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Still in shock, Pameela Krishnan, winner of the top spot in the inaugural Emirates Labour Market Award’s Distinguished Workforce – Other Professional Levels category, wonders if she is still dreaming about it all. “Standing in front of so many distinguished guests and government officials when I went to receive my trophy, I was in a state of shock, but I also felt happy. I feel I am still dreaming,” Pameela said, beaming joyfully. The 51-year-old, who speaks only Malayalam, was given a trophy and a certificate on November 23 along with other winners. “I have won many awards in my…

During its participation in the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28), the Kingdom of Bahrain announced its commitment to the national carbon neutrality strategy that aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2035, and reach zero carbon by 2060. The Kingdom of Bahrain is participating with a distinguished pavilion as part of its participation in the COP28 climate summit. The displays inside the pavilion highlight the initiatives that the Kingdom has recently launched in this context, including the Bahrain’s National Energy Strategy, and the launch of a $750 million fund, in addition to establishing the Safaa…

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said that mobilising global efforts to achieve sustainability of supply chains through digitisation and adoption of advanced technologies is no longer a luxury, but a key factor in overcoming climate challenges. Studies by the World Bank indicate that global trade generates up to 25 per cent of total carbon emissions worldwide. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Zeyoudi said that the UAE, represented by the Ministry of Economy and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), launched the “Trade Tech Initiative” in partnership with…

One of the NFC’s best rivalries will be renewed on Sunday Night Football as the Philadelphia Eagles (10-2) travel to the Lone Star State to play the Dallas Cowboys (9-3). The game starts at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT on Sunday, December 10. Eagles versus Cowboys will air on NBC, with Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, and Melissa Stark on the call. The Eagles were considered the best team in the NFC for nearly the entire season, but that changed after last week’s 42-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Now, Philadelphia must quickly regroup to take on the red-hot Cowboys.…

An original cover painting from the 1963 comic book “Asterix and Cleopatra” was to go under the hammer on Sunday despite a legal challenge from the artist’s daughter. The famous gouache, showing the ancient Egyptian ruler reclining and the two Gaulish heroes Asterix and Obelix, was to be sold by the Brussels auction house Millon. Measuring 32 by 17 centimetres, it is expected to fetch 400,000 to 500,000 euros ($430,000-540,00) but the sale was almost blocked by the daughter of the late French illustrator Albert Uderzo. Sylvie Uderzo argued that if her father had given the painting away he would…

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates at a 22-year high for a third consecutive meeting on Wednesday as it continues to fight elevated inflation. With the financial markets all but certain that another pause is coming, traders and analysts are now debating how soon the US central bank will start cutting interest rates, and how rapidly it will then do so. “The given is that there won’t be a rate hike,” EY Chief Economist Gregory Daco told AFP. “But there’s a lot of unknowns as to how the Fed will frame the policy outlook going…

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer said on Sunday that the Indian Premier League (IPL) needs to take away the ‘Impact Player’ rule since it is not encouraging all-rounders to bowl and their lack of bowling is a lack of concern for Indian cricket. Wasim took to ‘X’ to express his concerns about how ‘impact player’ rule has halted the bowling and overall development of all-rounders. “I think IPL needs to take away the impact player rule, as it’s not encouraging the all-rounders to bowl much and lack of ARs and batters not bowling is a major area of concern for…

Who is the best team in the NFL? After last week’s game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles, the 49ers, when healthy, are the best team in the NFL after their dominant 42-19 victory over the Eagles. Philadelphia still has the best record in the NFL, but that could change if they lose to the Cowboys on Sunday night. Contents Los Angeles Rams vs. Baltimore Ravens start time, channel, and live streamDetroit Lions at Chicago Bears start time, channel, and live streamIndianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals start time, channel, and live streamJacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns start…

A turtle-tracking project that uses drones and artificial intelligence, a novel electromagnetic desalination concept, and a plan to produce sustainable concrete from brine water-derived minerals are among 17 climate-related solutions awarded grants and support as part of the Expo Live University Innovation Programme (UIP). Student teams from UAE-based universities presented their ideas to an expert evaluation committee at a live-pitching event, held on Sunday at Expo City Dubai’s Terra Auditorium, on the sidelines of the COP28 climate summit. The 17 selected projects will each receive a grant of Dh25,000 to help turn their idea into reality. The third cycle of…

A recent killing spree in the Mexican border city of Tijuana could have been lifted from a TV script: enraged drug lords hunting down corrupt police officers who stole a drug shipment. Two of the officers suspected of the theft have been killed, prosecutors say. But so have at least three other officers, according to the city’s former police chief, suggesting the cartel believed to have owned the drugs may have launched a generalized retribution. It is the latest blow for Tijuana which has the most homicides of any city in Mexico, with about double the number of the place…