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NOTHING TECH PARTNERS WITH LULU GROUP INTERNATIONAL EXPANDING ITS OFFERING TO A WIDER CUSTOMERS IN GCC DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 02 January, 2023 – London-based technology company Nothing Tech recently signed a strategic partnership with Lulu Group International, the Emirati-based multinational conglomerate company that operates a chain of hypermarkets and retail companies across the region. Starting from December 28th, the Lulu Group customers across GCC, will get the chance to put their hand on the most hyped tech gadgets at the moment, including the Nothing’s second generation flagship smartphone, Nothing Phone (2) but also the brand’s sought-after accessories such as…

Fewer and fewer laptops are upgradeable these days, with most featuring sealed chassis that can’t be cracked open by the end user. And even if you could open the chassis without special tools and knowledge, you wouldn’t find anything to upgrade inside. That’s why those few laptops that can be upgraded stand out, even if the most you can do is upgrade RAM or storage (or both). Fortunately, some are among the best laptops you can buy, making them superior choices if you think you might need to make changes later. Most of the best upgradeable laptops are larger, simply…

The night sky in the UAE will come alive as the first meteor shower of 2024 creates hundreds of shooting stars. Days after fireworks lit up the UAE skies to usher in the New Year, the Quadrantids meteor shower will peak on January 4 with its fireballs. Named after the defunct constellation Quadrans Muralis, the meteor shower is an annual event known for its “intense bursts”, according to the Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG). “Originating from the asteroid 2003 EH1, this rare phenomenon is anticipated to produce up to 60 or more meteors per hour at its peak, creating a dazzling…

US presidential elections have been rocked in recent years by economic disaster, stunning gaffes, secret video and a pandemic. But for all the tumult that defined those campaigns, the volatility surrounding this year’s presidential contest has few modern parallels, posing profound challenges to the future of American democracy. Not since the Supreme Court effectively decided the 2000 campaign in favour of Republican George W. Bush has the judiciary been so intertwined with presidential politics. In the coming weeks, the high court is expected to weigh whether states can ban former president Donald Trump from the ballot for his role in…

Investors appear convinced that major Western central banks are close to a much awaited pivot, from raising interest rates to cutting them. Markets rallied as a result, but 2024 could hold surprises as the world adjusts to an economic order where money is not cheap. Global stocks rallied and top government bond yields fell in recent weeks, despite central bankers cautioning against pivot bets. In the United States, for example, investors are now effectively positioned for the Federal Reserve guiding the economy to a perfect landing, bringing down inflation without triggering a recession. The market’s conviction comes after the US…

Jon Rahm going to LIV Golf will certainly have moved the needle but can they persuade Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy? As I write my ‘Predictions and Thoughts for 2024’ I have been picking up balls this morning with my guys by hand at my Rotherham Driving Range – ‘Where did it all go right?’ Every ball is plugged, due to all the wet weather in England over the last few days. I have been requested by Khaleej Times to offer my golf forecasts for 2024. So here goes. Firstly, in my opinion, Brooks Koepka will win more than one…

 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 January 2024: The countdown is on for the 11th edition of Etisalat MOTB, Dubai Shopping Festival’s legendary alternative retail event renowned for one-of-a-kind fashion finds, experiential brand activations, the hippest entertainment around, craveable casual foodie delights, and so much more.  Back once again at its Dubai Design District (d3) home from 5 to 14 January 2024, this is your chance to discover unique, Instagram-worthy finds in one of the trendiest activations that has only grown bigger and better over the last ten years. From the coolest homegrown brands and youth-driven regional names to the best in urban streetwear, throwback sportswear…

Now that 2024 is here, the countdown is on. Rumors suggest that the Nintendo’s Switch long-awaited successor is coming by the end of the year. While there’s no official word from Nintendo on that yet, there’s good reason to think it could happen. The current lineup of Switch games for 2024 is looking thin, so one could reasonably guess that developers may be off working on Switch 2 games by now. As I begin to reflect on the Switch’s wildly successful life span, I can’t help but think  about what a bounty of games its given to Nintendo fans. I’m…

Shoppers in Dubai and Sharjah were left surprised after discovering some supermarkets had stopped the sale of single-use plastic bags. “When I paid for the products I purchased at a supermarket in Sharjah City Centre, I was left with no choice but to carry the products to the car without the bag,” said Ahmed Abid, a Sudanese expat residing in Al Nahda, Sharjah. In January 2023, the UAE declared a comprehensive prohibition on the use of single-use plastic items, including shopping bags, set to be enforced starting January 1, 2024. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…

Unidentified gunmen shot and killed six barbers before dawn on Tuesday in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the country’s northwest near the Afghanistan border, police said. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the killings in Mir Ali, a town in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said Jamal Khan, a local police chief. The incident shocked residents, who said the slain men all worked at various barbershops. Javed Ali, a local resident, said he met one of the slain men last month when he went to a barbershop for a haircut. Mir Ali served as a base for…