Archive / march - 2022
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The last day of the dinosaursThe researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden, Vrije Universiteit (VU) in Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit in Brussels (VUB), and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in...Bali plans to remove quarantine and start visa-on-arrival for travellers from March 14Bali reopened its borders for international travellers in the month of February this year but with quarantine requirements. However, now the Indonesian government is planning...TikTok videos get longer in challenge to YouTubeTikTok on Monday began letting users upload videos as long as 10 minutes, ramping up the young platform's challenge to veteran titan YouTube. TikTok, owned...Crypto will not save Russia from sanctions, experts sayCryptocurrency alone will not allow Russia to skirt a barrage of sanctions aimed at punishing Moscow for invading Ukraine, cryptocurrency analysts told Al Jazeera. The...Textile Chemicals Market Report, Industry Analysis, Growth, Size and Forecast 2021 to 2026According to IMARC Group latest report titled” Textile Chemicals Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026”, offers a comprehensive analysis of...
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Experience boutique luxury on Dubai’s World Islands with AnantaraAnantara has opened the first luxury resort on Dubai’s World Islands archipelago. Located in the Arabian Gulf, approximately four kilometres off the coast of Dubai,...Netflix to acquire Finland’s Next Games for $72mNetflix, the world’s biggest streaming company, is buying Finnish mobile games developer Next Games in a €65 million ($72.14m) deal that will expand the company’s...World Bank says 2.4 billion women globally lack the same economic rights as menAbout 2.4 billion women of working age are not afforded the same equal economic opportunities as men, even as they struggle to deal with the...Oil rallies to 7-year high as Opec+ meet and IEA warns of energy security threatOil prices rallied to a seven-year high as Opec+ producers meet on Wednesday and the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned of an energy security threat...
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Apple announces halt to all product sales in RussiaTech giant Apple has announced a halt in all product sales in Russia, the latest fallout over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Western governments, sporting organizations...Russian economy to lose almost 10% annually in the long term as western sanctions biteThe Russian economy has a lot more to lose in the long term than the US and its allies, whose crippling sanctions following Russia's military...Fitch and Moody's downgrade Russia to 'junk' as sanctions bite economyFitch and Moody's Investors Service downgraded Russia's sovereign credit rating to "junk" status due to a wave of US and EU sanctions that have been...
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Live, work, play at sea—an experience for globe trottersHere is a novel cruising experience that can outdo any other cruise ship experiences that you might have had. Did you ever wish that you...Russia blocks Facebook for 146 million citizens amid Ukraine warRussia has announced it is blocking access to Facebook for its 146 million citizens amid the conflict in Ukraine. The decision was announced by the...Ukraine conflict poses increased risk to global economic outlook, Moody's saysThe Ukraine conflict and subsequent economic sanctions on Russia have “increased risks” to the global economic outlook, although the extent of the impact will depend...Russia's invasion of Ukraine leaves global trade in tattersSanctions on Russia are starting to wreak havoc on global trade, with potentially devastating consequences for energy and grain importers while also generating ripple effects...
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Scaling laws in enzymes may help predict life 'as we don't know it'The only references we have for "life" are the forms we know on Earth. Astrobiologists suspect that the search for alien life, and even for...Google Maps and Tripadvisor nix war news in reviewsGoogle on Thursday said it has stopped allowing reviews to be added to its online Maps service in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine to prevent them...Singapore to impose sanctions on Russian banks and cryptocurrency fundingSingapore will impose unilateral sanctions against Russia, a move a former diplomat said was the first time in decades that the city-state was censuring a...Ukraine crisis could hit global food supplies, disrupt shipping and derail travel recoveryRussia's military offensive in Ukraine could affect global food supplies, worsen shipping snarls and threaten the fragile recovery of the pandemic-hit travel industry, experts say....SpaceX satellites are tumbling out of orbit after solar stormSpaceX’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm. Up to 40 of the 49 small satellites...Hiring will not be impacted by any new coronavirus variant: SurveyAs the country is recovering from the pandemic, a majority of C-Suite executives and employees (73 per cent) across sectors feel hiring will not be...
