Founder of Muslim dating app Muzz claims Jewish dating app Cloned it
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Founder of Muslim dating app Muzz claims Jewish dating app Cloned it
A Jewish dating app called Jewzz has allegedly copied Muslim app Muzz, CEO Shahzad Younas said on x. He pointed out that Jewzz didn’t bother to change the profile guidelines page before replicating it from the Muzz website. "The ripoff of Muzz continues. Welcome Jewzz, a Jewish dating app. Not only did they blatantly copy our brand name, but they also cloned our site so poorly that they forgot to edit the profile guidelines page before copying it from our website."
Shahzad Younas, Founder and CEO of MUzz Muzz has 10 million global members and claims to have resulted in over half a million successful marriages in its 10-year span. Backed by Silicon Valley's Y Combinator, the London-based company has raised over $9m in funding. Formerly called Muzmatch, Muzz operates in 14 countries and recently launched Muzz Social, a social media platform for Muslims. JEWZZ, launched by Andy Rudnick in April, claims on its website to have "over 35 years of creating lasting relationships," with a "track record of thousands of relationships and marriages".The company also hosts events it claims are "inclusive".
Carlos Ghosn for president: Lebanese show support for Nissan’s Interpol-wanted ex-ceo years after music box escape
Lebanese citizens express their backing for Carlos Ghosn's presidential candidacy, years following his dramatic escape from Japan, orchestrated through a music box. In 2020, his audacious flight from house arrest not only garnered global attention, earning him a Netflix documentary and a spot on Interpol's wanted list, but it also solidified his reputation as the savior of Renault and Nissan from financial ruin.
Carlos Ghosn, revered for his business acumen and leadership, remains a figure of multiple identities - a businessman, a devoted family man, a fugitive, and, as recent discussions suggest, a potential leader for Lebanon. Despite facing criminal allegations, including accusations of financial misconduct, Ghosn vehemently refutes the charges against him.
Following his arrest in 2018, Ghosn endured months of solitary confinement, multiple arrests, releases on bail, and eventual house arrest before engineering his daring New Year's Day escape. With the assistance of a former Green Beret commando, Ghosn orchestrated his clandestine exit from Japan, concealed within a large audio equipment case utilized by a band hired to perform at his dinner. Subsequently, he was whisked away on a series of private jets, ultimately finding sanctuary in his hometown of Beirut.
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Maldives has Banned Israeli Tourists in Solidarity with Palestine amidst genocide
The Maldives has implemented a ban on Israeli visitors due to domestic opposition to Israel's crimes and genocide in Gaza. President Mohamed Muizzu's administration announced the decision during a press conference in the nation's capital, alongside other initiatives to support Palestinians.
Muizzu's cabinet has appointed a special envoy to assess Palestinian needs and initiated a fundraising campaign with UNRWA's assistance to aid Palestine. The Maldivian government is planning a nationwide rally in solidarity with Palestine and is seeking dialogue to expedite a resolution to the attacks on Gaza.
In response, Israel cautioned its citizens against traveling to the Maldives and advised those currently there to depart. Israeli visits to the Maldives, a country heavily dependent on tourism for its economy, had soared to over 15,000 in 2022, rebounding from a downturn during the pandemic.
Despite Saudi links, Mourinho Lands in Istanbul, receiving a Hero's Welcome at Fenerbahce
Even with long-circulating links with Saudi clubs, “the Special One” eventually landed in Istanbul to lead Fenerbahce, a club representing Turkey in the 24/25 Champions League campaign. sharing a video on Instagram, Mourinho showcased his excitement to be in Istanbul.
Thousands of Fenerbahce fans turned out on Sunday to welcome Jose Mourinho as their new manager. The esteemed two-time Champions League-winning coach has inked a two-year contract to lead the 19-time Turkish champions.
Transfer rumors are already going around following Mourinho’s welcoming in Fenerbahce, with Romelu Lukaku being referred to as the first target on Jose’s list.
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