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• The Royale Special Series is available across all models with V6 engines featured in the current Maserati range.
• Just 100 Maserati Levante, Quattroporte and Ghibli Royale will be produced with engines including the 350HP and 430 HP 3.0l V6 petrol
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 28, 2020: Maserati took centre stage last weekend as St. Moritz welcomed the Snow Polo World Cup 2020, now in its 36th edition. The Italian carmaker premiered the Levante Royale Special Edition, a celebration of dynamic elegance, as guests gathered on the St. Moritz lake to attend one of the most glamorous events of the social calendar.
The Snow Polo World Cup Final, of which Maserati is Official Sponsor, took place yesterday: after an exciting game Team St. Moritz lifted the ......read more
Dubai – 28 January 2020: A team from Jebel Ali Customs Center in cooperation with the Customs Intelligence Department thwarted an attempt to smuggle 73 kg of crystal meth coming from a neighbouring country.
The drugs were concealed inside vehicle spare parts, and although they were hidden very skilfully but the inspectors’ alertness, vigilance and experience helped them uncover the illegal shipment. The smugglers thought they could trick inspection officers of Dubai Customs and evade the smart and sophisticated detection systems and procedures.
The Smart Risk Engine, developed in-house by Dubai Customs using the latest AI applications, recognizes the upcoming risky shipments and creates a profile for different expected risks. The risk engine classified the spare parts shipment as ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 28, 2020: This spring, the collection at Marks & Spencer is underpinned by ‘Nature’s Embrace’ which sees a nod to sustainability through grassy and urban greens alongside botanical floral prints.
With a collection that merges both smart and casual wear – the pieces are perfect for a wardrobe refresh.
Dubai, 28 January 2020: Set to begin on Saturday (February 1), Fakhr Al Ajyal Championship for Falconry – Telwah, announced today, the launch of a new category for ‘Falcon Owners’.
With the directions of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, this new category will come into effect in the upcoming Fakhr Al Ajyal Championship for Falconry on February 1-16, at Dubai’s Al Ruwwayyah desert area. The ‘Falcon Owners’ category is dedicated to participants who are also the caretakers of the falcons, thus availing wider opportunities for them and widening the participation in the heritage sport.
To boost the spirit of competitors, the total cash prizes for the winners were raised to more than ......read more
New recycling programme introduced in Dubai stores
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 28, 2020: With Global Recycling Day approaching in March, it’s a great time to take a step back and look at your relationship with the environment around you. As part of this worldwide event, American Eagle introduces the initiative of recycling jeans for the first time in the Middle East across their stores in Dubai, UAE.
Think about what you do in your daily life to reduce your carbon footprint? How do all the little things add up to make a big impact? What else can you do?
American Eagle has come up with something simple and trouble-free where all you need to do is get rid of your old jeans. Just grab that unused pair that’s been taking up precious closet space for years. ......read more
H.E. Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, Executive Director of Strategic Affairs at DMT and General Coordinator of the World Urban Forum 10
Abu Dhabi – 28.01.2020: H.E. Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, Executive Director of Strategic Affairs at DMT and General Coordinator of the World Urban Forum 10 Said: “Next February we are looking forward to the tenth World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi, with its theme: “Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation” and this will be the first time that an Arab country will host the world’s most important conference on cities and human settlements.
At the centre of our discussions will be urban growth management – a comprehensive subject that is at the very essence of the work of WUF10 organisers UN-Habitat. To put clarity around this, urban growth management ......read more
Second World Art Dubai Emerging Artists Competition & Exhibition returns in partnership with Rove Hotels
Photography and videography workshop and competition hosted by Nikon takes centre stage during 2020 art fair
Multiple schools to participate in emirate-wide young artist initiative
Dubai, UAE – 28 January 2020: Ahead of World Art Dubai - the region’s only affordable art fair – which is set to return 8 – 11 April, emerging artists, and amateur photographers and videographers are being called forward to participate in an exciting calendar of competitions, workshops and activations targeting all age groups.
Placing local emerging talent at the forefront of its year-round mission to support the region’s growing art scene, World Art Dubai is collaborating with ......read more
Dubai, 28 January 2020: The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, recently unveiled the first of its kind project in the UAE for the smart connectivity between the National Ambulance services and hospitals.
This was announced during MoHAP’s participation in the Arab Health 2020, which is held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, January 27 – 30.
The new project comes as part of MoHAP’s endeavors to explore the healthcare future and achieve the objectives of the year of preparing for the next 50 years.
Implemented in partnership with the National Ambulance and the Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship, the newly developed project showcased the new smart ambulance that will be electronically connected to emergency departments in hospitals, besides another virtual emergency room with an alarm ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 28, 2020: Monochromes – the one trend that can never go out of style. It is undeniably classy and one of the most glamourous street styles, topping the fashion chart season after season.
With fashionistas and celebrities embracing this chic look on the runways and streets alike, it’s now your turn to up your style quotient with Steve Madden’s latest collection of monochrome styles.
Pick from a variety of silhouettes ranging from figure flattering high heels to stylish mules and comfortable sneakers to outfit elevating bags.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 28, 2020: Bristol - Fire engineering Industries L.L.C, UAE based commercial vehicle body manufacturer including ambulances and mobile clinics, has been recognized as a ‘VanPartner’ by Mercedes-Benz.
The announcement was made today during the Arab Health 2020 event taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre where Bristol is showcasing its ambulance.
The VanPartner status has been awarded to Bristol having successfully completed an extensive review process of conversion solutions made on a Mercedes-Benz van chassis.
The evaluation covers the areas of quality, sales and after-sales services which Mercedes-Benz imposes on body manufacturers in the field of individual body solutions.
This partnership arrangement gives Bristol ......read more
This dynamic duo of iconic and elegant timepieces, the first created specifically for women by Parmigiani Fleurier, the Kalpa Piccola and Kalpa Donna, sport the signature tonneau lines and radiate elegant feminine charm and with their striking make a stunning. These exceptional watches will make an ideal Valentine's Day gift for the special woman in your life.
The Golden Number For Balance And Harmony
When creating the design for the Kalpa Piccola and Kalpa Donna, which are identical apart from size, Michel Parmigiani used the perfect proportions of the golden number as his foundation. He then enhanced the harmony of these proportions with gentle, rounded details like the delicate curve of the case, which extends to the rounded horns. These are specially angled so that the resulting ......read more
• Somatom X.cite CT scanner and its revolutionary user guidance system myExam Companion automatically adapt scanner protocols in line with patient data
• AI-based assistants for magnetic resonance imaging ease the burden of routine activities for radiologists and improve patient care
• Atellica Solution laboratory system enables simplified workflows and easy capacity expansion
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 28, 2020: CT scanners with intelligent user guidance, AI-based software assistants for MRI and a lab system that revolutionizes workflows: Siemens Healthineers is showcasing its products and solutions according to the motto “Shaping the Future of Healthcare” at this year’s Arab Health (January 27 – 30, 2020) in Dubai, UAE, focusing on digital ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 28, 2020: Look no further than Marks & Spencer for stylish activewear this January. Whether women are keen runners or love their daily yoga sessions – looking good whilst exercising has never been so easy. Packed with great innovations from Quick Dry fabric to help draw moisture away from the body to keep women feeling cool and practical, to leggings that come with added stretch to sculpt one’s body – Marks & Spencer has women covered.
Spring sees a contemporary colour palette featured throughout, teaming classic black with rich blue’s and accent neon colour pops. Vibrant animal prints elevate separates, championing Marks & Spencer’s in-house design aesthetic and bringing a playful and inspirational feel to the ......read more
January 2020 marks our 17th anniversary as a Dubai based Travel Technology Company. Growing in the IT industry for many years now with several meaningful achievements in the rapidly changing world of technology, Global Innovations has added another meaningful year to their existence. By creating a sense of contentment among employees, establishing strong relationships and delivering bests to its clients/partners, the company has been successfully present on the market for 17 years now.
Our mission is to create value and impact for our clients to make them more competitive and align them with the fast pace business environment. We do it by attracting the right talent, advanced planning and with the right selection of technology at the right time.
About Global Innovation
We ......read more
Plug-in hybrid XC40 to be introduced to the UAE later this year and the fully electric XC40 Recharge P8 is expected to arrive in 2021
Dubai, UAE, January 28, 2020: Volvo Cars has now formally opened order books for the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD, the company’s first fully electric car based on the best-selling SUV, in selected markets.
Tens of thousands of consumers have shown keen interest in the all-electric XC40 and the company already received several thousands of firm orders even before the formal start of sales. Production and the first customer deliveries of the XC40 Recharge P8 are scheduled to begin later this year.
Trading Enterprises, an Al-Futtaim Automotive company and exclusive distributor of Volvo Cars in the UAE, will introduce the electric XC40 ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 28, 2020: His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council, UAE and Ruler of Ajman, received Dr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of Thumbay Group at the Ruler’s Court on 27th January 2020. Dr. Thumbay Moideen briefed His Highness about the latest developments and progress of Thumbay Group, especially in the Group’s three pillars of Education, Healthcare & Research.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen thanked His Highness for all the support given to Thumbay Group and briefed him about the progress of Gulf Medical University, the 9 academic hospitals under the Thumbay Hospital network, 15 Thumbay Clinics, 5 Thumbay Labs and around 60 Thumbay Pharmacy outlets, as well as the group’s strategic plans for 2020 and the developments thereof. He also ......read more
Proceeds from annual school celebration donated to support the Australian Bushfire Appeal
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - 27 January 2020 - The Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS), a premium school offering the Australian Curriculum and the IB diploma, celebrates Australia Day with their annual Sausage Sizzle. This year’s Australia day became a campaign to raise funds for the catastrophic bushfires spreading throughout Australia.
Dean Pyrah, Executive Principal of VISS said, “This is an event we put together every year, and clearly this year it made sense to link it to the bushfire tragedy and raise awareness amongst our community with our traditional Australian Day Sausage Sizzle. The students and parents have been extremely supportive and generous. Many in our community have been asking how they can ......read more
The meeting aims to advance bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in health field
January 28, 2020: H.E. Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has discussed with Dr.Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Minister of Health of Saudi Arabia and Kuwaiti Health Minister Sheikh Dr. Basel Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, ways of boosting cooperation and coordination in the health sector.
The meeting was held today on the sidelines of the 45th Arab Health being held at Dubai World Trade Centre from January 27 to 30.
H.E. Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry, and a number of officials from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait attended the meeting, which touched on methods of improving health services and how to keep abreast of ......read more
• Promotion is available at City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, and City Centre Sharjah
• Two Jeep Compass and one Toyota RAV4 models are waiting to be won
• Members of the SHARE rewards programme will also earn four times the points on their purchases
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 28, 2020: Majid Al Futtaim’s Northern Emirates shopping malls are keeping the New Year’s spirit of celebration alive with the launch of one of their biggest campaigns yet. The promotion, which runs until 15 February at City Centre Ajman,
City Centre Fujairah, and City Centre Sharjah, puts shoppers in the running to win a new car, while also multiplying the SHARE points to be earned when they shop.
One shopper at each of the three Northern Emirates malls ......read more
Latest report launched during special session on the sidelines of Davos 2020
Abu Dhabi, 27 January 2020: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranked first in the Arab world and 21st globally on the Global Labour Resilience Index 2020, which was issued in Davos, Switzerland during a special session held on the sidelines of the 50th summit meeting of the World Economic Forum in the presence of H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, and officials and economic leaders from more than 30 countries.
Following the release of the report, the UAE has officially climbed 12 places on the index’s overall rating over the past five years, up from 33 in 2015, and it is the only GCC country to rank among the top 30 countries the year. Bahrain is the nearest Gulf nation to the UAE and ranked 15 places below in 36th for the ......read more
UAE, 27 January 2020 - Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, has announced that it has waived the money transfer fees across all of its branches, for money donations being sent to relief organizations in the Philippines. The move is part of the company’s efforts to support and aid victims of the Taal Volcano eruption, which forced thousands of local residents to evacuate their homes, causing a massive displacement of residents in affected villages.
Rashed Al Ansari, General Manager of Al Ansari Exchange, said, “This initiative reflects our solidarity for the Philippines and its people with the aim to support the ongoing relief efforts and provide assistance to those effected by this crisis. Through our branches that spread across the UAE, donors can send and donate money ......read more
70% of whom were females
Dubai, 27 January 2020: The Department of Maktoum Holy Quran Memorization centers of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) announced that an average of 3,019 students were enrolled in the centres during 2019 – 70% of whom were females. Statistics by the centres’ department indicated that an average of 201 workshops were organized last year, and an average of 189 teachers worked in the centres - around 72% of whom were females.
The Holy Quran Memorization seminars organized by Maktoum Centers took place at Deira, Bur Dubai and Hatta areas. Deira witnessed the largest turnout of students, having 74% of the students, memorization seminars and teachers, while 19% were in Bur Dubai, and 7% in Hatta.
Ahmed Muhaya Al Zahed, ......read more
Ahead of Expo 2020
Maple Leaf Business Center unveils affordable luxury serviced offices and co-working space in Dubai
Co-working space model in Dubai projected to grow in double digits until 2030
Growing trend for affordable serviced offices and co-workng space in emirate
Maple Leaf Business Center unveils affordable luxury serviced offices and co-working space in Dubai
Dubai, UAE, 27 January 2020: With just months to go before Expo 2020 Dubai, Maple Leaf Business Center is all set to revolutionize the office space market in Dubai by launching affordable luxury serviced offices and co-working space in a prime business location for new age entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and large, medium and small companies operating in the UAE. Offering considerable savings to tenants and landlords, the concept ......read more
Key trends include: AI, facial recognition, physical identity management, blockchain and cybersecurity
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 27, 2020: Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence, today shared its top 5 predictions for the physical security industry in 2020.
AI: separating facts from fiction
While artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a household term, it’s far from being a household reality. While machines are making huge steps forward, they are not capable of thinking or acting like humans. What they are really good at, however, is combing through a huge amount of data to provide deeper insights to help humans make informed decisions more quickly and ......read more
A ‘brick-and-mortar real estate swap’ between the state and the central bank could address Lebanon's financial crisis
The move contributes to reducing the proportion of public debt of GDP to 70 percent by Mr. Firas Sleem, CEO of Virtue Consulting
Beirut, Lebanon, January 27, 2020: Some may wonder why the Banque du Liban operates a vital facility such as Middle East Airlines. The reason for this was the bankruptcy of Intra Bank in the 1960s, which made the central bank the owner of the airline since then. When any institution in the world is liquidated, its physical assets are sold to fulfill the rights of its creditors, and this is what happened with Intra Bank at the time. In a simple economic approach, we can say that the Lebanese state owes the Central Bank and the Social Security Fund more than 60 percent of its ......read more
When did you last have your Pap Smear Test?
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 27, 2020: It’s cervical cancer awareness month and as well as raising awareness, it is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of regular screening tests and follow up care to prevent cervical cancer. With branches that are all equipped with expertly-trained gynecologists, Aster Clinics is encouraging women to book in for their PAP smear and HPV vaccine at their nearest community branch.
In the UAE, at least 108 women are newly diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, however it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer with routine screening and regular checks. Cancer of the cervix has no symptoms in its early ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 27, 2020: After the success of its first showroom in Al Ain, 2XL Furniture & Home Décor has announced the opening of a second showroom in the city at Al Ain Mall. It also marks 2XL’s 10th store opening in the UAE, a major milestone for the luxe brand.
Inaugurating the state-of-the-art showroom, Mr. Suood Al Sadi, General Manager of 2XL Furniture & Home Décor, said, “We are very excited to begin 2020 with an exceptional addition to our portfolio in a prime location. Al Ain Mall, is home to world-renowned brands and top entertainment facilities and is, therefore, a strategic choice for us to increase brand visibility and serve our high-end customers closer to their residences. We look forward to welcoming both existing and new design-minded homeowners to this ......read more
