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Donning a press vest and a helmet, Gaza’s youngest journalist has one major agenda: to amplify the Palestinian children’s voices to the world. Meet Lama Ahmed Abu Jamous, the 9-year-old content creator from Gaza, who stands tall among many bravehearts who have emerged as journalists in the war-ravaged Strip after October 7. With more than 600,000 followers on Instagram, Lama has fast become the face of Palestinian children, giving them the platform to voice their grievances amidst the war. “The world should hear the children of Palestine’s voices: tortured, starved, dehydrated, displaced. And despite everything they’ve been through, their spirit…

Chris Kempczinski, President and Chief Executive Officer at McDonald’s Corporation, took to LinkedIn to mention that McDonald’s had experienced a “meaningful business impact”. After the war in Gaza broke out, reports said that McDonald’s in Israel had sent meals for IDF soldiers. This caused widespread outrage online, with several calls for boycott of the brand. In the LinkedIn post, Kempczinski said, “I also recognise that several markets in the Middle East and some outside the region are experiencing a meaningful business impact due to the war and associated misinformation that is affecting brands like McDonald’s.” Stay up to date with…

Century Financial Appoints Ulas Akincilar as Chief Product Officer Dubai, UAE – [Date] – Century Financial, the pioneering investment services company in the United Arab Emirates, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ulas Akincilar as its new Chief Product Officer. Mr. Akincilar brings with him nearly a decade of experience in the global FX and trading technology sector, making him a valuable addition to the senior team at Century Financial. Ulas Akincilar as its new Chief Product Officer Prior to joining Century Financial, Ulas Akincilar held key positions at several leading CFD and FX players in the industry. Most…

2024 is the 25th anniversary of Batman Beyond, a spinoff of Batman: The Animated Series that no one expected to take on a life of its own. After all, this was a show born out of a network demand for a much younger Batman with more kid-friendly adventures. Series creators Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Alan Burnett delivered on the “younger” part, but this show was not the watered-down Batman that fans feared it would be. Will Friedle was cast as the new Batman, Terry McGinnis, while the creative team wisely invited Batman: The Animated Series star Kevin Conroy to…

An SUV (sports utility vehicle) and a quad bike were seized by Dubai Police for doing stunts at a family camping zone in Al Ruwayyah. Last week, five vehicles driven by young motorists doing stunts were also seized authorities. The confiscated vehicles will only be released after paying an impoundment fee of up to Dh50,000. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, earlier said “reckless driving and loud vehicles are not only a nuisance but also endanger the lives of road users.” In a previous story Khaleej Time, some young motorists…

Australia opener David Warner announced on Friday that he has found his baggy green cap after losing it four days ago while travelling from Melbourne to Sydney before the start of the third Test match against Pakistan. The baggy green cap that Warner wore in his Test debut in 2011 was found at the team hotel in Sydney, although how it got there remains unclear. On Friday morning, Warner took to his official Instagram account and posted a video holding his iconic cap, thanking the people who helped find it. “Hi everyone, I am very pleased and relieved to let…

Inaugural Sharjah Classic Cars Festival rolls out February 2nd, featuring time-honoured autos Organised by Sharjah Old Car Club between February 2-4, the event includes a diverse and entertaining agenda catering to all age groups Sharjah, January 05, 2023 Sharjah is gearing up for a landmark event in the world of automotive heritage – the inaugural “Sharjah Classic Cars Festival,” set to be the largest gathering of vintage cars in the UAE and the region. Scheduled from February 2 to 4, the festival, organised by the Sharjah Old Car Club (SOCC), promises a journey through time under the slogan ‘More Than…

Last year, the Google Pixel Watch 2 launched alongside the Google Pixel 8 series. The watch has been much better received than the first-generation model and is one of the best smartwatches released in the past year. The Pixel Watch 2 offers longer battery life, faster operation, reduced weight, and other improvements. Despite these positives, the Pixel Watch 2 isn’t perfect. As such, you may run into some problems with the wearable device. Here are some common Pixel Watch 2 issues and how to fix them. Pixel Watch 2 is not charging correctly The first issue experienced by some users…

Are you looking for a fun and free family event this weekend, complete with music, shopping, games and amazing food? Then head to Dubai Design District (D3) where the 11th edition of the Etisalat Market Outside The Box (MOTB) kicks off on Friday. The open-air market brings together quirky homegrown brands along with international names and is bigger than ever before. It promises an out-of-the-box shopping experience where there is something for the entire family. Running from January 5 to 14, it is a must-visit for anyone looking for a unique and relaxed evening out. Team Khaleej Times visited the…

On the occasion of Accession Day, Oman announced January 11 as an official holiday for both public and private sector employees. According to the Royal orders of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Thursday, 11 January 2024 will be an official holiday for employees in units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and other legal entities. Oman New Agency reported that employees in the private sector establishments will also be entitled for a one-day holiday on the occasion of the Sultan’s accession to power. The Ministry of Labour explained that it is permissible to continue working on the aforementioned day if necessary, provided…