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Walmart is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chain, data seen by Reuters shows. The world’s largest retailer shipped one quarter of its US imports from India between January and August this year, according to bill of lading figures shared with Reuters by data firm Import Yeti. That compared with just 2 per cent in 2018. Only 60 per cent of its shipments came from China during the same period, down from 80 per cent in 2018, the same data shows.…

Mashed potatoes, while buttery and delicious, can also be a little uninspired. How could we turn a “just fine” side dish into something more exciting? The answer may be brown butter. This dish infuses earthy russet potatoes with the toasty, nutty notes of brown butter and the aromas of garlic, rosemary and thyme, imparting a distinct flavour that makes them taste luxurious without much extra work or ingredients. Browning butter may seem intimidating, but doing so is really quite simple. Its transformation is at once incremental and instantaneous. You may not think you’re browning it right, and then, all of…

Huawei Building Bridges for Business Growth in the Middle East and Africa Region for Global Partners HDC·Together HUAWEI MEA Ecosystem Summit Soars to New Heights at the Dubai Opera, Fostering Collaborations across China and the MEA region Dubai, UAE, November 29, 2023 – The HDC·Together HUAWEI MEA Ecosystem Summit, heldin Dubai, showcased a seamless fusion of collaboration and innovation. The first day of the exclusive event wason the 27th of November at the illustrious Dubai Opera. It brought together Huawei Ecosystem partners from China and across the Middle East and Africa. Building bridges for future growth Organisedin partnership with Dubai…

Every year, during the holidays, a spat of guilty-pleasure Christmas movies stream out of various providers, with Lifetime being one of the most prevalent to offer such. Many of us, filled with love and warmth, cozy up with a nice blanket, maybe some hot chocolate, and a good ol’ B movie littered with holly jolly drama. If that sounds like your kind of entertainment, you’re probably wondering how you can binge those glorious Lifetime Christmas movies, especially if you don’t have traditional cable or a subscription. Better yet, what if we told you there’s a way to watch them all…

Professionals and employees who are LinkedIn members in the UAE will be able to verify their identity information through Persona from this week as the professional network aims to have 100 million verified members by 2025. With the help of an identity platform, members will also be able to add a visible verification badge to their profiles for free. Professionals will be able to verify using an e-passport. Adding a verification is optional for the members and can be removed anytime. Once verified, a verification badge may be visible on your profile. LinkedIn may display on your profile the country…

The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, was admitted to a hospital this morning, authorities said on Wednesday. Sheikh Nawaf had to be treated and examined due to a emergency health problem, according to a statement from the Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah. The minister also confirmed that the Emir’s condition is now stable.

149 IPOs logged in India in first nine months of 2023 By H. P. Ranina/NRI Problems Question: Globally, capital markets have seen fewer initial public offerings. What is the trend in India? Are the IPOs confined to large Indian companies? ANSWER: Contrary to global trends, the IPO landscape in India has witnessed a surge, driven by strong economic activity and positive foreign and domestic investment sentiment. During the nine months ended on September 30, 2023, 149 IPOs were logged in India which includes large companies being listed on the main platform of stock exchanges and public offers by small and…

Art therapy is a powerful tool in the recovery process from violence, trauma and abuse, and can improve mental health, emotional well-being and personal growth, top experts said during a two-day event in Abu Dhabi. The region’s first-ever Art Therapy Conference themed ‘Empowering through Creativity’ focused on art’s transformative influence on trauma, and its therapeutic potential. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Center for Sheltering and Humanitarian Care – Ewaa, an affiliate of the Department of Community Development (DCD), the event united leading experts who highlighted the far-reaching applications of art therapy, techniques, and strategies in addressing various forms of trauma.…

Yet another goals record on Erling Haaland’s bulging CV had Pep Guardiola sounding on Tuesday – tongue-in-cheek – like he was growing tired of answering questions about his prolific scorer. The 23-year-old became the fastest to score 40 Champions League goals with his strike in the 54th minute that sparked Manchester City’s 3-2 comeback victory over RB Leipzig that clinched them top spot in Group G with a round of group games remaining. Three days earlier, Haaland had become the fastest to net 50 Premier League goals in a 1-1 draw with Liverpool. “Again? I have to tell you again?”…

Region’s largest footwear and leather products show – DIFLEX 2023 – during December 11-13 Over USD20 billion MEA footwear and leather market on upswing with retail spending rise Over 250 top footwear and leather producers from across the world to showcase over 10,000 product lines Dubai, November 29, 2023:  The region’s largest footwear and leather products –DIFLEX 2023 – will debut during December 11-13 in the backdrop of the demand upswing for footwear and leather goods in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) estimated to be growing at a CAGR of over 7 per cent and poised to touch upwards of USD 20…