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The World Bank has said that growth in South Asia is expected to be strong at 6.0 per cent in 2024, driven mainly by robust growth in India. According to Jobs for Resilience, the latest South Asia Development Update released on Tuesday, in India, which accounts for the bulk of the region’s economy, output growth is expected to reach 7.5 per cent in FY23-24 before returning to 6.6 per cent over the medium term, with activity in services and industry expected to remain robust. The World Bank report says persistent structural challenges threaten to undermine sustained growth, hindering the region’s…

The current wave of optimism in the stock market, driven by election fever, hides a more uncomfortable truth, a report showed on Wednesday. According to Saxo’s second quarter outlook, titled ‘2024: The wasted year’, the global economy is in a delicate state, with debt accumulation outpacing GDP growth. “Central banks around the globe are tightening the purse strings, which, when combined with high real interest rates and the mountain of existing debt, could spell trouble for our economic momentum,” the report said. In his macro note, “It’s all about elections and keeping status quo,” Steen Jakobsen, Saxo’s chief investment officer,…

Quinoa Salad + Orange, Cranberry & Mint INGREDIENTS · 1 cup dried quinoa · 1 3/4 cup water · 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed · 7 – 8 clementine, tangerine, mandarin · 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced · 1/2 cup dried organic cranberries · 3 – 4 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped · 3 – 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped · handful arugula · handful slivered almonds DRESSING · 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar · juice of 1 small orange · 1 tablespoon olive oil · 1 garlic clove, minced · mineral salt and pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS Quinoa:…

Mayank Yadav stayed patient over the last two years as injury delayed his Indian Premier League debut but the 21-year-old has now emerged as cricket’s latest pace sensation and is being touted as a potential wildcard for India’s T20 World Cup team and the Test tour of Australia. Lucknow Super Giants brought the speedster onboard in 2022 but he did not play a single match that season and a torn hamstring kept him out of last year’s tournament. Making his delayed IPL debut against Punjab Kings on Saturday, Mayank claimed 3-27, rattling the likes of England batter Jonny Bairstow with…

Global private equity firm, NewSpace Capital, strengthens its presence in the MENA region with appointment of Hassan Karimi to the Advisory Board Hassan Karimi, CEO of KHK & Partners, NewSpace Capital, a global private equity firm investing in space and space related industries, is strengthening its ties with the Middle East, as space industry becomes critical to the region’s development. Hassan Karimi, CEO of KHK & Partners, is appointed to the Industry Advisory Board of NewSpace Capital, where he will join other prominent investors and space industry leaders. NewSpace will benefit from Hassan Karimi’s wealth of investment experience and his…

So much content online today relies on having good video editing, but doing a proper job of it, especially when dealing with higher-resolution and bitrate sources, can be a little bit difficult on a phone or tablet. Luckily, there are a lot of great options when it comes to desktop PCs, with price ranges and specs going from budget to prosumer, depending on your needs. To that end, we’ve gone out and collected our favorite picks for the best desktop PCs for video editing, so be sure to check out them all out below, and if none of these really…

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi intensified its efforts during the Holy Month of Ramadan to facilitate traffic flow and ensure the comfort of worshippers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The ITC is dedicated to enhancing surveillance and inspection services and organising traffic movement. The ITC has announced that during Ramadan, it will provide a team of 33 inspectors and supervisors between the north and south gates of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The ITC’s endeavours intensified during the last ten days of the holy month. The team expanded to include…

All eight judges of the Islamabad High Court received threatening letters laced with a white powder, prompting the police register a case on terror charges, Dawn reported. The First Information Report (FIR) was lodged at the capital’s Counter Terrorism Department police station, filed under Section 507 (criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication) of the Pakistan Penal Code and Section 7 (punishment for acts of terrorism) of the Anti-Terrorism Act. Duty clerk Qadeer Ahmed, in his complaint, detailed the events that unfolded at the Islamabad High Court (IHC). According to him, eight letters, each addressed to a judge including Chief Justice…

Gold prices rally continued on Wednesday, hitting a new record high after gaining nearly 9 per cent last month. But is it still the right time for UAE residents and visitors to buy gold and jewellery or prices have peaked? Analysts predict that gold has been overbought and could see a correction in the short term, but the long-term outlook is still rosy and UAE shoppers should wait for the favourable entry points before buying gold and jewellery. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Of late, the gold prices have been mainly dictated…

HUAWEI nova 12i: More Than Meets the Eye – 108MP Camera, 40W Fast Charging, and Beyond The HUAWEI nova series, beloved by young smartphone users for its big battery, big storage, and big display, is back with the HUAWEI nova 12i. This latest model retains the lightweight build and delivers powerful upgrades. Most of all, HUAWEI nova 12i stands out for its upgraded camera capabilities, adding an exceptional 108MP High-Res Camera. The theme of the HUAWEI nova 12 series inherits its preceding generations’ messaging: to inspire confidence and self-expression in young users. Not only does the HUAWEI nova 12i incorporate…