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Demand for sugar in the UAE grew by 5 per cent last year on the back of growth in population, and as some of the consumers are shifting back from artificial sweeteners to sugar after a World Health Organisation (WHO) advisory. “Demand for sugar was around 200,000 tonnes last year in the UAE, growing by 5 per cent last year due to population growth,” said Jamal Al Ghurair, managing director, Al Khaleej Sugar. “Sugar is a commodity that human beings need to eat. Without sugar, as a human being, you’ll have zero power. It also depends on how you take…

British officials said Tuesday that Kate, the Princess of Wales, will attend a Trooping the Colour ceremony in June. It is her first confirmed major official duty since the royal underwent abdominal surgery. Kate, Prince William’s wife, has been out of the public eye since January, when palace officials announced that she was admitted to a private London hospital for planned surgery. At the time, they did not provide more details but said she would not return to public duties until after Easter. The ceremony is celebrated on June 8 and the weekend that follows. The events, annual highlights in…

Fear of losing control over their companies has prompted promoters to settle dues By H.P. Ranina/ NRI Problems Question: The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code was introduced more than five years ago. Has it helped in banks and financial institutions recovering their dues and companies being saved from liquidation? ANSWER: IBC which was introduced seven years ago has had a salutary effect and ensured timely repayment of dues to banks and financial institutions. The fear of losing control over their companies has prompted promoters to settle dues with banks and financial institutions. When a debtor has defaulted, creditors are entitled to…

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday reduced the four-year doping ban imposed on Romania’s former world number one Simona Halep to nine months, which have already been served. The 32-year-old was suspended for four years last September by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after two separate doping infractions the previous year. The two-time Grand Slam singles champion appealed to CAS in February, arguing that the positive test was the result of a “contaminated product” and anomalies in her biological passport could be linked to surgery she had undergone. “The CAS Panel has unanimously determined that the…

Dubai WoodShow 2024: Premier Platform Unveils Latest Industry Trends and Investment Opportunities Dubai, UAE, March 5, 2024: His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, president and CEO of Dubai Chambers, inaugurated the 20th edition of Dubai International Wood and Wood Machinery Exhibition (Dubai WoodShow) which will continue for 3 days until March 7, with the participation of 682 local and international exhibitors from 52 countries, to exchange experiences and showcase industry trends and the most promising investment opportunities offered by the wood sector. Dawood Al Shezawi, President of Dubai WoodShow, said: “Dubai WoodShow is the leading platform for wood and wood…

If you’ve been gifted someone’s old Echo Show device or purchased a preowned one off the web, there’s a chance that your device is still home to its previous owner’s personal data. In a perfect world, the old owner would have wiped their info before passing it along to you – but if that didn’t happen, or if you just want to ensure you’re working with a clean device, there’s an easy way to perform the reset yourself. Here’s how to set up a preowned Echo Show smart display, including how to perform a factory reset and get the device…

In a development similar to science fiction films, Dubai police is now studying robotic dogs to be part of their forces. As K9 units around the world are considered a major partner in preventing crime, arresting its perpetrators, robotic dogs will play a major part at solving crimes, and major raids. “The robotic dogs that currently exist as sniffing dogs have not reached the level of a normal dog, but we are still researching and meeting with advanced companies on the subject of robotic dogs,” revealed Lieutenant Colonel Salah Al Mazrouei, Director of the Dubai Police Security Inspection Department K9…

Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, the mother of the incumbent president and widow of an ousted dictator, has been hospitalised with pneumonia. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday that his mother, who is 94, was suffering from a slight pneumonia and was put on antibiotics by her doctors. Marcos, in a statement from Melbourne, Australia, where he is attending an Asian summit, said that his mother was “in good spirits” and has “no difficulty in breathing and is resting well.” Marcos’ sister Senator Imee Marcos told reporters that her mother has had bouts of fever and coughing and…

More than 70% of UAE merchants surveyed claim increased revenue and higher customer footfall since accepting digital payments, a study showed on Tuesday. According to a study by Visa, titled ‘Value of Acceptance’, among card-accepting merchants both digital payments and cash together account for 90% of payments accepted among surveyed small businesses, with digital payments accounting for the larger portion. The study explores merchants’ attitudes towards digital payments and the impact of digital commerce on small businesses and retailers in the UAE. The survey gathered insights from two groups of UAE-based merchants – those who have accepted digital payments for…

11th Edition of Dubai Food Festival to Serve up a Delicious Showcase of Dubai’s Dynamic Dining Scene  DFF 2024 to take place from Friday 19th April to Sunday 12th May. A 23-day celebration of the city’s culinary excellence, DFF will offer up a diverse city-wide line up of exclusive menus, activations, events and more. DFF to drive Dubai’s position as a global gastronomic hub. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 5 March 2024 –Mark your calendars and prepare your tastebuds for a feast like no other; the 11th edition of the much-anticipated Dubai Food Festival (DFF) is just six weeks away. Taking place…