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Researchers uncover how the human brain separates, stores, and retrieves memories"This work is transformative in how the researchers studied the way the human brain thinks," said Jim Gnadt, Ph.D., program director at the National Institute...Caravan tourism to come to Himachal Pradesh soonAs caravan tourism takes off in Himachal Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh government is now looking to focus on it. Caravan tourism has become popular among...Microsoft closes on $16 billion acquisition of NuanceMicrosoft has closed on its approximately $16 billion acquisition of speech recognition company Nuance.The deal, which was announced last year, helps Microsoft Corp get more...Saudi Arabia signs 12 agreements to increase investments in its defence sectorThe Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia on Monday signed 12 agreements with companies to bolster investment in its defence sector and localise military spending.The...Uniqlo defends decision to stay open in RussiaThe parent company of Japanese casualwear giant Uniqlo on Monday defended a decision to keep Russian stores open even as rivals Zara and H&M suspend...
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Russia-Ukraine: Is internet on verge of break-up?Corporate giants such as Meta, Google and Apple, who have always framed themselves as neutral tech firms, are now pinning their political colours to the...UAE and Slovenia explore ways to boost economic ties and investmentThe UAE and Slovenia held talks to explore ways to enhance trade between the two countries. Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for...War in Ukraine: McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks halt Russian salesMcDonald's said it was temporarily closing its roughly 850 restaurants in Russia, while Starbucks also said its 100 coffee shops would shut. On Wednesday, Heineken...
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IMF approves $1.4bn in emergency funding to UkraineThe International Monetary Fund's board approved $1.4 billion in emergency funding support to Ukraine on Wednesday.The assistance was extended under the Washington-based lender's rapid financing...Only 12 pc of contract staff were Women at 2021-end: TeamLease ServicesWhile the total number of female workers in India is 149.8 million, the labour market participation by them is abysmal, a TeamLease Services study said...SeaDream Yacht Club unveils new images of yacht renovationsA recent onboard photo shoot has resulted in a glorious new collection of images showcasing the beauty of SeaDream II and serves as a precursor...
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The smart tourism experience: València & Bordeaux leading the wayThe 2022 European Capitals of Smart Tourism, Bordeaux and València embark on their year fostering smart tourism growth and experiences in Europe. With a shared...Did Amazon violate U.S. federal laws? Lawmakers ask for DOJ probeU.S. lawmakers have followed through on their threat to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, asking the Justice Department to investigate whether the tech giant...IMF set to lower 2022 global growth estimate as Russia-Ukraine war escalatesThe International Monetary Fund is expected to lower its global growth projections as the intensifying Russian war in Ukraine looks set to severely dent business...
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Travellers can now book private mansion stays with Mandarin Oriental for luxury getawaysHow does a week on a private island off the coast of Ibiza sound? Or perhaps a few days playing lady of the manor in...Samsung Galaxy S22 pre-orders in the UAE up 64% amid strong demandPre-orders for Samsung's newest Galaxy S22 series in the UAE have surged 64 per cent compared to its predecessor, with the Galaxy Note-like S22 Ultra...Africa faces grain shortage and sharp rise in food prices if Ukraine exports stopAfrica is facing possible shortages of grain and a sharp rise in food prices if exports from Ukraine to the continent cease amid Russia’s invasion...Toyota scales back Japan production over chips, parts crunchJapan’s top automaker Toyota will scale back domestic production over the next three months because of a supply crunch in chips and other parts that...
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Here's why India's IT sector is facing a talent warThe IT sector in India, often known as the world’s back office, is facing a staffing crisis as the number of skilled people entering the...Bank of England poised for third rate rise in a row as Ukraine war threatens economyThe Bank of England is poised to further raise interest rates on Thursday, but it faces an intensifying dilemma as the Ukraine war poses threats...
