03 Apr, 2025
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Can immigration fix Canada’s economy?

This article is about the economic effects of immigration, so as a Canadian citizen, let me begin with the customary acknowledgement that I am totally pro-immigrant! Yes I was born in Canada, but my parents were immigrants. My wife is an immigrant. Even one of my daughters was born outside the country and technically immigrated. […]

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Unprecedented rain in Dubai raises questions

&nbsp Author: Maryam Shahvaiz, Features Writer On April 16, Dubai experienced its heaviest rainfall in 75 years, disrupting lives across the city. While the city is typically associated with a dry climate and scorching heat, residents found themselves unexpectedly rushing for umbrellas to protect themselves against heavy rainfall. It hardly rains in Dubai, which is […]

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The next phase of digital banking

&nbsp Author: Antonia Di Lorenzo, Features Writer The proliferation of smartphones and the increasing reliance on mobile technology have created a fertile environment for digital wallets and real-time payments, which are undergoing rapid evolution. This is progressively transforming the banking industry worldwide, especially in the UK, the US and European countries, driven by rising consumer […]