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The prize money for the UAE SWAT Challenge in Dubai has been increased from $170,000 to $260,000. The fifth edition of the competition for special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams will start on February 3 at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah. Hosted by the Dubai Police, the challenge will be held until February 7. Residents and tourists can watch the event for free. Visitors can join in and participate in their own SWAT-style competitions. They can explore cooking stations at a special heritage village or try on local outfits at stalls. This year’s challenge has registered record participation with…

The Indian rupee appreciated 9 paise to 82.95 against the US dollar (23.04 against the UAE dirham) in early trade on Thursday as market participants remained cautious ahead of the interim budget. Forex traders said the rupee was trading in a narrow range as the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and a muted trend in domestic equities weighed on investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.02 against the dollar and then touched a high of 82.95, registering a gain of 9 paise over its previous close.

The initiative promotes UAE’s medical tourism goals, attracting patients from Nigeria, Africa, and Eastern Europe to avail of the hospital’s world-class medical services American Hospital Dubai has announced the opening of its three medical tourism representative offices in Nigeria as part of an expansion plan of 30 offices across crucial African and Eastern European locations in 2024. The initiative supports the UAE’s efforts to be the global medical tourism hub. The signing ceremony witnessed the presence of key figures including Buti Al Mulla, chairman of the boards of directors of Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla Group, Sherif Beshara, group CEO of…

Emirates Post Group Unveils New Brand Identity ‘7X’ for Future New Brand Heralds its Strategic Transformation to Lead the Trade, Transport, and Logistics Sectors Dubai, UAE, January 31, 2024: Emirates Post Group Company (EPG) has unveiled its new brand identity – 7X – during an exclusive event at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. The unveiling marks a strategic leap for the Group, positioning it as a front-runner in the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, transport, and logistics. The name 7X is symbolic, representing the connectivity of the seven emirates to the seven continents and across the seven seas, marking a commitment to…

Camp with Cybertruck Basecamp After a long wait, Tesla finally delivered the Cybertruck pickup to the first customers at the end of November. Since then, the Elon Musk-led automaker has been pushing out occasional videos trumpeting the funky-looking electric vehicle in a bid to boost the order book. The latest one to drop shows off the Cybertruck’s Basecamp tent attachment, which for $2,975 bags you a striking, angular design that’s deliberately based on that of the pickup. The video begins with a Cybertruck tearing across a dramatic landscape that looks very much like parts of Iceland. Once parked up in…

Bachar Salem, 44, had a good mop of hair before experiencing genetic baldness that changed his appearance. The Dubai resident struggled with low self-esteem for years due to this change before he opted for a 3D Scalp micro-pigmentation medical tattoo. The natural, pain-free technique and the healing process took approximately two weeks, leaving him feeling more confident about his appearance. Talking to Khaleej Times, Salem said, “Honestly, I feel much better with the shaved head look, which suits me. It has boosted my confidence.” Salem is part of a growing trend, with hundreds of men and women seeking permanent make-up…

The wife of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan — jailed alongside her husband Wednesday for 14 years for graft — is serving her sentence at home after their residence was officially declared a “sub-jail” by authorities. Bushra Bibi, a Muslim faith healer who met Khan when he approached her for spiritual guidance, handed herself in to authorities on Wednesday shortly after the pair were sentenced in a case involving the sale of foreign gifts received while he was premier. Khan, who was also sentenced to 10 years in jail on Tuesday in a separate case after being found guilty…

Gold prices gained further at the opening of the markets on Thursday after jumping Dh1 per gram on Wednesday. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K trading at Dh247.5 per gram at the opening of the markets, up from Dh247.25 at the close of the markets yesterday. Among the other variants of the yellow metal, 22K, 21K and 18K were selling at Dh229.25, Dh222.0 and Dh190.25 per gram, respectively. Prices jumped one dirham per gram on Thursday ahead of the US Federal Reserve announcement about interest rates. Globally, spot gold rose 0.4 per cent to $2,045.65 per ounce by 9.22am…

Dubai Healthcare City Records Latest Global Milestone with Prestigious AACI Accreditation for C37 at Arab Health 2024 First-of-its-kind private medical workplace in the UAE recognised for its unique blend of freedom and control to ensure patient safety Innovative concept has ‘set a benchmark above conventional practice,’ says renowned American Accreditation Commission International (AACI) Dubai, 31 January 2024 – Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), the enabling healthcare and wellness destination, has recorded its latest milestone, with C37, the UAE’s first private medical workspace, fully managed and operated by DHCC, receiving official accreditation by the prestigious American Accreditation Commission International (AACI). The accreditation…

We have the solution to Wordle on February 1, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle answer Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “BULKY.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely…