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Google threw its hat into the smartwatch ring last year when it introduced the Google Pixel Watch, and now it’s back for a much-needed encore with the Pixel Watch 2 — an updated version that proves how good an idea it is to wait for the second generation of a new tech product. The Pixel Watch 2 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way, with better battery life, a more comfortable design, and far smoother performance. It’s enough for Google to make a mark among Wear OS smartwatches and give Samsung’s Galaxy Watch lineup a run for its money in…
Authorities in three Emirates have directed schools to shift to distance learning on Friday, November 17, due to unstable weather conditions. Students will learn from the safety of their homes on the day, the local Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management teams of Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain said in separate statements. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported heavy rains over Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday afternoon. The country’s highest peak, Jebel Jais, was among the areas where rains fell. Weather-related social media channel Storm Centre shared videos showing the heavy showers reducing visibility in the Emirate.…
An armed father who had taken his four-year-old daughter hostage gave himself up on Sunday without resistance after hours of negotiations at Hamburg airport, German police said. “The hostage-taking has ended, the man has left his car with his daughter and been taken for questioning by security forces without resistance,” local police announced on X, formerly Twitter, adding the child “seems in good health”. Earlier today, authorities reported that air traffic remained suspended over a suspected hostage situation on the tarmac involving a child. A gunman rammed his car through the security area onto the apron where planes are parked…
The abrupt and unexpected collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank in the US has sent shockwaves through global markets. However, its impact on the UAE is minimal, experts have said. “Most businessmen in the region viewed it as lucrative business opportunity … Bankers are perceiving SVB’s collapse as an opportunity to bail out cash-strapped startups and tech entities. That being said, the immediate ripple effect of the news was felt in the UAE, too, as shares of banks traded lower,” said Vijay Valecha, chief investment officer at Century Financial. SVB Financial Group became the largest bank to…
Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios was crowned Miss Universe 2023 on Saturday at the 72nd edition of the pageant, held this year in El Salvador. Palacios, 23, received the crown and sash from her predecessor, R’Bonney Gabriel from the United States. This is the first time a contestant from Nicaragua has won the contest, with Thailand’s Anntonia Porsild and Australia’s Moraya Wilson rounding out the top three. Palacios, who said she considers humility and gratitude for little things as her main qualities, won among 84 contestants who participated during a week of competitions that included posing in swimsuits, evening gowns and traditional…
Dear Children, It is preposterous, but true. We all like to believe we are perfect, without a flaw or a crack in our character. We project all our actions as fair and we have justifications even for the grossest misdemeanour. And should anyone highlight a slight aberration in our behaviour, we go up in arms as if we have been denied our most basic rights, which is ‘to do what we please’ without a care about its consequences. When was the last time you threw a tantrum at home for something that in your view was completely normal but according…
Australia will donate part of their match fees from a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Palestine in Kuwait City on Tuesday towards humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The Socceroos’ donation will be a five-figure sum and will be made through the Professional Footballers Australia Footballers’ Trust. The donation will be provided to Oxfam and will be matched by Football Australia. The match between Palestine and Australia had been scheduled to be played in the West Bank, but officials switched the venue to the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait after Israeli forces attacked Gaza in retaliation for an Oct. 7 assault…
If you’ve been looking forward to Black Friday headphone and earbud deals because you want to enjoy a discount when buying new wireless earbuds, you should know that Samsung just slashed the prices of several Galaxy Buds models. Here’s your chance to enjoy savings of up to $70 when buying either the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, or Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Minions Edition, but you need to act fast. We’re not sure how much longer these Black Friday Samsung deals will last, so if you’re interested in one or more…
With rains and thunderstorms expected to continue in some parts of the UAE, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) on Thursday called on private companies to apply flexible work setups today, November 17. “Necessary measures need to be taken by companies to ensure (essential) outdoor work…complies with occupational health and safety requirements,” the ministry said in its advisory. “Companies also need to ensure the health and safety of workers commuting to and from outdoor work locations.” In Ras Al Khaimah, classes in government schools will be conducted remotely as heavy rains battered the emirate, it was announced earlier…
An 8-month-old terminally ill British girl was granted Italian citizenship Monday after a court in Britain upheld rulings authorizing the withdrawal of life-supporting invasive treatment. Baby Indi Gregory’s situation is the latest in a series of cases in Britain in which doctors and parents have sparred over the treatment of terminally ill children. The child’s family hopes the Italian government’s decision will add heft to their fight to allow her to be transferred to Italy. A private online hearing is scheduled for Tuesday in which a British judge is scheduled to consider issues relating to the baby’s care. The judge…