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Andrey Rublev won the Madrid Open with a hard-fought 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime on Sunday to secure his second title of the year, despite battling with illness. The Russian world number eight said he was “almost dead every day” and could barely sleep this week after securing a career second Masters 1000 victory. Rublev had lost four consecutive matches before arriving in the Spanish capital but came from a set down to beat his Canadian opponent. The 26-year-old triumphed at the Hong Kong Open in January but struggled since before turning around his form in Madrid, dropping…

Dubai Culture supported the nomination file as part of its commitment to supporting talent Diaa Allam nominated for UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture His innovative endeavours accentuate the richness and variety of Arabic calligraphy Dubai, UAE, 5 May 2024: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially announced the nomination of artist and calligrapher Diaa Allam as a laureate for the 20th edition of the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture. This award honours individuals, groups, or institutions that seek to expand the scope of knowledge and raise awareness of Arab art and culture through their works and…

The armed wing of Hamas claimed responsibility on Sunday for an attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza which, Israeli and Palestinian media reports said, had resulted in Israeli casualties. Israel’s military said 10 projectiles were launched from Rafah in southern Gaza towards the area of the crossing, which it said was now closed to aid trucks going into the coastal enclave. Other crossings remain open. Hamas’ armed wing said it fired rockets at an Israeli army base by the crossing, but did not confirm where it fired them from. Hamas media quoted a source close to…

Every year, Dubai gets one step closer to establishing itself as a global hub for gaming. With consistent government initiatives, the city sees several gaming and eSports festivals across the year. Now, running in its third edition, is the Dubai eSports and Games Festival. It’s not just about games; it’s about bringing people together who love gaming and new ideas. Running till May 5, all around Dubai, video game enthusiasts can see what’s next in gaming, meet new friends, and enjoy the eSports scene. This year’s festival is the biggest one yet. There are many tournaments and things to do…

Cesar Luis Menotti, who led a dashing Argentina team to victory in the 1978 World Cup, has died aged 85, the country’s football federation announced on Sunday. Menotti, who was born in Rosario, Argentina, in 1938, won 11 caps for Argentina in the 1960s and then managed 11 clubs, some more than once, and two national teams in a coaching career that lasted 37 years. He is best remembered for leading Argentina to the 1978 World Cup and the under-20 title the following year and for his commitment to a romantic ideal of football at a time when Argentina had…

Dr. Sahar Hashmi conducts ACCME-CME Accredited Seminar: Interprofessional Round on AI-Driven Redesign and Transformation of Healthcare at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School Dr. Sahar Hashmi was invited to discuss the latest advancements in implementing generative AI applications within hospital systems and medical research at Harvard Medical School (HMS). This CME-accredited session catered to physicians, fellows, residents, staff members, and hospital leadership teams. The discussion primarily focused on the impact of generative AI on healthcare stakeholders, the redesign of the healthcare system with AI, strategies for selecting the most suitable AI solutions, leveraging AI’s transformative power, addressing ethical considerations, ensuring…

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump accused Democratic rival President Joe Biden of running a “Gestapo administration” in a private address to donors in which he also attacked prosecutors involved in his criminal indictments, according to a recording heard by US media outlets. Trump, whose own rhetoric has drawn accusations of fascist tendencies from civil rights groups and other critics, made the comparison with the Nazi police in Germany’s World War Two regime at a donor retreat on Saturday night at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The comments came after Trump reprised his complaint that the multiple indictments against…

The resident juridical taxable persons include entities incorporated in the UAE including free zone businesses By Mahar Afzal/Compliance Corner The UAE corporate tax law offers to juridical taxable persons (resident and permanent establishment of non-resident) the opportunity to benefit from qualifying group relief (QGR). According to article 26(1) of the law, upon satisfying the criteria, assets and liabilities can be transferred between members of the same qualifying group at book value (cost less accumulated depreciation or amortization or other change in value) without acknowledging any gain or loss. This relief is available because the eligible assets or liabilities that are…

In a surprising turn of events, supermodel Bella Hadid has announced her decision to take a step back from the modelling world and embark on a new journey in Texas. The 27-year-old beauty recently opened up about her reasons for leaving the fashion industry behind and shared insights into her upcoming endeavours. “After 10 years of modelling, I realised I was putting so much energy and love and effort into something that, in the long run, wasn’t necessarily giving it back to me,” Bella candidly revealed in an interview obtained by E! News. This realisation prompted her to seek a…

Inspired by skipper Esha Oza’s all-round brilliance, the UAE put up a stirring fight against the hugely experienced Sri Lanka before going down by 15 runs in the Global T20 World Cup Qualifier semifinal in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Sri Lanka and Scotland, who had beaten Ireland by eight wickets in the first semifinal on Sunday, have now qualified for the World Cup to be held in Bangladesh later this year as the UAE missed out on a chance to make their first appearance in the showpiece event. After being put into bat, Vishmi Gunaratne helped the Lankans score 149…