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Shai Hope hit a six-studded 82 not out from 39 deliveries as West Indies revived their Super Eight campaign with a thumping nine-wicket win over co-hosts the United States at the Twenty20 World Cup on Friday. Needing a win and a big bump in their net run rate after a loss to England in their opening Super Eight clash, West Indies achieved both at Kensington Oval to move into second place in Group 2 behind unbeaten South Africa, their next opponents. After a brief spell of rain delayed the toss but not the start at a packed stadium, Barbadian off-spinner…
AUB Online and OSB Executive Education Shine as Diamond Sponsors at the 8th Annual Women in Data Science Conference Beirut, Lebanon – June 20, 2024 – American University of Beirut’s AUB Online and OSB Executive Education proudly served as diamond sponsors for the 8th annual Women in Data Science (WiDS) conference held on April 22nd, at the esteemed American University of Beirut campus. The conference, organized by AUB’s School of Business, the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business, was a resounding success, bringing together a distinguished lineup of international, regional, and national data scientists representing diverse backgrounds to share invaluable…
Chromebook deals are going to start cropping up all over the place as we inch ever closer to the back-to-school season. Of course, some of these promos are better than others, and it’s up to us to track down the best sales from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and computer companies themselves. Speaking of which: Best Buy deals on computers are particularly good, and we found a Chromebook offering we felt worth mentioning. While this sale is ongoing, you’ll be able to nab the Acer Chromebook 315 with a laptop sleeve for just $140. Normally priced at $200, that’s…
More than 100 UAE residents, of various nationalities, came together to donate blood as part of a campaign spearheaded by Dubai Police. Aimed to promote a culture of voluntary blood donation among the community, the campaign was held in collaboration with the Positive Spirit, Dubai Police Health Club and the Navi Sports Club. Fatima Buhajeer, Director of the Positive Spirit Council, emphasised the importance of blood donation and the need for community-wide participation in this humanitarian initiative. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. She said, “Officers, non-commissioned officers, civilians, and individuals from diverse…
Bproauto invites automotive post warranty customers to be a part of the new aftermarket Bproauto offers affordable parts that fit most makes and models for every customer Dubai, UAE, 21 June 2024: Stellantis, the global automaker, has announced the Middle East launch of bproauto, its new next generation of quality aftermarket parts and products. The launch of the brand in the region is aligned with Stellantis’s Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, to grow its share of sales in the independent aftermarket and expand its aftersales footprint in the Middle East. Bbroauto parts are competitively priced, offer high quality parts with…
Smart lock deals are available at several retailers, and whenever we can call attention to one of these promotions, we do! Such is the case with this solid offer from Best Buy. Today only, you can take home the Level Lock+ Connect with Keypad Smart Lock for just $300. For those keeping score, that’s a $110 markdown from the smart home device’s $430 retail price. Why you should buy the Level Lock+ Connect smart lock A smart lock is the kind of purchase that isn’t mandatory, but once you buy one, you’ll wonder how you went so long without the…
The UAE’s cricket community is in shock as they mourn the sudden death of Mandeep Singh, who was hailed as a “fantastic all-rounder” and the “best teammate ever.” His team members find it hard to accept that he is no longer with them and are reeling from what happened on Thursday (June 20) night. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Vision Cricket Ground management said that the Sharjah ground was rented for an ongoing tournament and hosted three matches on Thursday. The Dubai Super Kings (DSK) played a three-hour T22 match against the Titans from 8.30pm until 11.50pm. Stay up to date…
Fable fans have waited since 2010 for a true Albion adventure, and it looks like they’ll have to keep waiting a bit longer. The next installment in the franchise, just titled Fable instead of Fable 4, is in production but from a studio known only for its racing games rather than fantasy RPGs. The story is beginning to become a bit more clear now, however, so here’s everything we know about Fable. Release date window Fable only has a release window for 2025 at the moment. It’s hard to tell when we’ll get it that year, but we do feel…
Private schools in Dubai will not undergo full inspections during the 2024-25 academic year, except for new schools entering their third year of operations in the upcoming academic year. This directive comes from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), which recently communicated this information to Dubai schools in a circular. Khaleej Times has seen a copy of the KHDA circular which states, “We would also like to inform you of an important update to school inspections during the 2024-25 academic year. Full school inspections will not be conducted across all private schools in Dubai, except for new private schools…
The UAE has given $5 million to support the Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SHF) as part of an agreement with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). This assistance to OCHA is part of the country’s of $70 million donation aimed to address urgent humanitarian needs in Sudan, through UN agencies and humanitarian organisations. The country has also donated $5 million to Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, which will be directed towards the project titled’Mitigating Famine in Sudan – Support to Conflict-Affected Vulnerable Smallholder Farming and Pastoralist Households’. Stay up to date with…