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India aims to increase plastic exports to the UAE by four times to $5 billion (Dh18.35 billion) by 2027, said a senior official of the Plastics Export Promotion Council (Plexconcil) of India. Hemant Minocha, chairman of Plexconcil, said India’s stable economy, proximity to the UAE, and high quality of plastic products will help the South Asian country to achieve its $5 billion export goal to the Emirates. “Bilateral trade between India and UAE reached $85 billion in 2022-23. While India imports more plastics from the UAE than it exports to the Emirates, hence, there is substantial room for growth. Export…

Australian allrounder Cameron Green revealed Thursday he suffers from a chronic kidney disease and that he was not expected to live past the age of 12. Now 24, he has gone on to become a key member of the Australian team across all three formats, although he has fallen out of favour in recent months. “My parents got told when I was born I had a chronic kidney disease,” he said in an interview with Channel Seven during Australia’s first Test against Pakistan in Perth. “Basically there are no symptoms, it just got picked up during ultrasounds.” The Perth-born Green…

80% of Mastercard cards in the UAE to be sustainable by 2025 as part of a world-first Sustainable Cards PledgeIn a world first, Mastercard unites UAE banks to commit to an accelerated deadline for sustainable cards Dubai, UAE; 12 December 2023: Thanks to commitments from the UAE’s banks, 80% of Mastercard cards in the market issued from 2025 will be sustainable. This is the outcome of Mastercard’s UAE Sustainable Cards Pledge, an initiative that mobilizes the country’s banks to switch to cards made from sustainable materials by 2025. This makes the UAE the first country in the world to do…

From late this evening into the early hours of Thursday morning, many people will be directing their gaze skyward in the hope of seeing some shooting stars streaking across the sky. Tonight is the peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower and so the coming hours offer the best chance to witness the effects of Earth passing through a cloud of debris left behind by the 3200 Phaethon asteroid. A shooting star happens when a piece of rock or dust traveling through space hits Earth’s atmosphere at high speed, causing it to burn up, creating a bright white streak in…

UAE residents can expect cooler temperatures in the coming days, while the weather in the country is expected to remain unpredictable. On Thursday, the temperatures in Dubai will likely decrease by 2 to 4°C until Friday, making it relatively cold. The mercury is expected to hover around 25°C, with evening temperatures dropping to 17°C. Additionally, there is a possibility of light rain in some areas of the Emirates, while heavy showers are forecasted over Ras Al Khaimah. Speaking with Khaleej Times on Wednesday, Dr Ahmed Habib from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said, “Thursday will see medium to low…

Israel declared on Wednesday its determination to continue its Gaza war “with or without international support”, after it came under mounting pressure even from key backer the United States. Now in its third month, the war was launched in response to the unprecedented attacks on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7 that Israeli officials say killed 1,200 people. It has left Gaza in ruins, killing more than 18,600 people, mostly women and children, according to the latest toll from the Hamas-run health ministry, and causing “unparallelled” damage to its roads, schools and hospitals. The UN General Assembly…

It’s Snowing at Gymboree Play & Music Dubai! The early childhood development center is offering a Free entry to its Snow Day on 24th December, Sunday Dubai, December 2023 – As the festive season approaches, Gymboree Play & Music Dubai – the pioneer in early learning and play centers, is offering a Free entry to its Snow Day on 24th December, Sunday, inviting families to join in the festivities. The early childhood development center will be transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring enchanting decorations, twinkling lights, and festive music to set the perfect holiday mood. “Snow Day is a perfect platform for…

Apple now sells the USB-C version of its AirPods Pro Gen 2 charging case on its own, which is good news for anyone who wants to switch to USB-C charging for their existing second-gen AirPods Pro. However, the switch from lightning to USB-C will come with a hefty premium: Apple is asking $99 for the , as noted by the Verge, or half the price that’s currently advertised on Amazon for a new, complete set of AirPods Pro second-gen with USB-C. The bad news for folks who own the earlier AirPods Pro Gen 2 earbuds (and who like their Lightning-equipped…

Israeli leaders said on Wednesday that they intend to press ahead with the Gaza Strip war against Hamas, despite coming under increasing international pressure, including from key ally the US. The war, now in its third month, was launched after the unprecedented October 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas that Israeli officials say killed 1,200 people, mostly civilians. It has left Gaza in ruins, killing more than 18,600 people, mostly women and children, according to the enclave’s health ministry, and causing “unparalleled” damage to roads, schools and hospitals. The day after the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backed a non-binding resolution…

World Wide Technology and VAST Data Strengthen Partnership With Appointment of Omar Mir as Senior Advisor for VAST Data EMEA Abu Dhabi, UAE: 14 December 2023 – World Wide Technology (WWT), one of the world’s largest privately held technology innovation companies and VAST Data, the data platform company for the AI era, have announced that Omar Mir, WWT President, has been appointed as Senior Advisor for VAST Data EMEA. With significant subject matter expertise in AI and a deep understanding of the EMEA market, Omar brings a wealth of knowledge that aligns perfectly with VAST Data’s commitment to driving innovation…