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People evacuated buildings in the Philippine capital Manila on Tuesday after an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck off Luzon, according to the state seismology agency and images shared by media on social media. The Philippines’ seismology agency said on X social media platform that it did not expect damage, but warned of aftershocks. It recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.9, with a depth of 79 kilometres (49.09 miles). Images shared by local media on X showed government workers leaving senate, presidential palace, justice ministry buildings. Students also vacated universities. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre had earlier recorded the quake at magnitude…

Mahmoud Gharghar, vice chairman and CEO of TAG Middle East, conveyed his excitement and commitment to expanding the global footprint of the company TAG Middle East, the Ras Al Khaimah based factory, is pleased to announce expansion plans amid takeover of ownership earlier this year. Mahmoud Gharghar, vice chairman and now CEO of TAG Middle East, has conveyed his excitement and commitment to expanding the global footprint of the company, building on its long history of manufacturing for NGO’s, most notably the UN as well as international governments and other global companies. “First and foremost, we would like to thank…

Wellth introduces natural chronic disease reversal solutions on the occasion of their one-year anniversary Wellth, the only hub for integrative medicine in Dubai, promises new hope with natural reversal of chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Autoimmune Disorders, Cardiovascular Disease and much more During the first year of operations, Wellth helped over 2000 patients to naturally amplify their body’s healing potential by reversing years of their age or chronic diseases. Dubai – December 05, 2023: Wellth, UAE’s premier integrative medicine hub, proudly commemorates its inaugural year dedicated to operational excellence and reversal of chronic diseases. Strategically located in one of Dubai’s…

Logitech has announced its latest gaming headset, the Astro A50 X. It costs a whopping $380, but for good reason: It’s a headset that’s compatible with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X that doubles as an HDMI switcher. The new device is an evolution of Logitech’s popular Astro A50 headset, which features a distinct base stand. The A50 X builds on that idea in a few ways. One key example is that it’s able to connect to both the PS5 and Xbox Series X. That might sound simple, but the consoles feature different connection methods that make it difficult to…

Swedish company sees e-invoicing as a catalyst for efficiency, cost savings and economic growth Pagero, a global e-invoicing service provider, sees promising outlook for its business amid rising demand of e-invoicing in the wake of growing awareness about digitalisation and automation of businesses. Top Pagero executives pin high hopes on Gulf, Middle East, Asian and European markets as more countries have shown their intentions to introduce e-invoicing in coming years as a catalyst for efficiency, cost savings and economic growth. Experts estimate that, by 2025, 80 per cent of all organisations in the world will be forced, either by legislation…

UAE National Banks’ Pledge to mobilise over AED 1 trillion in Sustainable Finance, reaffirming UAE leadership’s goals: UBF   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 05 December 2023: UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of banks in the UAE, reaffirmed its commitment to support UAE’s goals by pledging to mobilise over AED 1 trillion, which represents more than US$ 270 billion, in sustainable finance by the year 2030. His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation, announced the pledge at an event organised jointly by Central Bank of the UAE with the COP28 Presidency to support and…

Richard Branson has said he will no longer put any money into Virgin Galactic, the space tourism company that he founded in 2004. The surprise decision, first reported by the Financial Times, caused the company’s share value to drop sharply on Monday. Branson told the Times: “We don’t have the deepest pockets after Covid, and Virgin Galactic has got $1 billion, or nearly.” He added that as things stand, Virgin Galactic should have “sufficient funds to do its job on its own.” Virgin Galactic flew its first commercial passengers to the edge of space in June and has gone on…

A bus lost control and crashed into a tree in Thailand, killing 14 passengers and injuring more than 20, the state-owned Transport Company said in a statement on Tuesday. The accident occurred in country’s western province of Prachuap Khiri Khan at half past midnight. The bus’s front was split in half after the crash, according to state broadcaster ThaiPBS. Rescuers were seen pulling passengers out from the wreckage. “All those injured are being treated at hospital,” the statement said, adding that an investigation on the causes of the accident was being carried out.

As gold rates continue to climb higher, gold shops around the UAE have seen a huge surge in sales. Retailers have said that multiple reasons — including the rising prices, an influx of tourists and attractive offerings — have prompted a buying spree. However, is it the best time to invest in the yellow metal? Team KT posed the question to experts. According to Shamlal Ahamed, managing director – international operations at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the answer depends on people’s circumstances. “This is wedding season, so many people will have a limit to how long they can hold off…

The first trailer for “Grand Theft Auto VI” hit YouTube in a surprise, ahead-of-schedule post on Monday, promising a 2025 release for the latest instalment in the mega-popular video game franchise. True to rumours, the video game will be set in fictional Vice City, reminiscent of Miami, and appears to feature the first playable female character in the franchise. The early release of the trailer, prompted by a leak online, came on the eve of Tuesday’s scheduled first glimpse for GTA VI. “Our trailer has leaked so please watch the real thing,” Rockstar Games, the company behind GTA, said in…