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Canada is springing back to the cliched 'new normal' Justin Trudeau 2.0 will need to take all of Canada with him 6.30pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round-2 (PA) | Group 1 US$75,000 (Dirt) | 2,200 metres 7.05pm: UAE 1000 Guineas (TB) | Listed $250,000 (D) | 1,600m 7.40pm: Meydan Classic Trial (TB) | Conditions $100,000 (Turf) | 1,400m 8.15pm: Al Shindagha Sprint (TB) | Group 3 $200,000 (D) | 1,200m 8.50pm: Handicap (TB) | $175,000 (D) | 1,600m 9.25pm: Handicap (TB) | $175,000 (T) | 2,000m 10pm: Handicap (TB) | $135,000 (T) | 1,600m One year after Sultan Qaboos, Oman is witnessing continuity and change Mentoring the young is one way Oman is preparing for the future How Japan takes care of its elderly (and what the GCC can learn from it) the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds where they also see opportunity for growth Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015 higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG) where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014 a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021 growing at an annual average of 8 per cent Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing “Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets “What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.” said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.” Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine  Investors can tap into the gold price by purchasing physical jewellery but these need to be stored safely and possibly insured A cheaper and more straightforward way to benefit from gold price growth is to buy an exchange-traded fund (ETF) Most advisers suggest sticking to “physical” ETFs bars and coins in a vault on investors’ behalf Others do not hold gold but use derivatives to track the price instead The two biggest physical gold ETFs are SPDR Gold Trust and iShares Gold Trust Another way to invest in gold’s success is to buy gold mining stocks but Mr Gravier says this brings added risks and can be more volatile “They have a serious downside potential should the price consolidate.” Mr Kyprianou says gold and gold miners are two different asset classes “One is a commodity and the other is a company stock “These have nothing to do with gold at all which means it retains its value,” Mr Kyprianou says You may already have exposure to gold miners in your portfolio through an international ETF or actively managed mutual fund You could spread this risk with an actively managed fund that invests in a spread of gold miners with the best known being BlackRock Gold & General It is up an incredible 55 per cent over the past year past performance is no guide to the future Ederson (Man City); Alex Sandro (Juventus) Philippe Coutinho (Bayern Munich); David Neres (Ajax) Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants • Remittance charges will be tackled by blockchain • UAE's monumental and risky Mars Mission to inspire future generations, says minister • Could the UAE drive India's economy? • News has a bright future and the UAE is at the heart of it • Architecture is over - here's cybertecture • The National announces Future of News journalism competition • Round up: Experts share their visions of the world to come Global events: Much of the UK’s economic woes were blamed on “increased global uncertainty” which can be interpreted as the economic impact of the Ukraine war and the uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs Growth forecasts: Cut for 2025 from 2 per cent to 1 per cent The OBR watchdog also estimated inflation will average 3.2 per cent this year Welfare: Universal credit health element cut by 50 per cent and frozen for new claimants building on cuts to the disability and incapacity bill set out earlier this month Spending cuts: Overall day-to day-spending across government cut by £6.1bn in 2029-30  Tax evasion: Steps to crack down on tax evasion to raise “£6.5bn per year” for the public purse Housing: Housebuilding to reach its highest in 40 years with planning reforms helping generate an extra £3.4bn for public finances 5.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m 6pm: The President’s Cup Prep - Conditions (PA) Dh100,000 (T) 2,200m 7pm: Abu Dhabi Equestrian Gold Cup - Prestige (PA) Dh125,000 (T) 1,600m 7.30pm: Al Ruwais – Group 3 (PA) Dh300,000 (T) 1,200m 4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah5.10pm: Continous5.45pm: Raging Torrent6.20pm: West Acre7pm: Flood Zone7.40pm: Straight No Chaser8.15pm: Romantic Warrior8.50pm: Calandogan9.30pm: Forever Young The top three teams progress to the Asia Qualifier Third-place play-off: Kuwait beat Saudi Arabia by five runs Ministry of InteriorMinistry of DefenceGeneral Intelligence DirectorateAir Force Intelligence AgencyPolitical Security DirectorateSyrian National Security BureauMilitary Intelligence 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Samar Elmnhrawy: How companies in the Middle East can catch up on gender equality The National Editorial: Is there much to celebrate on International Women's Day 2021? Justin Thomas: Challenge the notion that 'men