Dubai, 26 January 2020: The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has recently launched the AI-based first of its kind device to evaluate diabetic foot wounds, through a handheld diagnostic tool providing the management of chronic wounds according to the fast track.
This was announced as part of MoHAP’s participation in the Arab Health 2020, which is held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, January 27 – 30.
MoHAP added: “The new device, which was launched in cooperation with Emitac Healthcare Solutions, is now available at MoHAP’s diabetes clinics in health centers and hospitals. The device helps to accurately evaluate diabetic foot wounds and speed up their healing and recovery rate. This would help achieve better results in terms of treating diabetes and reducing health care costs.”
The Ministry ......read more
The player takes home the trophy and a stunning OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra
Dubai, 26th January, 2020: Following four days of enthralling golf, with the final day concluding in a windy finish on the course, the 2020 OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic has resulted in a stunning victory for Lucas Herbert of Australia . The event played out on the renowned Majlis course at the Emirates Golf Club and included a number of world famous players including OMEGA’s own Sergio Garcia and Tommy Fleetwood.
For his prize, Lucas received a brand new OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra, along with the championship trophy and winner’s check. The timepiece embodies a visionary design and sophisticated style. Presented on a brown leather strap, the symmetrical 41 mm case has been created in 18K Sedna™ gold and features a brown sun-brushed ......read more
Dubai, U.A.E. – 26th January 2020: Earlier this year, TAG Heuer introduced its legendary Autavia timepiece as a new stand-alone collection that boasts the versatility, ruggedness and reliability that characterised the original Autavia from 1960. Two durable and timeless models in noble bronze with a green or brown colour scheme, powered by the COSC-certified automatic-winding Calibre 5, are now available in stores and online. The Autavia in bronze is an ideal choice for explorers who want their watch to live with them and show off their unique and adventurous lifestyle.
The 42 mm watch features a fumé green or brown dial with a bidirectional rotating ceramic bezel in black or brown, respectively. The brown model is presented on a brown leather strap, while the green model features a khaki-coloured leather strap. A tyre and ......read more
United Arab Emirates January 2020 - TECHNO CONCEPT is the designer and manufacturer of specialist medical devices used in Physical Medicine and Neurorehabilitation. TECHNO CONCEPT, a true "Made In France" startup, with a unique know-how resulting from 15 years of research in neurosciences, launched Vibramoov in 2016, an innovative therapeutic solution to treat motor disorders in patients who have suffered neurological damage.
Innovation at the heart of TECHNO CONCEPT's business
Launched in 2016, Vibramoov technology has taken TECHNO CONCEPT to a new level by opening the doors of international markets in the neuro-rehabilitation medical devices sector by the unique and revolutionary nature of the technology it employs.
Protected by a worldwide patent for which the company obtained exclusive exploitation rights in ......read more
Ministers, officials & top-level executives from 20 countries welcome and join the initiative
Davos, 26 January 2020: A review of the World Logistics Passport initiative, which was recently launched by the UAE, took place on the sidelines of the 50th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. During the session, H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, confirmed that the World Logistics Passport Initiative, launched by the Dubai government during the World Economic Forum 2020, is a distinct example of the pioneering approach adopted by the UAE for the realization of its vision for development, based on openness and cooperation with various countries of the world.
His Excellency added: "The initiative demonstrates the UAE government’s aspirations to drive economic development efforts ......read more
Dubai, January 26, 2020: Under the theme “UAE Health…A Shared Responsibility”, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) is taking part in the Arab Health 2020, running from 27 to 30 January.
The ministry will showcase innovative projects based on next-generation technologies including; the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR) and Blockchain.
It will also focus on preventive healthcare and round-the-clock smart services with no human intervention. This will be the widest participation ever for the ministry in this history of Arab Health.
HE Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, the Minister of Health and Prevention said: “While the UAE is the inspiring the world through its awareness-raising models about the sustainable future, the country’s ......read more
7 more days of exciting promotion and chances to win Dubai City of Gold’ special edition coins
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 26, 2020: Hundreds of jewellery shoppers in Dubai were pleasantly surprised by Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG), when their regular shopping visits won them prizes. The 25th anniversary year for Dubai Shopping Festival has become memorable for a lot of shoppers this year.
Here are few stories of the last few week winners that may inspire other shoppers to shop for jewellery, this season.
A crane operator in Abu Dhabi
The raffle coupon of a Pakistani national, Mr. Parvez was picked at the daily draw held on the 09th January 2019. Mr. Parvez had made a purchase of mere AED 500 before travelling to Pakistan for his annual ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 26, 2020: Swiss pair Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic will next month attempt to achieve a remarkable double as they bid to retain their Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships titles.
Last year was only the second time in the history of the tournament that two players from the same country won the title, after Fabrice Santoro and Amelie Mauresmo in 2002.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 26, 2020: Responsible design is the inspired concept behind the new Salvatore Ferragamo sunglasses crafted with a state-of-the-art plant-based material that ensures minimal environmental impact while also providing for durability, resistance and improved lightness.
The oversized frame has a feminine butterfly shape that is skillfully molded with a special bio-based injected plastic, made from castor bean oil, a highly resilient and renewable alternative to standard petroleum-based plastics. This innovative construction combines a rounded front profile with wide temples featuring the iconic Gancini-shape detail in a gold finish. The luminous metal embellishments balance the frame’s intense shades and blurred effects to deliver an alluring contrast to the vintage-inspired ......read more
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 26th January 2020: Eros Group, distributor of world-renowned brands like Hitachi, Linksys, TCL, Midea, Sonos and many more, once again took part in the UAE’s biggest sales extravaganza – the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF).
In its 25th edition, the annual Dubai Shopping Festival has been one of the most anticipated events in Dubai awaited by citizens, residents and even internationally. It brings to town outstanding offers, live concerts, delicious food, fireworks displays, raffles, and many events that caters to the entire family.
Niranjan Gidwani – CEO of Eros Group, said “Dubai Shopping Festival has proven to be one of the most successful annual events in UAE that attracts shoppers from different cities and even internationally from our neighbors as well as ......read more
The mall will offer an authentic Chinese celebration with a breadth of experiences, prizes, and traditional entertainment.
Dubai, UAE, 26 January 2020: Mall of the Emirates is bringing good luck and prosperity to the community until Saturday, 1 February as it hosts an authentic Chinese New Year celebration complete with rewards, honoured Chinese traditions, and magnificent entertainment.
In the spirit of good fortune, the mall is offering several generous opportunities to win prizes. Celebrating the lucky numbers this Chinese New Year, AED 12,000 in winnings are up for grabs each day for guests that spend AED 1,000 at any outlet. In line with the hóngbāo gift-giving tradition, when shoppers spend AED 500 in a given outlet, they will instantly receive a red packet with a surprise item from ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 26, 2020: The one-stop shop for all your health, wellness and beauty needs offers a variety of natural products that will help you feel confident in your skin and haircare choices. Formulated without harsh ingredients, below are some of the top natural beauty picks of the week from Aster Pharmacy that are a must-have in any natural beauty regime.
1. Grahams Natural Moisturizing Lotion 200ml (AED 102) replenishes and nourishes the skin’s moisture barrier through its rich blend of Sunflower seed oil, Sweet almond oil, and Beetroot extract. Enriched with Shea butter so the skin is left feeling soothed and hydrated.
2. Tea Tree Therapy Eucalyptus soap (AED 25) is vegetable-based and is infused with Eucalyptus radiata ......read more
The world’s largest and award-winning network of independent airport lounge expands footprint
in the Middle East, joining existing locations in Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Riyadh and Salalah
Plaza Premium Lounge Dubai - Reception featuring image of Dubai skyline Plaza Premium Lounge Dubai – Family Suite for a maximum of six guests with butler service
Highlights of Plaza Premium Lounge Dubai:
1,260-square-metre Plaza Premium Lounge Dubai with a maximum capacity of 300 guests, the largest independent pay-per-use airport lounge at Terminal 3 in the busiest transit hub in the Middle East
Special features: Four Family Suites, dedicated Playroom, “First-class” enclosed private napping space, cigar lounge, male and female prayer ......read more
• Competition seeks submissions from startups offering solutions related to the Expo 2020 Dubai subthemes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability
• Startups should submit entries by February 26th through the Dubai Startup Hub website
Dubai, UAE – Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched the fifth cycle of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition, which is open to startups offering solutions related to the Expo 2020 Dubai subthemes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability.
A launch ceremony, held today at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was attended by Dubai Chamber officials, previous competition winners and contestants, members of the local startup community, and representatives from Expo 2020 Dubai and DP World.
Open to ......read more
Dubai, UAE - January 26, 2020: Hormann has introduced solid rubber high speed doors designed for extreme, heavy-duty applications. They are engineered for the tough conditions of heavy industry to improve productivity and ensure safety. These robust, durable doors ensure reliable door operation and a long service life even in harsh ambient conditions including high wind loads and large temperature differences. It is also equipped with 3D laser scanner, a vision field of 405 mm × 405 mm, Windbar (depending on door size), crash protection, induction loop and motion and movement detector.
Darius Khanloo, managing director, Hormann Middle East & Africa, says: “Our high-performance doors are strong, fast and reliable even in the harshest conditions. The durable rubber door can withstand collisions and keep workers ......read more
Patient suffering from end stage liver disease receives live liver transplant with brother as donor
Both patient and donor were Jehovah’s Witnesses
Specialized resources arranged to support the surgery
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 26, 2020: In yet another commitment to saving lives using the latest technologies in medical treatment, Aster CMI Hospital Bangalore successfully performed India’s first live liver transplant on Jehovah’s Witnesses from Nigeria. The surgery was challenging compared to a normal liver transplant because in order to protect the patient’s religious beliefs, the medical team could not use blood or blood products (Fresh frozen plasma, Cryoprecipitate, Platelets etc). Very few such surgeries have been successfully conducted ......read more
King of every terrain, the Toyota Land Cruiser drives brand performance with increased sales and 48% market share
Toyota’s Hybrid Electric model range continues to expand its reach with 29% increase in sales
New models like the legendary Toyota Supra indicate an exciting year ahead in 2020
Dubai, UAE, January 26, 2020: Al-Futtaim Toyota has recorded a strong performance throughout 2019 thanks to a sturdy refreshed line-up of dependable segment leaders and thrilling new models joining the portfolio such as the legendary Supra, the leading 2020 Land Cruiser, the Granvia Luxury Mover, and the ever-popular RAV4 and Corolla in both petrol engine and hybrid electric variants.
King of every terrain, the recently enhanced Toyota Land Cruiser ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 26, 2020: For all those who love to complete their outfits with matching shoes and bags, this is your calling.
Whether you’re into subtle basics or some funky colors and patterns, Steve Madden has got it all!
Keep in touch with the trends of 2020 and update your wardrobe with some hot new pieces. Whether you’re a minimalist or a maximalist, Steve Madden’s range of boots, heels and sneakers are here to serve your look.
Everyone has a voice. The UK’s leading presenting course, The Presenter Studio is holding masterclasses in Dubai this March to help you find yours
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 26, 2020: This March for one week only, The Caviar Spoon brings the UK’s only professional television presenting academy run by working producers to Dubai to hone and polish the speaking and presentation skills of professionals and brands in the UAE.
The Presenter Studio specialises in presenter and media training by award winning producers hired by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and SKY. Their masterclasses give attendees the skills and confidence to present engaging content for the stage, television, video, social media and winning presentations with optimum results every ......read more
• The UAE’s largest healthcare provider will be hosting Arab Health as Official Congress Partner
JANUARY 25, 2020 - Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, is exhibiting at and hosting Arab Health Conference, as an Official Congress Partner. The company’s representatives will also be speaking on multiple panels to discuss the latest trends within the MENA region’s healthcare sector. Arab Health is the premier medical and healthcare conference in the Middle East for over 45 years, and will be held in the Dubai World Centre from 27th to 30th January, 2020.
Leading executives and clinicians from SEHA will be attending the event, as part of Arab Health’s plenary sessions. This year, Dr. Anwar Salam, Executive Director of the ......read more
• Higher footfall expected this year driven by five-year-tourist visa and Expo 2020
• Last year the mall opened four fashion stores, four food and beverage outlets, three beauty and cosmetic outlets and four different store categories to serve more shoppers and diners
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, 26th January 2020: Bawadi Mall is lining up more fun and exciting activities this year after ending 2019 stronger. Last year, the largest shopping mall in Al Ain hosted a string of events and opened new top-of-the-line stores to cater to the varied needs of its steadily rising shoppers and visitors.
Bassam Saleh, Director of Marketing, said that the management, in collaboration with different stores, is planning unique activities and special offerings for visitors of all ......read more
Advanced technologies played a key role in the Dubai Police Academy Graduation, befitting Dubai’s status as a global hub for innovation and creativity.
January 23, 2020 – Memories Events, an events management company which has obtained 15 certificates from Guinness World Records, has successfully organized another innovative event during the 27th batch of Dubai Police Academy cadet’s graduation ceremony. The Dubai Police Academy partnered with Memories Events in hosting a one-of-a-kind graduation ceremony at the Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk, Dubai, which attracted more than 10,000 visitors and a remarkable turnout from the local and international media, turning the event into a global sensation.
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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 25th January 2020: Mohamed Al Yammahi is the early leader of the 2020 UAE Formula 4 Championship, the new series launched by Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club (ADIMSC) to create the next generation of Emirati powerboat racing stars.
Victory in race two following a third place finish in the opening race off the Abu Dhabi Breakwater saw Al Yammahi take an overall two-point lead in the four-round championship at the weekend.
Sultan Al Falahi is his closest challenger following successive second place finishes, with race one winner Sultan Mazrouei in third after a penalty imposed for a false start in race two dropped him from the lead to fourth.
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Tim Cook told an audience at Apple’s event today that its iPhone business grew at ‘double the rate’ of the rest of the industry, with 7 million devices sold.
The first iPhone was launched in June 2007. Over 700 million have been sold since then. And last quarter, it was the number 1 selling smartphone in the world with a 49 percent year over year growth, double the rest of the industry.
According to the Apple CEO, 99 percent of customers are satisfied with their iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. He credits the success of Apple Pay for part of that, with 2500 banks now supporting the feature.
But Cook says that the iPhone has been transformative for many aspects of modern life through its CarPlay, HomeKit and Health apps. “iPhone is continuing to transform even more parts of our lives,” he told the audience.
According to IDC, Apple shipped 74.5 million iPhone 6 and 6 Plus devices in the fourth quarter of 2014, beating out all other manufacturers. including its main competitor Samsung.
In all, 700 million iPhones have been sold so far — and, obviously, counting.
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The government has vowed to reform the business rates appeals system ahead of the 2017 revaluation.
The measure is one of a number of red tape-busting initiatives for small businesses announced in today’s Queen’s Speech as the government seeks to save businesses around £10bn.
The Enterprise Bill will see the Valuation Tribunal’s powers modified to consider ratepayer appeals, while the Valuation Office Agency will be allowed to share information with local government in a bid to improve the system for both local government and ratepayers.
The government also plans to create a Small Business Conciliation Service to help resolve business-to-business disputes without the need for court action, with a particular focus on late payment issues.
The government also plans to extend the Primary Authority scheme to streamline regulation around the country.
Further measures announced in the speech include a ‘tax lock’ to rule out rises in VAT, income tax or National Insurance in the next five years, plus commitments to raise the income tax allowance threshold to £12,500 by 2020, and to guarantee that people working 30 hours a week on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will pay no income tax. Chancellor George Osborne also confirmed that the NMW will rise to £8 by 2020, and will be linked to income tax thresholds.
Commenting on the speech, ACS chief executive James Lowman said:
“We support more help for businesses to make sure they are paying a correct and fair level of business rates. However, the real answers lie in fundamental reform of the business rates system and we are focused on the current review being conducted by government.”
“The new legislative agenda has a clear vision to support small stores through the Enterprise Bill so that they can make essential investments in their infrastructure, staff and local communities. We will be working with the Department for Business on ensuring that deregulation supports convenience store owners.”
On VAT, Lowman said: “The Finance Bill will provide important stability for retailers who would be significantly affected by an increase in the rate of VAT.”
Lowman also welcomed the government’s commitment to ban the sale of so-called ’legal highs’, but called for clarity on the products that are going to be affected, and more information on the implementation of the ban.


