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France said on Sunday that one of its warships in the Red Sea was targeted by two drones coming from Yemen. Both were intercepted and shot down. A short statement from the Armies Ministry did not say who fired the drones at the French Navy frigate Languedoc on Saturday night. Houthi rebels in Yemen have vowed to target ships operating in the Red Sea. The Houthis are staunch foes of Israel. They have claimed a series of maritime attacks since the October 7 assault on Israel by Hamas militants that sparked their latest and deadliest war. France’s Armies Ministry said…

The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) out of home dining (OOHD) is projected to reach $81.82 billion by 2028. The market value is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.66% during the forecast period of 2023-2028, with full-service restaurants (FSR) and casual dining segment being the dominant segment owing to rising consumer’s disposable income. Research also suggests that consumer foodservice outlets across the UAE generated Dh58.4 billion ($15.9 billion) in sales last year and this is expected to to see a nearly 50% rise in sales in 2023 and the coming year. Given the fast growth of the…

‘World of Wintertainment’ Dubai Parks and Resorts is offering a festive extravaganza till January 7, 2024, featuring a new festive-themed laser show, events, workshops, live shows, parades, and exciting rides. RIVERLAND™ Dubai presents a dazzling Laser Show, while MOTIONGATE™ Dubai transforms into Hollywood Holidays with parades, character meet-and-greets, snowfall, and a live stage-show, ‘Home for Christmas.’ LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort hosts Festive Bricktacular with a LEGO® advent calendar, Santa’s Grotto, and a Countdown to New Year advent calendar. Additionally, Lu’WOW Weekender at Lapita offers festive staycation packages with brunch, activities, and a special meet & greet with Santa. Dubai Parks™ and…

In a delightful lost and found mystery, astronauts on board the the International Space Station (ISS) have finally located a single tomato that was lost somewhere in the station for eight months. One of the challenges of living in microgravity is that things don’t stay where you put them. When astronauts go outside the ISS on spacewalks, for example, they have to use tethers to keep themselves and their tools from floating away. Inside the station, they have much more freedom of movement, but the problem of things floating away still exists. Just ask astronaut Frank Rubio, who lost the…

Anticipating rentals staying high in the coming years, tenants in Dubai are increasingly entering into multiple-year contracts with landlords to protect themselves from the rise in rents. Industry executives claim that landlords are also willing to wait for more favourable offers from tenants, expecting demand for their properties to stay high. It is projected that the rents in Dubai will continue to rise in 2024 but at a more steady pace than the past couple of years amidst high demand from new tenants. “We have been finding tenants and landlords are entering into more multiple-year contracts. Usually because of the…

Unai Emery kept his feet on the ground after John McGinn’s early goal led surging Aston Villa to a club-record 15th consecutive home Premier League victory on Saturday, a breathless 1-0 win over Arsenal that prevented Mikel Arteta’s Gunners from reclaiming top spot in the table. Emery’s Villa, who shocked champions Manchester City in a dominant 1-0 win on Wednesday as part of what McGinn called a “monumental week,” are now third on 35 points after 16 games in a jam-packed title race. Arsenal, who were overtaken by Liverpool earlier on Saturday, are second with 36. “I’m banning the T-word,”…

Wireless charging has gained immense popularity recently due to its convenient and cable-free approach to charging electronic devices. As technology advances, many smartphone users wonder whether their devices, such as the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro, support wireless charging. The answer to this question is not surprising. Does the Pixel 8 have wireless charging? The Pixel 8, like its predecessor, the Pixel 7, comes with wireless charging capabilities. While the wired charging feature on the Pixel 8 is slightly better than its predecessor, the wireless charging capabilities remain the same. When using the 2nd Generation Google Pixel…

Question: I have an outstanding loan in the UAE. Does the bank have the right to recover the amount from my end-of-service gratuity? Answer: It is assumed that you are expecting termination of your employment and it is further assumed that you have availed a personal loan from a bank. Therefore, the provisions of Notice No. 3692/2012 of the Central Bank of the UAE pertaining to General Terms and Conditions and Loan Agreements texts drafted and approved by Emirates Bank Association are applicable. A personal loan agreement between a lender and a borrower may include a clause stating that the…

The Nobel Peace Prize will be handed out in Oslo on Sunday but with the notable absence of winner Narges Mohammadi, currently in prison, who will be represented by her children. Iranian activist Mohammadi — a staunch opponent of the mandatory wearing of the hijab for Iranian women and of the death penalty in her home country — has been arrested and convicted many times in recent decades. She has been detained since 2021 in Tehran’s Evin prison. She will therefore be absent from the glitzy award ceremony at 1pm (1200 GMT) in Oslo City Hall, where she was to…

Heralding a new era in the UAE’s industrial landscape through bringing the world’s only nanofibre mass production technology to the region and in a move towards sustainable innovation, Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba (MHAO) Group, an Emirati leading entity in the UAE’s industrial landscape, established a joint venture with Japan’s M-TEchX, to establish Maotex, the first nano fibre producer in the region. “The UAE officially joins the global club of nanofibre production via the debut of Maotex, a joint venture we have established with M-TEchX. By combining the expertise of MHAO Group and M-TEchX, we aim to propel the nation into…