Archive / april - 2023
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Egypt to offer 5-year multiple entry visa to boost tourismEgypt has announced that it will be offering a multiple entry visa for the first time and adding more nationalities to its visa-on-arrival eligibility. This...ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concernsThe Italian data-protection authority said there were privacy concerns relating to the model, which was created by US start-up OpenAI and is backed by Microsoft....Lebanon inflation hits 190% in February as IMF calls for urgent reformsInflation in Lebanon hit an annual rate of about 190 per cent in February as the International Monetary Fund called on the country's government, parliament...Antacid Tablets Should Not Be Consumed With Tea And Coffee: ExpertUnhealthy eating habits like having too much tea, coffee, junk, spicy, oily food, and cold-drinks lead to the problem of acidity. Generally, in such situations,...
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Gigantic dinosaur skeleton on show in LondonA colossus has landed in London: A cast of what was one of the biggest animals ever to walk the Earth is now on show...Apple releases security update to fix more than 30 vulnerabilities on iPhones and iPadsApple has released a security update for its operating systems to address more than 30 vulnerabilities on its flagship iPhone smartphones and iPads.The updates, iOS...China and Brazil strike deal to use own currencies for trade instead of dollarChina and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the US dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said on...Avoid This High-Performance Parts Scam on Your ToyotaAre aftermarket high-performance parts a good way to either upgrade or replace reputedly non-available OEM parts for your Toyota? Find out how one Toyota owner...
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Etihad Airways lands at Beijing Daxing International AirportEtihad Airways has commenced flights between Abu Dhabi and Beijing Daxing International Airport.Its inaugural flight EY888, operated using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, marked the airline’s...Expo 2020 Dubai expected to add $42bn to UAE economy until 2042, EY saysExpo 2020 Dubai and its legacy are expected to contribute Dh154.9 billion ($42.2 billion) in gross value added (GVA) to the UAE economy from 2013...‘Even if Korean medical device market grows, foreign companies take most profits’Although the Korean medical device market grows rapidly, foreign companies, not domestic firms, take substantive profits, an expert pointed out Monday. Sun Kyung, a special...Export earnings reach $41.72b in July-MarchThe country's export earnings from goods during the July-March period of the current fiscal year (FY23) reached $41,721.62 million having an overall growth of 8.07...
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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding holds launch ceremony for test ship for liquefied CO2 transportMitsubishi Shipbuilding Co Ltd, a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, has held a launch ceremony for a demonstration test ship for...Swiss watchmakers counting the hours until Chinese tourists return to boost their sectorSwitzerland's major luxury watch brands are cautiously optimistic that Chinese tourists will boost sales this year, if they return to Europe in large numbers after...Global Poultry Markets: Optimistic Outlook but Avian Influenza Is a Wild CardAlthough prices have been somewhat under pressure in Q1 2023, the outlook for global poultry markets remains optimistic. At a time when eggs are reaching...What Ingredients Make A Basic Fruit Dip (& How Do You Flavor It)?From children's birthday parties to celebratory baby showers, engagement parties to casual game nights, there is never a bad time for a fruit tray. Whether...
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Why Indonesia is courting Tesla chief Elon Musk to invest in the countryWith the world's largest reserves of nickel, used extensively in making batteries, Indonesia is aiming to become an electric vehicle powerhouse, not least by courting...Bahrain launches Golden Licence scheme to attract investmentBahrain launched a 'Golden Licence' initiative on Monday to attract new investment projects and boost job creation in the country.Companies with strategic projects that will...Car battery recycling market gears up for future boomResearcher Anna Vanderbruggen peers into a vat of dark bubbling liquid, the result of a process she has developed to recover graphite from old lithium-ion...The complete guide to investing in luxury handbagsIn the world of collectibles, investing in luxury handbags is big business, and fast becoming a popular option for female investors – seasoned or amateur....
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Apple said to cut small number of jobs in corporate retail teamsApple is eliminating a small number of roles within its corporate retail teams, according to people with knowledge of the matter, marking its first known...Business activity in Saudi Arabia remained robust in March on output boostBusiness activity in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector economy remained robust in March as output and new business continued to expand, further supporting employment growth...Is Ballard Power Systems Inc (BLDP) a Winner in the Specialty Industrial Machinery Industry?Ballard Power Systems Inc (BLDP) is near the bottom in its industry group according to InvestorsObserver. BLDP gets an overall rating of 36. That means...Mangalore’s Prakash Offset Printers installs fourth Heidelberg platesetterPrakash Offset’s relationship with Heidelberg dates back to when it installed the first Heidelberg machine and began its operation three decades ago in 1983. Today,...
