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Less than 1 per cent of customers buy a car online – but that doesn’t mean automotive companies can afford to not have an online presence. “What happens is that a lot of people are conducting their research online,” said Marcel Schulte, General Manager of Customer Engagement at Al-Futtaim Automotive. “They check the different car models and the features that are available. Actually most of the leads that come into the showroom come from online.” Marcel was speaking at the Tribe 2024 conference that brought together chief marketing officers (CMOs) from around the country to exchange ideas on the future…
As a competitive dancer in her teens, Sophia Webster was fascinated with the embellishments on the dramatic dresses she wore for her performances. A fascination that made her think in later years if these could be replicated in footwear to add a distinct touch to them. Today, the British footwear designer has carved a niche for herself with spectacular pieces that have been worn by A-listers like Heidi Klum and Taylor Swift. We caught up with her earlier this month at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature to find out how her design philosophy has evolved over the years and…
The countdown is on to the largest ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be played in the West Indies and USA from June 1—29, with February 22 marking 100 days to the start of the historic event. General ticket sales for the World Cup, which will feature the global superstars of the game, went on sale from 10am Antigua Standard Time (6pm UAE Time) on Thursday at tickets.t20worldcup.com. During the earlier ballot period, over 3 million ticket applications from over 161 countries were received for the pinnacle global event for T20 cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said.…
Picture a day-long wellness carnival that focuses on personal wellness, self-development, mental and emotional wellbeing, the event will simultaneously hold motivational talks alongside live workshops to awaken the true human potential through Reiki Healing, Yoga, Sound Healing, Art Therapy and 9D Breathwork, uplifting music and entertainment alongside a healthy marketplace the combination is all set to be held first time in Dubai. The press conference held in Dubai to unveil the details was attended by the founder and organizer, Amitabh Shahani, and a host of ambassadors who gave full details about the awaited event, which will be held on the…
Whether there’s a power outage locally or you’re driving to a remote location, sometimes we just need portable power. While you could lug around one of the best portable power stations to get your remote electricity fix, your best bet may be one of the best portable power inverters instead. These devices draw energy directly from your car’s battery, giving you accessibility to power without needing to carry around a very heavy battery, charge it, or any of the other hassles associated with portable energy. If you have a car, you’re ready to use a portable power inverter. The best…
Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr, was one of the most significant and celebrated heavyweight boxers in history. Often regarded as one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century, Ali was known not only for his boxing prowess but also for his charisma, outspokenness, and social activism. In the words of his grandson Biaggio Ali Walsh, ‘It’s what he did outside the ring that matters’. Even though his boxing career spanned from 1960 to 1981, his mammoth legacy continues to live in the hearts of countless fans around the globe. But what does it take to carry the…
A Canadian white nationalist who deliberately ran over and killed four members of a Muslim family in 2021 was given a life sentence on Thursday with no chance of parole for 25 years, domestic media reported. Nathaniel Veltman, 23, had been found guilty of first-degree murder last November for an attack that shocked Canada. He showed little reaction to the decision, the London Free Press newspaper reported. The judge in the case said Veltman’s attack represented an act of terrorism, the first time that the term has been used to describe white nationalist violence. Stay up to date with the…
A car has become a necessity today for most UAE residents. Roughly 35 per cent of residents in Dubai own a vehicle and there is a rising demand for used or preowned vehicles owing to their affordability and high quality, thanks to the strict regulatory standards set by the UAE government. The UAE’s used car market claims around a quarter of the overall GCC market, with almost 500,000 transactions per year, and we expect this to double in the next five years. This can be attributed to many reasons – mainly economic prudence, the efficiency that comes with increased digitisation…
Producing one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea stunned Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 2-6 7-6 (7/1) 6-2 of the Czech Republic to reach the semifinals on Thursday. Almost 15 years after her Dubai debut, Cîrstea finally made it to the last four stage of this award-winning tournament. But her semifinal entry could not have been more dramatic. The 33-year-old was facing a match point at 1-5 in the second set after tamely losing the first set before staging a incredible fightback to take the set into a tie-break.…
The Canucks at Kanto Audio are at it again, announcing the addition of another new set of powered speakers to its lineup. The Kanto Ren are a 100-watt pair of active speakers that, in a first for the company, offer HDMI ARC connectivity. After unleashing its new Ora Desktop reference speakers a few months back and then announcing their cousin, the Ora4, at CES 2024 last month, the Canadian speaker maker has set its sights on TV connectivity with the Ren, a $600 set of compact powered speakers that can be connected to your TV with HDMI ARC and be…