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Frank Ocean performs during the 2014 Bonnaroo Festival.Image: Josh Brasted/WireImage via getty images By Nicole Gallucci2017-04-23 20:01:26 UTC Frank Ocean is back, baby, and he’s not showing signs of slowing down. Since dropping his highly anticipated album Blonde back in 2016 to end a four-year hiatus, Ocean has been unstoppable. On Saturday night the R&B star released yet another new track called “Lens.” On an episode of […]

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a royal welcome from King Salman as he landed Sunday in Saudi Arabia for a visit to boost ties after months of tension. Salman, surrounded by key Saudi officials, greeted Sisi as he stepped off the plane in the capital Riyadh and hosted him for lunch, the official Saudi Press Agency said. The Egyptian presidency announced the visit in a statement […]

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is unveiled during a media preview for the New York International Auto Show, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) Fred Croatti often drives his silver Dodge Charger Hellcat to the grocery store, turning heads as he rumbles through the parking lot with a supercharged 6.2-Liter 707-horsepower engine. Although Croatti’s car sounds like a NASCAR racer, the retired […]

For business people, AI presents a variety of challenges. On a technology level, artificial intelligence and machine learning is complicated to develop and demands rich data sets to produce meaningful results. From a business perspective, many business leaders have difficulty figuring out where to apply AI and even how to start the machine intelligence journey. Making matters worse, the constant drumbeat of AI hype from every technology […]

ABU DHABI // The more educated a father is, the more likely he is to encourage his daughter to take up a high-powered career, a study suggests. And an Emirati child with parents in the private sector is much more likely to hold similar aspirations, it says. Before Mariam Al Zaabi had finished university, her father urged her to become a self-sufficient, professional woman. “He wanted me […]

Australian filmmaker Kitty Green says that more than two decades after the unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado, the case remains so fascinating to people in part because of the similarities with David Lynch’s surreal 1990s television drama Twin Peaks. “It’s around Christmas, Santa Claus is a suspect, the victim is a beauty queen who is just 6 years old, and her mother was also […]

Photo King Salman of Saudi Arabia at the 28th Ordinary Summit of the Arab League at the Dead Sea last month. King Salman rescinded a 20 percent cut to ministers’ salaries and promoted two of his sons. Credit Mohammad Hamed/Reuters BEIRUT, Lebanon — King Salman of Saudi Arabia rescinded salary cuts for ministers and restored financial perks for public sector workers in a series of royal decrees […]

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Saudi Arabia and Oman will lead the GCC’s multi-billion dollar investments in cultural tourism, with a series of projects to develop new world-class attractions, according to a new report.  The research, compiled by Colliers International, said Saudi Arabia is ready to invest up to $2 billion – one of the highest commitments of any government to cultural tourism in the region – with a number of projects […]

ABU DHABI // A delay in the construction of a much-anticipated sports complex and ways to resolve long-running problems between Emirati homeowners and builders will be discussed by the Federal National Council this week. During the FNC sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, Ahmed Al Nuaimi from Ras Al Khaimah will ask about the status of a sports complex to be built in the emirate. “The plans were […]

The Search for Everything John Mayer (Columbia) Two stars Earth’s reigning guitar hero, John Mayer, delivers his seventh studio album. It reveals a calmer artist taking a measured approach to accessible funk-laced songs. It is a confident album that feels less an artistic exploration and more musical comfort food. There are few unexpected turns. The arrangements are solid, if slightly predictable. Still Feel Like Your Man is […]

Tools and building blocks made by 3D printing with lunar and Martian dust. Credit: Northwestern University When humans begin to colonize the moon and Mars, they will need to be able to make everything from small tools to large buildings using the limited surrounding resources. Northwestern University’s Ramille Shah and her Tissue Engineering and Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Laboratory have demonstrated the ability to 3D-print structures with simulants […]

