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Adnoc Drilling expects total revenue between $3.60 billion to $3.80 billion over the medium term, the company announced on Thursday. Earnings before interest, taxes, amortisation and depreciation (Ebitda) is expected in the range of $1.70-$1.90 billion, with a margin range of 48-50 per cent and net profit of $1.05-$1.25 billion, with a margin range of 30-33 per cent. Moreover, Adnoc Drilling expects CapEx to be between $0.75-$0.95 billion, while maintaining a leverage ratio net debt/Ebitda below 2x in 2024, excluding material mergers and acquisitions. Adnoc Drilling expects revenue to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the medium…

The 14-inch laptop offers a small — but noticeable — screen size upgrade over even the best 13-inch laptops, making them better choices for entertainment, gaming, or professional design while still being slim and portable enough to carry anywhere with you. If this seems like a good fit for your busy life, we have the best 14-inch laptops you should check out, beginning with an excellent all-rounder, the Apple MacBook Pro 14. The new machine has some of the best performance and battery life around, along with an excellent display. We also have picks for gaming, extra power, and affordability,…

Expo Centre Sharjah is all set to hold the 41st edition of ‘Ramadan Nights 2024,’ offering 21 days of fun-filled Ramadan evenings and immersive shopping experiences for the emirate’s residents and visitors. The event, organised by the Centre with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), will run from March 21 to April 10. The exhibition will feature discounts of up to 75 percent on a wide variety of products offered by over 200 key retailers and around 500 local and international brands. These alluring offers will be extending through to Eid Al Fitr. Stay up to…

A UN investigation found there was “no exchange of fire” before an Israeli tank shelled journalists in Lebanon in October, killing one and wounding six, its report seen by AFP on Thursday showed. The investigation by the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) concluded that the shelling of “clearly identifiable journalists” violated both international law and the UN Security Council resolution which ended the devastating 2006 war in Lebanon between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Two Israeli shells hit the group in quick succession as they were working near the border village of Alma Al Shaab on October 13,…

An Australian computer scientist who claims he invented bitcoin is not “Satoshi Nakamoto”, the pseudonymous inventor of the cryptocurrency, a judge at London’s High Court ruled on Thursday. Craig Wright has long claimed to have been the author of a 2008 white paper, the foundational text of bitcoin, published under the pseudonym. The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) took Wright to court to stop him suing bitcoin developers, asking for a ruling that Wright was not Satoshi. Judge James Mellor said on Thursday that Wright was not Satoshi and that he would give his full reasons for his decision at…

A filmmaker hailing from Dubai, Shihan Shoukath’s breakthrough moment arrived in 2022 when his short film Deadline clinched the prestigious Cannes award. The film, which delves into the journey of a call-centre agent, grappling with grief-stricken callers while uncovering his own buried emotions, won several accolades for its gripping narrative, including at the Cannes World Film Festival. A testament to his directorial prowess, Deadline, now streaming on Jio Cinema, was filmed in a single night with a crew of only three individuals, including both the lead actor (and his brother), Ishan Shoukath, and Shoukath himself. “The fact that I did…

England’s Callan ‘feeling good’ after five-birdie final round sees him take out the Men’s Division at the Al Hamra Golf Club By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer After a long gap Dubai born Natalii Gupta returned to the Al Hamra Golf Club at Ras Al Khaimah to win the female division in the 54-hole Clutch Pro Tour. Nineteen-year-old Natalii, who plays off a +2 handicap and represents The Els Club, Dubai put together rounds of 71, 73 and 70 for a score of two-under-par 214. “I played well all week, I was pleased with my all-round game,” she…

“Islamic Affairs in Dubai” and “Community Development” in Dubai promote coexistence between expatriate community through “Welcome Ramadan” “Welcome Ramadan” is a Ramadan initiative that raises the spirit of cohesion and coexistence among expatriate communities  (2000) Iftar meals are distributed daily for 3 days 3 lectures in English Sports activities, children’s play area, and expatriate community basketball cup    As part of the “Ramadan Dubai” 1445 AH campaign, launched under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, with the aim of uniting the efforts…

Apple MacBook Air (0.44 inches) One of the thinnest laptops ever, and it’s a MacBook Jump to details Apple MacBook Air 15 (0.45 inches) The thinnest 15-inch laptop Jump to details Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED (0.46 inches) The thinnest Windows laptop Jump to details Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 (0.50 inches) An ultra-thin convertible 2-in-1 Jump to details Dell XPS 13 (0.55 inches) A redesigned classic that’s extremely thin Jump to details Alienware x14 R2 (0.57 inches) A gaming laptop that’s both extremely thin and surprisingly fast Jump to details Show 3 more items The thinnest laptops today are…

Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability initiative, has seen a reduction in the usage of an equivalent of almost 18 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in just two years since its launch. With the support of its partners and sponsors, Dubai Can has installed 50 public water stations in strategic locations across the city, including parks and popular tourist destinations. These stations have dispensed almost nine million litres of water. Dubai Can was launched on February 15, 2022, by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, to…