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The GCC countries could accelerate the region’s economic growth by adding more than $2.5 trillion to GDP over the next decade through productivity performance enhancement, a new study has revealed. From the current 3.8 per cent growth to 5.4 per cent in 10 years, this upside of economic growth and prosperity prospects can be unlocked if GCC countries can “strategically improve their productivity performance by leveraging the Productivity Potential Index (PPI) to identify the weakest determinant of productivity and then lifting that to the level of the best-in-class countries,” the study pointed out. The study, titled ‘In search of productivity:…
Erling Haaland pushed aside a television camera after the final whistle on Saturday, his frustration spilling over after he took nine shots but scored no goals for the first time in his Manchester City career. Rodri netted a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 Premier League home draw for the champions against Chelsea as they avoided their first loss at the Etihad in 15 months. The strike negated a 42nd minute goal by Raheem Sterling against his former club. “That’s good, it’s good to have nine shots,” City manager Pep Guardiola said. “Next game he is going to score. I…
The Nintendo Switch remains wildly popular, so discounts involving the hybrid console, as well as its games and accessories, always attract a lot of attention. We expect more of the same with this year’s Nintendo Switch Presidents’ Day deals, as retailers are giving gamers a chance at huge discounts. If you see something that you like from our favorite picks below, it’s highly recommended that you complete the purchase as soon as possible, as that’s the only way to make sure that you’ll be able to pocket the savings. Best Nintendo Switch Presidents’ Day deals The Nintendo Switch has three…
In a recent incident, a jeweller in Dubai found himself entrapped in a fraudulent scam when he sold gold jewellery worth Dh23,000 to a fraudster in exchange for a fake transfer. The Dubai Public Prosecution has issued a warning to sellers, urging them to exercise caution and avoid falling victim to scams involving non-cash transactions. The incident came to light through the Dubai Public Prosecution’s periodical programme called ‘Crime and Lesson’. It revealed that the young manager of a gold jewellery store — identified as ‘S’ — was targeted by a professional fraudster. Stay up to date with the latest…
On This Is Me….Now, Jennifer Lopez’s first solo album in a decade, the singer takes back her rightful place on the throne of pop music. In 2002, Jennifer Lopez dropped This Is Me… Then, her third studio album that married her glossy-eyed romanticism with R&B-pop rhythms. She also announced an engagement to the actor Ben Affleck, who she met while filming the movie Gigli in 2001. The pair broke up a few years later. Fast forward 20 years and “Bennifer” — as they were dubbed by the ’00s press — has returned, and so has her sublime pop. In 2022,…
Even though the world has largely gone digital, there’s still a very clear and real need for printing, whether it’s for somebody who runs a small or medium business or somebody who wants to print their color photos. Either way, if you’re looking to buy a new printer, then this flash sale from Best Buy is the perfect opportunity. There’s a huge selection here, from the very budget-friendly to the more advanced color and office printers that can do a little bit of everything. So, we’ve done a bit of digging and found our favorite picks from the flash sale…
Sharjah Police is looking for an 18-year-old boy with autism who has been reported missing by his parents. On Saturday, Felix Jeby was last seen behind City Centre Sharjah at 8:45pm. He was wearing a green pullover, green shorts, and a red t-shirt. The teenager’s father, Jeby Thomas, told Khaleej Times: “Felix ran away and disappeared while shopping in the City Centre with his mother and sister over the weekend.” Expressing concern for his son’s safety, Thomas stated, “Felix has autism, and we are very worried about him. Any information leading to his whereabouts would be greatly appreciated.” Stay up…
There is “an extraordinary opportunity” in the coming months for Israel to normalise ties with its Arab neighbours, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday, while also emphasising the need for the creation of a Palestinian state. The top US diplomat said there were genuine efforts led by Arab countries to revitalise the Palestinian Authority so it can be more effective in representing the Palestinians. “Virtually every Arab country now genuinely wants to integrate Israel into the region to normalise relations…to provide security commitments and assurances so that Israel can feel more safe,” Blinken said during a panel…
There is certainly no shortage of great American television, but if you’re someone who finds yourself wanting to see what other countries are up to on the small screen, then BritBox is perfect for you. The streaming service has a range of British exports (often about crime) that will suit just about any palate. Anyone who is familiar with British TV likely knows that British series are distinct from their American counterparts in several ways, chief among them being that the seasons are far shorter and shows can run for a long, long time. We’ve picked out three great shows…
Pakistan’s election commission has formed a high-level committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by a senior bureaucrat that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top election body happened against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. Former Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha on Saturday alleged that the candidates who were “losing” the elections “were made to win” in the city. He claimed that 13 candidates from Rawalpindi were forcefully declared winners. His remarks came amidst jailed former prime minister Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party began nationwide protests against alleged rigging and…