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Canada’s parliament passed a non-binding motion late Monday calling on the international community to work toward a two-state solution to resolve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, in line with government policy. The vote had been delayed by last-minute wrangling over wording supporting Palestinian statehood, an idea that looked set to deepen splits inside the ruling Liberal Party. The original motion was drawn up by the minority left-leaning New Democrats (NDP), who are helping keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party in power and are unhappy with what they see as his failure to do enough to protect civilians…

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 50 per cent stake in Terra-Gen Power Holdings II, LLC (“Terra-Gen”), one of the largest independent renewable energy power producers in the US, from Energy Capital Partners (ECP). A leading investor across energy transition, electrification and decarbonisation infrastructure assets, ECP will fully exit its position in Terra-Gen in connection with the transaction. Igneo Infrastructure Partners, a global infrastructure investment manager, will retain its existing 50 per cent stake in the company. Igneo made its initial investment in Terra-Gen in December 2020. Established in 2007,…

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is on a roll, opened up about how he always wanted to be a risk-taking actor to make the country proud. Ayushmann made his Bollywood debut with ‘Vicky Donor’ (2012). The film was highly appreciated, and so were Ayushmann’s acting and singing skills. From then on, he constantly handpicked content films which stood out and spread a positive message to society. Talking about his journey, Ayushmann said, “As an actor I have always attempted to walk the road untravelled and this involved a risk! But then there is no fun without risk. Like for all you…

For UAE residents, Georgia is one of the most visited travel destinations throughout the year. We love to try their delicacies, especially Khinkali, a spin on dumplings, or Khachapuri, our personal favourite. Back in Dubai, however, are only a few authentic restaurants that serve Georgian delicacies. Qartuli, nestled in the heart of Downtown Dubai, is now a part of that list. It is a culinary haven that beckons guests to embark on a journey through the rich heritage and flavours of Georgia. Upon stepping into Qartuli, diners are greeted by an ambiance that mirrors the warmth and familiarity of a…

Local golf societies seem to be thriving these days in the UAE. With access to golf membership is often not available or beyond the means of many keen golfers – for whatever reason, are playing regular games of golf together, both social and competitive, throughout the UAE to get their golf fix. One of these such groups is the Social Golf Society, which was formed back in 2019, by founder Kieran Lindsay. Then covid hit and Kieran decided to focus on his other businesses in those challenging times. David Allsopp, Captain and Committee Member, commented, “That is when Ben Hoyle,…

LIGHT OF GOLD by Kim il Tae Organized by Philip Shin and Dr. Saeel Bin Raba Press preview: March 18, 2024, Monday, 11 a.m Location: Giza Hall, 3rd Floor, Raffles, Wafi – Sheikh Rashid Road, Dubai Exhibition dates: March 19, 2024 – April 17, 2024 Timing during Ramadan: from 5 pm to 10 pm Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Kim Il Tae is a contemporary artist from South Korea, famous for using pure gold as a main element in his artwork. “The Light of Gold” exhibition by artist Kim Il Tae and organized by Philip Shin, the promoter of international art,…

If you’ve purchased a new cell phone in the past decade or so, you’re probably already familiar with the SIM—the little thumbnail-sized card that’s used to connect to your your carrier’s cellular network —but in recent years smartphone manufacturers and carriers have started replacing them with something called an eSIM. The “e” in eSIM stands for “embedded,” which makes sense as this is a SIM card that stays inside your phone and can’t be removed. It performs the same function as a traditional SIM card but has the potential to make things a lot simpler for most smartphone users. Almost…

A project that has reduced the time needed to clear accidents on Dubai roads to just eight minutes will be expanded to include more streets. The collaboration project between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police also reduced time needed by the police to respond to accidents to just six minutes. The Traffic Incident Management Unit (TIMU) project will be expanded to include four additional main road corridors by the end of this year. This will increase the number of streets covered by the project from 13 to 17 and will span 951km. The unit handled 22,341 traffic…

Pearl Initiative hosts Philanthropy Impact Forum, reflecting on programme’s achievements across the region The Forum marked the culmination of the commitment of the Pearl Initiative’s Governance in Philanthropy programme to support strategic giving by institutional and individual donors in the Gulf region A global survey by the Philanthropy Alliance Foundation found that 89% of respondents expect substantial growth in philanthropic giving across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East Dubai – 19 March, 2024: The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit organization focused on promoting corporate accountability in the Gulf region, hosted the Philanthropy Impact Forum on March 06, 2024, at the…

If you are a proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and are thinking of upgrading your wearable tech, the newer Galaxy Watch 6 is certainly worth considering. It boasts various new and exciting features that can take your fitness journey to the next level and help you keep track of your wellness goals. In many respects, the Galaxy Watch 6 is a significant improvement over the Galaxy Watch 4. With advanced health monitoring features, improved battery life, and a sleek design, the Galaxy Watch 6 is a great choice for anyone looking to upgrade their smartwatch. And yet,…