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As an heir of a British financial family, Drummond Money-Coutts (also known as DMC) should have been a money man, or an intrepid voyager, considering his father Lord Latymer sailed single-handedly across the Atlantic Ocean in 2005, but he chose to chart a unique course that made him a magic man, enchanting audiences with sleight of hand and acuity of mind. As a conjurer he can do anything from performing simple-looking card tricks to pulling off a series of death-defying stunts on the telly; he is someone who can crystal gaze at the human intellect and fathom its little known…

Former Pakistan cricketer Abdul Razzaq has apologised to Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after his comments triggered a massive controversy. Razzaq made some shocking comments earlier this week, during an event where he was joined by former Pakistan cricketers like Umar Gul and Shahid Afridi. “If your thinking is that you marry Aishwarya Rai and expect a pious and virtuous child to be born, then that can never happen,” Razzaq reportedly said in Urdu. The ex-all-rounder’s remarks landed him in deep trouble, with both the public and Razzaq’s former colleagues criticising his remarks. In a video message he has apologised…

In a heartfelt Instagram tribute, Matt LeBlanc commemorated the late Matthew Perry, expressing that the moments they shared on the set of Friends were among the most cherished of his life. The post featured screenshots capturing the camaraderie between their characters, Joey and Chandler, accompanied by a heartfelt message honouring their friendship. LeBlanc conveyed the deep honour of sharing the stage with Perry, emphasising the indelible mark their friendship left on him. He fondly reminisced, “It was an honour to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you. Spread your wings and fly, brother, you’re…

Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ co-stars are sharing more remembrances of the star in their first personal social media posts since the actor’s death last month. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer posted heartfelt notes about Perry, who died October 28, on Instagram. The posts on Tuesday and Wednesday were accompanied by photos from the “Friends” set. “In the last couple weeks, I’ve been pouring over our texts to one another. Laughing and crying then laughing again,” Aniston posted Wednesday, sharing a text message where Perry sent her photo of a script reading session where Perry made her laugh.…

When Haya Bishouty stepped into her dining room for her first sufra, she was proud and tense at the same time. This was what she had wanted deep down in her heart, always: upholding Palestinian culinary traditions that are fading away with time. It was a bright, sunny day in January 2020, just before the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a screeching halt. Bishouty, a former public relations professional whose grandparents are from Palestine, was hosting in her Dubai home what would be the first in an ongoing series of dinner parties that aim to educate people about Palestinian…

Go Mini-Golfing at Global Village Global Village has introduced a new attraction for Season 28, Mini World, offering a rich cultural and culinary experience. Spanning 10,300 square meters, it features 25 miniature replicas of iconic landmarks and 30 food outlets serving diverse cuisines. Located near Carnaval™, Mini World includes a picnic area, the Wonder Stage for entertainment, and a Mini Golf area with an 18-hole course. Additionally, the soon-to-open Neon Galaxy adventure park will provide thrilling experiences for kids aged seven and above. Global Village Season 28 runs until April 28, 2024. Say Hello to the Dinosaurs Dubai Parks™ and…

In an exclusive interview with Khaleej Times, Pravin Gupta, the dynamic CEO of CredenTek Software, offered profound insights into the recently launched AI-fintech platform, Tenali. CredenTek, a stalwart with 15 years of experience in banking technologies and a distinguished clientele of tier-1 banks, has boldly ventured into the realm of artificial intelligence and machine learning with the state-of-the-art Tenali platform. What is the inspiration behind the development of Tenali and how does it align with CredenTek’s vision? Pravin Gupta: CredenTek has been unwavering in its commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the banking technology sector. The pivotal moment…

Economic growth in the Middle East is expected to reach around three per cent next year, a report showed on Thursday. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Middle East Outlook 2024, the Gulf Co‑operation Council (GCC) states are expected to shrug off a slowing global economy in 2024, aided by a host of factors. A “loosening of Opec+ oil production quotas, relatively strong growth in key Asian markets, and trade and investment diversification strategies” are likely to drive the region’s growth, the EIU said in its report. Geopolitical risks are intensifying in the region, with the Israel‑Hamas conflict showing…

Companies in the digital payment business should aim for scale as it brings multiple advantages in terms of costs and innovations, leading industry executives said on Thursday. “Payment is a scale business and it doesn’t come overnight. The basic thing that everyone has to remember when scaling business is patience, staying the course and flexibility. My advice to anybody in the payment industry is to aim for scale because it provides a cost advantage. With scale, you can also innovate more and faster,” Nandan Mer, Group Chief Executive Officer, Network International, said during the Banking, Innovation and Technology (BIT) Summit.…

Crisalion Mobility, a Spanish leader in the design and development of advanced electric mobility solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Valtrans Transportation Systems at the Dubai Airshow. This partnership appoints Valtrans as the exclusive distributor of Crisalion Mobility’s cutting-edge air and ground solutions in the Gulf region. The official signing ceremony took place at Crisalion Mobility’s booth in the Advanced Aerial Mobility Pavilion at the Dubai Airshow in the presence of senior executives from both organisations. These included, Fernando Núñez, Chairman of the board for Crisalion Mobility, Carlos Poveda Rey, founder and CEO of Crisalion; Manuel Heredia, managing director…