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A controversial Alzheimer’s drug that was trumpeted as the first to ever treat the cognitive decline associated with the devastating brain disorder, has been pulled from the market, its maker Biogen announced on Wednesday. The US Food and Drug Administration awarded accelerated approval to Aduhelm in June 2021, a decision that was highly contentious at the time because the agency overruled its own independent advisors, who found there was insufficient evidence of benefit. At least three of the 11-member independent committee that voted unanimously against recommending the drug subsequently resigned, and US congressional investigators slammed the accelerated approval as “rife…

YOUGotaGift, the pioneer of digital multi-brand gift cards in the Middle East, has partnered with Carrefour, which Majid Al Futtaim owns the exclusive rights to operate in the UAE, making its ‘phygital’ HappyYOU Gift Cards available in all Carrefour outlets across the country. The ‘phygital’ HappyYOU card is the only multi-brand gift card in the region that can be redeemed across a wide range of retailers. Most importantly, it is a paper-based product using sustainable material. The HappyYOU card can be purchased with any amount at Carrefour cash counters in the UAE. After simply downloading the YOUGotaGift App, the barcode…

The art scene in the UAE is currently witnessing a surge of creativity, as tens of thousands of school children actively participate in a collective journey of self-expression and innovation. Geared towards cultivating artistic flair and nurturing emerging talent, these efforts have gained enthusiastic support from various art institutions. Observers note that the workshops represent one of the most ambitious initiatives in the country’s art scene, reflecting a dedicated push to empower the younger generation. A standout programme among these initiatives is the ARM Holding Children’s Programme, which collaborates closely with local schools and children at the upcoming Art Dubai…

India will bank on a traditional approach to bounce back in their second home Test against England, the team’s batting coach said on Wednesday, despite the tourists finding success with their attacking “Bazball” strategy. England trumped the hosts to lead the five-match series 1-0, with the action shifting to Visakhapatnam starting Friday on a pitch expected to turn violently. Ollie Pope’s 196 turned the opening Test on its head, as the batsman frequently played the unorthodox reverse sweep to blunt the threat of the Indian spinners. But batting coach Vikram Rathour said the hosts would rely on their own strengths…

Noatum Successfully Completes the Acquisition of Sesé Auto Logistics Closing of the transaction marks Noatum’s strategic leap in the European automotive logistics industry Madrid, Spain/ Abu Dhabi, UAE – 31 January, 2024: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), one of the world’s premier facilitators of logistics, industry, and trade, announces that Noatum, which leads its Logistics Cluster operations, successfully closed the acquisition of 100% equity ownership of Sesé Auto Logistics, the Finished Vehicles Logistics (FVL) business of Grupo Logístico Sesé, for a total purchase consideration (Enterprise Value – EV) of EUR 81 million. The acquisition, which was approved by all relevant…

Developer Resolution Games shared more details on Game Room, its launch title for the Apple Vision Pro that comes out alongside the headset on February 2. As its name implies, Game Room is a collection of classic tabletop games like chess that Apple Vision Pro users will be able to try out in mixed reality. The Apple Vision Pro’s spatial computing allows for a three-dimensional interface in which players can interact with game pieces or cards using just their hands. At launch, Game Room will include Chess, Solitaire, Hearts, Yacht, and Sea Battle (a take on Battleship), although its developers…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a road improvement project that will improve traffic flow and serve the surrounding residential areas witnessing high population growth rates. The Algeria Street Improvement Project stretches 2 km from the intersection of Algeria Street and Al Khawaneej Street (South) to the intersection of Tunis Street (North) at Al Muhaisnah (1) and Al Mizhar (1). “The scope of the project includes widening Algeria Street from the intersection of Street 11 near Al Khawaneej Street up to the intersection with Tunis Street as well as Streets 27 and 31. Works included increasing the number…

Skyline Builders, a real estate developer from the southern Indian state of Kerala, with a legacy of 158 successfully completed projects and over 16 million square feet developed in the last 35 years, has announced the launch of Avant Garde Residences in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), marking its entry into dynamic Dubai market. Positioned strategically in JVC, Dubai’s top community for real estate sales in 2023, Avant Garde Residences stands as a masterpiece, featuring 18 residential floors, five podiums, and a ground floor. This architectural gem is set to house 172 residential apartments, including studios, one and two-bedroom units, as…

MoreShow Hosts Enchanting Underwater Spectacle at IKRA Children’s parties, is here to take the Dubai market by storm with its innovation and creativity Dubai, UAE (31st, January 2024): MoreShow, the world-renowned agency known for transforming events into unforgettable experiences, hosted an enchanted launch event titled “Enchanting Underwater Spectacle” on Friday, January 19th, from 5pm to 8pm at IKRA Caviar on the picturesque Bluewaters Island. The event, featuring a mesmerising blue and gold colour theme, invited guests to “discover the journey to your pearl.”   Founded in 2010 by Vlada Chizhevskaya, MoreShow has become a global name in creating sophisticated and…

Time travel movies may all share a core premise, but there’s a surprising variety of films that explore different ideas within the genre. Characters being transported through time can be caught in action-packed adventures, romantic entanglements, and even philosophical loops that can change the trajectories of their lives. From the underrated sci-fi romance flick About Time, to the beloved ’80s classic Back to the Future, the best time travel movies explore the countless possibilities that arise when characters are flung through the past, present, and future. The greatest entries in the genre range from silly mindless comedies to hard-hitting emotional…