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Yunus Kidwai will turn six in September, but the anticipation of his birthday is marred with a sense of dread for his parents. Their child suffers from a rare and genetic disorder known as Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a condition that progressively worsens over time, leaving those affected in a debilitating and often fatal condition. Yunus’s parents are racing against time to secure Elevidy, a vital gene therapy. However, this one-time treatment comes with a crucial condition: it must commence before Yunus’s sixth birthday to be effective. Once this day passes, the window of opportunity slams shut, allowing the disease…

TikTok users will no longer be able to create videos with songs from Taylor Swift, Jon Batiste, boygenius and other Universal Music Group artists as the soundtrack, as contract negotiations between the two companies have collapsed. TikTok’s access to Universal’s expansive roster of artists ended Wednesday, after months of negotiations failed to yield a new agreement with the world’s largest music company. TikTok has begun muting short videos featuring the label’s artists. The high-profile dispute erupted as the music industry executives and artists gathered in Los Angeles for Sunday’s Grammy award ceremony. “Our agreements with TikTok have expired because of…

Network International obtains payment licence from Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to expand merchant acquiring business in KSA SAMA licence expands commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive payments ecosystem in Saudi Arabia by building long-term, collaborative partnerships with merchants across industries Network International is committed to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Financial Sector Development Program and accelerating digital payments The new licence provides a compelling opportunity for Network International to play an integral role in transforming the payments landscape in KSA Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, February 01, 2024: Network International (Network), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the…

Last year, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said that every business division at the company was experimenting with AI. Today, Amazon has announced its most ambitious AI product yet: a chatbot named Rufus to assist with your online shopping. Imagine ChatGPT, but one that knows every detail about all the products in Amazon’s vast catalog. Plus, it is also connected to the web, which means it can pull information from the internet to answer your questions. For example, if you plan to buy a microSD card, Rufus can tell you which speed class is the best for your photography needs. Amazon…

Master Oh, acclaimed spiritual healer and energy practitioner, is returning to the UAE in February 2024. With his first visit to Abu Dhabi, this is a chance for locals to immerse themselves in the profound and restorative benefits of Qi energy, helping them to connect and find greater levels of physical, emotional, and spiritual peace. Originally from South Korea, Master Oh struggled with illness from a young age and was forced to dig deep and find spiritual connection to get him through. He began to harness the “vibration of life” or Qi. Over thirty-five years later, he has profoundly impacted…

The showstopper at the annual Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show in Sharjah is one of the world’s largest uncut emeralds called the Prince of Kafu. Originally from the mines of Zambia, it weighs roughly 4kg and is up for sale for approximately Dh7 million. According to Mahima Verma from the World Academy of Design (WAD) – who brought the emerald to the exhibition – they have seen a lot of interest in the stone. “This is a great addition to any collector’s portfolio,” she said. “It can be stored safely and is going to appreciate in value. There are…

A gas explosion caused a fire that killed two people and injured over 200 in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, authorities said on Friday. The explosion occurred in Nairobi’s Embakasi neighbourhood just before midnight at a gas refilling company, whose building was badly damaged, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said on social media platform X. The fire that followed then engulfed a nearby textile and garment warehouse, while damaging several vehicles and commercial and residential properties, he said in a statement to Reuters. “As a result, two fellow Kenyans have regrettably lost their lives while being attended to at the Nairobi West Hospital,”…

Actor and model Poonam Pandey passed away on Friday at the age of 32 due to cervical cancer. A post on Pandey’s official Instagram account read, “This morning is a tough one for us. Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer. Every living form that ever came in contact with her was met with pure love and kindness. In this time of grief, we would request for privacy while we remember her fondly for all that we shared.” Pandey’s media manager Parul Chawla has confirmed the news of the actor’s demise. The…

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), recently met Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and held positive discussions on the development of motorsport in the country. The high-level meeting took place in Tirana, the Albanian capital and was also attended by Niko Leka, the President of the Albanian Automobile Club. Top of the discussions was the Auto Moto Park project, which is the Balkan country’s first international motor racing complex in Elbasan. The complex includes a Grade A track, specifically designed to bring together car racing enthusiasts and contribute to the revitalization and development of motorsports in…

Core42 Announces Pioneering Partnership With AIREV, UAE’s Leading AI-powered EdTech Platform Homegrown AI start-up, AIREV, will leverage Core42’s supercomputing capabilities and Jais, the world’s largest Arabic language open-source Large Language Model (LLM) to enhance its platforms. ABU DHABI – February 1, 2024 – Core42, a G42 company and a full-spectrum AI enablement solutions provider, has signed a strategic partnership with AIREV, the innovative UAE start-up behind School Hack, an AI-powered EdTech platform that helps students develop the skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Launched in February 2023 by CEO, Muhammed Khalid, Dr. Youssef Youssef and Kayaan Unwalla, School Hack has…