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Saudi Arabia’s 2023 budget recorded a surplus of 16 billion riyals ($4.27 billion) compared to the government’s previous forecast deficit of 82 billion riyals, the investment ministry said on Monday, citing preliminary data. The Saudi government had forecast the deficit for 2023 with lower crude production and prices weighing on revenue. Saudi Arabia also turned a deficit of 35.8 billion riyals ($9.54 billion) in the third quarter of 2023 into a surplus of 60 billion riyals ($16 billion) in the fourth quarter. The surplus “might be due to the decline in the government’s expenditure,” which fell 40.7 per cent, the…

In the heart of Dubai’s bustling entertainment scene lies Portfolio Managing Events (PME), a company that has redefined live concerts and musical experiences. Founded by Salman Ahmed, PME isn’t just about organising events; it’s about creating moments that resonate with people long after the music fades. In a recent conversation with City Times, Salman Ahmed shared insights into PME’s philosophy, its journey, and the vision for the future. “Music is therapy in every way, a necessity,” Salman reflects. “It’s a part of everyone’s life, actually.” This belief forms the cornerstone of PME’s mission – to be more than just a…

When he got off the stage after delivering his power-packed TEDx talk in Athens, Thomas Erikson was ecstatic. However, upon returning backstage, his wife shared the disturbing news of his father’s passing. Miles away from home and with very little he could do about the situation, his world suddenly turned upside down. “I didn’t plan to mention it, but I do believe it’s a good example of coming across tough situations that you simply have to accept. You’re happy one moment, but you can’t predict the next,” says Erikson, as his eyes well up. “You have to accept that you’re…

Aryna Sabalenka had one dream. The Belarusian, who featured in the popular Netflix documentary Break Point, made a promise to win at least two Grand Slam titles by the age of 25. Her “biggest motivation” was – and remains – her late father, Sergey, an ice hockey player who tragically died from meningitis in 2019, aged just 43. The 27-year-old has now achieved that feat following a second successive triumph at the Australian Open last month in Melbourne. But Sabalenka, the current World No2, has no intention of stopping there. Next up for Sabalenka is an appearance at the Dubai…

Business graduates share different routes to becoming business founders February 05,2024, Dubai, UAE: As entrepreneurship becomes an increasingly popular career choice among recent graduates, two alumni from the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) School of Management have shared their different pathways into the business start-up world. Born into an entrepreneurial family, e-business graduate, Mugheera Nadeem, set up his first business in his second year of university, while marketing major, Saad Ramadan, spent several years in the corporate world before his entrepreneurial spirit was ignited when he spotted a gap in the market. Mugheera Nadeem, Managing Director, Madocsa Shipping A serial entrepreneur…

This week, Henry Cavill — bad haircut and all — is back in theaters with Argylle, the new spy action comedy in which he plays the title character…who may or may not actually exist. This is Cavill’s first major theatrical film role since his cameo in Black Adam, which ended up being his last appearance as Superman. Outside of the DCEU movies, Cavill is probably best known for his part in Mission: Impossible – Fallout, a truly great action movie that can’t be called underrated with a straight face. But when going over Cavill’s previous films to find his best…

How much is the UAE real estate market affected by regional geopolitical tension? Not at all, according to experts. “The long-term outlook is absolutely brilliant because UAE is next Switzerland. There’s no question about the fact that even having geopolitical tensions around is not an issue for the UAE real estate,” Maurice Gravier, group chief investment officer at Emirates NBD Group, told Khaleej Times in an interview on Monday. Gravier added that Switzerland did not suffer even when its neighbours were at war for 700 years. He said that Switzerland is one of the most expensive real estate residential markets…

Here’s a list of must–try activities for thrill seekers By Compiled by Noopur Bangar Experience the excitement of Skydiving Feel the rush as you dive through the sky, enjoying stunning views of Palm Jumeirah. First-timers tandem jump with a professional for a safe and exhilarating experience. Located in Dubai Marina on Al Seyahi Street. Sail the Skies in a Hot Air Balloon Fancy flipping your perspective on Dubai? Elevate your adventure by soaring 4,000 feet above the Arabian sands in a hot air balloon tour. Balloon Adventures Dubai has conjured up a magical experience where you not only ride the…

Presight Partners with UAE Team ADQ to Support Women’s Professional Cycling, Team Performance and Female Empowerment Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 5th, 2024: Presight, the region’s leader in big data analytics powered by Generative AI, announced its strategic partnership with UAE Team ADQ – the UAE’s only professional women’s cycling team – at a signing ceremony on 5th February in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony saw Maria Camila Garcia, CEO of UAE Team ADQ, and Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, enter into a collaboration that marks a pivotal moment for both entities who join forces to further propel cycling excellence and participation…

It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but the prices of some of the best graphics cards are rapidly dropping. We just got off a month of hardware launches, spearheaded by Nvidia’s RTX 40-series Super refresh, and those launches have caused some major shifts in the prices of older GPUs. The most prominent example of that is the RTX 4070 Ti. Nvidia released its RTX 4070 Ti Super about two weeks ago. The Super version is set to replace the base model, but plenty of units remain in stock. Now, you can find the $800 graphics card for as little as…