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If you want to game, chances are you’ll want to do something via a wired internet connection at some point, and that means using an ethernet cable. Wired ethernet connections provide speedy service directly from your high speed modem or router. These ethernet cables have a lot of numbers, speeds, lengths, and exteriors, the speeds are getting better each year, and every manufacturer claim to have made the best cable the Earth has ever seen. On the one hand, this is good. It means things are progressing and you can get a higher quality connection for your gaming session today than…
Walt Disney and Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance are continuing talks for an India merger, with Reliance likely to take a roughly 51-54 per cent stake in the merged entity, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday. Bodhi Tree, which is a joint venture between James Murdoch and a former Star India executive, Uday Shankar, is also in talks to take an additional stake of 7-9 per cent in merged entity, the sources said on condition of anonymity.
Khalifa Port, part of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, is poised to reach a capacity of 11 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by the year-end, a senior official said. Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of the Ports sector at Abu Dhabi Ports Group, has reiterated the Group’s unwavering commitment to expansion and acquisition in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East throughout 2024. Al Mazrouei shared details about several imminent investment projects set to be unveiled this year. He emphasised that the global expansion of the Group is intricately linked to the progressive development of the Ports sector, including ongoing infrastructure enhancements at…
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will welcome three former champions for the ATP 500 tournament later this month, with reigning champion Daniil Medvedev – a recent Australian Open finalist – and 2022 winner Andrey Rublev set to be joined in the emirate by Andy Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion and a two-time Olympic gold medallist. Medvedev will have his eye on more success in Dubai, with Italian sensation Jannik Sinner stunning the Russian with an epic five-set comeback win to clinch his first Grand Slam in Melbourne last month. Medvedev, 27, will be looking to build on a…
Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry signs Memorandum of Understanding with 2024 AIM Congress Dubai, UAE, 31 Jan 2024: The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AIM Congress to join as a ‘Supporting Partner’ for the upcoming 2024 edition. Organized with the support of the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development as lead partner, the 2024 AIM Congress will take play from May 7-9, 2024 in Abu Dhabi. The purpose of this agreement is to enhance collaborative…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
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…