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Saalbach has won awards as the best ski resort in Europe several times, and after our trip through the Alps, it’s easy to see why it’s loved. The Skicircus Saalbach has something to offer everyone with its extensive lift infrastructure and variety of terrain. However, it’s not just the ski and size that impress, but the quality of the experience with brand new lifts, cozy resort villages, and no shortage of unique mountain huts. With 270 kilometers of piste, 70 lifts, and 60 mountain huts, the stats speak for themselves. It’d be tough to run out of new areas or...

This article is part of Overlooked, a series of obituaries about remarkable people whose deaths, beginning in 1851, went unreported in The Times.In 1849, Mary Ann Schuyler, a wealthy New Yorker, was reminded fondly of her longtime hairdresser, Pierre Toussaint, while visiting a Roman Catholic chapel in Europe. “Send my love to him,” she wrote to her sister, Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee. “Tell him I think of him very often and never go to one of the churches of his faith without remembering my own St. Pierre.”By then, Toussaint, 68, had built a reputation as “the Vidal Sassoon of his...

  After months of fighting, Ukrainian troops are withdrawing from Avdiivka. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s campaign to engage Russia at sea and in depth continues with more drone attacks on oil infrastructure and another Russian ship sunk. In the US, Senators agreed to pass the Whitehouse’s emergency funding Bill to Congress.  A step towards the US being able to release another US$ 60 billion of military aid to Ukraine.  Avdiivka    For four months Russia has been trying to take Avdiivka, a small town held by the 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade. This unit’s strength is approximately 2-3000 soldiers supported by about 30 tanks...

Traveling, whether it's a local trip within your own country or exploring exotic destinations around the globe, is an excellent way to escape from the routine and enjoy a break from everyday life. The opportunity to broaden your horizons, relax, and try new experiences that may not be available at home is what makes vacations so special. The excitement of engaging in casino entertainment adds to the appeal of spending time at a casino while traveling. Here are five compelling reasons to consider visiting a brick-and-mortar casino during your travels.Sociable ExperienceVisiting a brick-and-mortar casino is a fantastic addition to your...

Paul Huxford: Macquarie wealth chief investment officer Former ANZ funds chief investment officer, Paul Huxford, has returned to the Macquarie fold after a more than 16-year hiatus from the Australian financial mega-firm. Huxford, who served almost six years with ANZ ending last December, is now CIO for the Macquarie wealth management arm in a newly created position. His investment responsibilities include the Macquarie wrap platform, which alone boasts assets under management of about A$125 billion. Previously, he held equity research roles with Macquarie from 2000 to 2007 in Auckland, Australia and Singapore following stints at BT and Deutsche in NZ....

Alexis George: AMP chief The freshly cut-down ASX-listed financial services firm, AMP, has set a modest “maintain” target for its NZ wealth operation amid mixed fortunes in Australia. Announcing the group’s 2023 annual results last week, AMP chief, Alexis George, said the NZ strategy was to “maintain current performance and continue to diversify revenue”. Year-on-year the NZ wealth arm reported a A$2 million increase in net profit after tax to reach A$34 million, underpinned by a markets-driven bump in assets under management across its KiwiSaver and superannuation funds. The NZ business booked asset-based net profits of A$22 million last year...

Traveling used to be a challenging task when people had to plan everything manually and rely on physical maps to navigate unfamiliar places. However, in today's world, there are numerous helpful applications available for almost every aspect of travel. The range of travel apps is so vast that you can now plan trips, discover the best local foods to try, and even work remotely while exploring different countries. In this article, you will find some top recommendations for mobile apps and vacation planning websites to enhance your future travel experiences. One essential website for travelers is Google Flights. This platform...

In a groundbreaking move, Evolution Aesthetics Clinic has proudly introduced cutting-edge technologies, setting a new standard in the beauty and wellness industry in Dubai. The clinic, founded by Tamara Bigaeva, with a remarkable eight years of experience in the cosmetology industry, is poised to revolutionize aesthetics with its unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. Evolution Aesthetics Clinic’s journey began in Russia with a dedication to advancing aesthetic medicine, supplying cutting-edge equipment nationwide, and providing extensive training for doctors throughout Russia. The clinic partners ownership of the esteemed GEN87 Clinics chain in Russia further solidifies its position as a leader in...

MAG Group Holding, the multinational conglomerate incorporating different companies across diverse sectors, announced the recording of AED 12.6 billion in sales for 2023 across its different real estate subsidiaries. Sales at the innovative Keturah brand, founded last year, reached AED 2.5 billion at the Keturah Reserve development in Meydan. In contrast, sales at ‘The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside,’ part of the Keturah Resort, recorded AED 2.8 billion. Additionally, 70% of Keturah Resort has been sold. Other real estate subsidiaries of MAG Group recorded AED 7.3 billion in sales for real estate developments across the UAE, which includes MAG Lifestyle Development,...

Nakheel, the world leading master developer, is sponsoring the UAE Tour 2024, the only UCI World Tour cycling race in the Middle East, for the sixth consecutive year. Nakheel is sponsoring the prestigious White Jersey, which will be awarded to the best young rider under the age of 25 on each stage of the Tour. The sixth edition of UAE Tour will take place from 19 to 25 February featuring over 1028 kilometres of racing across seven stages. These stages comprise two mountain stages, four sprint stages and a high-speed team time trial. The fourth stage of the competition, a...