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|By Arabian Post Staff|The launch of video calling facility for the popular Whatsapp messenger application has set off a controversy following Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg’s indirect dig at the policy of the UAE telecom regulatory authority in blocking certain features of the social network’s popular app. Zuckerberg had announced on Facebook on Tuesday that video calling would be possible on Whatsapp, which prompted a Maldivian living in […]

Airbnb revealed a revamped version of its app at the company’s annual conference for hosts in Los Angeles that expands the services offered beyond only booking rooms. The Airbnb app, in addition to a “Homes” section that contains its popular room rental service, will now also be featuring sections named “Experiences” and “Places.” What Is Airbnb Experiences? Airbnb’s Experiences section contains the “Trips” program, which will allow customers […]

Your guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for November 18, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Craft market Visit upMarket, the pop-up boutique that showcases a wide range of products, including beach kaftans, summer sandals, clutches, swimwear, beach bags and homewares. Today, 1-6pm, free entrance, Eastern Mangroves Promenade, Abu […]

By Alexandria Sage and Nichola Groom | LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk won approval on Thursday from the electric luxury automaker’s shareholders for an acquisition of SolarCity Corp, the solar energy system installer in which he is the largest shareholder. The stock swap deal, worth about $2 billion, caps a tumultuous year for Musk and Tesla. The proposed acquisition of SolarCity, […]

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn, the business-centric social networking site, has been blocked in Russia after a court ruling adjudged the service of violating data laws. On Thursday, Nov. 17, Roskomnadzor — the Russian regulatory watchdog for IT and communications — decreed that ISPs in the region block access of LinkedIn website to the public. This was to make LinkedIn conform to a court ruling that pronounced the company guilty of […]

The Suicide Squad Extended Cut contains 11 extra minutes of footage, but is that enough to make the divisive movie any better? Unless your name is Harley Quinn, no, not really. This article is solely focused on whether the Extended Edition makes Suicide Squad a better film and what new material appears in this version. Check out my review of the Suicide Squad theatrical release for my […]

Airfares tend to take a major chunk out of our travel budget. Getting affordable, let alone cheap, airfares to our favourite destination almost always seems like a difficult task. But according to online travel booking website HolidayMe.com, there are a few tips and tricks to landing yourself a good airfare deal. 1. Always use private browsing while looking for airfares: The cookies enabled in browsers are traceable […]

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DUBAI // It may be a benefit ­reserved for the most well heeled, but the new Emirates Skywheels service, transporting luxury cars from Dubai, is sure to turn a few heads on runways around the world. There is nothing worse than having to settle for the standard rental car option when your pride-and-joy supercar is going to waste parked in the garage at home. But that could […]

After winning the Best Actress award for lead star Jacyln Jose at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Ma’ Rosa has been chosen as the Philippines’s entry to the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 89th Academy Awards, scheduled to be held on February 26, 2017. Can director Brillante Mendoza’s gritty urban drama give the Philippines its first ever Oscar nomination and award? Two industry websites think […]

The welcome Several door staff are manning the slick hotel entrance as I drive up, and several more smartly dressed staff are stationed in the marble-and-glass lobby, which is dressed in fresh flowers and local artwork. A couple of the staff recognise me from a previous visit. The reception area to the right is also well-manned. I’m offered a cold towel and a tasty mango, mint, lemon […]

Steve Carell is in talks to star in the upcoming Warner Bros. Minecraft movie. It’s unknown what role the actor will play, and according to Variety, Warner Bros. has no comment on the casting at this time. The movie is still a long ways off. In June, Mojang announced the Minecraft movie release date isn’t until May 24, 2019. Of course, Minecraft is a familiar property to […]

Many health conditions, in both men and women, could be prevented simply by making lifestyle changes such as exercise and a healthy diet, but men are often more reluctant to ignore the signs or seek treatment. Benign prostatic hyperplasia Dr Stefan Schumacher, consultant urologist at Healthpoint hospital in Abu Dhabi, says: “One of the common cases we encounter at Healthpoint is benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH] or an […]