are from Mars, women are from Venus' one of nine species of the animal native to Indonesia and listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list due to growing demand in the global exotic pet trade It is one of the most popular primate species found at Indonesian pet markets small birds and reptiles and some types of vegetation the slow loris wakes around sunset and is active throughout the night The slow loris’s doe eyes may make it look cute it hisses and clasps its paws and can produce a venom from its elbow that can cause anaphylactic shock and even death in humans France orders 250 million masks to ease shortage Cannes Film Festival postponed due to coronavirus outbreak France opens housing for infected homeless people Why Hezbollah’s man in Iraq is now worth $10 million to the US Lebanon's protests test the allegiances of Hezbollah supporters With their patron in coronavirus peril, where do Iran's proxy groups go from here? Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, daughter of Neetu Kapoor and sister of Ranbir Kapoor recently opened up about a sweet bond between her daughter Samara and her niece Raha Riddhima shared an adorable habit that both the little girls have in common When asked about the similarity she finds between Samara and Raha, Riddhima lovingly said, "They both adore my mother (actor Neetu Kapoor). Samara calls her Nani and Raha calls her Deda." It is clear that Neetu Kapoor holds a very special place in both Samara and Raha's hearts Raha’s sweet smile and little words for her grandmother won everyone’s hearts Neetu's loving response to Raha melted fans online Not just that, even on Koffee With Karan, Neetu Kapoor had shared a funny incident about Raha’s first words I keep instructing the help to tell her to say papa So I went the other day to the house and Alia said 'She didn't say 'mamma'; she said 'mum-mum' (which means water) But she's saying 'da-da' and not 'na-na,' so I'm happy with that." This playful banter between grandmothers Neetu and Soni Razdan made everyone smile Meanwhile, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is all set to make her big acting debut soon. Reports suggest that she will star alongside her mother Neetu Kapoor and comedian-actor Kapil Sharma in the upcoming film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karun 2 As per sources quoted by Pinkvilla, Kapil has worked on his fitness for this film, which is directed by Ashish R Mohan, known for Khiladi 786. The film promises to be a full-on comedy entertainer, with shooting starting mid-April in Chandigarh. Interestingly, Neetu Kapoor will also play a key role in the story’s chaos and Riddhima is excited to enter the world of cinema with this light-hearted film Next Read: Influencer, Puja Khan Drinks Her Placenta Smoothie During Postpartum, Says, 'Influenced By Mammals'advertisement Alia Bhatt wants to do everything in her control to give her daughter The 30-year-old has a regret that she left her home at the age of 23 and moved out in order to make a name for herself The track began life as an intended club hit but took on a more introspective angle over the course of its production Out now via InFiné, the Nairobi-based producer's latest single was initially intended to be a club anthem, but evolved to become a more introspective cut over the course of its making. It was written after a night at Nairobi club Mist and is inspired by the Congonese genre of Lingala music It addresses themes of personal choice and emotional release serves as a reminder that "we hold the keys to free ourselves and each other" The track comes backed with a remix by the producer Emile Papandréou and you can both listen to both that version and the original track below Days after dastardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam Kashmiris urged PM Modi to take action against Pakistan after "Mann Ki Baat." The horrendous terror attack in Pahalgam has deeply angered people across India and the world Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that India stands united to uproot terrorism Also Read: Sagarika Ghatge And Zaheer Khan Welcome Their First Child, Revealed His Name With A Cosy Family PicADVT Fire at Bailey Road shopping mall doused Some banks hit by capital squeeze Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype? Chinmoy shown arrested in Saiful murder case Rakhal Raha, a writer and researcher involved in the textbook revision process, was sued today for "hurting religious sentiments". An individual named Mohammad Sajjad Hossain filed the case with the Dhaka Cyber Tribunal against Rakhal Raha, also known as Sajjadur Rahman, for his alleged involvement with making derogatory comments about Islam. Cyber Tribunal Judge Md Nur A Alam recorded the statement of the complainant and directed the Criminal Investigation Department to submit a report by May 22 after an investigation into the matter. In his complaint, complainant Sajjad said that Rakhal Raha on February 17 published a post on Facebook that severely insulted Islam, which contradicts the religious beliefs and values ​​of the majority of the country's people. Afterwards, a storm of protest arose online and Rakhal Raha