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More than 450 people will attend the Toastmasters International event in Sharjah on February 25, to develop their leadership skills. Among the keynote speakers will be Manoj Vasudevan, a leadership readiness expert, author and coach; and Ahmad Haffar, the man behind the Voice of Dubai. Vasudevan was the World Champion of Public Speaking in 2017 while 27-year-old Haffar was recognised as the “Most Impactful Young Innovator” in 2023. Vasudevan believes that the world needs more leaders, especially talented people who need to step out and take leadership roles. “The problem with most of the talented people is that they don’t…

An Israeli strike killed a woman and a child in south Lebanon on Wednesday, sources in Lebanon said, days after Hezbollah vowed to inflict a price on Israel for killing civilians in the conflict across the Israeli-Lebanese border. The woman and girl were killed in the strike in Majdal Zoun, a village some 6 km (4 miles) from the border, according to two security sources and a medical source. Hezbollah has been trading fire with Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by its Palestinian ally Hamas on southern Israel, in a campaign Hezbollah says aims to support Palestinians in the…

Jeff Zucker-led investment group RedBird IMI has struck a $1.45bn (GBP1.15bn) deal to buy Britain’s All3Media, the production house behind hit TV shows ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Squid Game: The Challenge,’ RedBird IMI said. All3Media, whose film and TV production companies are based in Britain, the US, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and New Zealand, has been jointly owned by Warner Bros Discovery and Liberty Global since 2014. The companies bought the firm for GBP550m. RedBird IMI, launched just over a year ago, is led by former CNN executive Zucker and backed by Emirati royal Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who also…

Renowned Hollywood film music composer, Hans Zimmer, is set to grace the stage of Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai once again on May 31, promising another unforgettable concert experience. Following the resounding success of his 2023 performance in the city, Zimmer’s return is eagerly anticipated by fans and music enthusiasts alike. Dubai’s vibrant atmosphere and diverse audience served as the perfect backdrop for Zimmer’s inaugural show in the region, laying the foundation for what promises to be another exceptional musical journey. With a musical legacy spanning decades, Zimmer’s compositions have captivated audiences worldwide, earning him numerous accolades, including two Oscars® and…

The world’s best female tennis players enjoyed some well-deserved downtime from the rigours of tournament action at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ WTA Players’ Party on Tuesday evening. World No1 Iga Swiatek and World No4 Elena Rybakina were among the high-profile guests in attendance, while Elina Svitolina, Daria Kasatkina, Donna Vekic – who knocked out World No2 Arnya Sabalenka earlier in the day – and Caroline Garcia were also on hand to mingle with dignitaries and representatives from sponsors. The Arabian chic themed party featured an assortment of live entertainment, dancers, and performers, including Adrian the Magician, the Golden…

Cate Blanchett is on a mission to score a massive treasure in a secret vault in Lionsgate’s first trailer for Borderlands, the long-awaited adaptation of Gearbox’s bestselling video game franchise. Bounty hunter Lilith (Blanchett) returns to her home of Pandora to find the missing daughter of Atlas (Edgar Ramírez), the universe’s most powerful S.O.B. To complete her mission, Lilith joins forces with an unlikely group of allies, including Roland, (Lift’s Kevin Hart) a mercenary; Claptrap (Jack Black), a wise-cracking robot; Dr. Patricia Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), an eccentric scientist; Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), a young, feral demolitionist; and Krieg (Florian…

The future of the planet lies in the hands of the younger generation. To achieve a sustainable future, the Environmental Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has been creating a positive impact on community members and students through its several programmes and outreach initiatives, including Naha and e-green platforms. Rasha Ali Al Midfai, acting director of the environmental awareness department, environmental information, science, and outreach management at EAD, told Khaleej Times about the various efforts to address environmental issues. “We launched the Naha platform to turn climate intentions into actions, aiming to encourage and inspire community members to be proactive in…

Keeping three dogs while living in a tent on a beach in Gaza complicates an already difficult situation, but the smile on teenager Hassan Abu Saman’s face when he pets the animals shows that it’s worth the trouble for him. A passionate dog lover since childhood, he had 16 of them before the Israel-Hamas war that has devastated the Gaza Strip, but managed to take just three of them, Mofaz, Lucy and Dahab, when he fled his home in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. “When things settled, I was able to secure a car to go and get the…

World No3 Coco Gauff held her nerve in front of an expectant Centre Court crowd at Dubai Tennis Stadium tonight, fighting back from a set down to seal a nail-biting three-set win (2-6, 6-4 6-3) over the Czech Republic’s Karolina Pliskova. With several seeds already ruthlessly dispatched by lesser-ranked opponents at this week’s WTA 1000 event, reigning US Open champion Gauff narrowly avoided becoming the latest big-name casualty as she moved into the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships quarterfinals after a rollercoaster tie that kept fans fixed to the edge of their seats. As big names continued to fall in…

Damsel | Official Trailer | Netflix It’s already March 2024, and Netflix remains the primary destination for Oscar-nominated movies and exciting TV shows. With recent hit shows like Griselda, the rom-com remake series One Day, and the true-crime docuseries American Nightmare, plus blockbuster movies like the hit romance Players and licensed movies like Thanksgiving, Netflix remains the top destination for audiences worldwide. Netflix’s March slate is packed full of must-see shows, films, and events. The month starts with a bang with the series adaptation of Guy Ritchie’s The Gentleman. Later, popular returning shows like Young Royals and Girls5eva (making the…