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A doctor at Gaza’s largest hospital Al Shifa told AFP that the facility’s director and several other medical personnel were arrested by Israeli forces on Thursday. The director, Dr Mohammad Abu Salmiya, has been frequently quoted by international media about the conditions inside Al Shifa, a major focus of the Israeli ground offensive following Hamas’ October 7 attacks. The Israeli army, which raided the hospital last week, has alleged that Hamas fighters used a tunnel complex beneath the facility in Gaza City to stage attacks. Hamas and hospital officials have repeatedly denied the claims. “Dr Mohammad Abu Salmiya was arrested…

The rupee edged up by 2 paise to 83.30 (Dh22.69) against the US dollar in opening trade on Thursday amid a correction in crude oil prices and gains in local equities. The US currency also weakened against its major global rivals which supported the rupee sentiment despite FII outflows, forex dealers said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.30 against the US dollar, showing a rise of 2 paise over the last close. The unit had closed at 83.32 on Wednesday. Asian markets Asian shares were flat on Thursday with markets holding onto their gains…

Dalma Mall Presents “Amazing Sale” – A Weekend Extravaganza with Up to 80% Discounts Abu Dhabi, UAE- November 23rd, 2023 – Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi’s Favorite Mall is set to delight customers with an incredible three-day sales event, offering discounts of up to 80%. This “Amazing Sale” is scheduled to take place this weekend starting tomorrow, November 24th to 26th November, promising shoppers a seamless experience across a wide range of products, including clothing, home appliances, beauty and wellness, and much more. Bhupinder Singh, General Manager and CFO of Dalma Mall, expressed, “As Abu Dhabi’s favorite shopping destination, we strive…

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Life, in the aftermath of October 7, has not been the same for the Palestinian diaspora that resides in the UAE. Picking up the pieces of memories of a home they have never visited, some of them are processing what is unfolding in their own way. Some by keeping their traditions alive, others by ensuring that Palestine resides in the hearts of the next generation. Khaleej Times spoke to Palestinian expats who, with their narratives, paint seven stages of grief. Shock When Dalia Alqadhi first heard about the air strikes in Gaza, she was overcome with a wave of emotions:…

India’s wheat planting is expected to remain stagnant despite a rally in prices to near record highs, as lower soil moisture prompts farmers in some areas to switch to less water-intensive crops, industry officials and scientists told Reuters. Limited planting area, along with the threat of higher-than-normal first-quarter temperatures curbing yields, could compel the world’s second-biggest wheat producer to maintain its export ban or even force it to resort to imports, they said. Farmers in the country had planted wheat on 8.6 million hectares as of November 17, down nearly 5.5 per cent from a year earlier, according to data…

UAE CEOs are feeling the pressure of adopting AI technology to drive business competitiveness, with 56 per cent agreeing that AI is a top investment priority even though most don’t expect to see a significant return on their investments for three to seven years. This is according to the findings of the latest edition of the KPMG UAE CEO Outlook report, which polled 1,325 CEOs worldwide, including more than two dozen business leaders in the UAE. Despite Gen AI witnessing acceleration, many respondents don’t feel confident about regulation within the space and believe this could impact their organisations’ success. However,…

Amity University Dubai Welcomes the Indian Industry Women’s Delegation, FICCI FLO 21 November 2023: Amity University Dubai hosted a significant event in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce (FICCI) Ladies Organisation (FLO) on 21 November 2023 at Amity University Dubai. The visit, which boasted the presence of influential figures in the industry, policymakers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, focused on exploring the business growth trajectory of the UAE. The event’s primary objective was to create a knowledge-sharing platform, fostering dialogue and insights for an engaging and interactive forum for participants. Attendees included a diverse audience comprising the accomplished…

Black Friday is not only for shopping in 2023. For the first time, the NFL will air a live game on Black Friday. The game will feature an AFC East showdown between the Miami Dolphins (7-3) and the New York Jets (4-6) from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT on November 24. Amazon will broadcast the game on Prime Video, with Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (reporter) on the call. Prime Video memberships are available for $9/month, or you can subscribe to Amazon Prime for $15/month ($139/year)…

Emirates Draw FAST5 continues to create winners worldwide and invites everyone to play their way to financial freedom and a stress-free life Over the weekend, as India held its breath during a highly anticipated Cricket World Cup final, another exciting draw was held on a global scale. While India came close to cricket glory, three Indians found themselves close to winning the grand prize of Dh25,000 every month for the next 25 years with Emirates Draw FAST5! Amidst the excitement, Emirates Draw FAST5 had three guaranteed raffle draw winners. Two of these fortunate individuals, Sreepathy Santosh Kumar, and Taranum Sameer,…