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When British journalist Piers Morgan first approached him to talk about Gaza, Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef was warned by his manager that it would be a career suicide. “Piers Morgan himself approached me and asked me three times if I was sure if I wanted to talk,” he said, speaking at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on Friday evening. “My manager said it would be a career suicide. But I just knew I had to say something. Someone had to change the narrative.” Speaking to a packed room, Youssef addressed several topics including his viral interview with Piers Morgan,…
Flames gripped the Sudanese capital on Sunday and paramilitary forces attacked the army headquarters for the second day in a row, witnesses reported, as fighting raged into sixth month. “Clashes are now happening around the army headquarters with various types of weapons,” one Khartoum resident, who declined to be named, told AFP. Other witnesses in southern Khartoum said they heard “huge bangs” as the army targeted bases of the Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries with artillery. Witnesses also reported fighting in the city of El Obeid, 350 kilometres south. Nawal Mohammed, 44, said battles on Saturday and Sunday between the regular…
The UAE payments industry is projected to record a 55 per cent jump in total revenue pool to $19.8 billion in five years, on the back of growing digital transactions and technological advancements powered by GenAI. Analysts at Boston Consulting Group said in a research note that the UAE-based payment providers are “uniquely positioned to redefine their roles and services” as the global payments ecosystem undergoes changes. BCG’s in-depth analysis of the UAE payments sector expects that the overall revenue growth will increase in the next five years (2023-2027) to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6 per cent…
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…