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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Throwback photos show the famous Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bras, which were worn by top models and cost millions of dollars each
The Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra was a staple of the brand's annual fashion show between 1997 and 2018.
Karlie Kloss modeled daring lingerie, see-through catsuits, and more in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show between 2011 and 2017.
Victoria's Secret is resurrecting its famous fashion show in 2023 after a 4-year hiatus and a total brand revamp
Victoria's Secret hasn't aired a fashion show since 2019 following scandals and criticisms of the lingerie retailer.
Bella Hadid says working for Victoria's Secret used to make her feel 'like my body is some sort of money maker'
Bella Hadid has rejoined the brand after a former executive reportedly made inappropriate remarks about her at a 2018 underwear measurement.
Victoria's Secret is the biggest lingerie retailer in the US. But it lost a share of the market as women looked for more body-positive brands.
Victoria's Secret canceled its annual runway show in 2019. The company says it will bring it back at some point in a more "culturally relevant" form.
Tyra Banks says she's 'proud' to witness a 'beauty revolution' after Victoria's Secret ditches its cast of Angels
Lingerie company Victoria's Secret has faced near-constant criticism in recent years over its noninclusive sizing, racist incidents, and more.
These models taking a tumble prove that it's not always as easy as it looks to strut your stuff down the catwalk.
Victoria's Secret is taking steps to shed its much-criticized image. Here are 4 things that the brand has changed in the past year.
At best, 2018 was eventful for Victoria's Secret. At worst, it was disastrous.
Alessandra Ambrosio says Victoria's Secret models would do synchronized workouts backstage moments before walking in the fashion show
Former Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio told Insider about a backstage routine the models shared before walking onto the runway.
Victoria's Secret exec says that the brand's extravagant fashion shows didn't give it a significant sales boost
In a call with analysts on Thursday, L Brands CFO Stuart Burgdoerfer discussed the impact of canceling its 2019 fashion show.
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show may be canceled, but it never held a candle to Rihanna's Savage X Fenty runway
After seeing this one-of-a-kind fashion show, the lingerie giant never really stood a chance against the up-and-coming brand.
Rather than focusing on a fashion show, Victoria's Secret should devote its full attention to progressing its brand.
Former Angel Karlie Kloss reveals why she left Victoria's Secret: 'I didn't feel it was an image that was truly reflective of who I am'
The model told British Vogue that quitting the show was an important moment in terms of "stepping into [her] power as a feminist."
There's a huge difference between a Victoria's Secret model and an Angel — here's what it takes to get Angel status
Not all Victoria's Secret models are Angels, and there's actually a pretty big difference between the two.
It's not easy to be a Victoria's Secret Angel. The standards are high and they have to earn their wings.
See how the iconic lingerie has evolved over the years, as well as the Angels who have worn it on the runway.
Victoria's Secret will no longer air its iconic annual fashion show on network TV as it rethinks 'literally everything' about its business
L Brands CEO Les Wexner said in a memo to employees on Friday that the company didn't think "network television is the right fit" for the show.
Bella Hadid showed support for Halsey after the singer criticized the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Bella Hadid, a model in the show, showed her support for Halsey after the singer criticized the brand's lack of inclusivity.
Singer Halsey criticized the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for its 'lack of inclusivity' after performing in this year's show
Halsey, who performed at the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, called out the brand for what she said is a lack of inclusivity.


