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This has been a fantastic year for smartphones due to the sheer variety of great devices at all prices. In other words, if you wanted a brilliant new phone this year, it didn’t have to be a $1,000-plus flagship. I’ve used and reviewed a great many phones over the past 12 months, but the following five have left the biggest impression to become what I consider the very best you can get. iPhone 15 Plus While the iPhone 15 Plus may not be the most technically impressive new iPhone released this year, it is the one that surprised me, as…
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has officially certified the emirate of Fujairah as a sustainable tourist destination, awarding the Fujairah Adventures Centre a membership certification confirming its status as an Affiliate Member of the UNWTO. The certificate was awarded to the Fujairah Adventures Center during the 25th meeting of the UNWTO in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on October 18, where the Park represented the Emirate of Fujairah, submitted the accreditation portfolio, and presented destinations and projects related to adventure and sustainable tourism. Amr Zein Eddin, Director of Fujairah Adventures Centre, asserted: “This accreditation by the UNWTO underlines the tremendous efforts…
Twenty-nine premature babies were evacuated from war-torn Gaza to Egypt on Monday as the Hamas-run health ministry accused Israel of launching a deadly strike on the territory’s Indonesian Hospital. Frantic diplomatic efforts were meanwhile underway to seal a deal for the release of some of the 240 hostages Hamas militants took during their October 7 attacks on Israel. The Gaza health ministry charged that Israel’s army killed at least 12 people in a strike on the Indonesian Hospital in the Palestinian territory’s north, a war zone where entire city blocks have been reduced to rubble. Those killed included patients, said…
etisalat by e& has launched what it calls the world’s first autonomous telecom store that is powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The company unveiled the store at the world’s largest technology event, Gitex Global, which began on Monday. Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, chief executive officer of the telecom arm of e&, said ‘EASE’ is a self-service store in Dubai at Al Kifaf. The store features an interactive robot that answers queries. Customers can check out products like mobile devices and accessories, and prepaid and postpaid plans, and buy them by paying at kiosks. “(It) leverages on our expertise and technological…
How many times have you walked into a Dubai restaurant and admired the décor so much you wished you could take back a piece with you? Or seen a painting at the eatery that you know would be just perfect for your living room? Well, at Quince, a new F&B destination in Dubai, you can leave with a little more than just a stomach full of food. In addition to Mediterranean delicacies on the menu, you can order paintings, other décor items and select pieces of furniture. Located in Umm Suqeim, the restaurant is a passion project for father-son duo,…
Great British Racing International (GBRI) on Monday launched a new five-part video series entitled ‘Be A Part Of It: Breeding In Britain’ which also features Darley Stud, founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The series, which runs from November 20-25. will showcase Britain’s world-leading thoroughbred breeding operations underpinned by a thriving stallion market with the aim of encouraging future international investment into British breeding. Supported by the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, the episodes will highlight why so many of the world’s most high-profile owner-breeders have…
10th Sharjah International Travel & Tourism Forum 2023: Global Leaders Convene Tomorrow to Explore ‘Sustainable Tourism’ Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority sets the stage for sustainable tourism The Forum welcomes local and global thought leaders in a dynamic agenda centred on sustainability in travel and tourism Sharjah, November 21, 2023 Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, Sharjah is gearing up to lead the way in eco-conscious travel and tourism, at the 10th Sharjah International Travel & Tourism Forum (SITTF)…
Netflix boasts one of the largest lineups of films among any streamer, and yet if you want to find the best classic movies then you’re going to have a hard time. That’s because Netflix only carries a handful of titles from the ’80s, and even fewer from the ’70s. One of the reasons for that is that Netflix is entirely reliant on other studios for these legacy titles, and these movies are often already streaming on other platforms. But there are a handful of genuine classic movies streaming on Netflix that play just as well now as they did when…
Shreeju, an Indian expat who works as a technician in Fujairah, still can’t believe that he now has a whopping Dh20 million to his name. “I ask myself: I am still a millionaire. I am still in disbelief,” said Shreeju, a control room technician at an oil and gas firm. Even with the life-changing Mahzooz cheque now in his hands, the expat has no plans to quit his job. “I will be continuing with my job and I have no plans to quit any time soon,” he said, adding that his manager is also not aware of his winnings. Stay…
The US will lay out the first international strategy for commercialising nuclear fusion power at the upcoming UN climate summit in Dubai, US Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry will announce on Monday, two sources familiar with the announcement said. Fusion could have an important advantage over today’s nuclear fission plants that split atoms, as it does not produce long-lasting radioactive waste. If deployed successfully, it could one day could provide a cheap source of carbon-free electricity. The former secretary of state will announce his plan to lay out the strategy – which foresees commercialisation within years, not decades…