The UK’s competition watchdog has signalled it’s preparing to greenlight a restructured proposal for Microsoft to acquire Activision. In an update on its ongoing assessment today it said the deal “makes important changes that substantially address the concerns it set out in relation to the original transaction earlier this year”. The Competition and Markets Authority … Read more
The kingdom’s ministries, state departments and public institutions will be closed on September 27 The post Bahrain announces public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday appeared first on Gulf Business ., Bahrain announces public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday Mark your calendars! Bahrain has just announced a public holiday on September 27 in celebration of Prophet … Read more
Eyes to the sky! Stargazers, take note that you will be able to spot a Supermoon in the skies on Friday, September 29. It will be the last supermoon of the year. What is a supermoon? A supermoon is a full moon or new moon that nearly coincides with perigee – the term is used … Read more
The Dubai beach club is to reopen in an exciting new location… When it was announced earlier this month that Caesars Palace Dubai is to be rebranded as a Banyan Tree hotel, we weren’t sure whether the beloved beach club would stay or go as part of the rebrand. We can now confirm that fan-favourite … Read more
Your gateway to these lush green paradise isles just got cheaper… Whether you’re looking for backpacking adventures, or luxury beachfront hotels on tropical shores, Thailand’s assorted treasure trove of islands are normally the first pin in the map for South East Asia. And they are fantastic, and incredibly well known for good reason. But if … Read more
Homework can wait (for a bit)… Roxy Cinemas is about to become every youngster’s favourite place in the city (that is, if it isn’t already). The cool cinema has launched an all-new ‘After School Club’ which invites kids and teenagers alike to catch their favourite movies straight after school. A spot of afternoon fun well-deserved … Read more
Sponsored: L’Oréal Paris Hyaluronic Acid is here to hydrate the nation… Dry hair? Dehydrated skin? Soaring temperatures, air-conditioning, and humidity wreak havoc with our hair and skin. Thankfully, beauty brand L’Oréal Paris is here to help with their dedicated ranges Elvive Hyaluron Moisture & Hyaluron Expert. From shampoo and conditioner to night cream and eye … Read more
The project will feature an underwater prayer hall… Dubai’s ever-growing list of megaprojects always manages to blow us away and we’ve just learned about a floating mosque that is slated to be built upon the Dubai Canal in 2024. The mosque will be the first of its kind and will feature three floors and a … Read more
People with diabetes have to monitor their blood sugar levels regularly by pricking their skin. Many glucose-monitoring device makers worldwide are pursuing needle-free approaches to make this painful process more manageable. Among them is a South Korean company called HME Square, which uses photoacoustics to test glucose levels noninvasively. HME Square was founded in 2020 … Read more
What is a Surface event without a Panos Panay? Microsoft answered the existential question today during a New York City Windows event. The company broke out the big guns in the absence of the longtime division head Panay (whose hasty exit from the company was announced earlier this week), as CEO Satya Nadella took the … Read more