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Listed bicycle dashcam manufacturer and distributor Cycliq (ASX: CYQ) has reported a strong financial year, finishing off FY18 with a bang.
The business, which sells dashcams specifically tailored for bikes, pushed up its annual revenue by 210 per cent to $4.9 million, and annual unit sales up 250 per cent to $27,000.
During the financial year, the company made a sustained push to enter new markets, like the USA and the EU, as well as bolstering its UK, Australian, and Asian markets.
Business News Australia spoke to Cycliq executive chairman Chris Singleton about how the company finished the year in such a strong position, as well as its plans for the future.
What did you do different in FY18 to get such a large increase in annual revenue & sales?Cycliq saw strong organic growth in our existing markets including Australia, the broader Asia Pacific and the United Kingdom due to the launch of our 'Connected Edition' products in December last year. We also strategically managed our stock run for the superseded models, which meant we saw growth from both models.
What were some key highlights of FY18?
We have had a busy twelve months, with the introduction of our new CE range in December last year, we also signed major distribution deals in the United States and the EU, which have strengthened our distribution channels.
APAC saw the most growth in FY18 but which market is your main focus for FY19?
Our major focus for the next year will be our expansion into the United States market, which is one of the largest markets for consumer electronics in the world. We have a dedicated US market strategy to build brand awareness and promote our products to US consumers.
Will you be targeting any new markets in FY19?
Our focus to date has been on cementing our competitive advantage in the cyclist market, and over the next year we will be extending our existing product lines to cater to the broader commuting market, so it's a case of realising the opportunity in key international markets which is supported by our consumer research and growing sales and distribution.
What else is in the future for Cycliq?
Cycliq's vision is to make it safer on the roads for everyone around the world and we have so much opportunity to focus our attention on, given the growing popularity of cycling around the world. The release of the new products last December and the commuter products in the coming year will really take us forward on the journey to making motorists more accountable for their behaviour when out on the road and realising the potential of this unique Australian innovation.
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Speaking at a keynote at the Game Developers Conference on Monday, Young said many expected Sony's PlayStation Portable to mop the floor with Nintendo's DS because it had much better specs and strong multimedia capabilities, and was easier to port games to. But Nintendo was able to dominate the handheld gaming market because it emphasized the unique features of its hardware and designed games that couldn't be found anywhere else.
Young said developers should adopt a similar philosophy when making games for Apple's smartphone and utilize things like the iPhone's touch screen, accelerometer, location information, and connectivity to create a great gaming experience.
"Don't let the haters tell you it sucks compared to the DS or the PSP," Young said of the iPhone as a gaming platform. "It doesn't. It's good. It's clear that the quality of iPhone games is eclipsing its console counterparts, and that's even more acute when you compare it against the prior generation."
The iPhone 3G can become a better platform for mobile gaming than Sony or Nintendo because it's always connected, users always carry it, and there aren't many first-party games to compete with, Young said. When you include the iPod Touch, Apple's 30 million users equals a larger installed base than the DS or PSP at the same point in their lifespan. But more importantly, Apple's App Store has revolutionized distribution by creating a frictionless way for users to search for, buy, download, and install games over the air, Young said.
"It's like having a Wal-Mart or Best Buy in your pocket," Young said.
Since its debut last year, the App Store has seen more than 800 million apps, and there are more than 25,000 mobile programs in the catalog. The most popular category by far is games, as Young said it represents about 60% of the market. This hasn't gone unnoticed by the major game developers, as companies like Electronic Arts and THQ have released high-profile games for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
The App Store represents a tremendous opportunity for game publishers of all sizes, but Young said this can also make it tough to get noticed among the crowd because there are about 165 new apps a day. He said companies need to focus on their "superpower," or a distinguishing feature that makes their product stand out.
Additionally, gaming on the iPhone will lead to different life cycles and price points that developers need to get used to. For example, Young pointed to his company's game "Rolando," which is scheduled to release three iterations over 11 months with about 40 hours of game play for less than the price of a DS or PSP game. But this can still be profitable because the App Store distribution model strips away a lot of costs and because of the viral nature of the game.
Young is optimistic that the iPhone 3.0 software will take mobile gaming to the next level. He's particularly interested in its voice-over-IP aspects, peer-to-peer applications, and push-notification system. He showed off the first-person shooter "Livefire," which utilizes multitouch, in-app purchasing, and online multiplayer features.
"We're at the center of the new everything ... the iPhone has revolutionized everything," Young said.
InformationWeek is conducting a survey on application delivery. Find out more here, and take part through March 25.


