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Richard Aybar and Chris Wilmot shot a remarkable gross 61 to secure victory in the monthly Jumeirah Pairs by The Lounge Spa tournament over the Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth course. The format was a Pairs Scramble where both players teeing off and then selecting the best tee shot to play from. The team continues to play off the best shot until the ball is holed out. Aybar and Wilmot’s 61 was highlighted by an outstanding tally of 10 birdies and an impressive eagle on the Par 5 14th hole. Coming home in a gross 29 split them apart from the…

Fintech Propels Islamic Banking to $4 Trillion: Exclusive Report Explores the Future GCC, MENA, and Southeast Asia Lead the Charge in Islamic Finance Innovation (27th November, Dubai) – Islamic banking is undergoing a historic transformation propelled by groundbreaking fintech advancements. In the last four years, assets in Islamic banking have surged from $1.8 trillion to $2.8 trillion, with a projected leap to an astounding $4 trillion by 2026, primarily driven by the GCC nations. The new exclusive report by red_mad_robot, titled “State of Fintech: The Islamic Banking Industry,” provides an in-depth exploration of this financial evolution. Discover: The current state…

It’s Cyber Monday, which means two things: You can get great deals and winter is coming. As a result, now is a great time to prep your home office for the winter. One touch I have is the Hodeamy Heated Floor Mat. It’s usually $39, but if you’re an Amazon Prime member (or are on an Amazon Prime membership free trial) you can get it for just $30, saving you $9. Tap the button below to see more about the floor mat yourself, or keep reading to see why I like it so much. Why you should buy the Hodeamy Heater…

In celebration of UAE’s 52nd Union Day, the Department of Public Services in Ras Al Khaimah has introduced an initiative to slash the value of general fines in the emirate by 50 per cent throughout December. This move aligns with the department’s broader initiatives that promote awareness and foster a culture of environmental care for a healthier and sustainable community. Khaled Fadl Al Ali, the Director General of the Ras Al Khaimah Services Department, emphasised that the initiative is part of the department’s commitment to spreading joy among members of society on Union Day. The discounted fines aim to encourage…

A flight with more than 170 mostly cancer-stricken Palestinian patients and their family members reached Abu Dhabi on Monday, a government official said. The Etihad Airways flight, flying in mostly cancer patients, landed at the Abu Dhabi International Airport from Egypt’s Al Arish International Airport. “There are more than 90 patients. Most of them are elderly and suffer from cancer. Some of them also have trauma issues. Most of them are in stable condition, and only a few required wheelchairs or stretchers for transportation,” a medical expert accompanying the patients from Egypt told Khaleej Times. “These patients are accompanied by…

Vistara flight from Kolkata to Delhi was directed to Lucknow due to Air Traffic congestion at Delhi airport on Monday. Flight number-UK778 has been directed to Lucknow and is expected to arrive in Lucknow at 1845 hours. “UK778 from Kolkata to Delhi (CCU-DEL) has been diverted to Lucknow (LKO) due to Air Traffic congestion at Delhi airport and is expected to arrive in Lucknow at 1845 hours. Please stay tuned for further updates,” Vistara said in an official statement. Earlier, a technical issue caused a delay in the departure of a SpiceJet flight bound for Gwalior from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji…

The event will be an opportunity for boys and girls from the UAE and overseas to secure a transformative Golf Scholarship Program in the USA By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer FirstPoint USA will be returning to the UAE for another World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) tournament following a successful first event in September. Junior golfers, both boys and girls from the UAE and from overseas, will bid to showcase the skills that can help them secure a transformative Golf Scholarship Program in the USA. Organized by FirstPoint USA, the world’s leading international sports scholarship agency, is open…

HONOR Participates In Fortune Global Forum 2023, Forecasts the Future of Foldable Smartphones and Human-centric Technology Dubai, UAE – 27 November 2023: Global technology brand HONOR has today appeared at the Fortune Global Forum 2023 in Abu Dhabi to discuss the future of smart devices. Dr. Ray Guo, CMO of HONOR Device Co. Ltd., was joined by esteemed panelists Ben Wood, Chief Analyst and CMO of CCS Insight, and Frank Holzmann, Global EVP of Electrical Service, TÜV Rheinland, for an enlightening discussion titled “A New Intelligent World: What’s Next for Smart Devices.” A New Intelligent World: What’s Next for Smart…

Cyber Monday deals are live, making this the perfect time to buy some new Sony headphones at a discount. We’ve pulled the best options below, including several models of the WH-1000XM, which have topped our list of the best headphones of the year multiple years in a row now. Check out your options below. Best Sony headphone Cyber Monday deals Sony makes many of the best headphones you can buy today. Typically, these headphones are comfortable, provide great sound quality, and are even some of the best noise-canceling headphones around too. While many of us might prefer wireless options, others…

At COP28, Canada will actively engage in negotiations on crucial aspects of the Paris Agreement’s implementation, particularly focusing on securing a collective response to the first Global Stocktake (GST) to align global efforts and deliver on climate ambition, Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, said. Canada also looks forward to comprehensive responses to loss and damage, and on energy transition to supporting global renewable energy and leading efforts to phase out coal power, he said in an email interview from Ottawa. Scheduled from November 30 to December 12, 2023 at Expo City Dubai, COP28 is expected to…