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At least one person was killed and tens of thousands were forced to flee their homes after heavy downpours triggered flooding across the central Philippines, authorities said Wednesday. Rescuers used inflatable boats and ropes to reach people stranded in their houses in Northern Samar, one of the hardest hit provinces, where villages and towns have been inundated after a week of rain. The provincial capital Catarman received more than a month’s rainfall in the 24 hours to Tuesday morning, with muddy water turning streets into rivers and flooding shopping malls, houses and commercial buildings. “The monthly rainfall in Catarman is…
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM), Nasdaq Dubai, and Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen the ties between the capital markets of Dubai and China. This partnership marks a significant milestone in cross-border collaboration. The partnership not only facilitates the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and information between DFM, Nasdaq Dubai and Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), but also aims to enhance efficiency and transparency in both markets. Moreover, focusing on products relevant to both markets, it will facilitate joint product development, such as Index and ETFs, as well as the creation of…
Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 1989, according to a court filing seen by AFP on Wednesday. In the filing, the victim Sheila Kennedy, an actress and model, alleges that Rose “sexually assaulted her” and that she “did not consent and felt overpowered”. Rose, lead singer of the heavy rock band famous for albums like “Appetite for Destruction,” has yet to comment publicly. The incident is alleged to have happened in a New York hotel room after the pair met in a nightclub. The civil case was submitted on November 22…
Close to 100 executives from the international duty free industry will descend on Dubai to compete in the 30th edition of the Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup, which tees off tomorrow. The two-day tournament will take place at two golf courses- the Trump International Golf Club tomorrow and the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club on Friday. The invitation-only tournament, which has attracted over 50 overseas players in addition to a larger number of golfers from the UAE and Gulf region, has grown into one of the most popular events on the duty free calendar. The tournament follows hot…
SAP and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Join Forces to Drive Efficiency On and Off the Racetrack DUBAI, UAE — November 22, 2023 — As the UAE prepares to host the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) has announced a multiyear partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team starting in 2024. As an Official Team Partner, SAP is teaming up with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team to accelerate operational efficiency and unlock new data insights to deliver performance gains. SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition serves as the technology foundation for the team, enabling them to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud solutions from…
Delia Weir has been around for quite a while now, and it’s especially known for making gaming laptops and desktops, so if you go for an Alienware device, you know it’s likely to be high-end. Of course, all that experience making gaming gear means that Alienware stuff can be quite expensive, so if you’ve ever wanted to pick one up, Black Friday is the perfect time. To that end, we’ve found some great Black Friday deals on Alienware laptops, like this great configuration of the Alienware M16, which is a perfect entry-to-mid-range gaming laptop. You can pick it up from…
Is it that time of the year again? Did you happen to glance on your car registration and realise it will be expiring soon? Fear not for Dubai motorists have a grace period of one month post expiry during which the vehicle owner is exempted from paying fines. However, once this period elapses, a fine of Dh35 is imposed monthly on the individual by the RTA. If a motorist with an expired registration is found driving on the roads, a fine of Dh500 along with 4 black points will be levied against the violator. Additionally, the vehicle will be impounded…
The UAE on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a truce in the Gaza Strip and the exchange of detainees between Palestine and Israel. The country has expressed its hope that this would lead to a permanent ceasefire. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the US to achieve this agreement — which stipulates a ceasefire for a period of four days. This pause in fighting shall enable the exchange of detainees and prisoners and the delivery of relief supplies and humanitarian aid. The ministry expressed its hope that this “will pave the…
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) granted the operating licence for the fourth and final reactor of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, which is located in Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi. The FANR, the UAE’s independent nuclear regulator, issued the operating licence for Unit 4 to Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), which is responsible for the operation of the plant. The licence, with a duration of 60 years, authorises Nawah to commission and operate the unit. “Today marks a historic moment for the UAE, where it realised its vision that started 15 years ago in developing the-first-in-the-region peaceful nuclear…
Crazy scenes unfolded at a jam-packed Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro as clashes between police and visiting fans erupted ahead of a World Cup qualifying fixture between Brazil and Argentina on Tuesday. Reuters claimed that Brazil and Argentina supporters started fighting during the national anthems and as a result, police officials were forced to intervene. The raucous scenes forced the match to be delayed and commence after around half an hour. In a now-viral social media post, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez can be seen trying to intervene and cross the barricade in a bid to calm things down. A…