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Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal produced a gladiatorial 179 not out to steer India to a commanding 336 for six on day one of the second test against England in Visakhapatnam on Friday. The 22-year-old smacked five sixes and 17 fours in his career-best knock, seemingly unfazed by his batting partners’ poor shot selection. Ravichandran Ashwin, who has five test hundreds, was keeping Jaiswal company on five when stumps were drawn. “I wanted to play it session by session. When they were bowling well, I just wanted to get through that spell,” Jaiswal told broadcasters. “Initially, the wicket was damp and there…

Ghitha Achieves 100% Revenue Growth in 2023, Signaling Strong Market Expansion and Operational Success ·         The Group reported strong revenue of AED 4.6Bn (+100% YoY) Operational profit growth of AED 99Mn; +64% YoY EBITDA growth of AED 79 Mn; +22% YoY (Excluding fair value changes in investments) ·         Total Assets of AED 7.1 Bn; +32% YoY Abu Dhabi, UAE; 26 January 2024: Ghitha Holding PJSC (ADX: Ghitha), the Abu Dhabi headquartered conglomerate that consolidates Food, Agriculture, Fish, Dairy, Poultry, Vegetable Oil, retail, distribution and catering services, and is a subsidiary of International Holding Company (ADX: IHC), has released its financial…

Samsung, a brand that’s behind some of the best smartphones and best tablets, is also one of the best TV brands. While it makes some of the more expensive models among the best TVs, it also has a great reputation with its budget-friendly offerings like the 75-inch Samsung TU690T 4K TV. It’s currently even cheaper from Best Buy, where’s it’s on sale with a $200 discount that pulls its price down from $750 to only $550. The 75-inch Samsung TU690T 4K TV is great for watching all kinds of content, but it’s a timely choice for sports fans who are…

Oliver Wyman Extends Paid Maternity Leave Across India, the Middle East, and Africa and Appoints New Wellbeing Lead Dubai, February 1, 2024 – Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has extended its maternity leave and has also appointed a Wellbeing Lead for across its India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) region. The Wellbeing Lead is a new role for the company that is designed to promote health and happiness among employees and bolster retention. Meanwhile, the increase in parental leave now means all new parents in the IMEA region are eligible for six…

You never know when you’re going to need a portable power station, such as when bad weather knocks out the electricity or when you decide to go on an impromptu camping trip. That’s why it’s highly recommended to invest in portable power station deals, which currently includes a $350 discount from Amazon for the EcoFlow Delta 2. From its original price of $999, it will be yours for $649, which is an excellent price considering the benefits that you’ll get from this machine. You need to hurry though, as we’re not sure if it will still be 35% off by…

UAE ministries and federal entities were ordered on Thursday to cut at least 2,000 procedures and reduce the time required for processing by half within a year. The move aims to raise the competitiveness of economic sectors and enhance the community’s quality of life. “The elimination of government bureaucracy and the rapid delivery of services are the two pillars of our future strategy,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, during a session of the ‘Zero Government Bureaucracy’ programme. “Procedures are intended to serve people and make their lives easier,”…

An assailant on Thursday took a number of people hostage at a plant owned by US cosmetics giant Procter & Gamble near Istanbul in protest at the war in Gaza, a police spokesman said. It was not immediately clear how many people were being held at the plant, which lies on the eastern outskirts of Turkey’s largest city, the spokesman told AFP. A union representing workers at the consumer goods plant said the assailant was holding seven people hostage, adding that the rest of the plant’s workers had been released. The private DHA news agency published a photo widely circulated…

Co-founder Vasu congratulates field for playing competitive golf as the Nicklaus Design course comes in for praise By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Kaseem Alom (+20) shot 41 Stableford Points to have the best round of the day as Ajman’s Al Zorah Golf Club hosted the recent edition of The Senior Champions Tour (TSCT). Players were all praised for the excellent condition of the playing surfaces of the golf course which was designed by Nicklaus Design, the company of legendary 18-time Major Champion – Jack Nicklaus. Alom shot the equivalent of an 87 with nines of 43 and…

EMAAR’s partnership with SEF 2024 unleashes a multifaceted ecosystem for attendees EMAAR’s collaboration at Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival underscores its commitment to nurturing innovation, supporting startups, and shaping the entrepreneurial trajectory.  Sharjah, February 01, 2024 In a commitment to fuel technological innovation and entrepreneurial advancement, the multinational real estate development company, EMAAR, has announced its partnership with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), and taking place from 3-4 February 2024. This multifaceted partnership includes sponsoring the ‘Startup Town’, one of 5 dedicated zones within the festival which will feature the ‘Founder Stage’, hosting talks and…

Artificial Intelligence is a big selling point of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, at least according to Samsung. For the most part, the features in its Galaxy AI suite are quite impressive. Except for one of them, which is so bad, I’m amazed Samsung had the guts to release it, let alone mention it during the launch. I’m talking about Chat Assist, a feature that adapts your hastily typed messages to make them suitable for different situations, such as sending them to your boss. Before I go into why Chat Assist is so awful, I implore you to never, ever…