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To the ultra-rich, Dh100,000 may not be much — but for these three lucky expats, who won the raffle prize in the latest Mahzooz draw, the amount is more than enough to fulfil lifelong dreams and grant loved ones’ wishes. Filipino expat Reymund, a 36-year-old supervisor at a petrol station in Dubai, was at work when Mahzooz announced his name as one of the Dh100,000 winners in Saturday’s draw. He screamed upon hearing the news, momentarily forgetting about all the happenings at the station. Finally, he said, he would be able to open the grocery shop of his dreams back…
Hamas is willing to extend a truce for four days and release more Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a source close to the militant group said Wednesday, as mediators sought a lasting halt to the conflict. A current truce is scheduled to expire early Thursday after a six-day pause in the conflict, sparked by deadly Hamas attacks that prompted a devastating Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip. With 60 Israeli hostages and 180 Palestinian prisoners already released and more set to walk free on Wednesday under the agreement, Qatari mediators said they were working for a “sustainable”…
Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates on Wednesday alerted its passengers to an airport rush — which is expected to start in two days. If you’re travelling in December, plan your journey carefully, the airline tells passengers, as departure numbers peak throughout the festive month, including over the UAE National Day and Christmas holidays. During most December weekends, more than 75,000 Emirates passengers are expected to fly out of Dubai International Airport (DXB) each day. Earlier this week, DXB also said they were gearing up for their “busiest winter ever” with seven international airlines launching services to nine new destinations. Stay up…
Borussia Dortmund had proved the doubters wrong by securing qualification from a Champions League group of heavy hitters, head coach Edin Terzic said, after his side won 3-1 at AC Milan on Tuesday. Drawn alongside Paris St-Germain, Newcastle United and Milan, Dortmund got off to a woeful start in their campaign by taking just a point from their opening two matches, but then won three games straight to ensure a top-two finish in Group F. “We all remember that evening after the draw when they reported about the ‘Group of Death,'” Terzic told reporters. “We also remember the first game…
Dubai Welcomes a New Sparkling Addition: Eviqe DiamondsTM Launches a Certified Cutting-Edge Lab-Grown Diamond Production Facility. Dubai, UAE – Dubai, known for its unsurpassed luxury and innovation, is now home to a groundbreaking UAE certified lab-grown diamond company that is set to redefine the luxury jewelry industry. PlasmabilityTM, Crossworks Manufacturing, a member of the HRA Group, Dubai Holding (SJM Group) and Bond have entered into a strategic partnership establishing Eviqe Diamonds, a technologically advanced pioneer in luxurious, sustainable and ethically created diamonds and jewelry. EviqeTM has officially opened its certified state-of-the-art full production facility in the heart of Dubai and…
It looks like Ikea is getting further invested in the smart home space, as the company plans to launch three new smart home safety products in 2024. The lineup includes a window sensor, motion sensor, and water sensor, and all three sync with the existing Dirigera Hub for easy operation and customization. The products are expected to launch in the first half of 2024, starting with the door and window sensor, Parasoll, in January. Parasoll works much like all other door and window sensors on the market, giving you alerts when they’ve been opened or closed. It features a slim…
A housing benefits package worth Dh7.6 billion has been approved for disbursement to thousands of Emiratis in Abu Dhabi, it was announced on Wednesday. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, okayed the fund’s release in celebration of the 52nd UAE National Day. This also comes under the directive of the President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi. The latest package included housing loans of all types, with a total value of Dh6 billion, from which…
India will formally investigate security concerns aired by the United States in a warning to New Delhi about its links to a foiled plot to murder a Sikh separatist leader, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. The issue comes at a delicate time for both India and the Biden administration as they try to build closer ties in the face of an ascendant China perceived as a threat for both democracies. Just a week before the foreign ministry’s statement, the White House confirmed that it had warned New Delhi about its involvement in a thwarted plot to kill a Sikh…
Netflix and Rockstar Games revealed that Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition will come to the services game catalog in December. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is a package that features remasters of Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It was first released for PC and consoles in late 2021. Although the ports were derided for having a plethora of technical problems at launch, they have improved since then. Now, Netflix is making a major play by bringing these remastered GTA games to the…
The UAE has always been “clear, open, clean, honest and transparent” about how it is conducting the COP28 process. This was the strong message delivered by COP28 president Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber ahead of the UN climate summit that begins tomorrow. Al Jaber categorically called as “false, not true, incorrect and not accurate” a report that came out early this week alleging the UAE is using its role as host of COP28 “to forge oil and gas deals with foreign governments”. The allegation came from supposed leaked documents obtained by the Centre for Climate Reporting and BBC that…