March 3, 2023

Iconic jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter dies at age of 89 

Wayne Shorter, the American Jazz saxophonist and 11-time Grammy winner, has died at the age of 89 in a Los Angeles hospital. Shorter is remembered as a central force in American jazz.   Wayne Shorter, the iconic jazz saxophonist, has passed away at the age of 89. His death marks the end of an era for […]

March 3, 2023

Bruce Willis’ functions will deteriorate as frontotemporal dementia worsens; may need in-home care

In a statement released on Thursday, his family said that although it is a difficult diagnosis, they were happy to have “clear answers.” Bruce Willis, a well-known actor and producer, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a degenerative brain disorder that affects behavior, language, and personality. According to medical experts, as the disease progresses, Willis’ […]

March 3, 2023

Screen Actors Guild Awards 2023

The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, often an Oscar preview, was held on Feb. 26, 2023 in Los Angeles. The SAG Awards are considered one of the most reliable Oscar bellwethers. Actors make up the biggest percentage of the film academy, so their choices have the largest sway.   The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, […]

March 3, 2023

Qatar Airways takes off with Deepika Padukone

The Bollywood superstar shared a reel on her Instagram account to announce her appointment that she is now the global brand ambassador for Qatar Airways.  Bollywood superstar, who has a massive fan following, recently announced on her Instagram account that she has been appointed as the global brand ambassador for Qatar Airways. She shared a […]

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March 3, 2023

Space economy remains a priority for UAE’s diversification and growth strategy.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been making significant strides in the space economy sector under the visionary leadership of the country. The UAE has placed the space industry among its top priorities for the next fifty years and spent AED22 billion commercially on space-related activities between 2015 and 2020. This has contributed to the […]

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March 3, 2023

The first finance summit dedicated to advancing the COP28 climate action agenda held in DIFC.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) hosted the world’s first summit dedicated to advancing the COP28 climate action agenda in the global finance industry, according to Emirates News Agency. More than 500 people attended the first of a series of finance summits aimed at spurring proactive action to accelerate the green transition and lead the […]

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March 3, 2023

Amidst interest rate hike, UAE dirham records historic high against Pakistani rupee.

On Thursday, the Pakistani rupee experienced a sharp decline, reaching an all-time low against the US dollar due to political and economic uncertainty caused by the delay in International Monetary Fund (IMF) funds. The rupee’s value dropped by 6.66% or 18.98, reaching 285.09 (77.68 against the dirham) in the interbank market, while it crossed the […]

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March 3, 2023

Women’s rights and opportunities in MENA region top the World Bank’s list

According to the Women, Business and the Law 2023 report by the World Bank, the UAE has been ranked as the leading country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in terms of women’s rights and opportunities. The report covers 190 countries and evaluates them based on eight key indicators, including mobility, workplace, […]

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March 3, 2023

UAE’s Non-Oil Industry Has Capacity to Double GDP

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a plan to double its gross domestic product (GDP) to 3 trillion dirhams ($820 billion) by 2031. The ‘We The UAE 2031’ plan, announced by the country’s Vice President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, at the UAE Annual Government meetings in Abu Dhabi, focuses on social, economic, investment and […]

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March 3, 2023

The growth rate of UAE’s GDP was twice the expected figure, as it recorded a surge of 7.6% in 2022.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced significant economic growth in 2021, with a 7.6% expansion, twice as much as the previous year. The country’s rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic was supported by higher energy prices, which stimulated economic growth across the Gulf region’s oil exporters. However, economic slowdown is expected this year, given the uncertain […]

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