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Dubai’s residential transactions reached new record highs in the first 11 months of this year despite a decline in off-plan sales in November on the back of a slight moderation in price surge. In November, however, the total residential transactions in Dubai stood at 9,034, down 13.2 per cent compared to the previous year, CBRE said in its Dubai Residential Market Snapshot – December 2023. “This slowdown in activity levels has been driven by a decline of 26.4 per cent in off-plan sales, whereas secondary market sales registered an increase of 5.1 per cent. In the year-to-date to November 2023,…

Colo Coffee Nestled in Al Quoz, this quaint spot boasts aesthetic decor that’s Instagram-worthy, and its wallet-friendly menu. Colo Coffee is a hidden gem in the city with mini-coffees priced at around Dh9 and full-sized ones at Dh11. Paired with a variety of eateries available for about Dh15, it’s a cosy haven for both the gram and your budget. Choco Monarch Located in Al Ghurair Mall, this establishment is a student favourite, offering a tempting menu with student-friendly prices and a haven of chocolate desserts. From crepes and ice creams to waffles, every dish is immersed in milky chocolate, wafting…

Having earned 11 medals, including two golds, at the Commonwealth Games, the World Championships, the Uber Cup, the Asian Championships and the Asian Games, veteran Indian badminton star Ashwini Ponnappa could have quietly walked into the sunset. But the idea of hanging up the racquet has never crossed her mind. This 34-year-old shuttler still wakes up every morning with the same hunger for winning. In her own words, ‘there’s still a lot left to achieve’ and the biggest of them is an Olympic medal. “Yes, I have achieved quite a few things which have been first and historical,” she told…

Invest in Sharjah Showcases the Emirate’s Advantages to Over 120 Countries at the World Investment Conference in India Mohamed Al Musharrkh: We sensed significant interest from global business sector leaders in investing and establishing companies in Sharjah 26,527 Indian companies operating in Sharjah and its free zones AED 3.9 billion trade volume between India and Sharjah in 2022 The Sharjah pavilion Highlighted the emirate’s investment environment Organised a roundtable and participated in panel discussions Sharjah, 13 December 2023 The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) actively explored economic collaboration and investment synergies between Sharjah and prominent business communities in India…

When it comes to buying one of the best Android phones, it often comes down to getting either a Samsung phone or a Google phone. Both phone styles are quite unique, but share the common property of being somewhat expensive, especially for the latest and greatest phones of each brand. If you can wait before buying, you’re likely to find some nice Google Pixel deals or Samsung phone deals to make your next purchase less painfully expensive. Here, we focus on the latter of those two, investigating what it takes to get a good deal on one of the latest…

Esports, a global phenomenon, is truly transcending traditional boundaries. While Abu Dhabi is hosting the prestigious Blast Premier World Final this Sunday, the iconic Etihad Arena will also witness a high-voltage clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Yes, the India-Pakistan rivalry, one of the biggest and most intense face-offs across any sport, be it cricket, hockey or kabaddi, will now see a rare clash in esports as gamers from the respective countries battle for Counter-Strike supremacy. True Rippers Esports from India and Team WahWah from Pakistan will come together for a special match with the chance to claim bragging rights…

Cold winter rains lashed war-battered Gaza on Wednesday, compounding the suffering of Palestinians forced from their homes and now huddling in flooded tents. Aziza al-Shabrawi tried in vain to get the rainwater out of her family’s tent, pointing to her two children living in such precarious conditions. “My son is sick because of the bitter cold and my daughter is barefoot. It’s like we’re beggars,” said the 38-year-old. “No one cares, and no one helps.” Temperatures dropped overnight as rain pummelled the war-wrecked territory where many tents were swamped and many people were forced to sleep under plastic sheeting due…

Abu Dhabi is all set to open doors to the UAE’s first brewery during this festive month of December. Craft by Side Hustle’s microbrewery and gastropub will start operations at the Galleria Al Maryah Island soon. Side Hustle is the UAE’s first craft alcohol brand, and available in liquor stores. Chad McGehee, one of the founders of Side Hustle Brews and Spirits, said: “As founders of the local craft movement, we acknowledge the responsibility presented to us and are both humbled and thrilled to open Abu Dhabi’s first craft microbrewery. We commit to delivering innovative and authentic F&B experiences worthy…

Arab Coordination Group allocation of US$10 billion to support energy transition Abu Dhabi Fund for Development hosts the 91st ACG meeting on the sidelines of COP28 The Arab Coordination Group (ACG), a strategic alliance comprising regional and international development institutions, announced at COP28 an allocation of US$10 billion until 2030. This funding is meant to drive a comprehensive and affordable transition to renewable energy in developing countries. The commitment is an integral part of a strategic plan encompassing seven key points designed to expedite the global shift towards clean energy sources. It further aligns with the group’s earlier pledge of…

I really like the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s camera, which performed well in both our review and a recent camera test. But after discovering an old, long-forgotten Apple iPhone 5 in a drawer at home and finding it was still in perfect working order, I wondered just how different photos taken with it would be compared to those taken by its current equivalents. I decided to find out in one of the more unusual camera tests I’ve ever performed. Context and cameras Before getting into the photos, it’s worth putting everything into context. In September 2012, Apple released the iPhone…