text: According to Georgia jewelry company Aydin & Co, T.I. owes them money for several unpaid pieces. The company filled a lawsuit claiming that they delivered an 18.5 karat white gold bracelet, a ring and a yellow gold rosary to T.I in 2014. They claim he paid $20K for the jewelry but he still owes $44K. Aydin & Co claims that T.I. actually owes a lot more, as they said he’s owed them for a decade, with a total unpaid debt of over $400K. Apparetnly the company wants Tip to cough up $700K. Rumor has that T.I. thinks the lawsuit is ridiculous. We will see how this plays out.


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Die boasts thermometer, motion sensor, variable illumination
Dice+, the universal board game randomizer that brings real-world social interaction to digital gaming, launched a retail product today at Gamescom 2013, the world's biggest gaming convention. The new retail unit supplements the developer's kit for the peripheral that shipped earlier this year.
The Dice+ is a six-sided die, with features including an accelerometer, a magnetic field sensor, Bluetooth 2.1 and 4.0 compatibility, independent touch-sensitive faces, six LEDs that can glow in any color, a 20-hour battery, a microUSB port for charging, and a thermometer.
A free app is available on the iOS app store to use the dice's connectivity with seven games. David Gatti, marketing and PR director at Game Technologies, said of the SDK release that "we believe people are wired to play games in the company of each other. We can't just ignore 5,000 years of board games evolution -- and now we know we can deliver this great experience to powered board games."
The Dice+ retail kit will be available for $40, and includes a micro-USB cable for charging and preference-setting.


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Although the Internet Explorer will still exist in the current versions of Windows 10, the new Project Spartan will be named separately and will be the main browser that will be packed with Windows 10.
After all these years, Microsoft tried to save the Internet Explorer from its impending extinction with updates and fixes but failed.
So who will benefit this upcoming event?
For years now, web designers are still cursing the Internet Explorer for its lack of competence when it comes to web designing. Designers are having a hard time coding because of that one browser that interprets the code differently. With the removal of Internet Explorer from the designing standards, they will have more freedom, ease and convenience for web designing.
But still, we don’t hate Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. It will always be our favorite Chrome and Firefox downloader when we have a freshly installed Windows Operating System. Goodbye IE, it’s been a good and long run.


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Shilpa Shetty, who co-owns the suspended IPL team Rajasthan Royals with husband Raj Kundra, was accused of being a part of the match-fixing scandal, their team getting suspended for two years. She has started a home shopping TV channel named Best Deal TV with Kundra and actor Akshay Kumar. She also launched her designer label, SSK (Shilpa Shetty Kundra), in collaboration with HomeShop18 (part of Network 18, which publishes Forbes India) in 2014. That apart, she continues to make money through endorsements and guest appearances.
Fast Fact: Shilpa Shetty is soon going to launch her book on health and nutrition.


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Outside of music, DJ Khaled is known for his extensive collection of Air Jordans, many of which are extremely rare and expensive. Back in February, DJ Khaled debuted the "Arctic Orange" Just Don x Air Jordan 2s, as he revealed the title of his forthcoming album Grateful. With a strong relationship and an upcoming collaboration of his own with Jordan Brand, its not a surprise that he's regularly gets sneakers well before they release, but these sneakers will not release at all—at least not in men's sizes.
In an interview on air.jordan.com, DJ Khaled recounted wearing the upcoming Don C collaboration with a custom pink suit as a moment that "broke the Internet." He went on to explain how he acquired them and why his pair is that much more special.
"I remember calling Reggie [Saunders], I was like, 'Yo Reggie, imma wear a pink suit at the Beverly Hills Hotel for my press conference. Do you have any pink J’s?,'" said DJ Khaled. "That morning, I was surprised with some pink Don C's. I didn’t know that they only making these for kids. It makes the shoe 10 times more exclusive even though they’re already exclusive. They’re pink Don C's. I haven't seen them. I haven't even seen Don C with them."
While there's no official release information on the pink Just Don x Air Jordan 2s, it's safe to stay that if Khaled heard from Jordan Brand that they will be kids only, that it's the truth. Stay posted to Sole Collector for more information on a release in the future and check out DJ Khaled's full interview with Air Jordan here.


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Ask Jeeves Adds Companies to its Targeting Service
AllBusiness.com, Concierge.com, eBody, EXP.com and ImproveNet are the companies new to the service.
Is this Apple's long-overdue, slow move into social networking?
Brandwatch has also integrated Audiences with its flagship product, Brandwatch Analytics.
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Kanye West Was Having a Really Bad Time, and This is How He Finally Came Out Of It!
There is no substitute for hard work if you want to reach the pinnacle of success, and Kanye West seems to have embodied that concept extremely well. The rapper is a perfect example of someone who hit rock bottom but kept persevering and has now reached the very top.
For those of you who are unaware, back in 2016, it was reported that West had accrued a debt amounting to a massive $53 million. To recover, he had reportedly approached the social media giant Facebook with a proposition: to invest around a billion dollars on the ideas that he had developed as they supposedly promised a handsome reward.
A billion dollars is a lot of money, even for Mark Zuckerberg, who is the co-founder and current CEO of Facebook and also one of the richest people on the planet, and unsurprisingly West’s proposition was turned down. According to reports, this outcome did not have a negative impact on their personal relationship, as the two were seen performing a karaoke number together afterward.
But perhaps West did not need the support of Zuckerberg at all, as he went on to make a lot of money on his own. He explored his entrepreneurial spirit and established the Yeezy brand, which has now grown to become a successful business worth approximately a billion dollars. According to figures reported by Forbes, the Yeezy brand has been able to generate a massive pre-tax income of more than $150 million.
The Adidas Deal
Most of the abovementioned income has come from the highly lucrative deal the brand signed with Adidas after leaving Nike. The Adidas line of the Yeezy apparel is expected to garner a revenue figure of around $1.5 billion in 2019 alone. According to details of the deal, West was able to negotiate that he would be receiving royalties amounting to around 15%, for lending the Yeezy brand name to Adidas. This did not include the fee which the rapper charged for the marketing of the brand.
This royalty figure is impressive, especially when compared to a similar deal signed by the former basketball player Michael Jordan with the shoemaker Nike. Although Nike makes around $3 billion from the sale of shoes being made under the Jordan Line, the basketball player only receives 5% of that amount. However, this reduced figure could be a result of the fact that West also owns the Yeezy brand, whereas the Jordan Line is not owned by Jordan.
Launching the Yeezy
When it came to launching the Yeezy with Adidas, West made sure he had all the nitty-gritty covered and took a comfortable two years to finalize the design for the shoemaker. The new Adidas Yeezy design, called the 2015 Yeezy Boost 750, was a mega-hit, with all the stock selling out in a little under 10 minutes, even though a single pair costs in the hundreds of dollars. The subsequent editions of the shoes, costing around the $300-$585 price range, have experienced record sales as well.
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Indians are widely opting to travel to unexplored destinations and have been quite experimental with their travelling choices, according to experts.
Indians this summer have shown interest in travelling to previously unexplored destinations like Digha and North-East’s less visited places like Gangtok, Shillong, Kalimpong and Lachung.
In the quest to explore the unmapped destinations, travellers are not hesitating before spending for offbeat destinations on international front. This includes the last remaining wilderness like Iceland and Antarctica, or locations like the Bahamas or the Caribbean islands that have so far have largely attracted the elite Europeans.
Even corporate executives and professionals are now booking luxury chalets in Switzerland or beach-houses on the Mediterranean coast — locations that were so far the preserve of the truly rich Indians.
More young Indians between the age group of 18-24 are travelling this summer.
Sustainable tourism will be a major consumer demand. An increasing number of tourists is conscious of the environmental impact of international travel and enquiring about steps they can take to mitigate the impact of their travel.
A majority of urban tourists are wanting to learn about how can they leave little to no ecological footprint behind when they undertake a wildlife tour.
Women have been increasingly taking solo or women-only trips. A growing number of international destinations are attracting women because hotels and other stakeholders have made conscious efforts to make travelling more comfortable and safe for women.
A significant number of women is stepping out of the comfort zones to have more personal and enriching travel experiences. Solo female travel is now a major trend in India regardless of her marital status.


