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The joint venture is expected to be completed in the second half of 2024, pending regulatory approvals Global energy giants, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and BP announced on Wednesday an agreement to form a new joint venture in Egypt with a focus on natural gas. As part of the agreement, BP will contribute its interests in three Egyptian development concessions and exploration agreements while Adnoc will make a proportionate cash contribution for use in future growth opportunities, the two companies said in a statement. The JV will be a collaboration between BP, holding a 51 per cent interest, and…
A severely depleted India will do everything they can to try and deny England captain Ben Stokes a victory in his 100th Test when the teams clash in the third match of the five-Test series in Rajkot on Thursday. India have not lost a Test series on home soil since 2012 but that record is under threat after batting stalwart Virat Kohli was ruled out of the series for personal reasons, while frontline seamer Mohammed Shami is also unavailable through injury. Compounding their crisis, batter KL Rahul and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja sustained injuries in Hyderabad, where England registered a thrilling…
AD Ports Group Signs Strategic MoUs with Gujarat Maritime Board and RITES Limited to Propel Global Trade and Infrastructure Development in India Abu Dhabi, UAE – 14 February 2024: AD Ports Group, the leading facilitator of global trade, logistics and industry (ADX: ADPORTS), today announced the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs) with Gujarat Maritime Board, and RITES Limited, a certified multi-disciplinary transport and infrastructure company. These MoUs mark a significant leap in international collaboration aimed at enhancing global trade, infrastructure development, and economic diversification. These MoUs cover a broad spectrum of collaborative ventures, ranging from infrastructure development, technology…
Instead of braving the crowds for a fancy dinner at a restaurant on Valentine’s Day, consider watching a good movie or TV show. Before wasting much of the evening scrolling through the streaming service menu, make a decision ahead of time so you know exactly what you want to watch. Need some ideas? These three great Peacock shows to watch on Valentine’s Day are all perfect for a night of lighthearted fun. Whether you want something romantic or funny, or simply want to be entertained from one episode to the next, these shows are all good choices. Girls5eva (2021-) Ideal…
A torrential rainstorm lashed the eastern region of Sharjah, prompting the evacuation of 61 families to safety. The Sharjah Housing Department announced on Wednesday that families affected by the rains in the emirate have been relocated and provided shelter in four hotels. The 61 Emirati families included 346 individuals. Of the total families, 56 families were provided shelter in Kalba city, while three families were accommodated in the city of Dibba Al Hisn, and two families in Khor Fakkan. Meanwhile, technical teams visited the areas and assessed the damaged homes. They inspected the extent of the damage, identified properties deemed…
From Streets to Runways: KA-1’s Impact on Global Fashion Trends Exploring the Evolution of Emirati Streetwear and its Influence on Mainstream Fashion Image: KA-1 Campaign Emirati streetwear label KA-1 continues to make waves in the global fashion scene, transcending boundaries and redefining the norms of urban style. From its humble beginnings to its current status as a trendsetter, KA-1 has captured the imagination of fashion enthusiasts worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. In recent years, streetwear has evolved from a niche subculture to a dominant force in the fashion world, with KA-1 at the forefront of this movement. What…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underlined the importance of brotherhood and cooperation among nations. “We all have experience in governance,” he said. “We need to work with each other and learn from each other.” Modi was speaking on the final day of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024 where India was a guest of honour. Speaking in Hindi, he said it was important for governments to protect their personal interests while playing a role in the international community. “Our national interest should balance our commitment to the international law,” he said. “Countries need to ask themselves how to contribute…
Shariah-compliant Ajman Bank on Wednesday said its total operating income reached Dh1.56 billion in 2023 as compared to Dh942 million in 2022, an increase of 66 per cent. Net operating income totalled Dh857 million, supported at the same time by strong growth in assets reaching Dh24.9 billion, an increase of 18.12 per cent compared to the same period of the previous year. The lender saw 8.29 per cent growth in Islamic financing assets, which closed the year at Dh13.8 billion. During the same period, customer deposits grew by 20.8 per cent to Dh19.7 billion. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi,…
Navigating Talent Acquisition: Innovations Group Launches Advanced Candidate Search Portal The advanced Candidate Search Portal is designed to simplify and expedite the recruitment process for employers in the UAE. This state-of-the-art platform offers a comprehensive database of over 1,00,000 skilled candidates, including both white and blue-collar professionals. 7th February 2024, Dubai, UAE: Innovations Group, UAE’s leading staffing and HR solutions provider, streamlines the recruitment process with the launch of its advanced Candidate Search Portal. This state-of-the-art platform is designed to simplify and expedite the candidate search process for employers, aligning with Innovations’ commitment to leveraging technology to overcome recruitment challenges.…
The smartphone industry is in a weird place right now. It’s in a state of flux where we can see all the benefits of generative AI knocking at the doors, but the various brands apparently have conflicting ideas on how to push them on smartphones despite bold promises. Take, for example, Qualcomm, which introduced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and praised its futuristic generative AI features. The “first mobile platform designed with Generative AI in mind,” said the chipmaker. The company touted a faster virtual assistant using Meta’s Llama 2 language model, the world’s fastest text-to-image generation courtesy of…