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A grand welcome, including a series of captivating performances, has been planned for a reception in Abu Dhabi where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the expat community. The event titled ‘Ahlan Modi’ is being planned as the largest Indian community summit and will be held on February 13, organisers said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Indian Prime Minister will also inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Mandir – the region’s first traditional stone temple. The much-awaited opening of the temple will be marked with a unique ‘Festival of Harmony’ on February…

Forty-seven people were buried when a landslide struck a remote and mountainous part of southwestern China on Monday, state media reported. The landslide took place at 5.51am in Zhenxiong County, Yunnan province, state news agency Xinhua reported, citing local authorities. State broadcaster CCTV said around 18 households were buried in the landslide, and that more than 200 people were “urgently evacuated” from the area. Authorities have launched an emergency response involving over 200 rescue workers as well as dozens of fire engines and other equipment, according to CCTV. Footage shared on social media by a local broadcaster showed emergency workers…

Indian property investors surpassed Russians to claim the top position as the leading buyers of real estate in Dubai in 2023, according to latest data released by Betterhomes. The statistics reveal that the British and Russian buyers secured the second and third positions, respectively. This marks a shift from the 2022 scenario, where Russians, British, and Indians held the top three spots in the local property market. Dubai witnessed unprecedented demand in 2022 and 2023, pushing prices to record last year for both villas and apartments, driven by high net-worth individuals and an increase in the population of expatriate workers…

New range of five-star and high-end dining venues join luxury membership platform January 22, Dubai, UAE: Home-grown luxury membership platform, SupperClub, has marked a major milestone in its short history, surpassing 35,000 bookings across its portfolio of five-start experiences. Just three years on from its inception in Dubai, SupperClub has also secured partnerships with leading brands such as Mastercard, while continuing to grow its network of premium venues across the UAE and the rest of the GCC. SupperClub was founded and self-funded by entrepreneurs, Mehreen Omar and Muna Mustafa Founded and self-funded by entrepreneurs, Mehreen Omar and Muna Mustafa, SupperClub…

If you’re a little bit forgetful or just want the extra security of knowing where your stuff is, AirTags can be pretty great. Unfortunately, they tend to be a bit pricey and, even worse, only function within the Apple Find My App network, so if you’re not an Apple user, then you can’t really use AirTags. Luckily, you do have some alternatives, and there’s actually a huge range of options that you can pick from based on your preferences. some options might even be better than an AirTag, depending on where you are. To that end, we’ve collected five of…

The Israeli army bombarded Khan Yunis, the new epicentre of the war in Gaza, on Monday as the families of hostages held by Hamas urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal to secure their release. Witnesses reported deadly strikes overnight in Khan Yunis, the largest city in southern Gaza, and fierce fighting between Israeli soldiers and Hamas militants. Netanyahu has vowed “complete victory” over Hamas after attacks by the movement’s fighters on October 7 that resulted in the deaths of about 1,140 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Hamas militants also…

One of the most intriguing figures of our time – Elon Musk [web_stories_embed url=”https://dailyguardian.ae/web-stories/elon-musk-a-journey-through-time/” title=”Elon Musk: A Journey Through Time” poster=”https://dailyguardian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-Capture-post.png” width=”360″ height=”600″ align=”none”] Each image in this album is a piece of history, capturing the essence of Musk’s journey.  It’s an intimate expedition through various stages of his life   from a bright-eyed, curious child,  through his formative years,  to the trailblazer leading some of the most successful technological endeavors of this century.  Join us on this captivating odyssey, tracing the footsteps of a man who has dared to envision a better future for humanity.

Alpen Capital marks 20 Years of Global Fusion with an enthralling concert in Dubai Grammy-winning virtuoso Wouter Kellerman takes center stage, leading a stellar lineup of internationally acclaimed artistes Dubai – January 22, 2024: The 20th edition of the Global Fusion Concert, hosted by Alpen Capital and Alpen Asset Advisors, captivated the audience with an extraordinary showcase of musical and dance artistry from around the world. Commemorating two decades of the iconic Global Fusion concert, this year’s event featured a rich tapestry of diverse musical talents drawn from the operating markets of Alpen Capital. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest,…

Hologram technology has been breathing new life into music legends dead and alive for years, but now there are plans to use the same system to beam guest lecturers into university classrooms, the Guardian reports. Loughborough University, about 100 miles north of London, U.K., will become the first in Europe to trial the technology in an educational setting when it beams in sports scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Those linked to the project claim that students will much prefer a 3D image beamed live from overseas to a video call or a 2D image projected onto a…

A yellow alert has been issued for fog in the UAE today. The alert covers most of the internal areas in the country, and is in place until 9am on Monday, January 22. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned residents to exercise caution when venturing outdoors. Abu Dhabi Police have called on motorists to pay attention to changing speed limits, which are displayed on electronic signboards along key routes. Otherwise, the weather today will be fair to partly cloudy. It will be humid by night and Tuesday morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a chance of…