناء في الشرق الأوسط، مع التركيز على الاستدامة كضرورة لا مفر منها في ممارسات البناء، إلى جانب استخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي وإمكانياته الهائلة في تسريع الأفكار والابتكارات. كما يسلّط التقرير الضوء على جاذبية مفهوم المدينة القريبة خلال 20 دقيقة، الذي يهدف إلى جعل الاحتياجات الرئيسية للسكان في متناولهم في زمن…

Following several delays caused by the pandemic and the Warner Bros.-Discovery merger, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom finally swam its way into theaters. Set a few years after the first film, Arthur Curry must team up with his villainous brother Orm to defeat his nemesis, Black Manta, who has returned to destroy all that he holds dear with the power of the cursed Black Trident. Fittingly marketed as Aquaman’s last stand, this sequel film marks the final chapter set in the DC Extended Universe. After The Flash ended with the Scarlet Speedster using his powers to reboot the timeline, many have…

A new focus in the UAE’s Emiratisation drive was highlighted on Tuesday as authorities launched a programme that seeks to get 1,000 Emiratis hired in the education sector every year starting 2024. Overall, it aims to see 4,000 UAE nationals working in private education institutions within four years. The Teaching Specialists Programme — launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre), the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) — will train Emiratis and offer special courses to meet the job requirements in the education sector. Stay up to date with the latest news.…

The head of the WHO said Tuesday the world needs to properly prepare for future pandemics after finally ending three years of Covid “crisis, pain and loss.” In his end-of-year message, World Health Organisation director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said 2023 had marked a turning point in fighting major health challenges but had also brought “immense and avoidable suffering.” Tedros called for ramped-up relief efforts for the Gaza Strip and urged nations to seal a “monumental” pandemic accord to plug preparedness gaps that were exposed during the pandemic. He declared an end to Covid-19 as an international public health emergency in…

Gold prices are expected to stay above $2,000 an ounce in 2024 due to economic, political, and geopolitical risks around the world. Economists say that the future appears “both promising and precarious.” In 2023, the gold market experienced a turbulent journey, reaching unprecedented heights above $2,100 before experiencing a dip and stabilising around the $2,050 level. Spot gold was trading at $2,063.67 per ounce on Tuesday afternoon, up 0.51 per cent, as US dollar and bond yields fell on growing prospects for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Gold hit a more than two-week high of $2,070.39 in the…

As the year draws to a close, W Abu Dhabi invites you to embark on a journey of extravagance and culinary delight at Garage, their premier dining destination. This New Year’s Eve, transcend the ordinary and immerse yourself in the splendor of a lavish dinner experience that promises to make your 2024 wishes come true. Indulge your senses in a tantalizing menu curated by Garage, featuring a fusion of global flavors and innovative dishes that promise an extraordinary dining experience. Whether you’re a food connoisseur or someone seeking a memorable culinary adventure, Garage is set to redefine your expectations. Ring…

Pele “would have been sad” at the state of the current Brazilian national team, his son Edinho said before the first anniversary of his death on Friday. Brazil have struggled in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and presently occupy sixth place in the South American table, the last spot that affords direct qualification. The Selecao have struggled without their biggest current star, Neymar, who is a long-term injury absentee after tearing knee ligaments. “This crisis didn’t appear overnight, there are big and complex problems,” said Edinho, 53, who is one of Pele’s seven children. “We are experiencing a decline……

Leading real estate professionals talk sustainability, AI, compliance at the World Realty Congress Summit The inaugural edition of the World Realty Congress saw a record-breaking turnout, as over 500 esteemed attendees from over 10 countries gathered in Dubai for insightful masterclasses and keynotes on topical subjects like AI, sustainability, and compliance in the real estate context, symbolizing the market competitiveness of the UAE Nakheel Community Management and Dubai Community Management bagged the IRECMS Dubai Gold Award 2023 for the ‘Best Community Management Company of the Year’ December 25th, Dubai, UAE: The World Realty Congress, a new comprehensive summit comprising the reputable…