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Oman’s SalamAir will resume flights to five key Indian cities — Hyderabad, Calicut, Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram and Lucknow. The airline said flights to India have been made possible after the support of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman. “The CAA played a pivotal role in facilitating this strategic expansion, which is poised to significantly enhance the connectivity between Oman and India, thereby providing travellers with more convenient travel options,” SalamAir said. The airline had reportedly stopped flights “due to the limitation of flight rights allocations to India.” The budget carrier started weekly flights to and from Fujairah to Muscat International…

WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature letting some users link their email addresses to the messaging app. The Meta-owned platform, which allows people access to the app using their registered mobile numbers, will now let iOS users log in using their email as well. Their email won’t be visible to their contacts, and the feature will come in handy when they don’t have their phone to log in to WhatsApp. Once the email ID has been linked to the WhatsApp account, they will receive a verification code there to access the messaging app anywhere. This will be particularly helpful…

Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and “Scream” star Melissa Barrera were each dropped by Hollywood companies after making comments on the Israel-Gaza war that some deemed antisemitic. Spyglass Media Group, the production company behind the upcoming “Scream VII,” acknowledged Barrera’s exit from the horror franchise. The Mexican-born actress, who starred in “In the Heights” and the two recent “Scream” installments, had posted statements on Instagram Stories calling the war “genocide and ethnic cleansing.” “Gaza,” she wrote, “is currently being treated like a concentration camp.” Spyglass said in a statement that its position “is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism…

As Filipinos declared their love for the humble malunggay (moringa leaves) in a viral Khaleej Times story, an interesting dish cropped up in online conversations. Dozens of Pinoy Netizens have said malunggay, a superfood packed with nutrients, is a staple ingredient in their favourite chicken dish called tinola. Tinola is a famous Filipino soup served with — of course — rice. It has become controversial a couple of years ago, when some haters took to Twitter and described it as the most boring dish that should just be called “chicken with water”. Among Filipinos in the UAE, however, its popularity…

OPPO celebrates Find N3 series on shelves with UEFA Champions League Pop-Up in Dubai OPPO unveils the Find N3 series as the official smartphone of the UEFA Champions League The Find N3 series will be available to purchase in the UAE across partner retail stores from November 23rd, with free gifts worth Dhs2,099 when opting for the Find N3 The global technology brand is hosting a pop-up event in Dubai from November 21st to 26th, featuring the UEFA Champions League Trophy on November 25th and 26th Dubai, UAE, 23 November 2023 – Today, global technology brand OPPO announces the official…

Once the meal’s been eaten, nobody wants to do anything too taxing. That’s part of what makes Thanksgiving the perfect day to catch up on a great movie or to rewatch an old favorite. If you’ve signed up for Amazon Prime with the goal of getting a jump on Black Friday, then you also have access to a pretty solid lineup of movies and TV shows that are all worth exploring. Here are three movies now available on Prime Video that would be perfect to watch when you’re still hungover from an extra-large slice of pie: The Firm (1993) The…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the installation of solar energy panels at the Dubai Metro Depots at Jebel Ali and Al Qusais as well as the Tram Depot at Al Safouh. The project, which is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2024, is set to produce a total of 9,959 megawatts of solar power. Through this project, RTA is seeking to materialise the Dubai Government’s “Shams Dubai” initiative and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy. It also contributes to the realisation of RTA’s long-term strategy aimed at reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, focusing on three…

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in over 10 districts of Tamil Nadu in the next three days. In a statement, India’s MET stated that more than 10 districts in the Southern State are more likely to receive heavy rain from time to time due to weather change. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Kanyakumari,Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Theni districts of Tamilnadu today while Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Madurai, Dindigul, Tirupur, Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Kancheepuram, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Tiruvarur districts of Tamilnadu and Karaikal area will receive heavy rain…

In the world of rapidly evolving digital payments, Gen Z is poised to play a significant role. As this generation enters the workforce with increasing spending power, their preferences for affordable and flexible payment methods are reshaping the way payments are made. As merchants look to cater to Gen Z’s needs, Amazon Payment Services, a key player in the regional payment industry, continues to enable solutions for merchants that align with the financial needs of Gen Z such as Buy-Now, Pay-Later and instalments. The easy plan on the go Known for its tech-savviness, entrepreneurial spirit, and financial consciousness, this generation…

Is your 9-5 hustle getting in the way of achieving that dream physique? In a city like Dubai, that’s common. The bustling city tends to keep everyone busy, and juggling fitness with other commitments can be a real struggle. But there’s a way out. World-renowned fitness trainer Kayla Itsines, who is currently in the city for Dubai Active, has given a piece of her mind for those who want to implement fitness in their lives albeit busy routines. Her first advice? “Move your body whenever it works for you,” she said. “Don’t worry about the ‘perfect’ time to work out…