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The 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup (June 1-29) is all set to get under way in the United States and West Indies on Saturday. Defending champions England will aim to become the first team to win three titles in the showpiece event. Overall, 20 teams will be battling for glory over the next few weeks. Here’s what you need to know: DATES * The ninth edition of the 20-overs showpiece event will run from June 1-29. * It begins with hosts United States taking on Canada TEAMS The tournament will feature 20 teams, divided into four groups. Group…
*Andalusia Group Real Estate Investment and Development Announces Acquisition of New Plot in Majan to launch AED 180 million Residential Project* Dubai, [May, the 30th, 2024] – Andalusia Group Real Estate Investment and Development, spearheaded by CEO and Founder, Saleh Tabakh, is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of a new plot in Majan, setting the stage for the launch of a high-end Parisian-inspired residential building. This strategic move marks the Group’s fifth project since its inception in 2019, demonstrating a steadfast expansion of its real-estate portfolio in Dubai, which includes a diverse array of shopping malls, townhouse projects, and…
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered the most distant known galaxy to date, one that is so far away that it existed just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang. Since Webb began its science operations in 2022, astronomers have used it to look for very distant, very ancient galaxies and have been surprised by what they found. Not only have they found many of these distant galaxies, but the galaxies are also brighter and more massive than they expected — suggesting that galaxies evolved into large sizes faster than anyone imagined. The newly discovered…
It has just been one year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the end of the Covid pandemic, but experts are already asking when the next one will occur. “We know another pandemic is going to come but we don’t know when,” said Dr Mahra Khalifa Al Hosani, from the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre. Her comments came at a panel discussion about the UAE’s preparedness to face future pandemics at the University of Birmingham in Dubai on Thursday. The Covid pandemic, which killed nearly 7 million people globally, is considered to be one of the deadliest in history.…
Be it for an escape from the city during long weekends or a short trip for visa change, Oman has become a favoured spot for many UAE residents. It’s proximity, easy visa process and breathtaking scenery are some of the reasons why people prefer to make the trip by car. Over the years, there have been changes in routes and entry costs. From latest roads to documents required, here’s an ultimate guide to travelling to Oman by car from the UAE. Route options Hatta, Al Wajajah border For travellers coming from Dubai, the Hatta, Al Wajajah border crossing is the…
Among the six GCC countries, the UAE has emerged as the most remote-friendly country, a study showed. One-fifth of professionals in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) enjoy some form of remote or hybrid work arrangement in their companies, according to the latest research by GulfTalent, a leading online recruitment firm. GulfTalent’s study was based on a survey of 4,000 professionals and 1,000 managers based in the region. It found that the most common format of remote work is 2 days per week from home and 3 days at the workplace. Start-up firms and multinational corporations lead in remote work, in…
Microsoft has unveiled that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will debut as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass, marking a significant milestone as the first entry from the franchise to join the subscription service. Since Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in mid-October 2023, fans have eagerly anticipated the arrival of Call of Duty titles on Xbox Game Pass. Despite delays due to regulatory concerns surrounding the acquisition, Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to bring the popular franchise to the service. The announcement of Black Ops 6’s inclusion in Xbox Game Pass was preceded by leaks and speculation, eventually…
Ageing hits women differently than men. Not just physically but also psychologically. For most women fear menopause. We know it will hit us all, but the knowledge of the monumental changes it brings with it can sometimes feel overwhelming. New studies and research, however, indicate that with proper care, our experience of menopause can be different. Dubai-based menopause coach Sharon James, who has been helping women navigate this period in their lives and preparing them for it, talks to wknd. about removing stigma around menopause and tackling it better with the help of nutrition. Edited excerpts from an interview: Tell…
Australia will be aiming to become the first team to possess all three of cricket’s global titles at the same time, but a bigger success will be if the T20 World Cup next month can help the game crack a lucrative market in the United States. Australia won a hat trick of one-day World Cups between 1999-2007 and, going by their heady success in recent global events, they are close to recreating that ‘golden era’. Under Pat Cummins, they won the World Test Championship title and the one-day World Cup last year – beating a formidable India in both the…
Big Art Festival – the brightest highlights of the summer Mr. Berin, please share with us how Big Art Festival was created. My intention was to create something unique, combining all the things that I love and I’m sure many people also admire, the things that take one’s breath away: amazing music, the stunning beauty of nature, harmony, comfort and sophisticated atmosphere. Big Art Festival is a real music journey where everything is filled with melodies, beauty of nature, luxury, inspiration and relaxing bliss of the most beautiful parts of the world. I can describe Big Art festival as an…