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Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hit a half-century as Bangladesh defeated the Netherlands by 25 runs on Thursday to edge closer to the second round of the T20 World Cup. Shakib, the 37-year-old former captain, recorded his 13th fifty in the format as Bangladesh made 159-5 in their 20 overs. Shakib went on to finish undefeated on 64 off 46 deliveries having crunched nine fours as international cricket returned to Arnos Vale for the first time in 10 years. In reply, the Dutch made 134-8 off their 20 overs. The win took the Tigers to four points from three games…
The fully electric Volvo EX30 named 2024 World Urban Car The award-winning model recognised at the New York International Auto Show is now available in the UAE at Al-Futtaim Trading Enterprises, with a starting price of AED 149,900 Small and mighty indeed – Al-Futtaim Trading Enterprises, the authorized dealer of Volvo Cars in the UAE, is pleased to announce that the fully electric Volvo EX30 has landed a big accolade at the prestigious World Car Awards. Beating out a competitive field of nominees, the EX30 was crowned the 2024 World Urban Car in a presentation held at the New York…
Bridgerton fans will be happy to know that the second part of season 3 is now on Netflix. Will it be a happy ending for Colin and Penelope? The new seasons of Perfect Match and Sweet Tooth will also premiere this month. At the end of the month, enjoy the debut of Supacell and the return of That ’90s Show. Many shows mentioned above, especially Bridgerton, will dominate Netflix’s top 10. The beauty of Netflix is the streamer boasts hundreds of shows. This June, watch these three underrated shows, including a former NBC family drama, a cat-and-mouse thriller, and a new sitcom starring a red-hot comedian.…
There has been no disturbing or violent crime committed in Ajman’s Al Nuaimiya Area in the first quarter of the year, the Ajman Police said on Thursday. Violent or disturbing crimes include murder, non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. These offences form the Crime Index that is used to gauge the overall volume and rate of crime reported to law enforcement in a particular area. Lt Col Mohammed Abdullah Bushahab Al Suwaidi, head of Al Nuaimiya Police Station, praised the officers and staff for “working together to implement security initiatives, in addition to increasing security awareness programmes, and involving…
From a father-of-two who planned to leave his job to a 29-year-old due to visit his family in August, two dozen Indians from the southern state of Kerala died in a fire that ripped through a labour-housing facility in Kuwait on Wednesday, leaving their families bereft. Around 40 Indians died in the blaze, which also killed at least 9 other people in Mangaf city, while more than 50 were injured, according to India’s foreign ministry. Most of the Indian victims came from Kerala. Norka Roots, a government agency for Keralites living outside the state, put the number of the state’s…
Eighty four per cent of business leaders surveyed in the Mena region now recognize corporate social responsibility (CSR) metrics as integral to their strategic planning, ensuring a responsible and sustainable business model, a recent report showed. According to Cicero & Bernay’s fourth Mena CSR Report, prepared in collaboration with CARMA International, CSR-driven companies are seeing a surge in consumer trust and loyalty, reflecting a growing preference for brands with robust ethical practices. 71 per cent of firms operate active programmes, with a further 24 per cent preparing to launch their initiatives. The 2023 Mena CSR report surveyed over 340 C-suite…
Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ADFW to return in December 2024 under the theme ‘Welcome to the Capital of Capital’ The strategic theme for the third edition of ADFW will explore the multiple facets contributing to Abu Dhabi’s position as the ‘Capital of Capital’ focussing on financial, human and technological elements. In just two years, ADFW has established itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing series of finance and investment conferences to garner regional and international recognition. Last year’s Abu Dhabi Finance Week saw 14 major financial institutions, managing a total of USD452 billion…
Arlo recently launched a home security system, expanding its lineup of cameras to include a multifaceted sensor that detects motion, opened windows, environmental hazards, and more. It can also be bundled with professional monitoring, giving owners an affordable way to secure their property. The company is now expanding the system with the all-new Security Tags, which arm or disarm the system when tapped against your Arlo Video Doorbell or Keypad Sensor Hub. The NFC tag is available in a two-pack and costs just $20. It brings some unique (and long-awaited) functionality to the Arlo Security System, as being able to…
Former Twitter platform X on Thursday said “likes” on the platform will now be private in an effort to protect users and drive up engagement. With the change, which includes the removal of the “Likes” tab on a profile page, users will no longer be able to track the likes of other users to figure out their interests or political leanings. The change comes as the platform has become a home for right-wing content since the takeover by Elon Musk in late 2022, with more left-leaning users fleeing the site or dropping engagement. “We are making Likes private for everyone…
Last week, ChatGPT had an outage that created global headlines. As one online tech portal headline summed it up aptly — “Millions forced to use brain as OpenAI’s ChatGPT takes morning off”. We are still at an early stage of artificial intelligence (AI) integration, and as it forges ahead into every aspect of our lives, it begs the question: why do we still need to teach students the basics of language, writing, critical thinking, creativity and ethics as processes become automated? ChatGPT was introduced on November 30, 2022, smashing records to reach 100 million monthly users in just two months.…