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As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, Dubai comes together to offer support to those in need. Many businesses and restaurants have pledged their profits to those suffering in the war-torn city. And others are hosting events to generate funds to help them. Soul Collective DXB, a band of chefs, restaurateurs and creative minds, is one such group that in collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent and the Little Wings Foundation has launched the ‘Gather for Gaza’ campaign. From the first event held under the ‘Gather for Gaza’ banner, the support has been overwhelming. The October 30 event showcased 10 Dubai-based…

Dubai Municipality has conducted over 350 field inspections in canteens of public and private educational institutions across Dubai to validate their compliance with the food safety standards of the Emirate and ensure they follow all precautions and health standards. The move comes in line with the Municipality’s commitment to guarantee the highest food safety levels in educational institutions, thus improving the health, safety, and quality of life for students. The periodical inspection campaigns conducted in school canteens aim to ensure observance of food safety standards and store food in ideal conditions. In addition, the Municipality also inspects that the preparation…

Nikki Rayment set up OpenRound Golf in Dubai to create opportunities and grow the game By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Nikki Rayment, who is the COO of Spotlight The Agency, a leading Dubai-based sports management agency, is on a mission to expand and revolutionize the golf scene in the UAE. A qualified lawyer from the UK, Nikki launched her Instagram channel @golfwithNikki earlier this year to share her passion for golf and showcase women in the golf space. Despite having grown up around golf she only recently developed a passion for the sport after starting lessons with…

UAE International Orthopedic Conference discuss role of artificial intelligence 90% of joint replacement operations are performed in UAE hospitals Doctors: UAE hospitals have reduced the travel of citizens for treatment abroad in all specialties For the second day in a row, the Eleventh UAE International Orthopaedic Conference, organized by the Emirates Orthopaedic Division of the Emirates Medical Association at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), showcased its scientific program and the main themes in the fields of orthopaedics such as joint replacement surgery, sports medicine, fracture surgery, upper limb surgeries, limb deformities, foot and ankle deformities. Dr. Ali Al Baluchi,…

The Strangler (L’étrangleur) – 2K Restoration Trailer (1970, Paul Vecchiali) It’s not a stretch to say that 2023 has had its share of weird moments. The first two months alone already filled the oddball quota with films like Infinity Pool and Skinamarink, and that carried throughout the rest of the year with movies as diverse as Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Saltburn. But everything now pales compared to the retro dish served by Altered Innocence, a small distribution company that has just released 2023’s weirdest movie, The Strangler. Never heard of it? Me either. And there are plenty of good…

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), said that the UAE has always pursued a balance between development and environmental protection. Under the guidance of its leadership, led by the President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is playing an active role in supporting the global efforts to reduce the effects of climate change at the regional and international levels, he added. He made these statements while participating in the Ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit P20, hosted and organised by the Indian parliament, in cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), on October 13-14. The…

Ever thought about living in space? Space startups from India who aim to build huge habitats floating around our home planet have brought the idea to the UAE under the ambit of The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe). Inspired by iconic constructions like the Burj Khalifa, and citing a fertile ground for pioneering space technology startups, several Indian businesses pitched their cases on Wednesday in Dubai as part of Elevate Pitching Session organised by the Indian Consulate. Arun Radhakrishnan, Head- Business Development of Inspecity Space Laboratories Pvt Ltd, said that the possibility of space settlements is not…

Heavy vehicles weighing over 65 tonnes will be prohibited from plying on UAE roads, it was announced Monday. Effective next year (2024), it is part of a federal law that regulates the weight of vehicles approved by the UAE Cabinet. The aim is to “preserve our advanced infrastructure” and enhance road safety, according to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. A smart electronic gate system will be installed to measure and monitor the weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles. Rewards system Sheikh Mohammed announced a new system…

On Monday, BTS member V released a collection of his songs, including Snow Flower featuring PeakBoy, Winter Bear, and Scenery. V, also known as Kim Taehyung, introduced these tracks just over a week before his debut solo album Layover is set to launch on September 8. Reacting to the announcement, a fan commented, “Finally! Thank you. I was waiting for this.” Another fan said, “Thank you Tae for such great songs.” BigHit Music, the agency, provided a list of official platforms where the songs were made available, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. V’s solo debut album, Layover, is scheduled…

Samsung has launched an artificial intelligence-powered personalised cooking assistant at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Germany. The Samsung Food platform can create customised meals for users, suggest new recipes and remotely control kitchen appliances. Samsung Food has been launched in 104 countries and is available in eight languages. How does it work? According to Samsung, its food platform has over 1,60,000 recipes. It allows its users to “discover, save, and bespoke your recipes, monitor and control your kitchen appliances remotely and share your favourite dishes with the world”. Each Samsung Food user gets a unique digital recipe box while the platform…