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And like the XS and XS MAX, the XR features Smart HDR, which preserves better highlight and shadow details across photos.
The iPhone XR could spur Apple customers to finally upgrade.
Apple also announced a new Apple Watch, which will move further into medical device territory.
"The larger screen will be very important in China to turn around the trend there, because they have lost some share in the last few years, partly because of screen size", she added.
The iPhone XR - the lowest-ranked member of the American multinational technology company's expanding X family of devices - is exactly what it needs to revive its sluggish smartphone sales. The iPhone XS is available in Silver, Space Grey, and Gold.
The display changes are nearly as big as the design changes, because the iPhone XR has a 6.1-inch screen, while the iPhone 8's is just 4.7 inches.
As mentioned before, the XR has just one rear camera. It has an improved dual camera (still arranged vertically) with adjustable depth of field.
Tech analyst Patrick O'Rourke joined in, tweeting: 'I want to go on the record now as saying that iPhone Xs Max is a bad name for a smartphone...' However, the Portraid mode and bokeh effect can be found in the iPhone XR as well.
Using the direct price conversion, the iPhone XR pricing is quite similar to the iPhone 8 at the time of launch.
The XS will start at £999, the same as last year's iPhone X.
Both chipsets have six cores, but the fastest cores in the A12 Bionic are up to 15% faster than the A11 Bionic, while the high-efficiency cores are up to 50% lower power. It underlines what a powerful franchise Apple has created and that the public's love affair with the iPhone is stronger than ever.
'Apple's new phone's name is iphone XS which like every other iphone would be EXCESSively overpriced, ' @Bhavessshh tweeted. The iPhone XR will launch a little later, on October 26, with pre-orders opening on October 19.
Apple's removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack has been considered a controversial and user-hostile decision beginning with the iPhone 7, so it's no surprise the latest devices are also missing the port. Apple sold nearly twelve times as many iPhones - 216 million - that year. However, it's early to give a verdict on it but our hunch is that Apple might just have a victor on its hands with the iPhone XR.


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Chinese authorities are preparing to impose a fine of more than $1 billion on ride-hailing firm DiDi Global, Reuters reported, citing sources.
According to the sources, the fine would be more than 8 billion yuan ($1.28 billion), accounting for about 4.7% of DiDi's $27.3 billion total revenue last year. Official information has not yet been made public.
DiDi's fine would be the largest regulatory penalty imposed on a Chinese tech company since IT giants Alibaba and Meituan were fined $2.75 billion and $527 million respectively last year by China's antitrust regulator.
DiDi has struggled to bring its business back to normal after angering Chinese regulators by pushing ahead with its $4.4 billion New York listing in June 2021 despite being asked to put the float on hold.
Days after DiDi went public the Cyberspace Administration of China, launched a cybersecurity probe into the company's data practices and ordered app stores to remove 25 mobile apps operated by DiDi.
The restrictions have chipped away at DiDi's dominance and allowed rival ride-hailing services operated by automakers Geely and SAIC Motor to gain market share.
The company announced it would delist from the New York Stock Exchange in December, and won its shareholders' nod for the plan in May.
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There is no let-up in the downward spiral of the share values of Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) and LYFT (NASDAQ:LYFT). Both ride-hailing companies have lost almost a quarter of their market capitalization during the past month on concerns that there is no clear path for these companies to achieve profitability.
The shares have plummeted since their IPOs: Closing yesterday at $32.24, Uber is down more than 22% from its maiden trade in May, while Lyft has plunged more than 43% from its March start, to end yesterday’s trading at $44.38.
Since they hit the public markets with their IPOs this year, their rides have become ever bumpier as their losses widened and competition grew even stiffer. In the second-quarter reporting season that ended recently, both companies spooked investors with higher-than-expected losses. Uber reported a net loss of $5.24 billion, while Lyft produced a $644.2-million loss — more than three times higher than its loss in the year-earlier period.
This dire financial situation begs this fundamental question: Is the ride-hailing business something that investors should get exposed to, especially when both companies are still facing questions about the basics of their business models?
A proposed California law, for example, could force the companies to reclassify their drivers as employees from gig workers, posing a major threat to their cost structures. The bill passed the California Assembly in May and California Governor Gavin Newsom voiced his support for the move last week.
On the business side, both companies have found it hard to win riders without offering discounts. Uber, which operates globally, is facing cut-throat competition from regional and smaller players.
According to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal, the underlying problem is low barriers to entry. There’s little to stop startups beating Uber at its own game of undercutting the existing offer.
In London, for example–historically one of Uber’s more profitable ride-hailing markets–the company’s position is under siege from new competitors, including a low-cost Estonian company called Bolt. “This kind of threat seems likely to last at least as long as there is venture capital financing to burn,” the report says.
Uber Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi says he has a plan to not only survive but grow despite these competitive pressures. The company will use the strength of its evolving “platform,” that he says will one day create the largest modern transportation ecosystem, including its ride-hailing service, its fast-growing food-delivery business, Uber Eats, electric scooters, freight delivery, driverless vehicles and even flying cars.
For Lyft, which hasn’t diverted its focus away from its core ride-hailing business, a path to profitability is probably not as complicated as it is for its bigger rival. In the second-quarter, the company was able to drive strong rider and revenue per rider growth, while significantly cutting back on promotions.
“Lyft may not be the right fit for all investors, given the company’s current materially unprofitable state,” Piper Jaffray analyst Michael J. Olson wrote in a recent note. “But for those with a long-term view, and patience, we recommend owning shares at these levels.”
Ride-hailing businesses, in our view, aren’t the right investments to be in this year. With competition growing and regulatory risks on the horizon, it’s hard to get excited about either Uber or Lyft. And this harsh reality is what’s crushing their share prices. Investors would be better off waiting on the sidelines and closely watching their operating performance in 2019 before making any bets.


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Archive for January, 2012
On January 20, 2012 Dgm Houston acquired an additional 32,000 Sq.Ft. to their indoor warehouse storage abilities at a nearby location to accommodate our customer needs. While DGM is proficient in offering dangerous goods’ services, they will not satisfy themselves by just doing that. DGM is an inventive and active group of motivated people and [...]
DGM Training Institute recently had a special visitor. The FAA’s Bill Streb paid a special visit to our Air Freight Training class as part of the FAA’s outreach program. The FAA has incorporated outreach into our national work plan in order to be pro-active when it comes to meeting shippers, airlines, freight forwarders, and even [...]
Rafael Soto, worked in Houston within the transportation industry for many years and has sadly passed away at the young age of 61. He leaves behind a wife, 4 daughters and 2 sons. Soto was a co-worker to some and a friend to many.
January 20, 2012 DGM Services, Inc. held a benefit to help raise money for [...]
On Tuesday, January 17, 2012, DGM USA Houston hosted its first “Quarterly Regulatory Meeting & Lunch”. DGM USA Houston wants to provide our industry and customers with updates on regulations (IATA, ICAO, 49-CFR), newsworthy topics and a forum to discuss troubling industry issues. This event will be held at the beginning of each quarter and will be free [...]


