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The UAE government initiative “Jahiz”, which was launched in November 2022, was selected among the best global projects featured in the World Economic Forum’s global report “Building a Resilient Tomorrow” report, which presents the best pioneering and inspiring practices for boosting future resilience. “Jahiz” is a proactive national initiative, developed in partnership between the Government Development and Future Office and the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, and designed to upskill government employees. It was launched by the UAE government to enhance federal government employee’s readiness for the future and provide them with the necessary skills needed to deal with…

Is it possible to overdose on K-pop? Ask any fan and the answer will likely be a resounding ‘no’. The ‘K-pop Overdose’ concert, held on January 14 at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai, saw hundreds of fans attend. Xiumin, Chen, and Chanyeol from the world-famous boy group EXO took to stage with their solo hits. They were accompanied by DJ Raiden, a South Korean DJ, instrumentalist, and music producer. The name of the show is a callback to one of EXO’s most popular tracks, ‘Overdose’. The song is a snapshot of 2014, the year in which it was released,…

AS Roma named their former player Daniele De Rossi as their new manager until the end of the season, hours after parting ways with manager Jose Mourinho on Tuesday. Mourinho was sacked earlier in the day with Roma ninth in the league after Sunday’s 3-1 loss to AC Milan, and have struggled to overcome the loss of key players due to injury, including striker Paulo Dybala. They are 22 points behind league leaders Inter Milan. “AS Roma are pleased to confirm that Daniele De Rossi has been appointed as head coach until 30 June 2024,” the Serie A club said…

Annual stollen charity cake sale at Mall of the Emirates raises AED 100,000 for Gaza relief efforts Proceeds to be donated to the Emirates Red Crescent’s national relief campaign – Tarahum for Gaza Dubai, UAE; 16 January 2024: Following an overwhelming response from the community, Majid Al Futtaim’s 18th Annual Stollen Charity Cake Sale held at Mall of the Emirates was a huge success, raising an impressive total of AED 100,000. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Emirates Red Crescent’s national relief campaign – Tarahum for Gaza – providing essential supplies to the people of Gaza,…

Looking for a good drama to watch this January while you wait for the return of your favorite shows? There are many exciting dramas on Amazon Prime Video, including TV series and movies, that will satisfy your urge for a good time. All released in the last few years, these three dramas on Prime Video feature star-studded casts and interesting stories and represent a diverse mix of options to meet various tastes and moods. Whether you want something poignant or thought-provoking, a title here will fit the bill. Expats (2023) Expats – Official Trailer | Prime Video The Northman‘s Nicole…

The fire extinguisher is one important household and office item that we often neglect. And when a fire breaks out, one of the worst things that could happen is to find out the extinguisher is not working. “Don’t ever let this happen,” a senior official from Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) told Khaleej Times on the sidelines of the ongoing Intersec 2024, a three-day global trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection that opened in Dubai on Tuesday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Khalid Khamis Omar, head of company approvals at DCD,…

The Central Bank of the UAE announced on Tuesday that the money supply aggregate M1 decreased by 0.2 per cent, from Dh799.3 billion at the end of October 2023 to Dh797.4 billion at the end of November 2023. This was due to Dh4.9 billion fall in monetary deposits. Currency in circulation outside banks increased by Dh3.0 billion during November 2023. The money supply aggregate M2 rose by 0.7 per cent, from Dh1.9223 trillion at the end of October 2023 to Dh1.9354 trillion at the end of November 2023. M2 rose due to Dh15.0 billion rise in quasi-monetary deposits, overriding the…

Dalia Dogmoch grew up in a traditional Syrian home, but her story weaves through Europe, a short stay in the US for college, and 17 years of living in Dubai where she recently launched Zinn Cafe & Bistro, a gourmet concept that reflects the cookbook author’s multicultural upbringing and current life in the UAE. In addition to being a seasoned chef, Dalia also uses her platform (@daliaskitchen on Instagram) to raise awareness on the Gaza conflict. The name ‘Zinn’ holds significance, she says in a chat with City Times, not just as the German word for ‘senses,’ but also as…

Intersec 2024 showcases innovation and technology in fire prevention Taking place from 16 – 18 January at Dubai World Trade Centre, Intersec 2024 is a pivotal gathering for global leaders in fire and emergency services The event features 400 exhibitors from the Fire & Rescue sector and is the world’s largest industry gathering of its kind Key Fire & Rescue exhibitors include NAFFCO, Hochiki, Al Futtaim Engineering LLC and Bristol Fire Engineering Dubai, UAE: Fire safety was a top priority today at Intersec 2024, which features the world’s largest gathering of fire and emergency professionals. The exhibition’s Fire & Safety…

Going back to its 2D roots, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown spices up the formula in regard to design and gameplay to fit the Metroidvania mold. Traversal and navigation are about what you would expect, including the ability to uncover the map by finding a hidden NPC, but combat is a lot more flexible than you might think. In addition to your normal attacks, Athra Surges serve as your most powerful tools to unleash in a pinch. Most come naturally throughout the game, but half are optional and require some extra exploration to unlock. If you want to make the…