Manila Bulletin Ex-AFP chief Cimatu reappointed Middle East envoyBusinessWorld Online EditionPRESIDENTIAL Spokesperson Ernesto C. Abella on Sunday announced the appointment of retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Roy A. Cimatu as “Special Envoy for OFW (overseas Filipino workers) refugees” in the Middle East. But according …Duterte names ex-AFP chief Cimatu as newest Cabinet memberManila BulletinDuterte taps Cimatu as envoy for OFW refugeesInquirer.net all 3 news articles » […]

23 April 2017 Cairo, Egypt – Six of October Development & Investment Company “SODIC” closed the first quarter with EGP 1.2 billion net contracted sales booked, showing a strong start for the year 2017. Net contracted sales grew by a solid 64% during the first quarter on the back of three launches with EGP 1.7 billion worth of inventory introduced in February and March of 2017. The […]

Australian hotel management company StayWell Hospitality Group and the UAE-based Cristal Group are joining forces to develop businesses with a key focus on the Middle East. StayWell CEO, Simon Wan, said the company is seeking further expansion into the UAE market with the upcoming openings of Park Regis Business Bay and Park Regis Boutique Jumeirah this year, followed by the opening of Leisure Inn Jumeirah and Park […]

Image: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images By Chloe Bryan, Tricia Gilbride, and Laura Vitto2017-04-23 13:09:48 UTC All dogs are good, but some dogs are the best. Using a unique and complex algorithm that we cannot disclose (just kidding, we picked 50 dogs from the American Kennel Club website, gave each a score out of 10, then argued with each other in the case of a tie), we have ranked […]

Omran and Saraya Holding Oman, developers of Saraya Bandar Jissah, Muscat’s resort village, has announced a full re-brand new brand name for the development. The branding to Muscat Bay marks a change of major proportion for the integrated tourism complex, the companies said in a statement. “The new brand positioning signifies a step further towards completion for the development, which is still on schedule to welcome its […]

Clear skies and high temperatures are forecast to continue this week but humidity should remain low. Temperatures are expected to hit highs of 42°C, according to the National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology. Coastal areas, including the cities, will be slightly cooler, recording highs of 37°C and lows of 19°C. In the mountains, temperatures will range from 16°C to 32°C. Fog and mist is expected in the […]

newslide James Cameron confirms Avatar sequels coming in 2020 James Cameron has set the release dates for the next four Avatar sequels, with the first coming in 2020. The movie’s Facebook page posted a photo of Cameron and his massive film crew, who have been working on all four films simultaneously. The post said Avatar 2 will hit theaters December 18, 2020, and Avatar 3 comes a […]

When future historians look back at the beginning of the 21st century, they’ll note that we grappled with many big issues. They’ll write about the battle between nationalism and globalism, soaring global debt, a dysfunctional healthcare system, societal concerns around automation and AI, and pushback on immigration. They will also note the growing number of populist leaders in Western democracies, ranging from Marine Le Pen to Donald […]

The hydrogen fuel cell Genesis GV80 concept SUV is shown during a media preview at the New York International Auto Show, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, Thursday, April 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Hydrogen fuel cell cars could one day challenge electric cars in the race for pollution-free roads—but only if more stations are built to fuel them. Honda, Toyota and Hyundai have leased […]

Family businesses in the GCC region face serious challenges in a highly competitive modern-day business environment, according to a new report. Orient Planet Research’s study said key issues such as corporate governance and succession continue to stalk family-led enterprises in the region. According to the report, governance, financial and succession concerns are turning into challenges due primarily to the force of globalisation, the rising number of family […]

DUBAI // Owners of electric vehicles are having a hard time finding a place to charge their vehicles’ fuel cells despite the UAE’s growing network of charging stations. With a big push towards green initiatives, some drivers who adopt new technology feel they are getting a raw deal from motorists in conventional vehicles. “I bought a Tesla because it’s good for the environment,” said Mohammed Al Huraimel, […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for April 23, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Art exhibition See […]

Is open source technology a disruptive innovation force in the Clayton Christensen sense of the term — meaning it starts out serving the underserved or unserved, and works its way up to eventually chase the market leaders upstream? Photo: Joe McKendrick It certainly meets that definition, in that it has made powerful solutions available to the smallest and budget-tight players, and, yes, many open source solutions have […]

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