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The UAE ‘cannot wait’ any longer — a ceasefire in Gaza must happen now, the country said in a statement as it submitted a new resolution to the UN Security Council. In its latest draft resolution, the UAE called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in response to the worsening crisis in war-torn Gaza. “The situation in the Gaza Strip is catastrophic and close to irreversible. We cannot wait. The Council needs to act decisively to demand a humanitarian ceasefire,” the UAE Mission to the UN said in a post on X. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag welcomed the win over Chelsea on Wednesday and said his team is moving in the right direction despite talks of the former champions suffering a crisis. Two goals from Scott McTominay sealed the 2-1 victory against Chelsea. It marked the first time this season that Ten Hag’s side had beaten a team in the Premier League’s current top 10. “Crisis? Not for us,” he said. “We keep calm. The team is in a good direction. “It is not a frustration but we could have made our life easier [by scoring more]. We were very…

Dubai Shopping Malls Group Unleashes A Cash-Fueled Shopping Extravaganza: 5 Weeks, 5 Draws, Aed 1 Million Up For Grabs Dubai, UAE – December 07, 2023 – Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) is gearing up for an exhilarating Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2023-24 with an incredible opportunity for shoppers to win big. As part of its DSF initiative, DSMG is set to award a staggering AED 1 million in cash prizes to lucky shoppers. Portrait of Chairman of the Board, Majid Al Ghurair at the Dubai Chamber of commerce, Dubai, Uae, Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Photo by Tina Hager Starting from…

Dell continues to offer one of its best laptop deals in recent times with a highly competent Dell XPS 15 at its Black Friday price. Usually priced at $2,349, it’s down to $1,949 meaning you continue to save $400 on its original price. A powerful laptop that’s well suited for content creation, working from home, or even a little light gaming, it’s a great all-rounder. Here’s what you need to know about it before you buy it. Why you should buy the Dell XPS 15 Sure to be one of the best laptops around, the Dell XPS 15 is packed…

Many schoolyards in the UAE are blooming into farms, coming alive with the fragrance of freshly grown herbs and the colours of nourishing vegetables. In-house farmers in schools are now teaching pupils sustainable food production, imparting knowledge about farming techniques that help harness local agriculture. Several schools also have a dedicated forest schoolteacher with lessons being taught ‘in the wild’. Speaking to Khaleej Times, headteachers said that some students might be future leaders of a thriving eco-conscious world. Nav Iqbal, Principal/CEO, GEMS Metropole School – Motor City, said, “Students work with the school’s resident farmer who looks after the fruit…

The entire financial ecosystem is rapidly changing, across the globe and here in the UAE. Writing for Khaleej Times, Mohammed Ali Yusuf (Mo Ali Yusuf), CEO of Digital Assets Infrastructure Provider Fuze, describes how one form of digital currency, stablecoins, will further advance the UAE’s cashless agenda, and underpin the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. What is a stablecoin? It’s very easy for someone who works in digital assets or cryptocurrency, to understand the concept of stablecoins, but for everyone else it can seem like gobbledygook. Perhaps it’s easiest to provide a short history of currency to understand why stablecoins are…

Kira Nagy glows with joy when she talks about Dubai and its glorious evolution, which has the former Hungarian tennis player completely under its spell. Nagy also has played her own part in this amazing Dubai story. She won the first-ever professional tennis tournament for women in the Middle East, which was staged in Dubai. The year was 1998 when she landed in Dubai, her first time in the Middle East, for the inaugural edition of the Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge. “Dubai was so different back then. But every year you come to Dubai, you see a lot of changes.…

Now that you can choose between using FaceTime or Zoom on an Apple TV — and that really isn’t as much of a lesser of two evils scenario as it sounds — it’s time to consider one more accessory to stash inside your living room closet for those special occasions: a proper tripod for your phone. It’s not quite as silly as you might think (OK, it’s a little silly, but stay with me here). We should all be calling our friends and family a lot more than we do. And being able to use your TV as a giant…

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Andy Williams’ 1963 holiday song sums up the festive mood as December rolls in. The popular track is all about “Parties for hosting/ Marshmallows for toasting/ And carolling out in the snow.” While we can’t hope for a “let it snow…” in the UAE, we can certainly boat with Santa, taste some mulled wine, sing carols, and get in snow fights all around the country. Here is a list of Christmas markets where visitors can begin their festive celebrations, savour delightful treats, and enjoy activities with friends and families. Winter Garden at…

Israeli forces unleashed an aerial and ground blitz against Hamas in Gaza after a cross-border rampage by the enclave’s ruling group on October 7. At least 16,015 Palestinians have been killed since then, according to Gaza Health Ministry figures, while 1,200 people were killed in Hamas’ incursion into Israel, according to Israeli tallies. Aid agencies warn that a humanitarian disaster in Gaza is worsening by the hour with most of its 2.3 million people homeless and trapped in a tiny, embattled coastal enclave, with little food, water, medical care, fuel or secure shelter. With basic infrastructure devastated, phone and internet…