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Palestine’s captain said his team had fulfilled “a promise to the Palestinian people” after reaching the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time on Tuesday. The 3-0 victory over Hong Kong was also their first win in the history of the competition and enough to squeeze into the last 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams. Oday Dabbagh was the hero in Doha with two goals and at the final whistle Palestine’s players and staff celebrated on the pitch, hugging and waving flags. Palestine’s victory came against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war in the Palestinian territory…

MENA M&A deals reached US$80.0 billion in 2023 Key highlights include: – An estimated US$1.2 billion in investment banking fees generated in the Middle East & North Africa during 2023. – The value of announced M&A transactions involving MENA reached US$80.0 billion in 2023. – MENA equity and equity-related issuance totaled US$13.3 billion during 2023. – MENA debt issuance reached a total of US$69.9 billion in 2023. INVESTMENT BANKING FEES An estimated US$1.2 billion worth of investment banking fees were generated in the Middle East & North Africa during 2023, 31% less than the value recorded during 2022 and the…

It seems that the upcoming Google Pixel 9 series smartphones will cease to be secret way ahead of their official launch later this year. Merely a day after leak-based renders of the Pixel 9 Pro made their way online, the vanilla Pixel 9 has also been given the same unceremonious treatment. 91Mobiles has shared what it claims are design renders of the Google Pixel 9, which looks almost identical to its Pro variant, save for the smaller dimensions. The sides are flat, almost as if they want to unabashedly ape the formula that Apple introduced with the iPhone 12 series…

Seniors confronting Alzheimer’s in Dubai recently discovered a unique path to well-being as they engaged with horses in a transformative morning aimed at rejuvenating their physical and mental health. The innovative initiative, led by Monica Kubik and Maria Ollero, co-founders of Heal with Horses at equine-assisted therapy at Desert Palm Resort included a range of activities, from gentle touching and brushing to leisurely strolls alongside the horses, fostering moments of joy and tranquility. Numerous studies highlight the myriad benefits of equine-assisted therapy for senior adults, effectively addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, and cognitive impairments like Alzheimer’s and Dementia.…

Some Indian schools in Dubai will enjoy a three-day weekend as the South-Asian nation’s Republic Day coincides with a Friday this year. India will observe its 75th Republic Day on January 26, with many Indian-curriculum schools in the UAE gearing up to celebrate the day enthusiastically. Meanwhile, some Indian-curriculum schools in the Emirates have been sending out circulars to parents informing them that the schools will remain closed on this day. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Republic Day is a public holiday in India commemorating the adoption of the Constitution on November…

DP World ILT20 Season 2: Weekend carnival in Abu Dhabi and Dubai enthralls spectators Community engagement at the heart of DP World ILT2- Season 2, organisers take the excitement a notch with enthralling Weekend Carnivals attracting thousands of fans   Season 2 match tickets are available online at https://tickets.ilt20.ae as well as at all 14 Virgin Megastore outlets across UAE.   The UAE’s biggest T20 tournament attracts thousands of cricket enthusiasts at the opening weekend   Dubai, 24 January 2024: The DP World ILT20 Season 2 got off to a rollicking start with defending champions Gulf Giants living up to the billing in their campaign opener on 19th January. Over the weekend,…

Today, Canadian premium speaker manufacturers PSB announced its next generation of subwoofers, the SubSeries BP8 Powered Subwoofer, a compact but powerful 500-watt speaker with dual opposing drivers and acoustic neutrality that PSB says virtually eliminates unwanted noise. The $1,499 sub will be available in March. The announcement comes ahead of Barcelona’s big AV conference, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), next week, where PSB will be showing off the BP8, which marks the first in a new line of subwoofers for the company and will go toe-to-toe with its current flagship SubSeries 450 and 350 woofers. Built with both home theater and…

In 2023, e& life achieved remarkable growth, establishing itself as a top technology company in the MENAP region. Khalifa Al Shamsi, CEO of e& life, delves into the milestone year marked by significant accomplishments, including the acquisition of the Careem Everything app, the expansion of evision into a premier content aggregator, and the impressive fourfold increase in transaction volume for the e& money financial app. The year 2023 proved to be one of immense progress for both the UAE and the organisations within the country. Various industries, including technology, infrastructure, healthcare, and education, underwent numerous developments, cementing the reputation of…

Iran’s hardline Guardian Council has banned former pragmatist President Hassan Rouhani from standing again in an election in March for the Assembly of Experts, which appoints and can dismiss the supreme leader, state media said on Wednesday. The 88-member assembly, founded in 1982, supervises the most powerful authority but has rarely intervened directly in policy-making. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is 84, so the new assembly is expected to play a significant role in choosing his successor since its members are only elected every eight years. Close to moderates, Rouhani was elected president in a landslide in 2013 and 2017 on…

In the ever-evolving landscape of wealth management and asset protection, the UAE has introduced a ground-breaking approach for family foundations to optimise their financial strategies. Under the UAE Corporate Tax regime, family foundations now have the option to be treated as unincorporated partnerships, a move designed to provide flexibility and transparency in managing personal assets and investments. Family foundations play a pivotal role in safeguarding and growing a family’s wealth, ensuring a seamless transition across generations, and contributing to philanthropic endeavours. The key players in this structure are the founder, board, and beneficiaries, each holding distinct responsibilities in the management…