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The rupee declined 2 paise to 82.92 (Dh22.59) against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, tracking a stronger American currency against major overseas rivals and outflow of foreign funds from domestic capital markets. Though a downward trend in the crude oil prices cushioned the Indian currency, it was weighed down by the subdued equity market sentiment, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic currency opened at 82.90 and slipped further to trade at 82.92 against the greenback, registering a loss of 2 paise from its previous close. Stay up to date with the latest news.…

When Cristiano Ronaldo played the lead role in Real Madrid’s 2017 Fifa Club World Cup triumph in Abu Dhabi, he had the entire stadium at his feet as fans gave him a standing ovation for his match-winning goal in the final against Brazilian club Gremio. Seven years on, the age-defying footballing superstar was back in the UAE again, this time leading the challenge of Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr against the UAE’s Al Ain FC in an AFC Asian Champions League quarterfinal clash. Naturally, if a five-time Ballon d’Or winner sets foot in your country for a serious game of…

International Women Board of Directors (IWBD) kickstarts its Saudi Arabia chapter with a leadership connection lunch on 6 March; looks at building a leadership community in an emerging market International Women Board of Directors (IWBD) proudly announces the launch of its Saudi chapter by hosting the Women’s Leadership Connection Lunch on March 6th, 2024, at The St. Regis in Riyadh, KSA. The Women’s Leadership Connection Lunch will host board members, C-suite executives, and decision-makers committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within corporate governance. This exclusive networking event will offer a unique platform for attendees to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange…

Quick to spot an opportunity, eyewear company Warby Parker has announced it will be handing out free eclipse glasses for safe viewing of April’s highly anticipated celestial event. “An astronomical phenomenon is coming on April 8 — the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044 — and whether you’re getting a full view or a partial peek, we’re here to help you see it,” Warby Parker said in a message on its website, adding, “As avid supporters of sharp vision, we want to make sure you have everything you need to safely witness this celestial…

Omar Abu Kuwaik is far from his home in Gaza. The 4-year-old’s parents and sister were killed by an Israeli airstrike, when he lost part of his arm. He’s one of the lucky ones. Through the efforts of family and strangers, Omar was brought out of Gaza and to the United States, where he received treatment, including a prosthetic arm. He spent his days in a house run by a medical charity in New York City, accompanied by his aunt. It was a small measure of grace in a sea of turmoil for him and his aunt, Maha Abu Kuwaik,…

Bitcoin was perched at a two-year peak on Tuesday, breaking above $68,600 and stalking the all-time high as money keeps rushing into the largest cryptocurrency by market value. Bitcoin has gained 50 per cent this year and most of the rise has come in the last few weeks when inflows into US-listed bitcoin funds have surged. On Tuesday, it was at $68,500 in Asian hours, having reached a session high of $68,828, a whisker away from the all-time peak of $68,999.99 it set in November 2021. Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds were approved in the United States earlier this year. Their…

Worldwide K9 Academy to Showcase Cutting-Edge Canine Security Solutions at World Police Summit Dubai, UAE, March 2024: Worldwide K9 Academy (WWK9), a global leader in canine security training, is participating in the upcoming World Police Summit. Set to take place from 5th to 7th March at Dubai World Trade Centre, the summit serves as a pivotal platform for law enforcement agencies, security professionals, and industry leaders to converge and exchange insights on the latest advancements in security practices. At the summit, WWK9 will showcase its K9 squads’ expertise in Explosive Detection, Narcotic Detection, Security, Patrol, and more. The team will…

Google Smart Lock is a fancy bit of engineering that works across a variety of Google and Android platforms. When enabled and properly customized, it lets your devices automatically unlock in a variety of scenarios, such as keeping your phone unlocked when it detects you’re at home. Better yet, it allows you to store Chrome browser passwords for easy access, along with a few other cool tricks. However, there will come a time when you probably want to remove an account from Google Smart Lock. Whether you no longer use the account or have sold an old device, there are…

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, residents woke up to hailstones blanketing their backyards in the Al Ain region. This followed a night of relentless rain punctuated by thunder and lightning in Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and parts of Sharjah. Residents in Dubai witnessed streaks of lightning flooding the night sky close to midnight, accompanied by thunder and light rain. The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a warning of hazardous weather conditions, advising residents to brace themselves for heavy rainfall in various parts of Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, with scattered showers expected in Dubai as…

Police in Nashville say that multiple people have died after a small plane crashed Monday night near an interstate highway, shutting down multiple lanes. The single-engine plane crashed just off of Interstate 40 in the western part of the city, the Metro Nashville Police Department said. Police said multiple people onboard are dead. Police posted a photo of charred wreckage of the small plane in the grass along the interstate. The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority said it was alerted to the crash, which happened 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) south of John C. Tune Airport, at 7:49 p.m. The National Transportation…