deleted the post. In light of this, on February 19, over 150 scholars and Islamic thinkers issued a statement demanding punishment for Rakhal Raha, and his removal from the position of a member of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board's textbook revision and modification committee. In the complaint, Sajjad said, "I came to know from different print and electronic media about his (Rakhal) post. Later on February 25, I went to Motijheel Police Station to file a case against him, but police advised me to go to the Cyber Tribunal. Being instructed, I came to the court to file a case against him." |রাজনীতিব্যানারে-স্লোগানে খালেদা, তারেকের সঙ্গে জোবাইদার নাম২০০৮ সালের ১১ সেপ্টেম্বর স্বামী তারেক রহমানের সঙ্গে লন্ডনের উদ্দেশে বাংলাদেশ ছেড়েছিলেন জোবাইদা। এরপর একে একে ১৭টি বছর কেটে গেলেও দেশে ফিরতে পারেননি তিনি। Celebrity couple Alia and Ranbir seem to have become more guarded about their daughter Raha's privacy during a meet and greet with the media ahead of Alia Bhatt's birthday on March 15 the actors requested the paparazzi not to click photos of their daughter the couple had also taken down all the photos of Raha from their Instagram account except for a single picture of Raha not facing the camera The couple clarified that they wanted to ensure the safety of their two-year-old child Ranbir said it might sound like a privilege problem but maintained that they were making all efforts to protect their child He reminded the press about the dangers involved with posting photographs which might finally not be under their control When asked if the 'Animal' star would take action against those who do not comply with their request he replied in the negative and reminded the media that they are all like family "We don't want to push for any action The couple officially introduced Raha to the media during the Kapoor family's Christmas brunch two years ago Alia also cut a birthday cake in the presence of the media The privacy of celebrity children has been a topic of discussion in the era of social media Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan -- who is Ranbir's cousin -- also asked the paparazzi to not click photos of her sons -- Taimur and Jeh -- after her husband Saif was injured multiple times in a knife attack by an intruder in January Times Bull Aamrapali Dubey & Nirahua Hit Song: Bhojpuri cinema fans Amrapali Dubey and Dinesh Lal Yadav ‘Nirahua’ has released a song that will touch your heart often referred to as the ‘power couple’ of Bollywood has once again wowed with their romantic style The film ‘Nirahua Satal Rahe’ was released in 2017 was filmed on the special occasion of Karva Chauth Amrapali looks at her ‘sajan ji’s’ face through a sieve after doing the sixteen adornments Nirahua gets lost in Amrapali’s beauty and asks her what she wants Amrapali also takes promises and vows of love This song has been viewed more than 1.47 crore times on the YouTube channel of ‘Web Music’ The voices of Dinesh Lal Yadav and Kalpana have added to the song’s beauty Lyrics by Pyare Lal Yadav and music by Om Jha make this song even more special In the film ‘Nirahua Satal Rahe’ Nirahua is a famous artist who falls in love with Anjali (Amrapali Dubey) at first sight but the story takes a twist when Nirahua comes to know that Anjali is suffering from multiple personality disorder Hindi Timesbull © 2025 Times Bull By 2024-10-29T14:58:00+00:00 Raha Amirfazli and Shadi Karamroudi will receive the 2024 Academy Gold Fellowship For Women As part of the Academy’s global talent development and inclusion work the Gold Fellowship for Women is a one-year programme that combines support mentorship and access to networking opportunities for emerging women filmmakers The Academy currently awards two fellowships annually one to a US-based filmmaker and one to a non-US-based filmmaker She is currently pursuing her MFA in Film and TV production at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts Her debut feature In The Land Of Brothers premiered at Sundance Film Festival this year where she won the World Cinema Dramatic Competition directing award writer and producer who studied filmmaking and acting at Karnameh Film School in Tehran and obtained a bachelor’s degree in music performance from Tehran University of Art and a master’s degree in dramatic literature from Soore University she was invited to participate in the Berlinale Talents Labs and Script Station with her feature-length script foster a more inclusive film industry and champion diverse voices,” said Academy senior vice president Oscar winner proposing federal tax incentives Monday’s statement to reporters follows Truth Social Bookmark this page and keep track of the latest film release dates in the UK & Ireland Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates EXCLUSIVE: Film shoots in Dublin and Dundalk this summer Screen International is the essential resource for the international film industry access to the Screen International archive and supplements including Stars of Tomorrow and World of Locations Site powered by Webvision Cloud Next Read: Deceased's Wife Recalls Terrorist's Words After She Begged Them To Shoot Her Too, 'No, Go Tell Modi'ADVT