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Ever since PUBG made the genre mainstream, The battle royale genre has only continued to maintain its momentum. The basic concept is simple — dozens of players are placed on a map and fight it out until only one remains standing. It’s led to countless different games offering their own take on the formula. The Culling introduced crafting weaponry, and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds slowed down the action with its stealth and precision shooting. Eventually, the genre expanded to include games that look drastically different from each other, and it can be overwhelming to choose one. Fortunately, we’re here to help! These…

The UAE marked on January 1 a new chapter in its multilateral economic partnership drive by officially joining the Brics alliance along with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran and Ethiopia, paving the way for it to tap into a broader spectrum of global markets. The UAE’s entry follows the ratification of its membership by the five founding nations, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, at the 15th Brics summit in August in Johannesburg. The addition of five countries has doubled the alliance, making it a formidable economic force accounting for a combined GDP of $28.5 trillion, or about 28 per…

Nobody should be surprised Mohamed Salah was able to recover from missing a penalty to score twice in a 4-2 victory over Newcastle United on Monday that gave Premier League leaders Liverpool a three-point cushion, manager Juergen Klopp said. Salah missed a spot kick in a frustrating, goalless first half but changed his boots at half-time before breaking the deadlock with a 49th-minute strike and then converting a penalty in the 86th for 151 Premier League goals at Liverpool. “We should not be really surprised that Mo can change a game, can improve in the game, because he did it…

Four ways AI will change the future of society The uses of technology and AI for business are endless and fascinating, but when you zoom out, what are the real implications for society? Here’s how some of Salesforce’s top minds see 2024 playing out. 1. AI will be used as a force for good, but only with equitable access. “AI presents a massive and exciting opportunity for purpose-driven organizations to better serve their communities – but adopting this technology will require funding and expertise that many resource-constrained organizations lack. This will be a critical new endeavor for the philanthropic community:…

Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED MSRP $3,000.00 “The Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED is tailor-made for creators.” Pros Solid creativity performance Good 1080p gaming performance Useful Asus Dial Excellent OLED display Responsive haptic touchpad Cons Expensive Poor battery life Touchpad position is odd The 16-inch laptop, specifically when aimed at speeding up and enhancing video editing, has become important to creators and manufacturers alike. Fast CPUs and GPUs and color-accurate displays are their calling cards, and the Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED is equipped to offer all three. It’s a competitive market, though, with several excellent entries, including the class-leading…

After enchanting audiences in India for eight years and making its international debut in London just three months ago, the celebrated literary fest, Jashn-e-Rekhta, is poised to captivate Dubai. A celebration of the quintessential spirit of the Urdu language, the cultural extravaganza promises two days filled with luminaries from the Urdu literary world, presenting an engaging blend of poetry, talk shows, ghazals (songs), and storytelling. Commencing at Zabeel Park at 1.30 pm on January 27, the festival kicks off with a thought-provoking panel discussion titled ‘Urdu Tehzeeb aur Rishton ki Lazzat Ki Lazzat’, (The Delight of Urdu Culture and Relationships.)…

At least three people were killed and five seriously injured when gunmen in camouflage fatigues opened fire on villagers in India’s restive northeastern state of Manipur, officials said on Tuesday, as sporadic violence continued in the region. At least 180 people have died since fierce fighting broke out between members of the majority Meitei and minority Kuki communities in the state in May, following a court order suggesting privileges granted to Kukis also be extended to Meiteis. The latest violence was reported from the Lilong area of Thoubal district on Monday when the group in camouflage fatigues opened indiscriminate fire…

The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 83.32 against the US dollar (23.14 against the UAE dirham) in the morning session on Tuesday, tracking a negative trend in domestic equities and the strength of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said foreign fund outflows and dollar demand from importers weighed on investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.28 against the dollar, then fell to 83.32, registering a fall of 11 paise over its previous close.

Rafael Nadal marked his singles comeback after being out injured for nearly a year with a convincing 7-5 6-1 victory over Austrian former world number three Dominic Thiem in the Brisbane International first round on Tuesday. The 22-times Grand Slam champion had arthroscopic surgery last June after injuring his left hip flexor during his second round defeat by Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open in early 2023. Nadal returned to competitive tennis in the new season on Sunday and crashed to a doubles defeat while partnering retired veteran Marc Lopez but showed glimpses of his top form ahead of the…

Dubai Jewellery Group Awards 8 Kilos of Gold as DSF’s Golden Triumph Continues Over 17 Kilos of Gold still up for grabs; shoppers can strike it rich with every AED 500 purchase until 14thJanuary 2024 Dubai, UAE, January 02, 2024–As Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) enters its fourth week with unmissable deals and vibrant festivities, the Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) is thrilled to announce the fortunate winners emerging from the captivating raffles held during the festival’s initial three weeks. A total of 32 lucky individuals have emerged as recipients of a dazzling quarter kilo of gold each, while an impressive count…