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Amazon rainforest reaching tipping point, researchers sayA study suggests the world's largest rainforest is losing its ability to bounce back from damage caused by droughts, fires and deforestation. Large swathes could...The Excellence Collection to invest USD +$50m. to revamp its properties in the CaribbeanFollowing the success and growing demand for the brand’s most sumptuous category yet, the Beach Villas with a Private Pool, The Excellence Collection will build...Global smartwatch shipments up 24% in 2021 on strong demandGlobal smartwatch shipments jumped 24 per cent annually to 127.5 million units in 2021 as the industry emerged from coronavirus pandemic-induced disruptions that battered the...UK will pay households $456 a month to host Ukrainian refugeesThe United Kingdom will pay people to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion as the government moves to deflect anger over its...Saudi Arabia's National Development Fund to triple non-oil GDP by 2030 under new strategySaudi Arabia's National Development Fund aims to triple the kingdom's non-oil gross domestic product to 605 billion Saudi riyals ($161bn) by 2030, the kingdom’s Crown...
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Fuel price spike and Russia-Ukraine crisis risk airlines' recovery, Iata saysThe Russia-Ukraine conflict will have a “negative impact” on travel, mainly among neighbouring states, while the spike in fuel prices is pressuring costs of global...
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Russia asks Google to stop spread of 'threats aimed at Russians' on YouTubeRussia demanded that Alphabet's Google stop spreading what it called threats against Russian citizens on its YouTube video-sharing platform, a move that could presage an...How an 'iron army' of grocery runners is feeding Shanghai as Covid hits againAs many Shanghai residents shelter from the coronavirus at home, a common sight on the city's suddenly subdued streets is the racing, swerving scooters of...Toyota suspends most Japan production after quakeThe world's top-selling automaker Toyota said Friday it will halt operations on the majority of its Japanese production lines for three days as parts supply...
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Nasa's giant new SLS Moon rocket makes its debutThe vehicle, known as the Space Launch System (SLS), was taken to Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to conduct a dummy...What compels tourists to opt for Paris walking tours nowadaysExploring new places, meeting new people, learning new languages, tasting local cuisines, soaking up different cultures and many more make traveling enjoyable. You find this...Last apps standing?: Telegram, WhatsApp duck Russia bansChat platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram have avoided being blocked by Russia unlike some of the world's biggest social networks -- in a tenuous tolerance...Apple's iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 changes and features – what's new?Apple has made the latest versions of its operating systems available to users, and the biggest update is the ability to unlock iPhones while wearing...Saudi Arabia’s Sisco to acquire 31.7% stake in Dubai's Green DomeSaudi Industrial Services Company (Sisco) is acquiring a 31.7 per cent stake in Dubai-based Green Dome to boost its investments in the logistics sector.The company’s...Asian shares fall after Wall St gain as markets eye UkraineAsian stock markets declined Monday after Wall Street's biggest weekly gain in 16 months as investors watched efforts to negotiate an end to Russia’s war...
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Dubai's Paramount Hotel Midtown is now open in Business BayFilm fans and movie aficionados have a new place to stay when in Dubai. That’s because the city’s second Paramount Hotel has opened in Business...Elon Musk breaks out the dance moves as he opens new Tesla factory in GermanyElon Musk officially opened Tesla’s first manufacturing facility in Europe on Tuesday as the company looks to take pressure off its other factories in the...Powell says ‘inflation is much too high’ and the Fed will take ‘necessary steps’ to addressFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Monday vowed tough action on inflation, which he said jeopardizes an otherwise strong economic recovery. “The labor market is...UAE to revise service fee structures across ministries and federal bodiesThe UAE's Ministry of Finance is revising the service fee structures across all ministries and federal bodies with the aim of boosting the business environment,...
