Daily Archives: January 17, 2025

Technologies

Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 1.4% in Fourth Quarter of 2024 and 1.3% for the Year

PC Market Continues to Show Signs of Modest Recovery, as AI PC Prices Limit Adoption

Ranjit Atwal

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 17, 2025 — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 64.4 million units in the fourth quarter of 2024, a 1.4% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of sustained shipment growth. For the year, PC shipments reached 245.3 million units in 2024, a 1.3% increase from 2023. This marks the second consecutive year shipment volume has dipped below 250 million.

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Sports & Recreations

Desert Vipers seal five wicket victory against the MI Emirates as Fakhar Zaman dazzles in Dubai

  • “I think the fast bowlers were easy, but we were struggling against spinners. We just planned to play out their overs and take the game deep. It was because of the way the bowlers were bowling and the leg-side boundary was big, so I was looking for runs on the shorter boundary” said Player of the Match, Fakhar Zaman
  • Match tickets for Season 3 are available here
  • DP World ILT20 Season 3 schedule available here, squads available here

Dubai, January 16 2025: Fakhar Zaman lit up the Dubai International Stadium with a stellar knock of 67 runs in 52 deliveries to secure a five-wicket victory for the Desert Vipers against the MI Emirates.

Fakhar Zaman of Desert Vipers plays a shot during the match 7 of the DP World International League T20 between the Desert Vipers and the MI Emirates held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the 16th January, 2025.

Photo by Deepak Malik / CREIMAS / ILT20

Fakhar Zaman and Alex Hales’ knock of 34 runs gave the Vipers a strong start in the run chase. Zaman and Sam Curran then erected a 65-run stand through the middle overs while Sherfane Rutherford powered his way to 21 runs in eight balls to chase the target of 160 in 19.1 overs.

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Technologies

du announces sponsorship of Global Government Cloud Forum

du announces sponsorship of Global Government Cloud Forum

Fahad Al Hassawi will join the forum’s lineup of distinguished speakers to offer expert insight about digital synergy within government cloud computing.

Dubai, UAE, January 17 2025: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced its partnership with the upcoming Global Government Cloud Forum, set to take place on January 21, 2025, at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. At the event, Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, will deliver an insightful keynote on the topic “How can telcos support cloud adoption in government and private sector” to shed further light on a cloud-empowered public infrastructure.

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Technologies

OPPO Announces Lamine Yamal as Global Brand Ambassador

Dubai, UAE – January 17, 2025: OPPO announced 17-year-old Spanish football talent Lamine Yamal as its global brand ambassador. The emerging star will play a pivotal part in OPPO’s “Make Your Moment” brand refresh initiative, working with OPPO to inspire more young people worldwide to seize the present, channel their passion into action, and create their own extraordinary stories for the future.

Yamal with the OPPO Find X8 Pro engraved with his name and jersey number.

OPPO Opens a New Chapter with Yamal

Yamal represents more than just talent; he embodies the pursuit of authenticity and individuality. His commitment to responsibility and mindfulness aligns perfectly with OPPO’s “Make Your Moment” philosophy, making him the ideal choice as the global brand ambassador.

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Real Estate

Valores Celebrates Success of flagship Valores Residences in Furjan

Valores Celebrates Success of flagship Valores Residences in Furjan, announces upcoming projects worth AED 600 million in first quarter of 2025

Dubai, UAE, January 2025

Valores Property Development, a rising star in the UAE’s real estate sector, proudly announces the resounding success of its flagship debut project, Valores Residences in Al Furjan. Valued at AED 150 million, this landmark development marks a pivotal milestone in the company’s mission to redefine sustainable, community-focused urban living. It also paves the way for the developer’s ambitious plans to launch AED 600 million worth of projects across prime Dubai locations in 2025, including Dubai International City Phase II, Dubai Islands, and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC).

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