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Bitcoin passed the $60,000 mark on Wednesday, approaching its all-time high and continuing its unbridled rise since the approval of a new type of investment indexed to the cryptocurrency. At 1325 GMT, bitcoin traded at about $60,301, closing in on its all-time high of $68,991 ­ that was struck in November 2021 and which some analysts believe is now within reach. Since their approval on January 10 by US securities regulators, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) indexed to bitcoin have theoretically enabled a wider public to invest in the cryptocurrency without having to hold it directly. The funds themselves, however, do invest…

Dubai hosts the 23rd Asian Orthopedic Association Congress for the first time today February 29,2024 1100 experts and specialists discuss ways to use artificial intelligence and robotics in bone surgery Dubai -28 February The 23rd Asian Orthopedic Association Conference, hosted by the Emirates International Orthopedic Association, kicks off in Dubai today February 29,2024 with the participation of 800 orthopedic doctors from 23 countries at the Festival Intercontinental Hotel.and organized by Info Plus Events. Dr. Saeed Al-Thani, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon and Chairman of the Conference, stressed the importance of the conference for orthopedic doctors, as it will brings together a large…

When it’s time to factory reset a computer, you’ve probably exhausted all your other reboot and repair options. After all, performing on a full-on factory reset isn’t exactly fun, but sometimes it’s the only thing that will get a laptop or desktop back in working order. If you’re the proud owner of an HP laptop that that requires a factory reset, you’ll be pleased to learn that the restart process isn’t too complicated. Still though, there are some important parts of the process you won’t want to miss, so we’ve assembled this step-by-step guide to help you along the way.…

More than 82 per cent of UAE residents believe that allocating up to a fourth of their monthly income is sufficient for their future retirement plans, a survey has found. Most of the residents were, however, concerned about financial comfort in retirement. The survey by market research company YouGov, commissioned by Zurich International Life, found that more than 61 per cent of respondents expressed apprehensions about their financial situation post retirement. The survey found that only 4 per cent residents currently invest through a retirement savings plan. A majority opt for gold (50 per cent) and real estate (47 per…

Morgan Stanley opens office in Abu Dhabi ·      New office underlines long-standing commitment to MENA ·      Firm hosts inaugural investment conference to mark opening ABU DHABI – Morgan Stanley today announced the opening of an office in Abu Dhabi, further expanding the Firm’s footprint in the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) and underlining its long-standing commitment to the region.  Since 2006, Morgan Stanley has conducted business through its offices in Riyadh, Dubai, and Qatar, having worked with clients in the region for many years. Commenting on the new Office, Clare Woodman, Head of Morgan Stanley EMEA and CEO of Morgan Stanley & Co…

Anti-aliasing is the hidden backbone behind making your games look great. It serves a simple purpose — fixing the jagged edges that show up in games — but the specifics are complicated. In this guide, we’ll explain the anti-aliasing options you see in games so that you can achieve the image quality and performance your gaming PC needs. Among all of the graphics settings you need to tweak in PC games, anti-aliasing is one of the most important. It can tank your performance or make your game look terrible if harnessed incorrectly. But with a little guidance on what anti-aliasing…

A top official has highlighted the benefits of allowing visit visa holders to work legally in the UAE. A work permit in this regard and other legal conditions could be established to allow employers to hire visitors legally. As per current rules, working while in the UAE on a visit visa is illegal. Hefty fines and other penalties apply on companies that hire visitors. Companies have to get an employment visa and work permit issued before an employee starts working for them. Dr Ali Humaid bin Khatem, advocate-general, head of Naturalisation and Residency Prosecution, said allowing companies to hire visitors…

The government of Japan on Thursday eased visa regulations to expand the scope of foreign students allowed to stay on and find jobs in the country in response to calls from business and academic circles. Kyodo News quoted the Immigration Services Agency of Japan as saying that the government will allow students who have completed studies at state-designated technical schools to work in fields that are not necessarily closely related to the areas they majored in. The new measure is expected to increase the number of foreign students staying in Japan to work by around 3,000 a year, the agency…

The rupee appreciated 2 paise to 82.89 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, tracking a weak American currency and a downward trend in the crude oil prices. The domestic unit, however, weighed down by a volatile equity market and unabated outflow of foreign funds, forex traders said. Market participants were also awaiting the domestic GDP data to be released later in the day, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local currency opened at 82.88 and dipped to 82.89 against the greenback, registering a gain of 2 paise from its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee…

Bollywood’s power couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, are expecting their first child after six years of marriage, they said in an announcement on Instagram today. The heartwarming post, the couple said ‘September 2024’ – indicating the expected delivery date – with illustrations of children’s clothes and shoes as a border of the image. In less than half an hour, the post has received more than 650,000 likes and thousands of comments. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Padukone was last spotted at the British Academy Film Awards, where she was seen wearing…