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As what happened when Bill and Melinda Gates announced their divorce, ‘society’ wants to know why long-married couples are moving away The numbers have caught our collective imagination. Total wealth of $180 billion. $130 million net worth of one partner. A mansion spread across 66,000 sq ft. $50 billion endowment in charity foundation. And 27 years spent in acquiring all that wealth. Ever since the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce story exploded on our smartphones and TV screens, these eye-popping figures have been bandied about in various contexts. Not surprisingly, memes and puerile puns on Windows, Gates, PowerPoint and Microsoft…

Chloe Williams from Wales carded a second round of seven under-par 65 to take a one stroke lead into the final round of the inaugural Mallorca Ladies Golf Open on the Ladies European Tour (LET). The 28 year-old from Wrexham, looking for her first win on the LET, made nine birdies and two bogeys at Golf Son Muntaner on Friday, moving ahead of Germany’s Alexandra Forsterling, who shot a five under-par 67. First round leader and Dubai-based Kristyna Napoleaova carded a level par 72 and lies in third position. Williams, now at nine-under-par for the tournament, said: “Today was fantastic.…

Dugasta Properties supports Sir Syed Day Celebration in Dubai The prominent Dubai-based real estate developer, supported the recent celebration of Sir Syed Day, the Alumni meet of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), held on November 18, 2023, at Hotel Holiday International, Al Majaz Sharjah. Date: Dubai, UAE; November 19, 2023 Dugasta Properties, a prominent Dubai-based real estate developer, has partnered with organisers of the Sir Syed Day — the Alumni meet of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), held on November 18, 2023, at Hotel Holiday International, Al Majaz Sharjah. Sir Syed Ahmed is credited for the establishment of the famous Aligarh Muslim…

There’s a lot to be said about having a video doorbell, at least as far as convenience goes. There are many options out there to pick from, and it can feel a little bit overwhelming at times, which is why the Ring Video Doorbell gets suggested the most; it’s a very solid option. It also tends to get many great deals, which hasn’t changed as part of the Black Friday deals that have been floating around the last month. You can grab a Ring Video Doorbell from Amazon for just $55, instead of the usual $100, which is just under…

Visitors to the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) began queuing up to watch Egyptian stand-up comedian Bassem Yousef almost two hours in advance. Age, language and nationality was no bar as people from around the world lined up to see the man live. The heart surgeon-turned-comedian hosted a live panel session along with Arab interviewer Anas Bukhash where he addressed several topics including his recent viral interview with Piers Morgan, the inspiration for his book The Magical Reality of Nadia and how he spent months without work after moving to Los Angeles. Some visitors came with children as young as…

On September 8, the Moroccan town of Marrakesh was struck by a catastrophic 6.9 magnitude earthquake, causing the tragic loss of 2,000 lives. The once-thriving community is now grappling with the aftermath of this natural disaster. Amidst the rubble and heartbreak, a group of dedicated volunteers from the UAE-based Aster Group arrived in Morocco with a mission to provide essential aid and support to those affected by this disaster. The five-member team, which included four nurses and a doctor, reached Taroudant in Marrakesh on September 15, working with local charity organisations to help those in need. “We operated in a…

Etisalat by e& is “unsure” if beIN channels will be available on eLife TV after this month ends. A beIN spokesperson told Khaleej Times that discussions are currently ongoing with the UAE-based telecommunication company regarding the renewal and inclusion of the channels on eLife TV after June 1. Etisalat offers subscribers access to beIN channels via its eLife packages. The company has now shared detailed information on how subscribers will be affected if the channels are pulled off air: What happens if the service is discontinued? All affected customers will be informed on or before June 1 via SMS, email…

It’s very hard for me to see what’s going on in the world. Every time I open social media I see some horrible news and it brings me down. There’s so much pain and suffering everywhere, how can we carry on pretending everything is normal? I don’t know how to cut off from it. — Suneeti Jha Dear Suneeti, you are quite right in feeling that things are not normal. You are not alone in your struggles — many people feel the way you do but they may not be vocal about it. In such troubling times, it may seem…

Nicolai Højgaard will take a two-shot lead into the weekend at the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, after a stunning finish to his second round at Jumeirah Golf Estates that included an n eagle putt on the 18th hole after a birdie on the 17th. The Dane arrived at the Earth course on day two in a share of the lead but back-to-back bogeys saw him stumble and he was still a long way behind despite fighting back to turn in level par. A birdie on the tenth signalled the start of better things, though, and he added two more…

Eleventh UAE International Orthopaedic Congress concludes in Abu Dhabi Participants: The UAE provides the finest treatment services and there is no reason to receive treatment outside the UAE Call to continue supporting and strengthening the medical tourism system in various medical specialties At the end of its work yesterday, the eleventh UAE International Orthopaedic Conference, organized by the Emirates Orthopaedic Division of the Emirates Medical Association over three days at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi, called on medical institutions in the country to continue supporting and strengthening the medical tourism system in the country, which now…