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It’s official: Philippine President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. is coming to the UAE — and he will be meeting expats in the country. The Philippine missions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Tuesday announced the details of the community event, which will be held on Wednesday, November 29, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, from 5pm to 8pm. Online registration is mandatory, the authorities said in the advisory. Here’s how to sign up: Go to https://meetfilcom2023.timetap.com/Fill out the form.Once verified, an e-mail will be sent with a confirmation QR code. The QR code will have to be presented along with…

Ahead of COP28, fintech platform Fils was launched in Dubai on Monday to help global businesses turn intent into action when integrating sustainable values into the core of digital payments. The homegrown platform will pave the way for trust and safety in carbon markets, bringing together buyers with capital, and suppliers with high-integrity carbon credits, at the rate and scale required to rebalance the planet, said Nameer Khan, the founder of Fils and chairman of the Mena Fintech Association (MFTA). Designed as a holistic, enterprise-grade B2B2C product offering, Fils leverages the power of leading technologies for its end-to-end infrastructure to…

World number one Novak Djokovic will seek to complete one of the best season’s of his incredible career by leading Serbia to the Davis Cup title for a second time in Malaga. Serbia are one of the eight surviving nations from September’s group phase and will face Britain on Thursday. Action begins on Tuesday when reigning champions Canada take on Finland, while on Wednesday the Czech Republic are up against Australia. Italy also face the Netherlands on Thursday. Djokovic reached all four Grand Slam finals this year, winning three of them to move past Rafa Nadal to a record 24…

As diamonds become an investment choice in the UAE, here’s what buyers need to know Natural Diamond Council reports key considerations to look out for when investing in diamonds in its latest report. Sustainability, ethical sourcing and heightened transparency are set to largely influence the future of diamonds in the region as new investment returns emerge for diamond buyers. Key players including Al Jawhara and La Marquise have partnered with the NDC in the GCC region for greater transparency. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 November 2023: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) recently revealed its latest report titled ‘Diamond Facts: Busting…

Estimated by Bloomberg to be worth more than $1 billion, Apple CEO Tim Cook could retire any time he likes. But at 63, the tech chief appears to be as enthusiastic about running the show as the day when he took the top job 12 years ago. “I love it there,” Cook said in a recent interview with singer-songwriter Dua Lipa for BBC Sounds. “I can’t envision my life without being there, and so I’ll be there for a while.” Don’t Miss: Still, the CEO is wise enough to know that life is full of surprises — not all of…

UAE desert camping season has arrived, allowing visitors to connect with this other-worldly landscape and enjoy the star-studded skies. However, while enjoying the desert, residents must be aware of and adhere to certain regulations to ensure a coexistence with the ecosystem. “Leaving behind trash is a major problem and a big mistake that should be avoided as responsible campers. I always say this: take back memories and dump our trash – leave no trace behind,” said Haniel Jeiel Calma. The avid camper, who has been living in the UAE for 10 years, added, “When camping, our commitment extends beyond our…

Pope Francis will have nearly an entire day of bilateral meetings with world leaders attending the COP28 climate conference in Dubai next month, according to a programme released by the Vatican on Thursday. It will be the first time in his papacy that the pope, 86, who is also a head of state, has so many high-level, one-on-one meetings with counterparts and others in such a short amount of time. The pope’s position on climate change is well known, so the event will give him an opportunity to connect in person with Arab and other world leaders to discuss the…

Since 2014 the food processing industry has attracted foreign direct investment of more than Rs430 billion By HP Ranina/NRI Problems Question: On returning to India I want to start a business which has long term growth prospects. It would be preferable if some tax benefit is also available for the same. Do you have any thoughts in this regard? ANSWER: With a population of 1.4 billion, India offers maximum opportunities in any type of food-related businesses. Recently, a food processing exhibition in Delhi showcased the sustainability of food processing as a large quantity of agricultural produce is still wasted every…

Veteran opener David Warner withdrew on Tuesday from Australia’s squad for the Twenty20 series in India following his exploits in their victorious ODI World Cup campaign. Australia defeated the hosts by six wickets in front of nearly 100,000 in Ahmedabad on Sunday to clinch their sixth one-day World Cup crown. The two countries meet again in a five-match T20 series starting on Thursday in Visakhapatnam, but the 37-year-old Warner will not stay on after all. His withdrawal means just seven of Australia’s World Cup-winning one-day squad will remain in India for the series, among them Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell and…

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services in the world, with nearly 250 million subscribers. And just what do those people tend to watch? In particular, what is the most popular movie on Netflix? Each week, the streaming service releases a list of its 10 most-watched movies over the preceding seven days. Below, we’ve listed the top 10 movies in the U.S. from November 13 to November 19, along with general information about each film, such as genre, rating, cast, and synopsis. Looking for something else? We’ve also rounded up the best shows on Netflix, the best movies…