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Egyptian-American comedian Bassem Youssef pulled no punches, highlighting what he called “the hypocrisy of developed countries in making climate pledges” but not reaching a common ground “to stop (messing) with the planet.” Youssef spoke on Tuesday on the sidelines of the ongoing COP28 in Dubai, where his trademark witty one-liners, uncanny humour and self-deprecating jokes were on full display during the talk titled ‘Sustainable Personal Stories.’ The heart-surgeon-turned-media personality, who recently went viral with his satirical but thought-provoking take on the ongoing Gaza war, made it clear – at the onset – to manage the expectation of the audience that…

For almost 50 years, Charles M. Schulz wrote and drew the Peanuts comic strip, which introduced the world to Charlie Brown, his dog, Snoopy, and their supporting cast of memorable characters. However, Schulz’s greatest contribution to pop culture may be the 1965 Christmas special A Charlie Brown Christmas. Schulz personally wrote the animated debut of the Peanuts gang, and it was at his insistence that the special didn’t shy away from the religious aspect of Christmas or from acknowledging the commercialization of the holiday that often drowns out the true meaning of the season. It was also Schulz’s idea for…

As the December air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, there’s no better way to usher in the festive spirit than by decorating homes with Christmas trees. Streets of Satwa are bustling with Christmas shoppers negotiating with sellers for their fresh trees. All the way from Canada, the trees line up this Dubai market, transforming it into a winter wonderland and filling the air with a fresh, pinene aroma. Every year during the season, residents from all over the UAE head to Satwa for the perfect centrepiece for their home decorations. Whether it’s a small corner tree or a…

Frenchman says entry to LIV Golf Promotions has energized my game as he looks forward to a strong finish to the year By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Dubai resident Joel Stalter is hoping that he can produce his ‘best’ golf at the LIV Golf Promotions event in Abu Dhabi to help him tp reignite his golfing career after a couple of setbacks during the season. The Frenchman, who is waiting to receive a Dubai Golden Visa, talked to Khaleej Time about his current status in the world of golf. Following an outstanding amateur career playing college golf…

Christmas romantic comedies are a tricky thing, especially in Four Christmases, where the main couple, Brad McVie (Vince Vaughn) and Kate Kinkaid (Reese Witherspoon), are already together when the film begins. The King of Kong documentary helmer Seth Gordon made his scripted directorial debut with Four Christmases, and both Witherspoon and Vaughn had previous rom-com experience under their belts when the film opened in theaters in 2008. It has since become a popular Christmas movie. Four Christmases gets its title from the fact that Brad and Kate both come from homes that were split up by divorces. Brad’s parents, Howard…

The Insurance Settlement Dispute Committee (IDC) has been replaced with the Banking and Insurance Dispute Resolution Unit (Bidru) under the new UAE insurance laws to work as an independent juristic personality established to receive and resolve complaints against insurance companies. Under the new laws, the unit would also settle disputes arising from insurance contracts, works and services. According to global law firm Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW), the new law states that insurer cannot appeal the decision made by the Bidru if the claim value doesn’t exceed Dh50,000 under the new UAE insurance laws issued by the government. If the claim…

EasyLease, a mobility solutions company and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company, has announced the successful acquisition of a 60% stake in Fully Charged LLC, a leading company in electric charger manufacturing and installation. The acquisition not only fortifies EasyLease’s position in the sustainable mobility sector but also positions the company as a key player in the evolution of the industry’s ecosystem. Fully Charged LLC, a UAE-based innovator in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, has been instrumental in advancing the EV infrastructure across the region. As a trusted supplier for leading global EV dealerships, the company has established…

A former Dubai resident, the industry veteran wants to make a difference and continue the drive for growth with quality at the iconic venue By Nick Tarratt/ Khaleej Times, Guest Golf Writer Every new leader will bid to make his mark using the skills and experience acquired from previous jobs. Dean Nelson, the Club Manager at Emirates Golf Club is no exception. Just one month in his new job and the 50-year-old industry veteran already has a clear mindset and is ready to plan for the future of golf in Dubai. Khaleej Times caught up with Dean, who is no…

If you’re looking to clean up your Gmail inbox, but you don’t want to delete anything permanently, then choosing the archive option is your best bet. Whenever you archive an email, it is removed from your inbox folder while still remaining accessible. Here’s how to access any emails you have archived previously, as well as how to move such messages back to your regular inbox for fast access. Finding archived emails via the webIf you access Gmail via a web browser, it is a straightforward process to recall any emails you may have archived. For starters, if you choose to…

Israeli forces stormed the main city in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday and hospitals struggled to cope with scores of Palestinian dead and wounded. In what appeared to be the biggest ground assault since a truce collapsed last week, residents said Israeli tanks had entered the eastern parts of Khan Younis for the first time, crossing from the Israeli border fence and advancing west. Some took up positions inside the town of Bani Suhaila on Khan Younis’ eastern outskirts, while others continued further and were stationed on the edge of a Qatari-funded housing development called Hamad City, residents said.…