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Vajram Electric, a 100% owned subsidiary of eBikeGo, has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by Nikul Gala & family, along with their marquee HNIs, such as Anil Basa, Cyprian D’mello and more. Vajram Electric is envisioned to develop a portfolio of electric vehicles that include MUVI and Velocipedo and to fulfil the manufacturing requirements of eBikeGo. Vajram is building a manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune, said the official release.
“We aim to capture as much as 5% of the 2 – wheeler EV market in India. The idea is to introduce and establish world-class, 4th generation electric vehicles from around the globe, such as the likes of Muvi and Velocipedo, and significantly impact the present state of electric mobility. This is a powerful affirmation of the company’s business strategy and technological foundation, allowing us to expand swiftly while minimising the global carbon footprint,” said Dr Irfan Khan, Founder & CEO of eBikeGo.
Currently, eBikeGo has more than 2500 active 2-Wheelers in its fleet for EV rental and subscription. The company is expected to start manufacturing European-designed MUVI by April 2023. MUVI comes with a 16-inch wheel platform and two removable lithium-ion battery packs – stored under the seat. When fully charged, MUVI offers a range of up to 103 km. An initial batch of 500 vehicles is to be deployed in eBikeGo’s existing rental fleet from Q1 of 2023.
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Citigroup Inc. will pay roughly $770 million to settle allegations that it misled customers about its credit cards, leading them into buying extra products that they didn’t need or didn’t understand.
The bank on Tuesday agreed to settle with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which accused it of misleading customers into buying “add-on” products that promised to protect them from identity theft or in circumstances where they couldn’t pay their bills.
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The bank or its vendors also misled customers about an extra fee that allowed them to pay their bill more quickly, not always clarifying that the fee was optional, according to the CFPB.
The case is one of the largest enforcement actions announced by the CFPB since it was created by the 2010 Dodd Frank financial law. Roughly 8.8 million customer accounts were affected, according to the CFPB, and Citigroup will spend about $700 million refunding them. The bank will also pay a combined $70 million to the CFPB and the OCC.
The bank didn’t admit or deny wrongdoing. It said it has already axed all the products in question, and has already refunded two million of the affected customers, which will count toward the relief tab.
The bank said that affected customers will receive a credit to their account or a check. Customers who have left Citigroup will be mailed a check. The bank said it is fully reserved for the costs of the settlement.
The bulk of the affected customers, about seven million, bought the extra products without knowing their true cost or without receiving their full benefit, the CFPB said. Banks ramped up marketing of add-on products around 2009, as customers became more concerned about their credit standing during the recession and as banks looked for new avenues to generate revenue.
But regulators have grown wary of the products, and other big financial companies including American Express Co., Bank of America Corp. , Capital One Financial Corp. and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., have settled similar allegations brought by the CFPB.
The Citigroup products meant to protect customers from identity theft, with names such as IdentityMonitor or DirectAlert, generally cost between $7 and $13 a month and promised to monitor customers’ credit reports for signs of fraud. But telemarketers didn’t always make clear that customers who signed up for a $1 monthly trial would have to cancel to avoid future charges, according to the CFPB.
The bank also marketed the product online as “Access to 3-in-1 credit reports,” implying that the product monitored the customer’s report at the three main credit-reporting bureaus. Instead, the products monitored only the credit information provided by a third-party vendor, the CFPB said. Sometimes, because of “various service delivery errors,” customers would pay for the credit-monitoring products but not receive all their benefits.
The other type of product in question offered customers the ability to defer their monthly payments in certain circumstances, such as a job loss or divorce, or to cancel their payment or balance. The products, with names such as Credit Protection and Balance Protector, also charged a monthly fee. Customers often signed up for them when they enrolled for credit cards at stores. The regulator found the bank didn’t tell some customers, including those who were unemployed or disabled at the time of enrollment, that they would be ineligible for certain benefits that accompanied this product.
According to the CFPB, the text on the PIN pads at the stores that sold the cards didn’t make clear that customers were opting in for a separate product. Instead, the text could be interpreted as merely asking customers whether they had received information about the product. The bank also failed to make sure that store employees were clear about the terms.
Another 1.8 million accounts were charged unfair payment fees, the CFPB said. For example, a bank vendor would call customers who had fallen behind on payments, and offer them the chance to spend $14.95 to pay their credit-card bill by phone that day, according to CFPB. The vendor wouldn’t always clarify that there were ways to pay the bill without incurring a fee, the CFPB said.


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Cryptocurrency buying and selling platform HAYVN closes Sequence A spherical
- Abu Dhabi-primarily based electronic currency buying and selling platform HAYVN has shut its Series A funding round for an undisclosed amount, led by Purple Acre Ventures and Hilbert Team. As component of the transaction, Crimson Acre Ventures has joined HAYVN’s board of administrators.
- Founded in 2018 by Christopher Flinos and Ahmed Ismail, HAYVN is an institutional digital forex platform that presents safe OTC buying and selling and custody capabilities, enabling shoppers to trade digital currencies.
- The new funding will be used for strategic hires in the organisation.
The UAE is poised to be a international hub for the emerging asset course that is a digital forex and a flurry of exercise in this ecosystem has observed the sector expand promptly.
HAYVN, a world wide institutional electronic currencies platform based mostly in Abu Dhabi have apparent objectives of their individual, and right now introduced that it has shut its Collection A funding spherical led by Red Acre Ventures and Hilbert Team.
As section of the transaction, Pink Acre Ventures has joined the HAYVN Board of Directors. With a sturdy technologies qualifications, Red Acre Ventures will allow HAYVN to deliver enhanced engineering solutions for its product or service offerings.
“We are building HAYVN into the premier institutional digital forex platform globally and we are continuing to strive to be just that, the closing of our Sequence A funding is a different milestone in our journey,” states Christopher Flinos, co-founder and Main Government Officer at HAYVN.
“With the closing of our Sequence A funding, we are in a position to go on to increase on our main merchandise and expand our choices beyond OTC buying and selling and custody. Leveraging off the Asset Management strength of our new shareholder Hilbert Team, we will soon get started providing our consumers with protected accessibility to digital forex through a collection of bespoke, diversified financial commitment merchandise. The HAYVN Payments ecosystem is also a precedence for the enterprise,” he included.
The HAYVN platform is designed on unprecedented stages of transparency, regulatory compliance, and security, with a top OTC desk and a regulated custody providing allowing their clientele to invest in, market, and custody massive amounts of electronic currency equally very easily and securely.
Christopher Flinos mentioned that this spherical of funding will support the organisation to increase its strategic journey to grow to be the largest world-wide institutional electronic currencies platform, to instil believe in inside the digital asset planet, aim on strategic hires in the organisation, to develop into the leading institutional gateway into the cryptocurrency ecosystem.


text: A local franchise of the Philly Pretzel Factory opened recently at Village Plaza on Southside Drive in Clifton Park. A grand opening is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The shop offers fresh-baked hot soft pretzels (three for $2), available with a variety of toppings, plus specialty items like hot dogs and sausages wrapped in a pretzel. The hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 280-9500 for information. The shop’s owner is Shannon Melleady of Clifton Park.


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Ford Motor Company yesterday announced a plan to build future electric vehicles at a Michigan plant that currently makes the Ford Mustang.
Ironically, the plant won’t be where Ford will ramp up production next year of its Mustang-influenced all-electric performance SUV; but the move represents an important shift for Ford.
Previously the automaker said that it would build a hybrid autonomous vehicle, as well as an electric vehicle, at Flat Rock. Now it’s pivoted toward more electric vehicles at the plant, and says that the plant will build models based on Ford’s next-generation flexible electric-vehicle architecture.
“We’ve taken a fresh look at the growth rates of electrified vehicles and know we need to protect additional production capacity given our accelerated plans for fully electric vehicles,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford’s president for global operations, in a press release.
2021 Ford electric SUV from Mexico, later EVs from Michigan
In 2017, Ford agreed to expand production of a hybrid autonomous vehicle at Flat Rock, starting in 2021, while setting production of the electric SUV to start in 2020 in Mexico. At that time Ford was expected to build about 4,500 autonomous vehicles per year at Flat Rock, while making about 25,000 per year of what was characterized as a "low-volume electric SUV” in Mexico. However Ford has since said that this vehicle will offer mainstream pricing and not be just a niche vehicle—and that it will be joined by a Lincoln version.
Hold your horses pic.twitter.com/EYNqZLv3ER— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) March 15, 2019
Last week, Ford appeared to release a teaser of the upcoming Mustang-inspired SUV at about the time the Tesla Model Y was being introduced. The Ford could prove one of the closest rivals to the Model Y in terms of performance and packaging.
While the autonomous vehicle will still be made at a Michigan plant, yesterday’s announcement will bring electric-vehicle production to the Flat Rock plant in 2023. Ford plans to invest $850 million in the plant altogether. To transition it to EV production will require retooling of the plant and some extensive reconfiguration—all while the plant continues to produce the next-generation of the Mustang.


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Dior is cementing its longstanding relationship with Harrods with a holiday event that will take over the London department store’s windows and facade for a celebration of “The Wonderful World of Dior.”
Running from Nov. 10 to Jan. 3, the multipronged happening will involve events on every floor of the store, including a micro-village on the lower ground floor and a pop-up café. The front of the store on Brompton Road will be adorned with a monumental light installation featuring classic Dior emblems like the compass rose, one of the key symbols of the brand’s 2022 holiday campaign.
Dior, which traditionally stages a summer pop-up at Harrods, will take over 44 windows with gingerbread house-themed displays celebrating all its product categories, from ready-to-wear and leather goods to fragrances and home wares. The theme of the tableaux will be exclusive to Harrods and Dior’s flagship on Avenue Montaigne in Paris.
“We have never led a collaboration of this scale with a department store,” said Pietro Beccari, chairman and chief executive officer of Christian Dior Couture.
“This is an absolute first, and along with the unprecedented exhibition there will be surprises and exclusivities on every floor: from monumental illuminations to entrancing shop windows animating the legendary facade, from two exclusive pop-ups to Café Dior, imagined specially for the event,” he added.
Beccari said Dior’s relationship with Harrods goes back to the beginnings of the French fashion house, with founder Christian Dior attending a show of his collection at the store in 1954.
“Harrods is renowned for its iconic Christmas displays, so it is our pleasure to be partnering with Christian Dior this season to create something truly unique and exceptional for our customers,” said Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods.
“Throughout our history, Dior has been a vital partner for Harrods, with our customers responding well across all categories, so it only made sense that we join forces to bring our clients a most enchanted season,” he added.
Dior will launch a dedicated app to allow visitors to book slots for the exhibition, featuring small-scale reproductions of three key buildings: the Paris flagship, which reopened last year after extensive renovations; founder Christian Dior’s childhood home in Granville, Normandy and the Château de La Colle Noire, the estate he bought in the South of France.
“These have been reproduced, with virtuosity, in reinterpretation of the centuries-old tradition of gingerbread houses. This incredible prowess made possible thanks to multiple ‘métiers’ and savoir-faire expertise — from sculpture to animation — celebrates the excellence of Dior and the magic of its creations in all forms, from haute couture to perfumes,” Beccari said.
The visit, which takes around 15 minutes, is augmented with immersive video projections, micromapping and holographic projections to take visitors on a journey from dawn until dusk.
The store will also carry a number of exclusives and pre-launches. Among the exclusives are square trunks embroidered with gold thread, carrying micro versions of handbags including the Saddle and the Lady Dior. High-end products on offer include the Miss Dior chair designed by Philippe Starck.


