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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.
The Bombay High Court has granted an interim order on the defamation case that was filed by Malabar Group, the parent company of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, surrounding an inflammatory post that was circulating about the brand on social media. The case was filed against certain parties, who took to their social media handle to instigate a targeted attack on the global jewellery retailer, alleging that the brand was favouring a particular community in its social welfare initiatives and calling for a boycott movement against Malabar Gold & Diamonds. The jewellery group said that it carried out extensive social welfare…
Sheikh Rashed bin Dalmook bin Juma Al Maktoum expressed his profound gratitude to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for reappointing him as Chairman of the Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC). Following the recent royal Decision No. 25 of 2024, Sheikh Mohammed formed the new Board of Directors of the DEC, chaired by Sheikh Rashed, with Khalifa Thani bin Abood Al Falasi, as the CEO of the Club.and Dr. Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, the Club’s General Manager, as members. Sheikh Rashed praised Sheikh Mohammed, stressing the need for innovative…
2XL Home Announces Discounts From 25% to 75% and Exchange Offers to Support the Community Grab Extra 15% Off On Top of Special Discounts and Avail of Exchange Program Dubai UAE, 10 May 2024 – 2XL Home, a leading Emirati brand renowned for its luxury home furniture, announces exclusive discounts and exchange offers to support the community affected by the recent flooding in the UAE. Customers can save an extra 15% on top of discounts ranging from 25% to 75% off when shopping for any furniture and accessories, both in-store and online. Additionally, 2XL Home introduces an exchange program, allowing customers to…
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a worthy addition to one of Hollywood’s best franchises.” Pros Owen Teague’s nuanced lead performance as Noa Stunning cinematography and VFX throughout A script that feels both introspective and epic Cons Pacing problems throughout its second act An overlong runtime A few superfluous supporting characters Of all the many reboots and sequels that Hollywood has produced over the past 20 years, the most recent Planet of the Apes films have been among the most transportive and considered. In 2011, Rise of the Planet of the…
More than 150 full-time and part-time jobs are on offer for university students at the 2024 Spring Job Fair taking place at University of Dubai, Academic City on Saturday, May 11. Organised by the Chinese Business Council in UAE and UAE Chinese Students’ Association, the employment and internship opportunities are in the field of finance, accounting, architecture, education, computer technology, and business management. “The Spring Job Fair is designed to empower students and graduates with unparalleled career prospects in prestigious Dubai companies and Chinese companies operating in the UAE. They will benefit from direct connections with leading employers and seize…
An Israeli ground attack in Gaza’s Rafah would lead to an “epic humanitarian disaster”, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Friday after negotiators left truce talks in Cairo without a deal. “A massive ground attack in Rafah would lead to (an) epic humanitarian disaster and pull the plug on our efforts to support people as famine looms,” Guterres said during a visit to Nairobi, adding that the situation in the southern Gaza city was “on a knife’s edge”. “We are actively engaged with all involved for the resumption of the entry of life-saving supplies — including desperately needed fuel —…