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Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy suspended his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Monday and endorsed former President Donald Trump after finishing a distant fourth in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses. Ramaswamy said he made the decision after determining there was no path forward for him in the race, “absent things that we don’t want to see happen in this country.” The 38-year-old political novice, who sought to replicate Trump’s rise as a bombastic, wealthy outsider, said he called the former president earlier Monday evening to congratulate him on his victory in Iowa. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came in second, with…

“Can you manage family with work?” This had been a question that Dubai resident Priyanka Sengar was asked constantly at every job interview she appeared for. It did not matter that she had a good 14 years of experience in sales in India and UAE. It did not matter that she worked for top companies. The fact that Priyanka had other identities apart from being an employee — that of a mother, of a wife — almost always led prospective employers to tread into these areas. As compared to men, women have been late entrants into the workforce. It also…

stc pay strengthens its digital payment offerings through a strategic partnership with Mastercard Manama, Bahrain – 15 January 2024: Bahrain’s most innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, stc pay, has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard. The collaboration is set to elevate subscribers’ experience while extending value-added benefits that align with their lifestyles and aspirations. The partnership builds on stc pay and Mastercard’s shared commitment to advancing Bahrain’s digital payment landscape by simplifying card transactions and providing a seamless, secure, and efficient payment journey. Moreover, it will enable stc pay Bahrain to introduce new card products that…

If you have decided to check out True Detective: Night Country and you like what you see, it’s worth watching the previous three seasons (if you haven’t already). Each season of the anthology crime drama tells a completely different story uniquely with a different A-list cast. If you’re already all caught up on every season and anxiously awaiting the next episodes of season 4, which are released weekly on Max), there are similar and equally compelling shows you can watch in the meantime. Once you realize True Detective season 4 is right up your alley, watch these three thrilling shows…

Visitors to the popular Mall of the Emirates Jogging Pond in Al Barsha have raised concerns about the declining water quality at the scenic spot. Recent photographs obtained by Khaleej Times depict thick layers of unsightly tea-coloured or brown water. Situated near the Mall of the Emirates Metro Station and directly opposite the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, the area is a magnet for visitors, drawing both locals and tourists alike. Even residents in the vicinity such as Alain, a Filipino expatriate who has frequented the park for nearly two years, expressed surprise at the deteriorating conditions. “I regularly…

Philippine jeepney drivers staged a noisy protest in the capital Manila on Tuesday over the government’s plan to phase out the smoke-belching vehicles nationwide and replace them with modern mini-buses. Jeepneys — first made from leftover US jeeps after World War II —are a national symbol in the Philippines, and serve as the backbone of the country’s transport system. They provide rides for millions of people across the country for as little as 13 pesos (23 cents). A convoy of jeepneys drove through Manila in opposition to the phase-out plan, which was launched in 2017 as part of a programme…

In a move to ensure a fair and transparent corporate tax regime, the UAE has laid down comprehensive guidelines for determining the tax residency of entities, be they local or foreign. At the heart of this taxation framework lies the crucial concept of place of effective management (PoEM), a globally recognised test that assesses where vital management and business decisions essential for a company’s operation are made, where it is effectively managed and controlled from. The companies incorporated outside the UAE can become deemed resident, if the company is effectively controlled and managed from the UAE. PoEM serves as the…

Dubai’s smallest sensation is creating monumental waves in the UK hospitality scene. Abdu Rozik, the world’s tiniest singer and social media maven, has recently launched his latest venture, the Habibi restaurant, taking over the expansive former East 59th venue at Victoria Gate in Leeds. Standing just over three feet tall, the 20-year-old, celebrated for stealing the show at the KSI and Tommy Fury fight in October, hosted a dazzling array of UK celebrities at the grand opening of his rooftop venue last week. Tom Zanetti, reality stars Gary Beadle and Dan Osbourne, along with hip-hop duo Krept and Konan, were…

Axis Communications to showcase the power of innovation with new product announcements at Intersec Dubai 2024 Dubai, UAE – Tuesday, 16 January 2024 – Axis Communications, the industry leader in video surveillance, today announced new products at Intersec Dubai, including a world-first for network camera technology. The new products include: The world’s first thermometric explosion-protected camera specifically designed and certified for use in Zone and Division 2 hazardous locations (AXIS Q1961-XTE). The first network horn speaker from Axis certified for Zone and Division 1 hazardous locations (AXIS XC1311). A high-frequency radar that can accurately detect, classify and track humans and…

Not that you really needed any more evidence, but the era of live sports on streaming services isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. To wit: Peacock — the streaming service owned by NBCUniversal — says that the January 14 NFL postseason game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins was the “most-streamed live event in U.S. history.” While we’re a little inclined to take streaming numbers with some skepticism, we’re also inclined to believe that statement, for a number a reasons. First is that more people are streaming than ever before. And that number is likely to continue to climb…