Sports | Thursday 14 July, 2022 8:44 am

Gamers8 finally arrives: Official press conference activates action-packed summer schedule

Gamers8, the biggest Esports and gaming event worldwide, is officially underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as key partners and local media organizations joined Saudi Esports Federation executives at an exclusive press conference to launch the summer showpiece. Hosted by Saudi Esports...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 July, 2022 3:05 am

Anghami looks to ‘Beat the Heat’ with indoor concert series in UAE

With summer temperatures soaring, the Arab world’s leading music streaming company, Anghami, on Wednesday announced a cool new indoor concert series to be held over the coming weeks in the UAE. Suitably titled “Beat the Heat,” the seven-concert festival — staged in collaboration with...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 14 July, 2022 3:03 am

WhatsApp expands message reaction option to include all emojis

WhatsApp users can now react to messages with any emoji they like after the platform on Monday announced an expansion of the service. “We’re rolling out the ability to use any emoji as a reaction on WhatsApp,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a Facebook post. The new service allows...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 13 July, 2022 3:12 pm

Dubai approves $11.98 million worth of social benefits for Emirati people of determination

The Dubai government has approved $11.98 million (Dh44 million) worth of new social benefits for Emiratis with disabilities in the emirate.The benefits will be available for those under 60, who have physical or mental impairments and require support from others, state news agency WAM reported.Among ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 July, 2022 3:08 pm

Netflix in talks with Hollywood studios for new tier with ads

Netflix Inc. is looking to tweak its programming deals with Hollywood studios to enable the streaming pioneer’s launch of an advertising-supported version of its service, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.The company has started talks with Warner Bros., Universal and Sony Pictures...

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Government | Wednesday 13 July, 2022 3:04 pm

Saudi crown prince inaugurates second phase of project to develop historical mosques

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has inaugurated the second phase of a project to develop historical mosques, Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The Mohammed bin Salman Project for Developing Historical Mosques aims to renovate and restore 130 historical mosques in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 July, 2022 2:58 pm

Twitter sues to force Elon Musk to complete his $44B acquisition

Twitter sued Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday, trying to force him to complete his $44 billion takeover of the social media company by accusing him of “outlandish” and “bad faith” actions that have caused the platform irreparable harm and “wreaked havoc” on its stock price.Back in April,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 July, 2022 2:49 pm

Provis Achieves AED 2.4 million Energy and Utility Savings in 16 Residential and Retail Destinations

 During the first half of 2022, Provis, a leading full-service real-estate company, announced significant energy and utility savings totalling AED 2.4 million across 13 managed residential communities and three retail destinations. Through chilled water and energy-optimisation initiatives, the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 13 July, 2022 2:45 pm

Women underwater enthusiasts ready to be inspired by Kandima Maldives this International Women's Dive Day

 International Women’s Dive Day, celebrated this year on 16th July, has grown into the most celebrated day of diving dedicated to women divers around the world. Kandima being Maldives’ most game-changing lifestyle resort, aims to encourage more and more women to dive and involve in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 July, 2022 2:39 pm

PAN Emirates reflects on three decades of success

PAN Emirates Home Furnishings, the UAE-based furniture retailer, celebrates a successful legacy as it achieves 30 years in business. Founded in 1992 by Mr. Abdul Raman Al Shamsi, it’s hard to believe that this homegrown furnishing giant started out as a single store in...

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