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CairoScene
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Palestinian Comedian Mo Amer to Perform at Dubai Opera in October
Amer's set will be one of several performances scheduled during Dubai Comedy Festival. Jul 22, 2025 Palestinian-American comedian and writer Mo Amer is set to perform at Dubai Opera on Thursday, October 9th, as part of the Dubai Comedy Festival. Known for his sharp observational humour and storytelling focused on family and identity, Amer's set will be one of several performances scheduled during the festival, which runs from October 2nd to 12th. Presented by Live Nation Middle East, the festival will also feature comedians including Tom Segura, Akaash Singh, Joanne McNally, John Achkar, Amer Zahr, and Zakir Khan. Amer has received multiple awards for his work, including a Gotham Award and a Peabody Award, and is recognised for his appearances in the Netflix series 'Mo'. Tickets start at AED 295 and are available through PlatinumList's official website.
Business Times
a day ago
- Business
- Business Times
UOBKH initiates coverage on Lum Chang Creations with 'buy' call on strong growth outlook
[SINGAPORE] UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) has initiated coverage on Lum Chang Creations (LCC) , assigning the interior fit-out business a 'buy' call and a S$0.39 price target on Monday (Jul 21), the day it debuted on the Singapore Exchange's Catalist board. The price target represents an upside of 56 per cent from LCC's initial public offering (IPO) price of S$0.25 a share and of 27.9 per cent from its Monday closing price of S$0.305. UOBKH analyst Heidi Mo wrote in a Monday report that LCC is set for robust financial performance, given a strong growth outlook and visible pipeline of projects. 'Backed by a robust orderbook of S$123 million, the company's earnings per share is expected to grow remarkably at 144 per cent and 12 per cent in FY2025 and FY2026 (respectively), driven by higher demand from conservation and interior fit-out works from the government's increasing commitment to protecting local heritage,' Mo wrote. Contracts worth around S$34 million awarded in the first five months of 2025 will likely be fulfilled in the next three months to two years, she said. LCC's orderbook is expected to grow further to S$146 million in FY2027, reflecting a 'positive outlook'. 'Furthermore, LCC has committed to paying out not less than 30 per cent of its net profit after tax attributable to shareholders in ... FY2025 and FY2026, implying a decent 4.9 per cent dividend yield for shareholders in FY2026,' Mo wrote. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up Tailwinds on urban revitalisation specialist industry outlook LCC looks set for 'robust earnings growth', driven by a positive outlook for the urban revitalisation specialist (URS) industry, Mo said. This comes as the URS industry is expected to grow at a 6.8 per cent three-year compound annual growth rate, from a range of S$380 million to S$450 million in 2024 to a range of S$470 million to S$550 million in 2027. Growth drivers include the government's commitment to protecting local heritage, an uptrend in adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, an increase in conservation projects and robust growth in Singapore's economy and construction industry, Mo said. Additionally, LCC is a dominant player in the relatively niche URS industry, holding an estimated 15.7 per cent market share, according to research firm Converging Knowledge. Mo highlighted the group's strong project track record – it has won contracts for the National Museum of Singapore and several Orchard Road conservation shophouses, and clinched the Urban Redevelopment Authority's Architectural Heritage Award for Conservation and Innovation for its work on St James Power Station, a national monument. Future expansion plans Mo also drew attention to LCC's regional expansion plans to grow its business in Singapore and Malaysia as well as venture into new markets in neighbouring countries. The company intends to enter the high-end residential space by expanding its interior fit-out and addition and alteration business in high-end landed residential properties. It plans to do so through its subsidiary, Lum Chang Decor, which specialises in renovation contracting services and holds a General Builder Class 1 license, Mo said. Additionally, it is eyeing strategic partnerships with plans to explore acquisitions, investment opportunities, strategic alliances and joint ventures targeting complementary businesses in Singapore or overseas, she said.
ITV News
4 days ago
- ITV News
Sister pays tribute to drowned Briton who ‘died trying to save his friend'
The sister of a British man who drowned in Portugal has said he died trying to save his best friend's life. King Edonmi, 29, and Mo Liasu, 27, both believed to be from Ipswich, lost their lives less than 24 hours after arriving on holiday in Albufeira, in Portugal. The pair are believed to have drowned in the swimming pool at the Duas Palmeiras by LovelyStay apartment complex on Tuesday. Candles, flowers and tealights spelling out the men's names have since been laid near flats on Ipswich Waterfront, including a note reading: "Miss you - always fly high." Kemi Edonmi, King's sister, paid tribute to her brother online, writing: 'My best friend is really gone. 'Rest in peace to my big brother and his best friend Mo, we love you and will never forget you both. 'The whole family is comforted by the fact that King died in Christ. 'From Jesus – For Jesus – Back to Jesus. We shall all meet again.' She also said that he had died while "trying to save his friend's life.' Some local reports suggested the men had been drinking, but Ms Edonmi insisted this was not true. 'My brother and Mo do not drink and were not intoxicated at the time of the incident,' she wrote. 'Articles with false information and insensitive comments don't know the pain they're causing the people closest to King and Mo.' A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the families of two British men who have died in Portugal and are in contact with the local authorities.' The Policia Judiciaria has already been in contact with the British embassy in Portugal. The GoFundMe page has so far raised over £25,000, which will go towards the repatriation costs. The Policia Judiciaria, Portugal's criminal investigation police, said the incident is not being treated as suspicious. A spokesperson said: 'The inspection of the scene revealed no evidence of criminal activity. 'Witnesses to the events were interviewed, confirming the investigation's belief that it was an accident.'
