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More than 40 per cent of UAE residents sleep less than 6 hours per night, mainly because of stress, according to a survey conducted last month as part of World Sleep Day on March 15. The survey, which polled more than 950 individuals aged from 18 to more than 65 years old, was conducted last month by Premier Inn Middle East and beds and mattresses company Silentnight Arabia to gain insights into the sleep quality and habits of UAE residents. According to the survey, someone’s sleep can be disrupted by many factors. Stress is cited by 48 per cent of…

The Union Home Ministry notified of the implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules on Monday, days ahead of the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections schedule. Home Minister Amit Shah, on multiple occasions, said that CAA rules would be notified ahead of the Lok Sabha elections to be held in April-May. The CAA rules, introduced by the Narendra Modi government and passed by Parliament in 2019, aim to confer Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants who migrated from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan and arrived in India before December 31, 2014. As per an official, the CAA law can be…

Dubai gold and jewellery shoppers are postponing their plans to purchase the precious metal, anticipating a price drop following record highs this month. Industry executives report a steady increase in demand for the 18K variant of the precious metal, the most affordable among all four variants, driven by Millennial and Gen-Z consumers in recent years. The precious metal prices reached a record peak of $2,194.99 on Friday. In the UAE, the 24K variant was trading at Dh263.75 per gram, while 22K, 21K and 18K were trading at Dh244.25, Dh236.25 and Dh202.5 per gram, respectively. Dubai is a popular destination for…

Success is often equated with the number of nights sacrificed. We’ve been misled into thinking that compromising sleep is necessary for professional achievement, financial success, academic excellence, and more. We count success based on what it looks like from the exterior — position, status and money earned; the kind and number of cars owned; handbags and clothes, not realising that all of this means nothing without health. What we perceive as success is merely a surface view; we don’t see the behind the scenes struggles – compromised health, pain, suffering, anxiety, and reliance on sleeping pills and drugs. Success doesn’t…

Union Coop Commits to Supporting CoTopia: Signs MoU for “Your Breakfast, Their Suhoor 6” Initiative Dubai, UAE: Union Coop has solidified its commitment to community welfare by entering into a memorandum of understanding with the CoTopia Social Responsibility Foundation. The agreement aims to bolster the “Your Breakfast, Their Suhoor 6” initiative, a longstanding community endeavor supported by Union Coop since its inception. The signing ceremony, held at Al Warqa City Mall, saw Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Director of the Corporate Communication Department at Union Coop, and Mr. YOUSIF AL OBAIDLI, CEO of CoTopia Social Responsibility Foundation, formalize the partnership. The…

How do you stand out in the smartwatch world? How do you attempt to do something new and unique with wearables in 2024 when so many companies seem to be coasting by? That’s what OnePlus is trying to figure out with the OnePlus Watch 2, and in many ways, it has succeeded. The OnePlus Watch 2, while not perfect, is one of the more interesting Wear OS watches we’ve seen in a while — and that’s largely due to a hybrid design unlike any we’ve seen before. Digital Trends spoke with Justin Liu, the general manager of OnePlus’ wearable division,…

It was a sombre scene as Randa Baker and her family sat on the ground in their tent in southern Gaza at sunset Monday for their meal breaking their first day of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Three of her children were largely silent as Randa set down a platter of rice and potatoes and bowls of peas, a meal pieced together from charity and humanitarian aid. “What’s wrong? Eat,” Randa’s mother told the youngest child, 4-year-old Alma, who glumly picked at the plate. Randa’s 12-year-old son, Amir, was too ill to join them; he had a stroke…

On February 8, Dubai welcomed the acclaimed Japanese violinist Daishin Kashimoto, First Prize winner at the 1994 Cologne International Violin Competition, 1996 Fritz Kreisler Competition, and 1996 Long-Thibaud International Competition, and Artistic Director of the Le Pont Music Festival, who arrived in the emirate for the first of two concerts that he was scheduled to perform as part of the InClassica International Music Festival, organised by SAMIT Event Group. Held from February 1-15, this latest edition of InClassica saw appearances by some of the biggest classical music stars of our time, and Kashimoto was just the latest in a long…

Anna Chekh, a prominent Ukrainian artist celebrated for her diverse artistic expressions, shares insights into her recent endeavours and successes. From captivating audiences with her immersive art installations at DIFC Art Nights to pioneering innovative digital experiences, Chekh’s journey is one of continuous exploration and creativity. In a conversation with City Times, Anna discusses her inspiration behind iconic creations like the ‘Shadow Man’, her groundbreaking collaborations, and her upcoming exhibitions that promise to mesmerise global audiences. Excerpts from the interview: Can you tell us about your experience presenting your art world, including pictures, art objects, digital art, and art furniture…

Novak Djokovic waited five years to return to Indian Wells but the Serb’s campaign in the California desert came to a close much quicker than anyone expected after 20-year-old Luca Nardi pulled off a stunning 6-4 3-6 6-3 upset on Monday. The world number one had not competed at the tournament since 2019 due to US travel restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic and saw his hopes of winning a record sixth title dashed by the 123rd ranked lucky loser. “He really didn’t have anything to lose, so he played great. Deserved to win,” Djokovic told reporters. “I was more…