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Kuwait Fund partakes in COP28 Distinguished lectures, discussions by experts, specialists Dubai, November 30th 2023 – Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development is taking part in the 28th edition of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), set to be held in Dubai from November 30th to December 12th, 2023, as part of continuing its efforts to support global environmental initiatives. The Fund’s participation stems from the State of Kuwait’s commitment to Gulf, regional, and international resolutions and initiatives. It is also based on the New Kuwait’s Vision 2035, which utilizes the sustainable living principle as a foundation for achieving environmental…

A Highland Song MSRP $18.00 “A Highland Song successfully brings the awe-inspiring freedom of Breath of the Wild to the Scottish Highlands.” Pros Painterly art style Freeform climbing Creative “run” structure Excellent music Cons Players can get stuck Musical sections get tedious I played A Highland Song three times before reaching its true conclusion, but it’s my disastrous first attempt that sticks with me most. After spending a few hours lost in the Scottish Highlands, my impatience got the best of me when I accidentally misjudged a jump and hastily dove into a stony pit. My already low stamina bar reduced…

17ᵗʰ Annual GPCA Forum Gets Underway in Doha, Qatar this Week   H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, and President and CEO, QatarEnergy, and H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Al-Saud, Minister of Energy, Saudi Arabia, delivered a Ministerial address during the forum Doha, Qatar, 4 December 2023 – The 17th Annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Forum, hosted by QatarEnergy, gets underway in Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, this week from 3-6 December 2023. H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO, QatarEnergy, and H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Al-Saud,…

NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has taken to the skies again following a month-long break in communications with Earth. The drone-like flying machine flew for 393 meters and stayed in the air for more than two minutes. Showing no signs of trouble following its extended period on the ground, the helicopter also reached an altitude of 39 feet (11.9 meters) and hit a top speed of 11.9 mph (5,4 meters per second). NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which operates Ingenuity, revealed news of the aircraft’s 67th flight in a post on social media: The suspension of flights was due to a break…

Canada on Monday issued draft regulations for reining in emissions of methane, seeking to limit the release of the potent greenhouse gas from its vast oil and gas infrastructure. The effort adds to a global plan to slash methane emissions and bring Canada in line with the United States, which announced similar rules last week. Speaking at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, Canadian Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Canada would eliminate the routine venting and flaring of oil and gas infrastructure, which can cause large amounts of methane to enter the atmosphere. “Not only can methane emissions be…

The UAE’s first home-grown petrol-to-electric repurposed vehicle will have its debut on the sidelines of COP28 this week, marking a defining moment in the nation’s remarkable progress towards its Net-Zero goals. Peec Mobility, a Dubai-based start-up helmed by a 24-year-old entrepreneur, Zach Faizal, is the architect of this breakthrough petrol-to-electric transition technology that will contribute to significantly reducing carbon emissions on the UAE roads. For the Middle East region, this innovative technology is a path-breaking and cost-effective alternative to mass scrapping of existing ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicle fleets and the manufacturing of new EVs. The technology repurposes retired petrol…

Rockstar Games finally dropped the first trailer for the next game in the Grand Theft Auto series, which is officially titled Grand Theft Auto VI. It’s set to launch in 2025 and it’ll take players back to Vice City. The trailer, which clocks in at just over 90 seconds, begins with one of the main characters, Lucia, saying she’s in prison because of “bad luck.” We then get a look at Vice City, the surrounding areas players will be able to explore, and the people within it. The trailer clearly establishes that this is a city where people live in…

As COP28 in UAE welcomed visitors on Monday, an ornamental giant chair, known as the ‘Throne of Peace,’ emerged as a star attraction in Expo City’s Green Zone. Crafted from a 150-year-old tree weighing 2.2 tons and the result of 15,000 hours of recycling, the majestic chair became a popular spot for people to pose near the UAE pavilion. Its grandeur lies in the seamless integration of nature’s beauty and the intricate craftsmanship of its local creator, Artist Sheikh Ali Almualla. This tree was originally shipped from the island of Java in Indonesia to Sharjah in the UAE. Later on,…

Twenty years ago, who would have guessed that Elf would become one of the all-time great Christmas movies? It was only the second feature film helmed by Jon Favreau, and it was one of Will Ferrell’s first leading roles following his long stint on Saturday Night Live. That combination proved to be too irresistible for audiences to pass up, which is why Elf is now celebrating two decades as a perennial holiday hit. Ferrell stars as Buddy the elf, who just happens to be biologically human. Buddy grew up in the North Pole surrounded by elves who work for Santa…

Demand for Palestinian keffiyeh is increasing in the UAE as more and more residents are using them to express solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Israeli attack on Gaza that killed more than 15,500 people. The black and white chequered scarf that is traditionally worn around the neck or head evolved into a powerful symbol of Palestinian nationalism during the revolt in 1936–1939. Once associated with cultural heritage, the keffiyeh has become a symbol of solidarity to the Palestinian cause. Local markets have witnessed a surge in demand for the traditional scarf. “We have seen a sharp rise in the…