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Brit tourist who drowned in Portugal hotel pool 'died trying to save his friend'
King Edonmi, 29, and Mo Liasu, 27, both from Ipswich, lost their lives less than 24 hours after arriving on holiday in Albufeira, on Portugal's southern coast The sister of a British man who tragically drowned in Portugal has revealed he lost his life while heroically attempting to save his best friend. King Edonmi, 29, and Mo Liasu, 27, both hailing from Ipswich, were discovered at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Albufeira and pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday. Emergency services had been called in the early hours and attempted resuscitation, but both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Police said there is no suspicion of foul play. It is believed that the friends died in a hotel pool on July 15. A heartfelt memorial with candles, flowers, and tealights forming the names of the men has been created near the flats on Ipswich Waterfront. Kemi Edonmi, King's grieving sister, honoured her brother on social media, stating: "My best friend is really gone. Rest in peace to my big brother and his best friend Mo, we love you and will never forget you both. The whole family is comforted by the fact that King died in Christ. From Jesus – For Jesus – Back to Jesus. We shall all meet again." She disclosed that King perished while endeavouring to rescue Mo. "My brother died trying to save his friend's life," she expressed. Contrary to some local media speculation, Ms Edonmi firmly denied that the pair had been drinking. She insisted: "My brother and Mo do not drink and were not intoxicated at the time of the incident. Articles with false information and insensitive comments don't know the pain they're causing the people closest to King and Mo." A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office commented: "We are supporting the families of two British men who have died in Portugal and are in contact with the local authorities." A GoFundMe page has been set up in memory of both the men, who "brought light into every room they entered". So far it has has amassed over £22,000 to assist with the costs of bringing their bodies back home. The page's heartfelt message reads: "A tribute from the online fundraiser said: "On what was meant to be a joyful holiday in Portugal, our two dear friends Mo and King tragically lost their lives, less than 24 hours after arriving. "What was supposed to be sunshine and laughter turned into heartbreak no one could have imagined. They were brothers to many. Gentle, kind-hearted souls who brought light into every room they entered. The kind of people who would drop everything to help you, no questions asked. "They were warm, loyal, funny and full of dreams. The sort of men you never hear a bad word about because there simply were none. They were deeply devoted to their families, their friends and their faith. And now, all of that has been taken so suddenly and so unfairly." Portugal's Policia Judiciaria, responsible for criminal investigations, has stated that the incident is not being viewed with suspicion. Their spokesperson commented: "The inspection of the scene revealed no evidence of criminal activity. Witnesses to the events were interviewed, confirming the investigation's belief that it was an accident."
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Sister pays tribute to drowned Briton who ‘died trying to save his friend'
King Edonmi, 29, and Mo Liasu, 27, both from Ipswich, lost their lives less than 24 hours after arriving on holiday in Albufeira, on Portugal's southern coast. The pair are believed to have drowned in a hotel swimming pool on July 15. Candles, flowers and tealights spelling out the men's names have since been laid near flats on Ipswich Waterfront. Kemi Edonmi, King's sister, paid tribute to her brother online, writing: 'My best friend is really gone. 'Rest in peace to my big brother and his best friend Mo, we love you and will never forget you both. 'The whole family is comforted by the fact that King died in Christ. 'From Jesus – For Jesus – Back to Jesus. We shall all meet again.' She said King had died while trying to save Mo's life. 'My brother died trying to save his friend's life,' she said. Some local reports suggested the men had been drinking, but Ms Edonmi insisted this was not true. 'My brother and Mo do not drink and were not intoxicated at the time of the incident,' she wrote. 'Articles with false information and insensitive comments don't know the pain they're causing the people closest to King and Mo.' A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the families of two British men who have died in Portugal and are in contact with the local authorities.' A fundraising page launched in the men's memory has raised more than £22,000 to help pay for the repatriation of their bodies. It said: 'On what was meant to be a joyful holiday in Portugal, our two dear friends Mo and King tragically lost their lives less than 24 hours after arriving. 'What was supposed to be sunshine and laughter turned into heartbreak no one could have imagined.' The Policia Judiciaria, Portugal's criminal investigation police, said the incident is not being treated as suspicious. A spokesperson said: 'The inspection of the scene revealed no evidence of criminal activity. 'Witnesses to the events were interviewed, confirming the investigation's belief that it was an accident.'
