DUBAI / GULF TIME Why do we use philosophy with kids? The number of countries that started using philosophy with kids reached around 80 countries. The usage of philosophy with kids is based on a subject (be it games, a video, a paragraph, a children’s story, a question or an issue at hand etc.), and this subject is full of …
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DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday announced that the number of Dubai Metro riders has surpassed two billion since the metro first opened to the public on September 9, 2009. The metro’s Red Line transported 1.342 billion commuters while the Green Line served 673.531 million commuters. Additionally, the Dubai Metro has maintained a punctuality rate …
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SHARJAH / GULF TIME The “Ramadan Nights 2023†has concluded another successful edition at Expo Centre Sharjah, following 17 days of fantastic promotions, heritage events, and family entertainment experiences. The 40th edition of the exhibition set a new record in terms of exhibitor sales and visitor turnout, with more than 100,000 visitors attending the event, a remarkable 100% increase from …
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PARIS / WAM The UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, got off to an impressive start on day one of the Grand Prix Paris Open 2023, securing six medals, including two golds, at the event organised by the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation. Khaled Al Shehhi and Omar Al Suwaidi shone for the UAE by winning gold in the …
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SHARJAH / WAM Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition of the world’s first International Bookseller Conference in Sharjah, the second annual edition has been announced by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) with a stronger, more holistic programme to showcase the learnings and experiences of global ecosystem stakeholders, upskill professionals, and uncover emerging commercial opportunities, particularly in the Arab …
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BLOOMBERG LVMH is shifting resources out of Hong Kong, reflecting waning interest in what used to be Asia’s premium shopping hub as mainland Chinese consumers switch to shopping at home. The top global luxury conglomerate wants to focus more of its investment in burgeoning metropolises such as Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou and Shenzhen as Hong Kong loses its relevance in the …
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BLOOMBERG Qantas Airways Ltd plans to hire 8,500 more workers in the next decade, about the same number it cut during the pandemic, underscoring aviation’s growth trajectory less than a year after the crisis. The additional roles include pilots, cabin crew and airport staff. With more than 300 new aircraft arriving in the next 10 years, Qantas also plans to …
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BLOOMBERG London’s Heathrow Airport asked Britain’s antitrust watchdog to overturn an order by the nation’s aviation regulator to cut airline charges by around 20% per passenger next year. The airport said it had submitted an appeal to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) decision to drop charges for airlines using the travel hub. Heathrow …
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BLOOMBERGÂ Bed Bath & Beyond Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey with plans to shut down, putting thousands of jobs on the line. The US housewares retailer will use the court process to begin liquidating its 360 Bed Bath & Beyond stores and 120 Buy Buy Baby shops, while also searching for a buyer for some or …
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BLOOMBERG US bank deposits fell, indicating the financial system remains fragile after a string of bank failures. Deposits decreased by $76.2 billion in the week ended on April 12, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve. The drop was mostly at large and foreign institutions, but they also fell at small banks. Meantime, commercial bank lending rose $13.8 …
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