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The women work hard, sleeping only a few hours a night, as they juggle the demands of caring for their children and doing housework — all while suffering from poverty. The award-winning independent documentary film “The Ones Left Behind,” released last year, tells the story of such single mothers in Japan, weaving together interviews with the women and experts, and showing the other side of a culture whose ideal is for women to get married and become stay-at-home housewives and mothers. “This is a topic that no one wants to really touch. In Japan, it’s very taboo,” Australian filmmaker Rionne…

The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South recorded 16,657 private jet movements in 2023, a growth of 8 per cent over 2022, marking the highest-ever movements achieved in Dubai. The growth of movements is attributed to several factors, including the hosting of the Dubai Airshow, COP28, and the soft opening of the new ExecuJet FBO and hangar. The milestone reaffirms Al Maktoum International Airport’s position as the busiest airport for international business aviation movements in the Middle East. 2023 was also a successful year at MBRAH, witnessing several agreements with new partners seeking to set up their…

Actor Saif Ali Khan returned home with his wife and actor Kareena Kapoor from the hospital after undergoing tricep surgery on Tuesday. Saif underwent surgery for an old injury that he sustained while performing an action sequence for his latest film. In videos captured by Mumbai-based paparazzi, Saif was seen in a blue T-shirt and jeans. He was seen wearing an arm sling to support his operated elbow. Kareena and Saif were seen waving at paparazi waiting outside their residence. The ‘Hum Tum’ star was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. On Monday, Saif in an official statement…

UAE’s vision for longevity in focus at Arab Health’s Future Health Summit The Cohesive Society pillar of the UAE Vision 2021 aims to increase the average lifespan of the population Unveiling breakthroughs in reverse ageing and longevity, the third Future Health Summit takes place on 1 February at the Museum of the Future in Dubai PureHealth CEO to deliver opening remarks at the conference Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 January 2024: With business intelligence firm Grand View Research anticipating that the global longevity and anti-ageing market will reach $183 billion by 2028, the scientific and medical community is now focusing…

Apple’s Vision Pro is arriving soon, and early adopters will be interested in learning what they can do with this exciting new spatial computer. With a powerful Apple M2 processor, immersive 4K-per-eye displays, and multiple cameras for tracking your eyes and hands, there’s unlimited space for viewing and interacting with screens and 3D content. But in the end, it will always be the apps that show off the abilities of a device like the Vision Pro. While we don’t have a complete list yet, I’ve compiled a list of the apps that Apple bundles with the Vision Pro and some…

Sharjah’s 12 iconic landmarks will be illuminated during the 13th Sharjah Light Festival (SLF), which is set to commence from February 7 to 18. The festival will feature more than 15 spectacular light shows meticulously crafted by over international artists, unfolding over 12 consecutive days across 12 key locations. The shows start from 6pm until 11pm, except on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, where the shows continue until midnight. The prominent event, which is being organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), promises to adorn the emirate’s most iconic cultural and natural landmarks with mesmerising artistic displays conceived…

Pakistan and Afghanistan reopened a key trade crossing on Tuesday, officials on both sides said, after a row over travel papers as Islamabad cracks down on cross-border movements. The Torkham border closure since 12 January came after Islamabad imposed tighter controls requiring drivers from both sides to have visas and passports — documents many Afghans do not have. Ties between the two countries have increasingly frayed in recent months, with Islamabad accusing the Taliban government of failing to root out militants staging attacks in Pakistan from their soil. Kabul has always rejected the allegations. A Pakistan border official, who asked…

US Open champion Coco Gauff came through a huge test at the hands of Ukrainian world number 37 Marta Kostyuk 7-6(6) 6-7(3) 6-2 to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open for the first time on Tuesday. The fourth-seeded American will rarely play as badly and still progress but prevailed after more than three hours on a blistering hot Rod Laver Arena to fulfil her coach Brad Gilbert’s famous maxim by “Winning Ugly”. “I’m really proud of the fight I showed today, Marta’s a tough opponent, every time we play it’s a tough match,” she said. “Yeah, I really fought…

Retail and Consumer Businesses Should Embrace an ‘Ecosystem Approach’ to Tap into a Potential $1tn Revenue Pool in MENA – Oliver Wyman Dubai, January 22, 2024 – Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has bolstered its practice focused on Retail & Consumer Goods (RCG) in the India, Middle East, and Africa region, combining Oliver Wyman’s global expertise in transformation, development of retail solutions, and more with extensive local experience to provide strategic guidance to retail and consumer businesses aiming to transform and grow. Oliver Wyman experts note that the retail industry is…

Whether you’re embarrassed by your voice, want to stay more anonymous, or just want to prank a friend, voice-changing apps for Android and iOS smart phones are the way to go. They can make you sound like anything from a tinny chipmunk to an alien, or even have more fine-tuned controls to make your voice deeper or higher-pitched, depending on your preference. To get started with any of these apps, we recommend reading this article on your smartphone. When you see an app you’re interested in, we’ve provided links directly to the store page for that item. What’s better is…