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‘Both countries share not just a transactional relationship but a valuable partnership’ By Abdulla Mohammed Saeed Saif Alriyami The UAE and the Netherlands have enjoyed more than 50 years of close bilateral relationships and both nations have ambitious net-zero objectives. While the UAE is taking measurable action to achieve net zero by 2050, the Netherlands is striving towards a 95 per cent emission-free economy by the same year. However, unlike other countries making grand pledges about sustainability, the UAE and the Netherlands are acting on their promises. Gerard Steeghs, Ambassador of the Netherlands to the UAE, says: “The UAE and…

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday denounced the conduct of Israeli forces fighting Hamas in Gaza, ahead of weekend summits that will focus on the unfolding violence in the Palestinian territory. “We condemn the military aggression witnessed in the Gaza Strip, the targeting of civilians, and the continued violations of international humanitarian law by the Israeli occupation forces,” Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told a summit with African leaders, his first public comments on the Israel-Hamas war. “We stress the necessity of stopping this war and forced displacement and creating conditions for the return of stability and…

WhatsApp will soon be asking users on Android devices to backup their chats using Google Drive. Earlier, the social media messaging platform provided unlimited storage for chat backups on Android devices. Now, the application will be asking Android users to utilise their own storage space, just like iOS users. This may be a point of concern for those who have lots of multimedia files in their chats, due to their large size. Users will have to ensure that their chats are just 15GB as the free storage provided by Google is no more than the aforementioned amount. Those wishing to…

The European Tour’s Golf Futures program, which was designed to help individuals find their creative strengths in the sport, may well have made a lasting impact at the DP World Tour Championship being played at the Jumeirah Golf Estates. Each season the program conducts events and community workshops to educate and inspire future generations from all backgrounds to help them uncover opportunities within the global game. A group of 22 students from Safa Community School in Dubai were beneficiaries of this wonderful opportunity to get an inside look at the mechanics behind the sport that has a strong presence in…

Fintech for Good: New Innovative Payments Platform Fils to Transform the World of ESG Fils is a first of its kind infrastructure that is powering sustainable action with an API that seamlessly connects digital payments infrastructure, bringing individual, corporates and impact projects together. This is a B2B2C which will make it easier for businesses to act on the core values of ESG, ensuring that they play a role in creating a more sustainable planet. London/Dubai, November 21st 2023: Fils, a groundbreaking fintech platform, has launched today to help global businesses turn intent into action when integrating sustainable values into the…

There’s a surprising number of great Black Friday deals on Apple products this year, more so than we saw last year. That’s great because it gives folks a lot more buying options, but for some, it might be too much information to absorb or deals to go hunting for. Luckily, we’ve collected some of our favorite deals on various Apple products, from the AirPods Pro 2, to the latest M3 Pro MacBook Air Pro 16, so if you’re looking for the best of the best, be sure to check out these deals below. Contents Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $190,…

By 2071, artificial intelligence (AI) will probably be able to predict our actions and will interfere with shaping behaviours. By then, machines will be able to read our minds and anticipate our every need, while data will be the new currency. Weapons will become smart and can target a single person in a crowd. Robots will take our food orders when we walk into restaurants or assist at a clinic. This is how the world could function by 2071, according to an extensive report on the future of cybersecurity prepared by KPMG Lower Gulf in collaboration with the UAE Cyber…

Blockchain, advances in banking technology and cross-border remittances were some of the hot topics of discussion at the Banking, Innovation and Technology (BIT) event organized by Khaleej Times on Wednesday. Speaking about digitalisation of banking services, Ravi Tharoor, CEO of Khaleej Times, said that banks must find a way to meet the increasing consumer expectation. “Digitalisation has led to a need for seamless real time transactions, and banks must keep up,” he said. “It enhances efficiency, accessibility and security, enabling financial interactions and meeting the evolving needs of a connected world.” The two-day event brought together industry experts to address…

Everton became the first Premier League club to be deducted points for breaching profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) on Friday, when the league docked the Merseyside club 10 points over their finances in the 2020-21 season. An independent commission imposed an immediate deduction which will see Everton drop from 14th in the standings into the relegation zone with four points, above bottom side Burnley on goal difference. The club described the decision as unjust and said it would appeal. The Premier League said it had issued a complaint against the Merseyside club and referred the case to the independent commission…

Cypher Capital promotes inclusive market ecosystem with latest investment in Common Wealth November 21, 2023: Cypher Capital, a leading venture capital firm, made a strategic investment in Common Wealth, an innovative and community-driven platform that is expected to revolutionise early-stage investments. With this investment, Cypher Capital demonstrates its dedication to disregarding conventional boundaries, and advancing innovative projects that elevate inclusivity and collaboration in the investment landscape. Common Wealth empowers a diverse set of investors by establishing a platform that dismantles conventional barriers and gives them access to early-stage investment opportunities that were previously unattainable. With Cypher Capital’s values aligning with…