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British Airways launches visual guide for autism-friendly flyingBritish Airways has created a Visual Guide to Flying for customers with autism, making it the first airline in the UK to produce such a...opular cybercrime website shut down by policeOne of the world's biggest criminal marketplaces used by online fraudsters to buy passwords has been closed down in a global law enforcement crackdown. Genesis...Egypt faces 'stark choice' during economic crisis, Goldman Sachs saysCash-strapped Egypt must speed up the pace of its reforms or make more "painful adjustments" to pluck its economy out of a deepening crisis, according...Plastics touching our food may be making us gain weightWhen it comes to keeping off extra pounds, watching what we eat may not be enough – we have to keep an eye on our...
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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is Dubai's newest family-friendly getaway — Hotel InsiderOne of Dubai’s newest hotels celebrated its opening with a launch party on Friday. The five-star Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah on Palm West Beach hosted...UAE to offer corporate tax relief to small businesses earning $816,880 or lessSmall businesses in the UAE with revenue of Dh3 million ($816,880) or less can benefit from a new corporate tax relief programme, the UAE's Ministry...What Scandinavian design in diamond jewellerySophie Bille Brahe has always preferred to express herself with her hands. But rather than wild gesticulations, her mode of communication takes the form of...Challenges Manufacturers Face With PCB InspectionThe ever-increasing development pace and diversity of electronic appliances means increasing production challenges in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), a complex process that involves numerous...
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New Toyota chief Sato to embark on EV push as automaker plays catch-upRevving up the electric vehicle business is the first priority for Koji Sato as the new chief executive of Toyota Motor Corp strives to sharpen...High food prices to weigh on Mena economies' growth in 2023, World Bank saysSoaring food prices will weigh on the growth of Middle East and North African economies this year, as double-digit food inflation hits poorer households and...Moo-ve aside cows, this M’sian brand aims to popularise buffalo dairy products insteadWhen thinking of dairy products, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it milk? Yoghurt? Cheese? Regardless, I’ll bet that you typically...Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Build Shanghai Battery FactoryElon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, announced on Twitter on Sunday that his company would build a factory in Shanghai with the aim to...
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US job growth remains strong in MarchThe US economy continued to churn out jobs at a brisk pace last month, government data showed on Friday, in a sign of tightness in...Banking crisis increased odds of US recession, Jamie Dimon warnsOdds of a recession in the US have risen after a string of bank failures that raised concerns about the overall health of the banking...The hottest new climate technology is bricksIndustries that make products ranging from steel to baby food require a lot of heat—most of which is currently generated by burning fossil fuels like...Coking coal slide to 5-month lows after mills seek lower pricesChinese coking coal futures fell nearly 4% to five-month lows on Monday after steel mills sought lower prices for a second time this month, exacerbating...
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Scenic Eclipse II heads to Lisbon after departure from 3 Maj Shipyard in CroatiaScenic Luxury Cruises & Tours new ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, left the 3.Maj Shipyard in Rijeka, Croatia on April 6. Croatian Prime Minister,...Dubai free zones hub DIEZ reports 42% rise in 2022 operating profitThe Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, which includes the Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai CommerCity, reported a 42 per cent annual...New Markforged 3D printer on show at Australian Manufacturing WeekUS metal and carbon fibre 3D printing company Markforged will showcase its newest production printer, the FX20, at Australian Manufacturing Week in May in Melbourne....Smart Lighting Solution for Public WalkwayBEKA Schréder has supplied a complete smart lighting solution for a public walkway in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The aim of the project was to uplift...
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Eid 2023: Turkey and Thailand among most popular travel destinationsRamadan is more than halfway through and travellers are starting to make plans for the coming Eid holiday. Predicted to begin on April 20 in...Chimera and Haeres Capital form joint venture to invest in European luxury brandsPrivate investment firm Chimera Abu Dhabi and private equity investment company Haeres Capital entered into a joint venture to form a common investment vehicle that...US urges meat companies to ensure they don’t use child laborThe call comes after an investigation found more than 100 kids working overnight for a company that cleans slaughterhouses, handling dangerous equipment like skull splitters...
