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There are no halls decked with boughs of holly; Christmas trees with lights, garland, and tinsel ornaments; or Yuletide stockings and other decors on the wall in some houses of UAE residents this Christmas. Some Christians are not keen on celebrating Christmas or will have a muted celebration because of what’s happening in Gaza. But churches will be full and homes filled with prayers. There will still be gatherings with friends and family as they ponder on the “meaning and celebration of Christmas.” Khaleej Times spoke to some Christians living in Dubai and they said: “There’s no denying that this…

With streaming being more convenient than ever, Disney+ has expectedly cemented itself as the go-to platform for watching kids and family movies. Between its original productions and an extensive legacy backlog, the streamer easily makes itself a reliable family brand in any medium. But even as accessible as streaming movies has become, the sheer wealth of options available might seem too overwhelming to know where to start. That’s why we’ve curated a guide on the best kids movies available to stream on Disney+ right now that’s updated with new entries each month. On top of the family-friendly selection on hand,…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled special offers and premium services for a spectacular show on the eve of the New Year 2024 (Sunday, December 31) aboard marine transit modes (Dubai Ferry, Abra and Water Taxi), during a tour of Dubai coastline. Individuals interested in availing of this service can call RTA’s dial-free number (8009090) or send an e-mail to ([email protected]) to learn more about the trips of the Water Taxi, Dubai Ferry and Abra journeys. Dubai Ferry rides will start between 10pm and 10.30pm on New Year’s Eve and continue up to 1.30am (the following day). The…

Novartis, a focused innovative medicines company, has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the UAE and Kuwait after an analysis conducted by Great Place to Work® Middle East. This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about the workplace experience. “Novartis is committed to fostering a workplace that is not only great to work in but also makes a positive impact on the communities it serves,” said Mohamed Ezz Eldin, Head, Gulf Countries, Novartis. “Driven by our values to cultivate a workforce that is curious, inspired and…

Nothing Phone 2 MSRP $599.00 “The Nothing Phone 2’s eye-catching design and cool Glyph lights are just the beginning, as the screen, performance, and camera all impress too.” Pros Great, modern design Glyph lights are cool and useful Clean, yet customizable software Excellent daytime camera Colorful screen Cons Only IP54 water resistance Poor lowlight camera performance The tech brand Nothing arrived in the U.S. in 2023, and to attract attention, it came armed with the Nothing Phone 2 — a smartphone that looks unlike any other phone available. Is it ready to challenge the establishment and pull sales away from…

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has signed into law next year’s record 5.768 trillion pesos ($103.36 billion) budget, which he said details his government’s battle plan to combat poverty, secure the borders and boost economic growth. Marcos, in a speech on Wednesday following the enactment of the budget, said his government was committed to “good fiscal stewardship”, promising to spend the budget, which is nearly a 10th higher than this year’s spending plan, efficiently. “We can be reckless, take the easy path, borrow, let our children pick today’s tab up tomorrow. But debt is not the kind of inheritance that…

To address the ever-evolving needs of the MSME Ecosystem, Tally Solutions, India’s leading business management software provider, has announced the global launch of TallyPrime 4.0. This launch is in line with Tally’s vision to provide an unparalleled and elevated experience to business owners and end users. The company aims to achieve a 50% growth in its customer base and a CAGR of 40% in the next 2-3 years. TallyPrime 4.0 brings Intuitive and Powerful Dashboards, Effortless data import from MS excel and WhatsApp for Business as new features to take the BMS experience to the next level. Vikas Panchal, General…

As the new year draws closer, more and more big events are planned to ring in 2024. Not to be left out, Tyler Blevins, aka Ninja, is holding an “Ninja NYE” event aimed specifically at his gaming audience. There’s already a star-studded cast of collaborators and sponsors lined up, and tons of ways to engage with the popular personalities as you watch along. If you want to be part of Ninja’s inaugural NYE, here is how you can watch across a variety of platforms. How to watch the Ninja NYE event The Ninja NYE special is set to begin at…

Two people died in horrific car accident involving an over speeding sports car that fell from a bridge near Etihad Mall in Al Khawaneej, Dubai Police said on Wednesday. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said the incident happened on Tuesday at 11.55pm. He did not identify the nationality of the deceased but said they were a man and a woman. Al Mazrouei said: “The driver was over speeding. As the car approached the bridge’s curve, it skidded and collided with the curb and the concrete barrier, then fell from…

The UAE’s “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian operation has successfully completed the pumping of desalinated water to Palestinians in Rafah, within the Gaza Strip. The water is being pumped from UAE-built desalination plants in Egyptian Rafah through a newly installed 900-metre pipeline. The Palestinian Water Authority in Rafah then takes over the water distribution within the Gaza Strip. The success of pumping water into the sector came at a time when Gaza residents are suffering from a shortage of desalinated water, as the water line will supply shelter centres with their daily essential needs for drinking water. Ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh,…