Author: dailyguardian.ae
The organisers of the UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, arranged a recreational day for the children of Gaza. The initiative aimed to alleviate the impacts of the war on them and served as a form of psychological and rehabilitative therapy. Mona Talib Ahmed, a nurse at the hospital, said, “We organised several activities for the children to alleviate their psychological and physical suffering. These activities included drawing, Henna, and Holy Qur’an competitions, noting that such activities help in easing their distress.” Stay up to date with the latest…
Channel 2 Group Corporation, in partnership with Fun Asia Network, has roped in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup hero Robin Uthappa as a radio commentator for the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. Uthappa is the star commentator for Talk 100.3 FM and Big 106.2, the two radio stations which are providing live World Cup audio commentary in the UAE. Unveiling Uthappa as the expert commentator during a press conference in Dubai on Friday, Ajay Sethi, chairman of the Channel 2 Group Corporation, the audio rights holders for ICC tournaments, said UAE’s cricket fans are in for a great ride. “Robin…
Action cameras are great for recording your active lifestyle; whether it’s tracking through a mountain range or skiing down a slope, they can keep up with even the most strenuous activity. Of course, one of the best action camera brands is GoPro, and there are a lot of options you can pick from within its lineup, with a lot of great deals on the base camera and other accessories, of which we’ve collected our favorites below. You could also check out these drone deals to give you another cool perspective, or if you don’t want to grab a GoPro, these…
The Islamic festival of sacrifice — Eid Al Adha — is set to begin next week for millions of Muslims around the world. The exact date, however, may be different by one to two days from one country to another, depending on when the crescent Moon was spotted. Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced that the Moon — which signalled the start of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah — was spotted in the kingdom. Thus, the nation will mark the first day of Eid Al Adha on June 16 (Dhul Hijjah 10). Stay up to date with the latest news.…
Air Arabia on Friday marked the resumption of flights to Basra in Iraq from Sharjah International Airport. The route connects Sharjah and Basra with a frequency of four weekly flights. Basra is Air Arabia’s fourth direct route to Iraq from Sharjah, following Baghdad, Najaf, and Erbil. Upon arrival at Basra International Airport, Air Arabia aircraft was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute and a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by representatives from Air Arabia and Basra International Airport. “Air Arabia’s flights to Basra mark a significant milestone in our commitment to providing affordable travel options within the region,” said Adel Al…
Cleaning up a whole house can be a tiring task, especially if you live in a city or a place where there is a lot of air pollution and dust gets everywhere. Luckily, robot vacuums like the Roomba can help with that quite considerably, and while they can’t put stuff away or clean more substantial messes, they can help keep your house free of smaller dust and debris. That said, Roomba robot vacuums tend to be quite expensive, which is why we’ve gone out and collected some of our favorite Roomba deals below. That said, if you don’t necessarily want…
In celebration of Eid Al Adha, children aged 12 years and below will enjoy free access to all Expo City Dubai’s pavilions and attractions, including Terra’s indoor play area and Taqa Island. Adults, meanwhile, can buy a pavilion ticket for Dh50 or an attractions’ pass for Dh120; while all visitors can enjoy a 20 per cent discount on select dining options. UAE residents are set to get one day off for Arafah day, and three days off for the Eid Al Adha, according to the government’s list of public holidays. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
A restaurant in Abu Dhabi — Desi Pak Punjab Restaurant — was ordered closed over violations of food safety standards, authorities said on Friday. Insects were found in the eatery’s food preparation area, and poor general hygiene was observed. Poor ventilation was also an issue, according to an advisory issued by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Desi Pak Punjab Restaurant was found to have violated regulations repeatedly, Adafsa said. The authority confirmed that the lockdown order would remain in place until all food…
While some parts of the world have already spotted the crescent moon that will mark the beginning of the highly anticipated Eid Al Adha, Pakistan, India, and seven other countries are still on the look out for it. According to the Astronomy Center, today marks the twenty-ninth day of the month of Dhul-Qi’dah in the following countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, Morocco, and Ghana. When the sun sets in each country today, their own sighting committees are expecting to spot the crescent moon, and this will determine whether Eid al-Adha will be on Monday, June 17, or…
This weekend will be full of new game trailers and content shown at Summer Games Fest and other gaming showcases, but don’t let the new announcements distract you from the great games that just came out. While the waiting time between new console game releases can seem to drag on forever sometimes, new games are always released on Steam. If you need a game to jump into between showcases this weekend and want to try something new, here are three recently released games on Steam that are worth checking out based on initial reviews. The first game is a retro…