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Al Ahly will start as favourites to secure a fourth African Champions League title in five years when they host Esperance of Tunisia in Cairo on Saturday in the second leg of the final but must break down a stubborn defence to do so. The Egyptian giants are a long-standing dominant force in African club competition and show no signs of letting up as they look to extend their record number of wins in the continent’s top club competition to 12. They forced a goalless draw in a dour first leg in Tunis last Saturday and with a formidable home…

A new Windows 11 build is rolling out in Microsoft’s Beta channel, and it includes an app that’s been caught up in some controversy. Build 22635.3646 includes the PC Manager app for devices in China by default. This app is already available through the Microsoft Store, but the update suggests the app might be part of Windows 11 more broadly soon. PC Manager falls in the category of “system optimizers” along the lines of Razer Cortex Game Booster. It cleans out temporary files, frees memory that’s not being used, and digs deep on your hard drive to clean out unused…

The leading institution remains dedicated to empowering students globally, guiding their success in education and beyond ALLEN Overseas, renowned for shaping futures and nurturing talent, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to excellence with the outstanding performance of its students in the recent CBSE Board Results for Class X and XII. This year’s results highlight ALLEN Overseas’ dual focus on preparing students not only for competitive exams like NEET(UG) and JEE, but also for achieving academic excellence in CBSE Board Examinations. Sanjana Parigi has achieved an outstanding triumph by emerging as a UAE Topper in science stream with 98.8…

Novak Djokovic took a step closer to ending his title drought in 2024 after beating Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 7-5 6-1 on Thursday to reach the Geneva Open semi-finals. The world number one, who accepted a late wildcard to compete at the ATP 250 tournament ahead of defending his French Open title, got himself out of a hole as he saved four set points from 0-40 down in the 10th game before breaking his opponent for a 6-5 lead. He then served out the first set. The 37-year-old Serb kept the momentum going as he broke serve three times in the…

With Disruptions Set to Continue, Strategic Value Chain Partnerships areEssentialfor a Sustainable Future, Agree Speakers at 15thGPCA Supply Chain Conference The prestigious annual event was held from 15-16 May 2024 at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE,24May2024– With global and regional disruptions expected to continue and evolve, strategic value chain partnerships will be essential to ensure a resilient and sustainable future, agreed speakers at the 15th Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Supply Chain Conference,which took place from 15-16 May 2024 at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE.Held under the theme “Harnessing Connectivity for a Sustainable…

For great treadmill deals this Memorial Day, check out what Best Buy has to offer. Currently, you can buy the NordicTrack T Series 8.5 S Treadmill for $1,099, thereby saving $500 off the regular price of $1,599. If you’re keen to work out more from home, this could be a fantastic investment to add to your home gym. Here’s what you can expect from it before you hit the buy button. Why you should buy the NordicTrack T Series 8.5 S Treadmill The NordicTrack T Series 8.5 S Treadmill is exactly what you would expect from the maker of some…

Popular Emirati poet Rabie bin Yaqut, who recently passed away, was hailed as a ‘maker of joy’ by a UAE royal. Elder Emiratis called him “the celebrity of their generation – loved by many and hated by none”. The younger generation looked up to him for his panache in poetry and timeless literary work. But for his son, Othman Rabie, the Emirati poet, who lived among the titans of Emirati poetry, was “a loving, caring and compassionate father who treated all his children and grandchildren equally”. “He loved people. He loved to serve them and attended to their needs. We…

Tobacco companies still actively target young people via social media, sports and music festivals and new, flavoured products, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, accusing companies of trying to hook a new generation on nicotine. Amid ever-stricter regulation targeting cigarettes, big tobacco companies and new entrants have begun offering smoking alternatives such as vapes, which they say are aimed at adult smokers. But the WHO said these products’ are often marketed to youth, their design and variety of fruity flavours appeals to children, and that young people are more likely to use the products than adults around the…

World number one Iga Swiatek considers the Olympics to be her most important tournament because her father competed in the 1988 Seoul Games, she said on Thursday ahead of her French Open title defence. Swiatek’s father, Tomasz, represented Poland in the men’s Quadruple Sculls rowing event in Seoul, finishing seventh. “Because of that I know that the Olympics are the most important event probably in sports overall,” Swiatek said at the French Open’s draw ceremony. “Winning any medal would be a dream come true. “In Tokyo, I remember how stressful it was. This year I’m trying to really keep my…

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