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The non-oil bilateral trade between India and the UAE has seen a sizeable jump to over $50 billion ever since the signing of the Cepa agreement and the aim is now to take it close to $100 billion by the end of this decade. Since 2022, when the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was signed, non-oil bilateral trade has witnessed a 16 per cent increase between the two partner countries, reaching over $50 billion, said UAE-India Cepa Council Director Ahmed Aljneibi, speaking to ANI. “And we aim to make that around $100 billion by 2030. The Cepa Council aims to leverage…
A Grand Event in UAE Unveils an Artistic Celebration with Renowned Brands Dubai, UAE – 23rd February,2024: In a dazzling display of creativity and artistic ingenuity, the highly anticipated launch event for the coffee table book “Artist in Focus 2024,” curated by the prestigious Magzoid Magazine, unfolded with grandeur and splendor. Set against the backdrop of Warehouse Four, the event served as a beacon for artistic expression, drawing together a constellation of esteemed brands including the illustrious BFL (Brands for Less) Group, Blacklane, Wasaya Investment, and Al Ain Farms. Each entity infused the occasion with its distinctive essence, contributing to a celebration that transcended mere publication…
Last summer, the Honor Magic V2 surprised me with its thin and light design. It’s the closest a foldable phone has been to a slab phone. Now, at MWC 2024, Honor has one-upped itself with the Porsche Edition of the device. The 2,699 euro Honor Magic V2 RSR might feature the same specifications, but it’s even lighter than the regular V2 – at 234 grams. I’ve had it for around three weeks now, and while I’ve enjoyed the experience of having a big screen folded in my pocket, a few things have bothered me. A new benchmark for foldable phone…
To establish the UAE as a premier destination for work, investment, entrepreneurship, education, and lifestyle, the Emirates has introduced a significant expansion of its visa scheme. With more than 9.06 million expats currently residing in the country, the UAE will only witness the community grow rapidly. With the aim to attract global and retain talents and experts from all over the world the UAE launched several visa options. This expansion of visa schemes enables expats to experience a high standard of living without the necessity of a work visa. As part of the non-work visa scheme, people can also retire…
Iran is holding parliamentary elections this Friday, yet the real question may not be who gets elected but how many people actually turn out to vote. Widespread discontent over the cratering economy, years of mass protests rocking the country, and tensions with the West over Tehran’s nuclear programme and Iran’s support for Russia in its war on Ukraine have many people quietly saying they won’t vote in this election. Officials have urged people to cast ballots but tellingly, no information has been released this year from the state-owned polling centre ISPA about expected turnout — a constant feature of past…
Former Walt Disney executive Uday Shankar will be named as vice chairman of the board following a merger between the India media assets of Reliance Industries and Disney, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Reliance and Disney are expected to make a formal announcement on Wednesday after signing a binding pact. Shankar and Reliance did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Shankar currently sits on the board of Viacom18, the broadcast division of Reliance. Bodhi Tree, a joint venture between James Murdoch and Shankar, is set to take a stake of around 9% in the new…
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is eager to have cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and is exploring the idea of converting a baseball stadium in Nagoya for this purpose. Cricket administrators perceive multi-sport events like the Asian Games as an opportunity to boost the game, which will return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028 after a 128-year gap. Cricket featured in the Hangzhou Games in China last year but wasn’t part of the 2018 Games in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia. “We are still working on the sports programme for the 2026 Games but yes,…
For many people, a reason to upgrade their smartphone regularly is for the improved camera upgrades that companies include each year for flagship devices. We’re still early on in the year, and both Samsung and OnePlus have launched their next generation of flagship devices with the Galaxy S24 and OnePlus 12. Both phones are powered with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip for fast performance, come with 8GB–16GB RAM, plenty of storage, and the latest version of Android 14. And to top things off, the cameras on both are impressive, with the OnePlus having slightly better specs. If you’re looking…
South Korea’s fertility rate, already the world’s lowest, continued its dramatic decline in 2023, as women concerned about their career advancement and the financial cost of raising children decided to delay childbirth or to not have babies. The average number of expected babies for a South Korean woman during her reproductive life fell to a record low of 0.72 from 0.78 in 2022, data from Statistics Korea showed on Wednesday. That is far below the rate of 2.1 per woman needed for a steady population and well behind the rate of 1.24 in 2015 when concerns about issues such as…
Digital Extension of Original Italian Masterpieces—for Collectors, Museums, and Galleries. Numbered. Authenticated. Framed. Reimagining the world’s most renowned artwork with an exclusive patent – thoughtfully curated for a new era of art enthusiasts. Dubai, UAE – February 28, 2024. Embark on a historical journey and seize the opportunity to own iconic masterpieces as Cinello — an Italian company focused on heritage and technology — unveils an extraordinary digital collection at ART DUBAI 2024 (1/2/3 March). Leonardo Da Vinci, Raffaello, Amedeo Modigliani, and other iconic creators come to life digitally, courtesy of Cinello’s groundbreaking Digital Artwork (DAW®) initiative. In an exclusive…