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Sharjah Charity International (SCI) covered the tuition fees of 1,894 students for a total of Dh13.2 million in 2023 through its philanthropic initiative ‘Student Support’. SCI also dedicated Dh6.9 million to educational initiatives outside the country, helping students overseas. The Student Support initiative provides tuition and academic expenses to financially disadvantaged students, allowing them to continue their education. Expressing heartfelt gratitude to the contributors, Al Manai emphasised the crucial role of these significant donations in making the ‘Student Support’ initiative a resounding success. He added that the aid is specifically directed towards children from financially strained and disadvantaged households, providing…

Youth appeal and ambitious plans to combat climate change form the core of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s effort to become prime minister of Pakistan, which, if successful, would make him its youngest premier since his mother Benazir was in office. As general elections near on February 8, the 35-year-old, a former foreign minister and scion of a family that gave the nation two prime ministers, called for new ideas and leadership to calm political and economic instability. “The implications of the decisions taken today are going to be faced by the youth of Pakistan,” Bhutto Zardari told Reuters in Larkana, his…

Property buyers in Dubai are no longer required to make a minimum down payment of Dh1 million to be eligible for the Golden Visa, as the government has eased the criteria for real estate investors. If the property’s value exceeds Dh2 million, owners opting for a payment plan or mortgage can apply for the long-term visa, Khaleej Times can reveal. The owner can apply for the 10-year residency regardless of the amount paid upfront, an executive explained. “Off-plan properties could be considered on a case-to-case basis. Applicants need to submit the title deed of the property, letter from the developer…

The start of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is just around the corner and three additional wild cards have now been announced, with Saudi Arabia’s Yara Alhogbani and Japan’s Ena Koike entering the qualifiers, while Philippines’ Alexandra Eala will participate in the main draw at the second instalment of the tournament. This year’s competition takes place at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, on February 3-11, featuring a star-studded line-up including the likes of Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, Greece’s Maria Sakkari and Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejčíková. With Grand Slam-winners Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu, along with fan favourite Ons Jabeur,…

The Heart of Europe and IHG Hotels & Resorts partner to operate Côte d’Azur Monaco Hotel under the voco brand The hotel will operate as voco Monaco Dubai at The Heart of Europe on the World Islands Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24th January 2024: The Heart of Europe, Kleindienst Group’s flagship project, partnered with IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, to operate the ‘Côte d’Azur Monaco Hotel’ at The Heart of Europe in Dubai under the globally acclaimed voco brand, as ‘voco Monaco Dubai.’ This appointment complements The Heart of Europe’s ethos, which aligns…

Two of the brightest stars in the NBA will face off on Wednesday night as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The game tips off on ESPN at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT on January 24. Thunder versus Spurs will be played inside the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Thunder continue to prove why they’re one of the best teams in the Western Conference. Halfway through the season, Oklahoma City is a top-three team in the West and should challenge for the No. 1 overall seed. Meanwhile, the…

Popular Zimbabwean preacher and renowned Islamic scholar Dr Ismail Mufti Menk and other Islamic religious leaders will be hosting free sessions at the exhibition centers of Expo Center on Thursday, January 25. While the morning session of the Al Manar Convention 2024 will be for youngsters, there will be a talk for adults in the evening. Dr. Menk will join UAE preachers Ahmed Hamad and Sheikh Ayaz Housee in speaking to youngsters between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. Titled Torch Bearers, the event will last from 8.30am to 12.30pm and include interactive talks, games and a screening…

Butter chicken — one of India’s best-known dishes globally — is delicious and apparently also contentious, with two Indian restaurant chains doing battle in court over claims to its origins. The lawsuit — which has become a hot topic in India — was brought by the family behind Moti Mahal, a famed Delhi restaurant brand that has counted late US president Richard Nixon and India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru among its guests. It claims restaurant founder, Kundan Lal Gujral, created the curry in the 1930s when the restaurant first opened in Peshawar before it moved to Delhi. In a…

Ambassadors and Diplomats Discuss DIHAD’s Humanitarian Role Hosted by H.E. Amb. Arthur Mattli, Switzerland’s Ambassador, the Meeting Serves as a Prelude to DIHAD’s 20th Landmark Edition Abu Dhabi, January 24, 2024: In an initiative dedicated to enhancing global collaboration for humanitarian excellence, His Excellency Amb. Arthur Mattli, the Switzerland Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain, hosted a high-level introductory meeting today at the Swiss Residence on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The meeting gathered ambassadors and diplomatic mission representatives in the United Arab Emirates. It served as a prelude to the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and…