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Apple co-Founder Wozniak still looking for next big thingApple co-founder Steve Wozniak has remained immersed in technology while also pursuing divergent interests since his 1985 departure from the revolutionary company he started with...Russian regulator blocks Google News over “inauthentic” war infoRussia’s communications regulator has blocked Google News, accusing the news aggregator service of spreading false information about the country’s military operation in Ukraine, Russia’s Interfax...Lloyd's of London's bumper 2021 profits overshadowed by Ukraine war claimsLloyd's of London reported bumper 2021 pre-tax profits of £2.3 billion on Thursday but its gains were overshadowed by a warning that the Ukraine war...
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How the Russia-Ukraine conflict has shaken German industry to the coreGermany’s industrial base, only emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic and unprecedented supply-chain challenges, is taking another beating with Russia’s war on Ukraine hitting its powerhouse...Amazon tries to stave off union drive on two frontsAmazon is gearing up for its toughest labor fight yet, with two separate union elections coming to a head as soon as next week that...
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Metaverse to drive inclusion in education and health care sectors, Dubai summit hearsThe metaverse will result in inclusion in the education and health care sectors if its hardware is made more accessible, said Noor Sweid, founder and...Bin Touq: Investopia summit aims to drive global investment and accelerate innovationThe inaugural Investopia summit will prepare the world for a post-pandemic era, said Abdulla bin Touq, UAE Minister of Economy. “We are proud to start...Asian shares mixed as markets eye Ukraine, inflation worriesAsian shares were mixed on Monday as worries about the pandemic, inflation and the war in Ukraine weighed on market sentiment. Benchmarks in Hong Kong...
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DFM and Dubai Mercantile Exchange partner to develop energy-related financial productsThe Dubai Financial Market and Dubai Mercantile Exchange signed an agreement on Tuesday to jointly create financial products, particularly those that allow retail investors to...Leaving a legacy was always in the Expo 2020 Dubai master planAs Expo 2020 Dubai draws to a close, it is the end of a chapter for architect Daniel Hajjar, the managing principal for HOK across...
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Spacecraft Captures Remarkable Image of James Webb Space TelescopeThe next-gen James Webb Space Telescope launched in late 2021 and is getting ready to peel back the secrets of the early universe. It will...Salary remains a key motivator for 74% Indians; benefits like medical insurance becomes an important criteria: apna.coWith markets slowly opening up again, more than 50% professionals are looking forward to switching their jobs in the next 3 months, finds Apna Bharat...Carnival Cruise Line reveals new Miami-themed zone aboard Carnival CelebrationMIAMI – Carnival Cruise Line is revealing a new Miami-themed zone aboard Carnival Celebration, which will arrive to PortMiami this November. Named after the address...Commerce inquiry imperils U.S. solar panel industry, advocates sayIn a decision that could dramatically undercut President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate goals, the Commerce Department said Monday it is investigating whether imports of solar...Big tech breakouts: Apple leads rally after rough start to 2022Apple Inc. extended gains on Tuesday, in a winning-streak last seen nearly two decades ago, as improved risk sentiment is sending investors back to the...Emirates airline expects return to profit next year: Tim ClarkEmirates, the world's largest long-haul airline, will record a “good set of results” for its fiscal year ending March 31, narrowing its losses for the...
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Will the Ukraine war ground the space industry?Russia and Ukraine are important nodes in the global space industry, nodes that have been disrupted by the recent war and the sanctions that followed....Egyptian FinTech app Khazna raises $38m to fuel growthEgyptian FinTech app Khazna has raised $38 million in equity and debt that will help it expand its reach to Egypt’s unbanked and underbanked population....Russia-Ukraine war deepens Tunisia's economic woes, IMF saysRussia's military offensive in Ukraine is deepening Tunisia's economic crisis and posing "important challenges" for the North African country just as it emerges from the...Binance to adopt phased approach to launching products and services in DubaiBinance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, will adopt a phased approach to launching products and services in the UAE to pre-qualified investors and professional financial...