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A fire in the basement of a street shop in Xinyu City of Jiangxi Province has killed 39 people and injured nine, Chinese state media and the local government said on Wednesday, adding that some people were still trapped. The fire broke out in the afternoon in an underground floor of the shop on Tiangongnan Avenue in the Yushui district, said the local fire response emergency headquarters, according to the China Daily media outlet. The injured have been taken to hospital, a government statement said, without disclosing how many. After the latest fire, China’s President Xi Jinping demanded that efforts…

Zoho, a leading global technology company, on Wednesday announced a revenue growth of 43 per cent and 29 per cent increase in partner network in the UAE in 2023. This growth has been marked by a significant upmarket shift, with an increasing number of mid-and-large enterprises shifting to Zoho’s comprehensive and value-driven solutions. Last year, Zoho recorded a 24 per cent increase in migration by large corporations. In 2023, UAE became Zoho’s fastest-growing market globally. “The UAE’s vibrant business scene and its pioneering approach to digital transformation perfectly align with Zoho’s mission to empower enterprises,” said Hyther Nizam, President of…

The second season of India’s T20 League — the Women’s Premier League — will be held in Bengaluru and New Delhi from February 23 to March 17, the cricket board said Wednesday. “The exciting T20 tournament involving five formidable teams will comprise 20 league matches and two knockout matches, providing fierce competition amidst cricketing excellence”, the board said in a statement. The first WPL 11 matches will be held in Bengaluru, with the remaining nine league matches and the two play-off matches then held in New Delhi. The action begins with a marquee clash between defending champions Mumbai Indians and…

CEO Clubs Members Indulge in the Captivating Mosaic Dance Experience -World Ballet Stars Artem Ovcharenko and Anna Tikhomirova Grace the Emirates Palace Stage Abu Dhabi, January 20, 2024 – CEO Clubs Network consistently engages its members through a dynamic range of activities. Recently, members were delighted with the dazzling premiere of The Mosaic Dance Festival in Abu Dhabi, showcasing a mesmerizing ballet gala titled “Love Story.” The members notably esteemed diplomats from Dubai and Abu Dhabi received a special invitation to partake in this exclusive and unforgettable experience. The gala showcased premieres by Bolshoi Theatre luminaries, Artem Ovcharenko, and Anna…

We know everyone is obsessed with their air fryers, but we’ve found an alternate kitchen appliance that might just make you forget all about it. Right now at Best Buy, you can get 35% off the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker that will allow you to make delicious and smoky meats right in your kitchen. Originally priced at $999, this device is now on sale for $699. If you are someone who loves barbeque for every meal, you are going to want to check out this deal. Why you should buy the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker You can cook…

An Indian national based in Saudi Arabia has been added to the ever-growing list of Indian winners of $1 million when the draw for the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion was held at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport on Wednesday. Edward George, a 53-year-old Indian national based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia won a $1 million in Millennium Millionaire Series 448, with ticket number 2270, which he purchased online on January 11. A resident of Riyadh for 26 years and a regular participant in the Dubai Duty Free promotion for over five years now, George is a father…

India is planning an increase of 8% for the floor price that mills must pay for sugarcane in the 2024/25 season from Oct. 1, a government source told Reuters on Wednesday, as the world’s second-largest sugar producer tries to boost output. The federal government raises the floor price for cane, also known as Fair And Remunerative Price (FRP), almost every year. But Uttar Pradesh state, the country’s top cane producer, invariably raises the floor price further due to its millions of cane growers, an influential voting bloc. New Delhi is considering fixing the FRP of sugarcane at 340 rupees per…

UAE local companies, led by Abu Dhabi’s Edge Group, bagged major contracts worth Dh939 million at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (Umex) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTex). Top officials from Tawazun Council, the UAE defence and security acquisitions authority for the Ministry of Defence, announced the signing of five deals during a press conference. Tawazun Council’s official spokesperson, Zayed Saeed Al Meraikhi, and chief of corporate communication, Mona Ahmed Al Jaber, noted that a total of 10 contracts worth Dh1.9 billion had been awarded on behalf of the ministry in the first two days of the exhibitions. Out of…

Palestine’s captain said his team had fulfilled “a promise to the Palestinian people” after reaching the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time on Tuesday. The 3-0 victory over Hong Kong was also their first win in the history of the competition and enough to squeeze into the last 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams. Oday Dabbagh was the hero in Doha with two goals and at the final whistle Palestine’s players and staff celebrated on the pitch, hugging and waving flags. Palestine’s victory came against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war in the Palestinian territory…

MENA M&A deals reached US$80.0 billion in 2023 Key highlights include: – An estimated US$1.2 billion in investment banking fees generated in the Middle East & North Africa during 2023. – The value of announced M&A transactions involving MENA reached US$80.0 billion in 2023. – MENA equity and equity-related issuance totaled US$13.3 billion during 2023. – MENA debt issuance reached a total of US$69.9 billion in 2023. INVESTMENT BANKING FEES An estimated US$1.2 billion worth of investment banking fees were generated in the Middle East & North Africa during 2023, 31% less than the value recorded during 2022 and the…