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Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor is all set to showcase her singing skills at the upcoming edition of the BAFTA Awards. According to Variety, the British Academy announced that Sophie will perform her hit Murder on the Dancefloor at the ceremony, marking the latest stage in a triumphant comeback for the track, first released in December 2001. The track, which was released almost 20 years ago, found renewed attention on social media. It was recently featured in Emerald Fennell’s BAFTA-nominated film Saltburn. So the latest edition of BAFTA is truly going to usher in a wave of nostalgia among fans. The Saltburn…
The UAE set a new world record for the highest number of online organ donation registrations within a one-hour timeframe. Over 4,000 residents signed up for Hayat on Wednesday (Jan 31). Hayat (which means life in Arabic ) is the National Programme for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues, established in September 2020 under the supervision of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP). Before the start of the online drive, there were 21,357 UAE residents of various nationalities who registered in Hayat. After one hour, 4,010 more donors were added, and the number stood at 25,367 as…
The moon was long thought to be geologically dead, with no processes occurring inside its core. But increasing evidence over the last decades suggests that the moon isn’t static and could, in fact, still be tectonically active. Now, new research from NASA suggests that the shrinking of the moon over time is causing moonquakes and the formation of faults near its south pole. The research is part of NASA’s interest in the lunar south pole, given the agency’s intention to send astronauts there. Researchers have modeled lunar activity to look for the source of moonquakes seen during the Apollo missions. “Our…
In a phone call with Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the current developments in the Middle East. They also discussed ways to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in carrying out its noble humanitarian tasks. The two sides also discussed the need to ensure urgent, intensive, safe, and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian, relief, and medical aid to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, prevent further loss of life, and avoid exacerbating the situation in the occupied Palestinian…
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said there was no rift between him and his Vice-President Sara Duterte after both her brother and father strongly criticised him. On Sunday, Duterte’s brother, who is the mayor of Davao city, urged Marcos to resign over his supposed failings to address crime and a foreign policy that “endangers the lives of innocent Filipinos”, while her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, called the incumbent president a “drug addict”. Speaking to reporters while on a state visit to Vietnam, Marcos said his relationship with the vice president is “exactly the same”, adding his “Uniteam” with Duterte…
An overwhelming majority of UAE residents (89 per cent) have established personal financial goals for 2024, a survey has revealed. Responding to questions posed by savings and investment company National Bonds, these residents listed out their top priorities: Increasing existing savings, planning for retirement, and allocating funds for children’s education. About 90 per cent of respondents have expressed confidence in realising these goals, with Asians displaying the highest confidence levels at 93 per cent among expatriates. Nearly 90 per cent of both male and female respondents have set their financial resolutions. Female respondents prioritise increasing current savings, planning for significant…
Actor Bhumi Pednekar has portrayed the role of an investigative journalist in the upcoming movie Bhakshak. The film is a Red Chillies Entertainment production and explores the journey of an unwavering woman’s quest to seek justice. In Bhakshak, Bhumi will be seen looking into a case of sexual assault of children at a girl’s shelter home. Ahead of the release of the film, Bhumi shared her experience of stepping into the shoes of a journalist. “Journalism is a difficult career…it needs a lot of courage to ask the right questions, especially to the people who are in power. To ask…
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event has come and gone, but ut brought with it tthe all-new Galaxy S24 series. While the Ultra is the talk of the town, you may also find yourself deciding between the regular Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24 Plus. If you’re contemplating picking up an S24 for yourself, you may be wondering what the differences are between the regular S24 and the S24 Plus, aside from the size. Lucky for you, that’s where we come in. Here’s what you need to know. Galaxy S24 vs. S24 Plus: specs Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Display…
Nearly 8 out of 10 – 78 per cent – of shoppers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia opted to buy items online after seeing them in-store and comparing prices between brands, according to a new survey released on Wednesday. Released by the shopping and financial services app Tabby, the study found that shoppers also prefer shopping online but appreciate expert in-person advice and will still overall opt for a mix of shopping experiences. Importantly, the role of social media is becoming increasingly important as data revealed that 45 per cent of buyers purchased items through social media, while 72…
Bushra Khan, the wife of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was sentenced to 14 years in jail on Wednesday, is known for her spirituality. Khan, 71, has often called Bushra his spiritual leader and she is known for her devotion to Sufism, a mystical form of Islam. Born Bushra Riaz Watto, she changed her name to Khan after her marriage. Her husband and followers commonly refer to her as Bushra Bibi or Bushra Begum, titles that in Urdu denote respect. She has kept a low profile since her marriage to Khan, a former cricket hero who has been…