Author: dailyguardian.ae
Downside risks for the Pakistani economy remain exceptionally high, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, in its staff report on the country, ahead of talks with the fund on a longer term programme. An International Monetary Fund mission is expected to visit Pakistan this month to discuss a new programme, ahead of Islamabad beginning its annual budget-making process for the next financial year. “Downside risks remain exceptionally high. While the new government has indicated its intention to continue the SBA’s policies, political uncertainty remains significant,” said the fund in its staff report following the second and final review…
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced the signing of two top MMA prospects from the UAE, flyweight Hadi Omar Al Hussaini and featherweight Youssef Al Housani to exclusive, multi-fight contracts. Al Hussaini and Al Housani are expected to compete in Showcase bouts in the inaugural PFL Mena season, before joining next year’s season. “We are thrilled to welcome two of the UAE’s top prospects to PFL Mena,” said Gustavo Firmino, VP of Fighter Operations, PFL Mena. “The mission of the PFL is to find the best fighters in every region around the world. Our partnership with SRJ Sports has allowed…
Dalma Mall Teams Up with Abu Dhabi Sports Council for a Thrilling Fun Run Dalma Mall’s Fun Run on 11th May to be a day of fitness and community engagement. In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, this event promotes health and wellbeing through the ‘Abu Dhabi 360’ initiative. Participants can choose to run varying distances and enjoy exciting prizes and giveaways, making it a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit. Abu Dhabi, the UAE, 10th May 2024 – Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi’s Favorite Mall, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, is excited to present the Dalma…
Taking care of your lawn is important, especially if you live somewhere with an HOA that has very strict rules and regulations about how high your lawn can get. Luckily, there are a lot of lawn mower options you can pick from, from cordless to gas-powered and even robot lawn mowers as well, if you want to save yourself the hassle. Whatever it is, we’ve gone out and collected our favorite deals across retailers to help save you a little bit extra cash. Contents Litheli 20-volt Cordless — $170, was $190Greenworks 16-inch cordless lawn mower and accessories — $408, was…
The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the attack by Israeli settlers on a Jordanian aid convoy headed to the Gaza Strip through Beit Hanoun, and the attack on the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in occupied Jerusalem. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed it held Israel fully responsible for these heinous attacks, and called for an urgent, independent and transparent investigation. It also demanded punishment for those who committed these appalling crimes in contravention of international humanitarian law. The ministry emphasised the…
Heatstroke has killed 61 people in Thailand so far this year, more than in all of 2023, the health ministry said today after weeks of scorching weather across the region. A wave of exceptionally hot weather blasted Thailand in recent weeks, prompting authorities to issue warnings about scorching hot weather on a near-daily basis. According to AFP, the health ministry said today that 61 people have died from heatstroke since the beginning of 2024, compared with 37 in the whole of 2023. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Thailand’s northeast – the agricultural…
Austria’s Dominic Thiem, former US Open champion, announced his retirement from the sport on Friday, ending a career plagued by a long-term wrist injury. The 30-year-old’s career has nose-dived since his crowning moment in 2020, when Thiem beat Alexander Zverev in that year’s pandemic-affected US Open final held behind closed doors. “The season 2024 is gonna be my last one. I am gonna finish my career with the end of this season,” Thiem said in a video statement posted on social media. Thiem said several reasons had influenced his decision to retire, mainly his injured wrist and his “inner feeling”…
Experience the Essence of Indonesia: Wonderful Indonesia Night at Raffles Dubai Dubai; May 10, 2024 – Indonesia embarked on an immersive journey into the heart of the east Asian nation as the vibrant spirit of the country took centre stage at the esteemed Raffles Dubai Hotel on May 8, 2024. Organised by The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, this exclusive Wonderful Indonesia Night event provided guests an evening of cultural immersion, culinary delights, and fashion extravaganza, with the esteemed presence of Mr. Sandiaga Uno, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic…
How it started: Sonos releases the biggest update to its mobile apps in years, with an entirely revamped interface. How it’s going: People aren’t happy that many of their favorite features haven’t survived the transition. That pretty much sums up the state of affairs now that we’re about 3 days into Sonos’ new mobile apps for iOS and Android. The new version has some clear advantages, especially for those who regularly only use a handful of streaming services and don’t use deeper Sonos features like timers or alarms. The Sonos subreddit is quickly becoming a space for unhappy users to…
The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has climbed to 113, local civil defence said on Friday, up from 107 in the previous day, while another 146 people were still unaccounted for. Storms and floods battering the South American country’s southernmost state, home to some 10.9 million people, have also left more than 337,000 displaced.