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A year after introducing the most expensive iPhone ever, Apple Inc. is set to reveal three new devices this week aimed at all corners of the smartphone market. Once again, all eyes will be fixed on the proposed price tags.
Leaning on reports from tech-rumour websites and news outlets, Wall Street is looking for the first American trillion-dollar company to deliver three new iPhone variations – at three varying price points.
While refreshed Apple Watches, iPad Pros and wireless chargers are also expected to be on deck this week, it's the iPhone line – which accounted for 62 per cent of Apple's revenue last year – that analysts will be watching most closely during the company's "Gather Round" event on Wednesday at the company's new campus in Cupertino, Calif.
The company usually reveals new generations of the iPhone in September, but the anticipated reveal of three phones this week at tiered pricing levels would mark a shift in Apple's strategy. The move, analysts say, could open up more consumer segments even as the company continues to steadily raise prices in a bid to drive revenue growth. The launch comes after the company warned in a letter to U.S. trade officials last week that proposed tariffs on Chinese goods would affect prices on a "wide range" of Apple gadgets. The iPhone was not specifically mentioned in the letter.
Last year's launch of the full-screen iPhone X was followed by months of speculation that it was being met with underwhelming demand. But chief executive officer Tim Cook said in a conference call in May that it was the first phone roll-out since the iPhone 6 Plus in 2014 in which “the top of the line iPhone model has also been the most popular.” The popularity of its most expensive device helped lift Apple's average selling price (ASP) for the iPhone 20 per cent to US$724 in the quarter that ended June 30.
Apple is aiming to maintain that momentum. The three phones expected this week include a lower-end 6.1-inch LCD-screen iPhone, and more advanced models at both 5.8 inches and 6.5 inches. Analyst T. Michael Walkley of Canaccord Genuity said in a recent research note that the three-pronged approach could help the company "drive a continued strong upgrade cycle to higher margin and higher ASP iPhones."
When it launched last year, the iPhone X had a baseline price of US$999. A Morgan Stanley analysis suggests that if a new lower-tier iPhone were priced between US$699 and US$799, and a large-screen, higher-tier model were priced slightly more than US$999, the product line's ASP could rise between 2 and 7 per cent.
Research from Morgan Stanley suggests that over the past year or two, consumers have been holding onto their phones longer, replacing them closer to every three years rather than every two. This is thanks to higher-quality devices and a shift among wireless carriers away from phone subsidies and two-year contracts, the firm says. But Katy Huberty, an analyst with Morgan Stanley, said on Friday that there is still plenty of reason to believe that Apple would want to raise prices.
Given the high demand for the iPhone X, she said, "we believe Apple understands consumers are willing to pay for a superior device and user experience." Ms. Huberty has a price target of US$245 for the stock, which closed at US$221.30 on Friday.
"Big picture, Apple's not growing market share," Loup Ventures' Gene Munster, a long-time Apple analyst, said in an interview. "The smartphone market's not growing, but ... they're growing share fractionally, about 18 per cent globally. But they can continue to grow the business by raising ASP, and I think the strategy of three phones is representative of that goal."
But if Apple chooses a lower-priced strategy on some models, it could also benefit the company by boosting its phone replacement rate. Canaccord Genuity has forecast a replacement rate for calendar year 2019 of 26.5 per cent, but Mr. Walkley said that the rate could easily rise if Apple lowered prices for some phones.
"With a mature smartphone market, we believe Apple has locked up a strong share of the premium tier market and will continue to dominate high-end smartphones' sales and capture the vast majority of smartphone profits for the next several years," Mr. Walkley said.
Analyst Tim Long of BMO Capital Markets, however, warned at the end of July that once iPhones' average selling prices normalize, "we believe unit growth will need to return."
Other analysts say that, as a stock, Apple might be able to suffice with low iPhone revenue growth so long as income from its services business – which includes Apple Music, the App Store and Apple Pay – continues to grow. Morgan Stanley, for instance, forecasts that services will account for more than 60 per cent of company revenue growth over the next five years.
Mr. Munster said that "as long as the [iPhone] business is stable, which is 0 to 5 per cent growth in revenue ... that's the sign of a healthy base. And I think investors are more interested in what can happen with services and other bets including content and [augmented reality] and mobility, wearables, and then also how much cash they're getting back."
As for the threat of the U.S. trade battle with China, U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted his preferred solution on Saturday: “Apple prices may increase because of the massive Tariffs we may be imposing on China – but there is an easy solution where there would be ZERO tax, and indeed a tax incentive. Make your products in the United States instead of China. Start building new plants now.”
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In July, to celebrate the tenth anniversary, the Chinese company has launched the brand new Mi 10 Ultra with 120 Hz display, 120X zoom and 120W super fast charging. In short, a real gem, which however could remain the prerogative of Chinese users and never see the light in the rest of the world. According to the latest news, Xiaomi mi 10 ultra e Redmi K30 Ultra Global they will not: for this reason the Mi Fans have mobilized with one online petition, asking Lei Jun's company to release these models also in Europe.
17 / 10 Update: “suspicious” news arrives, but which bodes well. Find all the details at the end of the article.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra (and not only) perhaps coming in the Global version: Google certification check
Here are all the details posted by Google
Have fans of the brand managed to convince Xiaomi? Unfortunately, at the moment it is not known and everything is silent from the company. To speak are some certifications of Google: in the last hours the list of supported devices has welcomed four models of the Chinese house and perhaps it could be a clue to start celebrating. It is in fact the models M2007J1SC e M2006J10C, Code-named Cas e Cezanne, respectively Xiaomi mi 10 ultra e Redmi K30 Ultra: that a Global version is in the pipeline?
Besides these two smartphones have also been added Redmi 10X e 10X Pro, initialed M2004J7AC e M2004J7BC (code name Apricot e Banana). Obviously it's good to keep an open mind: the arrival of these four models in the Google database could also indicate their debut in India. However, as often happens, the launch in the country could lead the way for the European market, at least as regards the possible Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Global.
Despite this, it is good to always keep your feet on the ground: at the moment the position of the Chinese company does not foresee the launch of the super flagship outside the Chinese borders. A change of course cannot be excluded, but it is also true that numerous rumors speak of the arrival of the Mi 10T Pro model. We will see what Xiaomi has in store and in the meantime we are waiting for further news.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra arrives in Spain, but ...
- Andrew Wong (@ AndrewWong20) September 27, 2020
… Unfortunately it was just an event dedicated to some lucky Mi Fans who were able to touch the super flagship firsthand. After the mysterious announcement published by the Country Manager of the Spanish division, the mystery was revealed. Meanwhile, both in Italy and in the rest of Europe have appeared the new models of the Mi 10T series, But say Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Global not even the shadow: is it time to lose hope?
The strange case of Antutu Global: Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra spotted | Update 17/10
The rankings of Antutu dedicated to the best models top e mid-range Global September, published in the score hours (here e here find all the details). Well, here's peeking both Xiaomi mi 10 ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra in version Globaldespite the fact that the two devices have not yet been released outside China. It is a error? Or the benchmark platform has decided that its global rankings they will also include China-only devices? At the moment it is not known what the answer is, but certainly it is a possible clue that rekindles hope.
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Zone Off-Road has launched a new range of high-performance accessories for the Jeep Wrangler JK.
We drove one of its Hemi conversions a few years ago and it was quite a monster.
The new performance range consists of a variety of products for both petrol and diesel models.
The Armax upgrade includes and engine control unit, extreme duty clutch kit, a high output exhaust system and a one-of-a-kind snorkel.
On the petrol side there’s the Sprintex Supercharger, which is a bolt on kit for the 3.6-litre V6 engine. Zone claims a power increase of 54% and a torque increase of 28%.
According to Zone, this system is engineered to OEM specification and it can be removed in less than a day should you decide to sell your Jeep.
The next level up is the Hemi conversion.
The conversion takes approximately 40-hours to complete, and once it’s done, the 5.7-litre V8 JK’s power output will increase from 209 kW to 295 kW. Thanks to HEMI’s Multiple-Displacement System, their 5.7-litre V8 has the ability to run on four cylinders under part-throttle conditions. Zone claims this leads to better fuel consumption.
Is it fast?
Well, Zone doesn’t quote official figures but it does state that you’ll be able to give Golf GTI owners a run for their money, even on 37-inch wheels.