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BMW to inspire Art Dubai 2024 visitors with a fusion of creativity and luxury mobility Art and automotive will converge in an immersive experience created in partnership with Emirati visual artist Dubai, UAE – February 29, 2024.  This year at Art Dubai, BMW will steer beyond the conventional and continue its tradition of fostering creative expression by presenting a unique collaboration with Emirati visual artist Asma Belhamar. The Forwardism Space, located in the art fair’s main foyer, will host the presentation of a specially commissioned art piece by Belhamar. As part of the showcase, BMW will also display the BMW i7…

One of the best smartwatch deals available today is perfect if you want a more subtle smartwatch than most. Over at Amazon, you can buy the Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch for $148 reduced from $299 which is a considerable bargain. The catch? Once the allocated stock expires, the price goes straight back to normal so you’re going to have to be fast to avoid missing out. Here’s what you need to know about it before you buy. Why you should buy the Fossil Gen 6 Fossil makes some of the best Android smartwatches around with the Fossil Gen 6 a…

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), announced that UAE’s airports have surpassed 134 million passenger mark in 2023 and are projected to reach 140 million by 2024. He attributed this achievement to the robustness and competitiveness of the UAE aviation sector, which has earned considerable international confidence. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency, Al Suwaidi highlighted that UAE airports recorded approximately 38 million arrivals, 37.805 million departures, and 58.328 million transit passengers in 2023. He emphasised that this growth was bolstered by the resurgence of tourism and the successful hosting of major…

Charter jets for tycoons and celebrities, a performance by Rihanna, and directions to don “jungle fever” outfits when visiting an animal rescue centre – that’s how billionaire Mukesh Ambani is kickstarting big fat Indian wedding celebrations for his son. The head of Indian conglomerate Reliance and Asia’s richest man with a net worth of $114 billion according to Forbes, Ambani is known for never doing a party by halves. The occasion of the moment that has India transfixed is a three-day pre-wedding jamboree for his youngest son Anant Ambani, 28, who is set to marry his long-time girlfriend Radhika Merchant,…

India’s top conglomerate Reliance Industries and Walt Disney on Wednesday announced the merger of their India TV and streaming media assets, creating an $8.5 billion entertainment juggernaut far ahead of rivals in the world’s most populous nation. Reliance, led by Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, will inject $1.4 billion in the merged entity, with the company and its affiliates holding a more than 63 per cent stake. Disney will hold about 37 per cent, the companies said in a joint statement. For Disney, the merger follows its long-drawn struggle to arrest a user exodus from its bleeding India streaming business…

Brazilian Casemiro struck late to send Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as teenagers Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas inspired Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Southampton on Wednesday. Chelsea overcame second-tier Leeds United 3-2 thanks to Conor Gallagher’s 90th-minute winner, easing the pressure on coach Mauricio Pochettino, and Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 thanks to Mario Lemina’s early goal. United kept alive their last hope of lifting a trophy in a difficult season for the 12-times FA Cup winners when the 32-year-old Casemiro headed in a low bouncing…

du to strengthen cybersecurity standards in telecom industry supported by Microsoft Collaboration will integrate unified security solutions, managed services, and threat intelligence, enhancing cybersecurity standards within the UAE. Dubai, UAE, 29 February 2024: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today announced a collaboration with Microsoft to integrate cutting-edge unified security products, managed services, and threat intelligence. This collaboration aims to revolutionize cybersecurity practices within the telecom sector, ensuring the highest level of protection for du’s network and customer data. The adoption of Microsoft’s unified security solutions, including Microsoft Defender XDR, represents a significant leap forward in du’s efforts to…

Motorola’s Tax Season Sale will run until March 4, but now’s the best time to take advantage of the price cuts because there’s no telling how long stocks of the various smartphones that are available with discounts will last. We’ve highlighted our favorite offers below, but feel free to take a look at all the bargains. Either way, you’re going to have to act fast if you don’t want to miss out on these amazing offers. What to buy in Motorola’s Tax Season Sale The Motorola Razr, the best cheap folding phone in our roundup of the best folding phones,…

A new Nol card that offers exclusive benefits has been announced for school and university students. The card offers students up to 50 per cent discounts on public transport fares in Dubai. Pupils can also enjoy up to 70 per cent discounts and promotional offers when purchasing items from retail outlets, including school and university canteens, that accept Nol cards as a mode of payment. Salah Almarzooqi, director of Automated Collection Systems Department, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), told Khaleej Times that the target is to roll out the new card from the new academic year (September 2024). Students can…

Brics Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Brics CCI) launches UAE Chapter The Brics Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Brics CCI), a not-for-profit organization, recognized by the United Nations that promotes commerce and industry in the Brics and other friendly nations has officially launched its UAE Chapter office. UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran and Ethiopia joined Brics on January 1, 2024, doubling its membership to 10, with Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa the original members. The Chief Guest for the evening was Mr. Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer – Parks & Zones, DP World GCC. The guest list…