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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated the second edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW 2023), taking place from 27th to 30th November, under the theme’Investing in the Transition Era’. The event is being held under Sheikh Khaled’s patronage, and presented by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). Sheikh Khaled met senior executives and policymakers from the global finance industry who are participating in ADFW, to explore opportunities and challenges presented by economic, technological,…
The stage is set for the 2023 edition of Abu Dhabi T10 (November 28-December 9) which will get under way with the opening match between Deccan Gladiators and New York Strikers at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Hard-hitting West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran, who led Deccan Gladiators to victory last season, has been retained as captain by the defending champions. Meanwhile, New York Strikers and Morrisville Samp Army will also continue with veteran all-rounders Kieron Pollard and Moeen Ali as captains. The remaining teams made changes in leadership as Sikandar Raza handed over the reins of The Chennai Braves…
Before you buy a new TV from Cyber Monday deals, make sure you check out our guide on what size TV to buy. If you want a screen that’s a good middle-of-the-road option, browse the 65-inch TV Cyber Monday deals that we’ve gathered below. Tons of brands are on sale, from Sony TV Cyber Monday deals to Samsung TV Cyber Monday deals. We’ve scoured all the major retailers, so you’ll see deals here on the best TV brands that are also available in Best Buy Cyber Monday TV deals and Amazon Cyber Monday deals. The best 65-inch TV Cyber Monday deal…
The UAE’s financial sector, a cornerstone of the country’s economic diversification drive, has surged by a remarkable 30 per cent in the second quarter of this year and is expected to continue its upward trajectory with an annual growth of 13 per cent in 2023, according to a senior economic official. “As we reflect on our economic journey, it is important to recognise the strides we’ve made in diversifying our economy. This year our non-oil sector showed a robust increase, growing by an impressive 12 per cent in the second quarter. Non-oil sectors now comprise nearly 54 per cent of…
The UAE is on track to building one of the most resilient digital economies in the world. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), and other emerging tech is transforming the workforce by improving productivity and efficiency. Against this backdrop of accelerated tech adoption, it will be critical to prepare future generations to survive and thrive in a digital future. The UAE Government launched the ‘Centennial 2071’ project last year to equip the nation with the skills required to succeed in a tech-driven world. A key aspect will be to ensure that children – who will be training to…
Smart wearables could equip human beings with a “sixth sense” of sorts according to experts at the Dubai Future Forum (DFF). “For me, the sixth sense is really about our ability to control our future,” said speaker Pawel Swieboda, founder of brain health policy hub Neurocentury. “And here, wearables can provide helping hands.” Pawel gave the example of how wearables can significantly improve the management of diabetes. “It’s really about regaining our ability to control our destiny in a meaningful way,” he said. “Wearables are the most intimate mirror we have. We contain thousands, if not billions of data points…
As ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’, a classic song that was adopted as the unofficial anthem of baseball in North America, filled the air at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Lana Alharbi’s eyes lit up. The moment she had been patiently waiting for all evening had arrived – Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase match. As the 4,000-plus fans, gathered at Dubai’s famous cricket stadium-turned-baseball pitch, cheered and clapped passionately so did Lana. She was on the edge of her seat, her eyes soaking in every pitch, every hit and every run. By her side was her mother and two…
Cyber Monday deals continue to look pretty sweet with a substantial discount on the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 gaming monitor. If you’re looking for one of the best gaming monitors to pair with your powerful graphics card, this is your chance to do so for less. You can buy the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 monitor for $900 as part of the Samsung Cyber Monday deals going on so you’re saving $600 off the regular price of $1,500. It’s a great upgrade to your gaming PC and we’re here to tell you more about it before the deal ends soon. Why…
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), a leading international free trade zone that is home to over 10,000 multinational companies, announced on Monday the completion of Phase 1 of its Logistics Park, a multi-tenant logistics warehousing facility developed in collaboration with Group Amana. The Logistics Park, designed to reinforce the success of the logistics cluster in Jafza, is a significant milestone in DP World’s commitment to providing world-class logistics solutions to meet the growing demand for warehousing and distribution space in the region. The first phase covers 562,507 square feet and includes a variety of facilities, such as ‘Grade-A’ Dry &…
Pep Guardiola paid tribute to “incredible” Terry Venables on Monday as the Manchester City manager responded to the death of the boss responsible for revitalising his former club Barcelona. After Venables died on Sunday aged 80, a picture emerged on social media showing Guardiola gazing up in admiration at him on the pitch at Barcelona’s Camp Nou. Guardiola was a wide-eyed 15-year-old learning his trade in Barca’s youth academy back then, with the photo capturing him during his role as a ball boy for his club’s European Cup semifinal victory over Gothenburg in 1986. Guardiola has his arms raised in…