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Gaza’s deadliest war showed no signs of abating as the holy month of Ramadan began on Monday amid a gruelling humanitarian crisis that has pushed much of the territory to the brink of starvation. UN and aid groups say only a fraction of the supplies needed for Gaza’s 2.4 million people have been allowed in since Israel placed it under near-total siege after the October 7 attack. As the Muslim world welcomed Ramadan with the customary daytime fast, many Gazans awoke to bombardment that saw residents once more search through the rubble of destroyed homes for survivors and bodies. Stay…

Dubai’s non-oil private sector activity accelerated on the back of a marked upturn in new order volumes, recording its best performance since May 2019, according to the latest PMI survey data from S&P Global. Businesses enjoyed favourable market conditions and a positive response to greater sales efforts with the investor outlook brightening in the wake of the UAE’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The headline S&P Global Dubai Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted a robust uptick to 58.5 in February from January’s 56.6 indicating a substantial improvement in operating conditions across the non-oil economy. The…

Global Knowledge Index 2023 ranks UAE at the top position among Arab countries Dubai, UAE, 11 March 2024- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) previewed the rankings of Arab countries in the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) 2023. Revealed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the MBRF, these rankings highlighted the UAE as a leading performer among Arab states in the GKI 2023. The announcement was made at the eighth edition of the Knowledge Summit held at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme ‘Knowledge Cities and the Fifth Industrial Revolution.’ In a…

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Ras Al Khaimah’s transport authority (Rakta) has released its Ramadan timetable, listing the changed timings for intercity buses and buses to Oman. Intercity buses The intercity buses from Ras Al Khaimah allow passengers to travel to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain. There are direct buses and ones that stop along other emirates. There are also buses that travel between Ras Al Khaimah and Global Village, as well as Dubai Mall. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The following are the timings released by the authority for Ramadan:…

Greta Thunberg and dozens of other environmental campaigners blocked the main entrances to Sweden’s parliament on Monday in a sit-down protest against the effects of climate change and what they said was political inaction. “We are a group of young people who are blocking entrances to the Swedish Parliament, the Riksdag, to protest against the ongoing destruction of our life-supporting systems and of people already being killed as a result of the climate crisis,” Thunberg said. “That needs to come to an end. We have had enough,” she told Reuters in an interview, accusing politicians of inaction in the face…

The UAE currently hosts at 155,000 vulnerable cyberassets, 40 per cent of which are over five years old, a report showed on Monday. This is was key finding in the report titled State of the UAE — Cybersecurity Report 2024, issued by the UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX Holding, a leading provider of digital-first cyber security solutions and services. The report offers an in-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape facing the UAE, emphasising the critical need for advanced cyber security measures in response to the increasing complexity and sophistication of cyber threats. This vulnerability, coupled with the surge…

The Brazil Emirates Conference bring entrepreneurs and authorities to Abu Dhabi and Dubai   LIDE – Business Leaders’ Group host the Brazil Emirates Conference in the United Arab Emirates from March 6th to 8th. The event bring together entrepreneurs and authorities with the focus of discussing bilateral trade opportunities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The conference take place at the Hotel Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai. Agribusiness, Innovation and Technology, Infrastructure, and Real Estate are among the macro themes which will be discussed and will be the focus of investments, particularly by major Emirati funds. Confirmed entrepreneurs include: Pedro Bueno (Dasa),…

If you haven’t signed up for Tubi, you might want to consider doing it now. It’s a FAST service, which means subscribers can sign up for free. There are several new movies and TV shows on Tubi this March, including the iconic John Hughes teen comedy Sixteen Candles, and Ray, a biopic of Ray Charles starring Jamie Foxx. Tubi features content in a wide selection of genres, including sci-fi. Below, we highlighted three sci-fi films on Tubi that you can stream right now. Our picks include a terrific sci-fi thriller set on a train, an action film featuring a 1990s legend,…

Upon the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), and as part of ‘Gallant Knight 3’ operation, a third Emirati aid ship will depart the UAE within the next two days to El Arish, Egypt. The ship will carry 4,500 tonnes of various relief materials, including food, medical supplies, nutritional supplements for children, winter clothes, shelter materials, and other essential items, to support the people of Gaza. Sheikh Hamdan’s directives to send the aid ship are in line with the nation’s humanitarian efforts as…