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Prototypes for Humanity 2023, an initiative featuring 100 pioneering inventions aimed at addressing environmental and social challenges, concluded on Sunday at COP28 with the announcement of the winners of its $100,000 prize. Inaugurated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, in the presence of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council, the initiative engaged university talent spanning the fields of natural sciences, humanities and technology in a week-long gathering. The Prototypes…
Their call was loud and clear: Ceasefire now! But they were also not able to help but sob and quiver as, one by one, the names of those who tragically died in Gaza were called in a poignant protest calling for justice and respect for humanity. Wearing keffiyehs and waving watermelon banners, more than 200 environmental activists staged an organised demonstration at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai on Sunday, calling for an ‘unconditional and immediate ceasefire in Gaza’ as the number of deaths continues to rise following the expiration of a temporary truce. The protest held inside the UN-controlled Blue…
Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski headed a dramatic late equaliser in a six-goal thriller at Manchester City on Sunday after Liverpool staged a sensational comeback on a breathless afternoon in the Premier League. High-flying Aston Villa scored in the 90th minute to draw 2-2 at Bournemouth while 10-man Chelsea shrugged off a red card for captain Conor Gallagher to edge Brighton 3-2 on a day when 24 goals were scored in five matches. Pep Guardiola’s champions led 2-1 at the break thanks to a Phil Foden goal after Spurs captain Son Heung-min had scored at both ends, but Giovani Lo Celso’s superb…
Amazon’s Fire TV, available on a variety of devices and built into some TVs, allows you to access all your content and even take it on the road with you. That includes the latest streaming hits on Prime Video, along with content from your other favorite streaming platforms, video games, and more. And with Alexa’s help, you can control both the Fire TV and your home from the comfort of your couch. But if you’re frequently using Fire TV as your entertainment hub, there are a few settings tricks that you should know, like how to increase your privacy or…
Emiratis rejoiced as the celebrated Spanish footballer Andres Iniesta recently donned a traditional kandura in honour of the UAE’s 52nd National Day festivities. The Emirates Football Club shared photos of the legend sporting the kandura, headgear and the traditional Bisht coat. In August of this year, the ex-Barcelona and Spanish midfielder caused a stir in the sports world by committing to a one-year deal with Ras Al Khaimah’s Emirate Club. ‘Beautiful symbol of tolerance’ Speaking to Khaleej Times, UAE national Saeed Alremeithi said, “The UAE’s tolerance and openness to embracing various cultures and traditions are impressive. It’s fantastic how people…
The first-ever COP Health Day saw global donors pledge more than $777 million to help control, eliminate, and eradicate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) from the continent of Africa. At the 2023 Reaching the Last Mile Forum held during COP28, donors answered the urgent call to step up the fight against NTDs in the face of climate change and work together to improve the lives of the 1.6 billion people worldwide affected by these devastating yet preventable diseases. The pledging event was hosted by Reaching the Last Mile (RLM), the global health initiative driven by the philanthropy of the UAE President,…
Google Pixel Fold MSRP $1,799.00 “The Google Pixel Fold has a lot to love. With a comfortable design, excellent displays, and fantastic cameras, it’s a true contender in the foldable race.” Pros Solid build quality Great cover display size Barely any gap when closed Beautiful displays Fantastic cameras Fast performance Cons Cover display scratches easily One-day battery life Poor wireless charging options After a few years of speculation, the Google Pixel Fold is here. It’s another one of those firsts for Google, as this is the company’s very first foldable Android smartphone. Foldables have been around for quite some time…
Tickets for the green zone of COP28 at Expo City, Dubai, were sold out on Sunday, December 3. Taking to social media, the COP28 team posted on Saturday evening that the free tickets to access the location on the first day it was open to public had all been snapped up. On Sunday, after two days of exclusive access to government officials, delegates and negotiators, the climate gathering opened to the public. UAE residents flocked to visit the site and learn more about various topics. Some visited with their young children and families, while others decided to drop by the…
A German tourist died and two other people, including a British citizen, were hurt after an attack by a man armed with a knife and hammer near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Saturday, in what President Emmanuel Macron described as “a terrorist attack”. Police quickly arrested the 26-year-old man, a French national, after subduing him with a Taser stun gun, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin told reporters on Saturday. The suspect had in 2016 been sentenced to four years in prison for planning another attack, and had been on the French security services’ watch list, the minister said, adding that…
A video went viral on social media where Pakistan cricket players were seen loading their luggage onto a container truck after they arrived in Sydney, leaving the fans stunned. Pakistan’s star pacer Shaheen Afridi has now revealed why the players loaded their bags in the contained truck outside Sydney Airport. Shaheen stated the reason behind their action and claimed that the players helped each other out to save time. “We only had 30 minutes to catch our next flight, and we helped because there were just two people. We wanted to wrap it up fast and save time. We call…