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The British government says it will ban the sale of disposable vapes and limit their cornucopia of flavours in an effort to prevent children becoming addicted to nicotine. It also plans to stick to a contentious proposal to ban today’s young people from ever buying cigarettes. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is due to announce details of the plan on Monday. It is currently illegally to sell vapes or tobacco to children under 18 in the UK, but officials say that youth vaping has tripled in the past three years, and that cheap, colorful disposable vapes are a “key driver.” As…
Musanadah Facilities Management , a leading full-service facilities management provider based in Saudi Arabia announced its partnership with Facilio to deploy the property operations firm’s Connected CaFM platform across its multi-site client portfolio. Musanadah will use the cloud platform to customize and streamline complex workflows to ensure a seamless workforce experience, and gain a single-pane of glass view of its entire portfolio operations. The collaboration signifies Musanadah’s commitment to simplicity and effectiveness in facilities management, paving the way for enhanced operational capabilities and seamless processes. Real-estate operators and owners in Saudi Arabia are swiftly embracing IoT and cloud software to…
Sania Saeed, a distinguished name in Pakistani television and theatre, is not just an actress but a storyteller who brings life to characters on stage and screen. Her recent visit to Dubai for ‘Absolute Manto’, alongside the esteemed Sarmad Khoosat, involved dramatic readings of Saadat Hassan Manto’s works, showcasing her profound connection with literature and performance. Sania Saeed’s insights not only highlight her mastery in the realm of acting but also reflect her profound understanding of the human experience, both on and off stage. Securing an interview with Sania can be a formidable task. Her humility, despite her acclaimed stature…
Former South Africa skipper Dean Elgar has claimed that star India batter Virat Kohli “spat at him” during a Test match and apologised two years later after being confronted by his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers. Elgar retired from international cricket after the conclusion of South Africa’s two-Test series against India at home in December while standing-in for regular skipper Temba Bavuma. Without mentioning the series in which the incident took place — speculated to be South Africa’s tour of India in 2015 — Elgar agreed on a podcast that he had showdowns with Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin.…
في مبادرة مبتكرة برعاية معهد صناديق الثروة السيادية مؤتمر المكاتب والشركات العائلية – دبي يجمع رؤساء المكاتب والشركات العائلية في الإمارات ودول الخليج لمناقشة سبل صياغة استثمارات تضمن بناء مستقبل رقمي شامل دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 29 يناير 2024 – أعلن معهد صناديق الثروة السيادية عن عقد مؤتمر المكاتب والشركات العائلية – دبي 2024 (فورت دبي) في الثاني من فبراير المقبل في متحف المستقبل بدبي. ويأتي هذا الحدث البارز، والذي تشارك في تنظيمه شركة باتيل العائلية بجيلها الثالث من الولايات المتحدة، تحت شعار ملهم “وفرة من أجل المستقبل” حيث يمثل هذا المؤتمر ملتقىً محورياً للثروات العالمية ورواد الابتكار من حول…
It seems new iPads, rocking some notable tweaks, are right around the corner. In the latest edition of his PowerOn newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says an updated lineup of iPad Pro models will likely arrive towards the end of March. Now, these new flagship slates could turn out to be special for multiple reasons. The new iPad Pro tablets could get a refined design language and, of course, a shift to the latest-generation M3 processor that is already providing its firepower to a handful of Mac machines. New iPads, new screens The most notable upgrade, however, happens on the front.…
Traffic congestions in Sharjah will soon ease with artificial intelligence (AI) powering some signals in the emirate. Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) said 48 AI-enhanced traffic signals will boost traffic flow by up to 30 per cent. Sensors and cameras will analyse real-time traffic to adjust signal timings. Yousif Alathmani, chairman of the SRTA, said traffic lights will remain green or red longer based on the traffic volume and trends. The learning process for the AI is continuous with the system getting updated accordingly. In 2023, the STRA carried out two projects on Ittihad Road and Al Taawun area…
A 25-year-old Indian student who recently earned an MBA degree in the US was hammered to death by a homeless drug addict whom he had been helping for the past couple of days in Georgia state’s Lithonia city. The horrifying incident was caught on camera when assailant Julian Faulkner mercilessly struck Vivek Saini nearly 50 times on the head with a hammer. Saini, a part-time clerk at a store that sheltered Faulkner, had shown kindness to the accused for almost two days and provided him with chips, a coke, water, and even a jacket for warmth, M9 News Channel reported…
Galaxy AI is here… and it is set to redefine the way you use your smartphone By Kushmita Bose In a world where innovation is the heartbeat of progress, Samsung has once again taken the lead with the introduction of the new Galaxy S24 Series, the first Galaxy AI phone, that promises to make your everyday life effortlessly epic. Imagine a device that not only fits in your pocket but also adapts to your lifestyle, making every moment extraordinary. Enter the new era of Galaxy AI, that’s set to redefine the very essence of what a smartphone can be. Prepare…
American actor Bryan Cranston shared the secret to his successful marriage of 34-years with wife Robin Dearden. Talking to People at the London premiere of his latest film Argylle the actor discussed spending more than three decades with his wife and his wish to spend more quality time with her. “Marry the right person,” Cranston told People of the secret to his relationship with actor Dearden, whom he married in 1989. “I think there are five things that you should look for in a mate. Whatever those five things are to you, you need those five things. After that, let…