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Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, met with Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group (WBG), to discuss recent socio-economic developments in the UAE and ways to strengthen ties between the UAE and the WBG. The meeting explored opportunities to further advance the partnership between the UAE and the WBG. Sheikh Maktoum highlighted the importance of enhancing collaboration to achieve the global agenda for overcoming challenges. He noted the WBG’s role in supporting the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)…

Multimillionaire Bryan Johnson has shocked the world when he revealed that he has been consuming 111 pills every day to age backwards. Now, he is claiming his ‘super blood’ — a product of a $2-million strict health regime — can do wonders for others, too. The 46-year-old is known for indulging in the exorbitant ‘Project Blueprint’, a strict lifestyle regime comprising specialised meals, workouts, and a number of medical procedures and tests. Since 2021, Johnson has claimed that the right lifestyle and a host of medical interventions have made him younger by many decades. In his latest post on Instagram,…

Adnoc Drilling Company on Thursday announced that third quarter net profit reached $257 million, up 36 per cent year-on-year. Revenue increased to $776 million, up 16 per cent year-on-year with growth across all segments. Third quarter Ebitda increased 27 per cent year-on-year to $381 million as a result of strong top line growth and effective cost management initiatives, delivering an Ebitda margin of 49 per cent. For the first nine months of 2023, revenue grew 14 per cent year-on-year to $2.2 billion, driven by increased activity and the expansion of Oilfield Services (OFS). During the same period net profit grew…

Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has congratulated Australia for their “commanding performance” in the World Cup 2023 final against India. The ultimate face-off, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, saw the Pat Cummins-led side getting the better of Men in Blue. In a post on Instagram Stories, the Pakistan batter said, “Congratulations Cricket Australia. What a commanding performance in the final.” Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar felt that luck did not favour India, who kicked off their campaign journey on a promising note. In the semis, Rohit Sharma and his men got the better of New…

The best smart locks of 2023 come from popular brands like Yale, Wyze, August, and Lockly, and they offer tons of cool features you won’t find on traditional deadbolts. From the ability to check the status of your lock remotely to being able to set up temporary profiles for guests, there’s a reason these smart home gadgets continue to grow in popularity. Picking the right smart lock for your needs, however, is no small task. Not all smart locks are worthy of your time and money, and installing a bad smart lock could cause you plenty of headaches. Thankfully, there’s…

The UAE has approved a new housing policy that allows citizens to replace or resell their houses and transfer mortgage. The policy will also see flexible loan schemes are approved for Emiratis. This came as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a Cabinet meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The Cabinet approved the requirements for housing assistance and mortgage transfer offered by the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme. The move is part of the UAE’s efforts to provide suitable housing to Emiratis. Beneficiaries of housing assistance can…

A video of Vivek Ramaswamy, a multimillionaire and Republican presidential candidate, learning to wakesurf alongside social media influencer Kaz Sawyer is creating a buzz. Sawyer shared a video of his watersport adventure with Ramaswamy on YouTube. The clip, which was recorded last week, shows an excited Sawyer with Ramaswamy. The video shows the 38-year-old entrepreneur learning to balance himself on a surfboard. Once Ramaswamy becomes sure of his ability, Sawyer asks him to wakeboard in a suit and Ramaswamy complies. This video, “Teaching Vivek Ramaswamy How To Surf!”, has gathered over 22,000 views already. Appreciating Ramaswamy’s outgoing personality, a person…

The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Tuesday raised its oil demand growth forecasts for this year and next despite slower economic growth in nearly all major economies, although its 2024 outlook remains much lower than that of producer group Opec. The Paris-based IEA said the market could shift into surplus at the start of 2024 having been kept in a “significant deficit” through year-end by voluntary cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia which last until the end of December. “For now, with demand still exceeding available supplies heading into the Northern Hemisphere winter, market balances will remain vulnerable to heightened…

Despite being, arguably the best side of this World Cup, India fell short of the title in the final stage on Sunday. A day after the heartbreaking loss, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said that it was “one bad day” for India in an “otherwise sterling tournament.” “Hard luck Team India, just one bad day in an otherwise sterling tournament can be heartbreaking. I can imagine the agony of the players, fans and well-wishers and what they must be going through. Losses are a part of the sport but let us remember that this unit gave their all for us throughout…

Although it’s been working to strip some of its titles off the platform, the best movies on Max are all worth your time. Among the titles on Max that are most essential are some of the greatest action movies ever made. These movies range from modern masterpieces to under-the-radar gems that weren’t given the love they deserved upon their initial release. While choosing just three titles means leaving off a bunch of great movies, that’s exactly what we’ve done here. These are three action movies on Max that you definitely need to watch. Furious 7 (2015) Perhaps the last great…