Amid his display cases of gold coins and jewellery, Suresh Jain was in bullish spirits as he considered Indian households’ traditionally strong demand for the precious metal. “There is no change,” said the 55-year-old owner of BJ Jain Jewellers, in Mumbai’s Zaveri gold bazaar. “Gold is a need of the people. It is not a luxury item; it is essential.” Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is putting […]

In June this year, a video titled The DNA Journey went viral. In it, 67 people from all over the world took a closer look at their ancestry. After a quick spit into a jar, their DNA was sent away and the participants were asked to return two weeks later. Many of the results were, to say the least, surprising. Those who expressed a strong sense of […]

Dead Rising 4 will not feature campaign co-op, unlike previous games in the series. Via Destructoid, Capcom Vancouver producer David McAnerin fielded a question from a fan on a stream asking whether the fourth iteration will feature co-op play in the main campaign. “So, in the story mode, it’s a single player story mode, you’re going to play just as Frank…,” says McAnerin. “The four player co-op […]

Even if you have some form of insurance, or can afford an initial consultation, getting sufficient, continuous therapy for mental-health issues can be expensive. Here are four alternatives: Online therapy This has the same efficacy as seeking therapy in an office environment, is more affordable because online therapists don’t have as many overhead costs, and may sometimes be covered by your insurance policy. Consider the US-based The […]

A new Sesame Street movie is being developed by writers David Guion and Michael Handelman for Warner Bros. According to Deadline, the writers are working on a script treatment for the movie based on everyone’s favorite fictional New York City street. Sesame Street was a mainstay of children’s programming on PBS for over 40 years, and last year the series moved to its new home on HBO. […]

A consortium of space and research organizations, Project Blue is aiming to photograph planets around the Alpha Centauri star system, starting with launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund efforts to spot a “pale blue dot” that signify Earth-like planetary conditions conducive to life. Set to last until Dec. 21, 2016, the Project Blue Kickstarter campaign has a funding goal of at least $1 million. It’s a dramatically […]

Russia launched its long-awaited offensive across Syria on Tuesday just hours after Vladimir Putin discussed the conflict with Donald Trump amid growing questions about how the incoming American president will deal with his Russian counterpart. Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s defence minister, said the air strikes were targeting Isis and Syrian jihadis, their ammunition depots and training camps, in the provinces of Idlib and Homs. Opposition activists said the […]

While emojis will certainly not replace texts in messages anytime soon, it is increasingly integrated into modern electronic communication. That is why when Apple redesigned the peach emoji for an iOS 10 beta version, the company drew immense amount of flak, prompting a complete turnaround. Realistic iOS Style This issue has two important variables going for it. First, there is Apple’s drive to redesign the entire range of […]

Snapchat parent company, Snap Inc., has just filed confidentiality for its initial public offering (IPO), according to reports. News about a Snapchat IPO at a $25 billion valuation first surfaced back in October, and new reports now bolster such claims. The company is reportedly seeing to raise $4 billion, which would lead to a valuation of $25 to $35 billion. The confidential filing with the Securities and Exchange […]

Health experts and professionals in the UAE share some of their favourite apps and why they stand out. newslide Dr Rocco Arzoumanian, dentist at Dr Rocco’s Specialized Dental Center in Abu Dhabi, recommends Brush My Teeth, free to download for iOS, from Beansprites: “This is a game that teaches children how to brush their teeth in an informative and fun way. Children move the brush around the characters’ […]

From chanting in Arabic to classes for men, there are more than 100 yoga and natural healing classes packed into this year’s two-day Yoga Fest Middle East. The festival, which begins on Friday at Dubai Internet City Amphitheatre, was launched by Dubai yogi Elaine Kelly in 2010. It has grown from a one-day event attended by about 300 people to a gathering of 4,000 people eager to […]

That WhatsApp has been working on a new functionality — support for video calling — is no secret. The company has now officially confirmed that the much-awaited feature is finally being pushed out for iOS, Windows and Android. On Monday, Nov. 14, the company confirmed the video calling feature’s arrival for the three ecosystems in a blog post. WhatsApp’s move was motivated by the fact that its […]

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