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Air Canada launches first direct flights from Vancouver to DubaiAir Canada is expanding into the Middle East with new direct flights from Vancouver to Dubai. The flights will be the only non-stop service from...UAE's e& to acquire majority stake in Careem Super App for $400mUAE telecoms and technology company e& has signed a $400 million deal to acquire a majority stake in Careem’s Super App spinout from Uber as...Hermes defies tough economy as Chinese snap up luxury handbagsHermes International's quarterly sales jumped as Chinese shoppers snapped up its pricey scarves and Kelly handbags, fuelling optimism the global luxury industry's top performers will...What Are Corn Nuts, and Where Did They Come From?Corn Nuts are some of the most polarizing products around. Besides the potentially confusing name (“Is it corn, or is it nuts?”), they’re divisive in...
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Recurring food crises to worsen emerging markets' credit risks, Moody's saysRecurring food insecurity shocks will worsen emerging markets' credit risks, economic strength, public finances, inequality levels and current account deficits, Moody's Investors Service has said.Low-rated...Kefir labneh with honey and pistachio biscuits recipeI discovered kefir yogurt by mistake when I picked up the wrong pot once, but now I always have it in my fridge for breakfast....China's exports rebound unexpectedly to growth in MarchChina’s exports rebounded unexpectedly to growth in March despite a decline in U.S. and European demand following interest rate hikes to cool inflation.Exports rose 14.8%...
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Mena region to grow at a slower pace this year, IMF saysGrowth in the Middle East and North Africa regional economy is projected to slow to 3.1 per cent this year, from 5.3 per last year,...Russian oil exports hit near three-year high in March: IEARussian oil exports jumped to their highest level in almost three years in March despite Western sanctions, but revenues were down sharply from last year,...Indian Railways announces tour package from Ayodhya to Vaishno DeviIf you have been planning a trip to Vaishno Devi, the Indian Railways is coming with a great offer. Reports have it that IRCTC will...Apple leads decline in global PC shipments in first quarter amid weak demandApple's global personal computer shipments dropped more than 40 per cent in the first quarter of 2023, leading the decline in the overall market as...Growth policies and higher credit provision needed to exit slowing economy, Malpass saysCountries need to adopt policies that "generate more growth" to emerge from a "a global economy that's slowing", while also ensuring that more credit is...
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Saudi Arabia launches four special economic zones to attract foreign investorsSaudi Arabia has launched four special economic zones that will offer companies financial and non-financial incentives as it seeks to attract more foreign investment and...Global venture capital funding drops in first quarter amid economic challengesVenture capital funding for start-ups globally continued to decline in the first quarter of the year amid a challenging economic environment, a study from CB...Why honey, taken in moderation, is good for youA natural product made by honeybees from nectar of flowers, honey has both nutritional and therapeutic benefits. Valued since ancient times, it has been used...New sugar-based material could replace single-use plasticsUs Scientists reporting in the ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering journal claim to have created a new type of material that could replace single-use plastic...
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T. rex skeleton sells for more than $6mA skeleton of a 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex has been sold to a private individual for 5.55 million Swiss francs ($6.2m; £5m). This is the...Turkey and Thailand among most popular travel destinationsRamadan is more than halfway through and travellers are starting to make plans for the coming Eid holiday.Predicted to begin on April 20 in the...Moody's cuts Israel's outlook on 'governance deterioration'Moody’s Investors Service has revised Israel’s outlook to stable from positive amid mass protests in the country over judicial reforms but kept the overall A1...Case Enters Subcompact Market with New Small Articulated LoadersIt’s not quite a skid steer, CTL or compact wheel loader – it’s a small articulated loader – a new product category that Case Construction...
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Saudi Arabia registers lowest annual inflation rate since July 2022Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation eased in March, marking the lowest rate of price growth since July 2022. On a monthly basis, the kingdom’s consumer price...Rio Tinto share price falls despite record iron ore exportsThe Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) share price is in the red amid the mining giant announcing record first-quarter iron ore shipments. The S&P/ASX 200...
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Visa net profit surges on higher payment volumesVisa, the world's largest payments company, on Tuesday reported a 17 percent annual increase in its 2023 fiscal second-quarter net profit, driven by a surge...Why Norway's $1.4tn sovereign wealth fund is bullish on AI as inflation bitesStock-pickers at Norway’s $1.4 trillion wealth fund expect that putting artificial intelligence to use will boost company profits, counteracting persistent price growth that continues to...
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Global Medical Equipment Industry Shows Strong Growth in Face of ChallengesThe medical equipment industry has been facing a range of challenges in recent times, from supply chain disruptions to rising competition. However, the industry has...Rice and Wheat Exporters Tap into Emerging Markets in AsiaAs the world's largest continent and home to over half of the global population, Asia presents significant opportunities for rice and wheat exporters. In recent...