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As the Red Sea crisis intensified, major shipping routes were disrupted, affecting vessels travelling through the Suez Canal over security concerns. The recent incidents impeded the smooth flow of maritime traffic, resulting in delays and increased operational costs for the shipping industry. Disruption to the crucial waterway for global trade that connects Europe to the Indian Ocean and Asia has resulted in a cascading effect on the global supply chain, affecting the transportation of goods and potentially leading to shortages or delays. The heightened security risks led to increased security measures for shipping companies to reroute vessels to avoid high-risk…

Name: Elli Cox Rides: 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn Fashion Edition & 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Nationality: Greek Profession: Director In Dubai since: 1982 Dubai, once the land of promises, has become the promised land for many. Long-time UAE resident and coffee tycoon, Elli Cox has witnessed the metamorphosis of this great nation, going from being a desert landscape with separate commercial and cultural enclaves connected by narrow strips of tarmac to a cosmopolitan city beaming with life and opportunity. And like many residents of the UAE, she too shares an undeniable love for luxury cars. When asked to touch upon her…

‘I am trying to guide the youngsters as much as possible,’ says Dubai Capitals’ Sikandar Raza Dubai, 25th January 2024: The Dubai Capitals will take confidence from their performance in the first two matches of the DP World ILT20 when they take the field against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. Speaking ahead of the game, Zimbabwean Sikandar Raza said, “I do my homework on all the players in the squad, especially if I am playing with them for the first time. Jake (Fraser-McGurk) has had a fantastic BBL, Max (Holden) has had a great County season…

If you have an extra property, a convenient way to facilitate rentals is through no-contact options like Airbnb. More specifically, you don’t have to do much, especially if you outfit the property with smart home tech. From smart thermostats to smart lighting and smart locks, everything can be controlled remotely while still allowing your temporary tenants the freedom they need. Smart locks are the perfect example. You can issue temporary keys to allow access to the home, remotely lock and unlock doors, and monitor who’s coming and going. Visitors can also use their phone or a mobile app to unlock…

British expat Coral Stevens moved to the UAE in 2018. Since then, she has been regularly eating out. “I eat out around four times per week and I absolutely love the high quality food and service you’ll find in the UAE,” she said. “I can honestly say after living here for six years, I’ve never eaten a bad meal.” Coral is among the vast majority of Dubai residents who eat out at regularly, according to the new Gastronomy Industry Report, released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). It indicates that eating out had increased by 61% as…

A convicted murderer is scheduled to be executed in the southern US state of Alabama this week using nitrogen gas, a novel method that the United Nations has likened to “torture.” Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58, has been on death row for more than three decades after being convicted in 1989 of a murder-for-hire. Smith is to be put to death at Holman Prison in Atmore, Alabama, during a 30-hour window beginning at 1:00 am Eastern Time (0600 GMT) on Thursday. He is to be executed by nitrogen hypoxia, a method which has not been used before in the United States.…

Ducab Group, one of the biggest end-to-end energy solutions providers and manufacturing firms in the UAE, represented by Ducab India, has signed the first bilateral partnership with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye) region, to support the group’s objectives to expand its reach and support the economies of both countries. The agreement is in line with the UAE’s strategy to continuously diversify the national economy and increase non-oil trade with international commercial partners. India consistently ranks among the UAE’s largest global trade partners. The new partnership builds on Ducab’s recent milestones…

If there’s one thing we know about the beauty industry, it’s that it takes every opportunity to achieve brave and unimaginable steps towards growth and innovation. Though this science-backed, innovation-driven sector has consistently delved into various aspects of well-being, anti-ageing and skincare, it doesn’t get much braver than the introduction of stem cells in beauty care. Right from improving skin health to face contouring to treatments for baldness, stem cells are being seen as a game-changer of regenerative beauty, especially when caused by ageing. So what are stem cells and how will they be used in the future? We asked…

All 10 of the world’s top 10 female players will descend on Dubai next month for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, with World No1 Iga Swiatek and World No2 Aryna Sabalenka leading the star-studded line-up. Swiatek, who suffered a shock defeat to teenager Linda Noskova at the Australian Open, will be looking to avenge the final defeat she suffered in Dubai last year at the hands of Barbara Krejcikova, world number 11. Czech star Krejcikova will return to the emirate to defend her crown for the 24th edition of the WTA Tour Tournament, which was recently awarded permanent WTA…

The Pokémon Company finally put out a statement addressing the similarities between the designs of some creatures from its namesake franchise and Pocketpair’s viral monster-collecting survival crafting game Palworld. The company says it is investigating the matter. Pocketpair’s Palworld has been this month’s surprise gaming hit, selling over 8 million copies in less than a week. While its survival crafting gameplay is quite different from the turn-based RPG stylings of Pokémon, Palworld has still garnered a reputation as “Pokémon with guns” ever since its reveal, and comparisons have only continued since its early access launch on January 19. Now, The Pokémon…