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Former US president Barack Obama warns Israel that any military strategy that ignores the human costs could ultimately backfire as it “plays into the hands” of enemies such as Hamas.

A third convoy of 40 lorries carrying humanitarian aid has entered the Gaza Strip through Egypt’s Rafah border crossing, a witness tells The National.

A single unified tourist visa system that would simplify travel within the GCC region and boost tourism is set to be introduced in the next two years, UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq says.

People in Oman have evacuated their homes while schools have been closed and about 70 shelters have been set up as the sultanate braces for the arrival of tropical cyclone Tej.

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Name: Qyubic
Started: October 2023
Founder: Namrata Raina
Based: Dubai
Sector: E-commerce
Current number of staff: 10
Investment stage: Pre-seed
Initial investment: Undisclosed 

The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre turbo 4-cyl

Transmission: eight-speed auto

Power: 190bhp

Torque: 300Nm

Price: Dh169,900

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1) Beware of cheques presented late on Thursday

2) Visit an RTA centre to change registration only after receiving payment

3) Be aware of people asking to test drive the car alone

4) Try not to close the sale at night

5) Don't be rushed into a sale 

6) Call 901 if you see any suspicious behaviour

How to protect yourself when air quality drops

Install an air filter in your home.

Close your windows and turn on the AC.

Shower or bath after being outside.

Wear a face mask.

Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.

If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.

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Name: HyperSpace
 
Started: 2020
 
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
 
Based: Dubai, UAE
 
Sector: Entertainment 
 
Number of staff: 210 
 
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
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Updated: October 24, 2023, 7:43 AM

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