Author: dailyguardian.ae
The trajectory of at least one franchise will change on Sunday at the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery. The lottery determines the first 14 picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. Last year, the San Antonio Spurs won the draft lottery and used the No. 1 pick on French phenom Victor Wembanyama. There are no generational players like Wembanyama in this year’s draft. However, securing the No. 1 selection is still a priority for every team in the lottery. The 14 teams that missed the 2024 NBA playoffs participate in the draft lottery. Each team is assigned oddsfor winning the No. 1…
Phase 4 of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project is now 45 per cent complete, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Sunday. “Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project is one of the largest projects currently being implemented by RTA. The project, which serves about one million people, is set to reduce journey time from 104 minutes to 16 minutes by 2030,” according to RTA. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The project, which involves the development of 15 intersections along 13 km, is split into five phases due to its scale. It serves…
Demand for office spaces is outstripping supply in Dubai and the emirate could well run out of Grade A office space next year. With the inflow of foreign companies that are setting up regional headquarters in Dubai, many landlords and free zones are upgrading older office stocks to meet the growing demand and capitalise on higher rents. Prathyusha Gurrapu, director and head of research and consultancy at Cushman & Wakefield Core, said developers and free zones are expected to initiate the next phase of office projects, however, no relief is expected until 2026 due to a minimum of a two-to…
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are currently in Bengaluru, took some time out for each other and recently went on a date. Several inside pictures of ‘Virushka’ from a restaurant in the city are going viral on social media. One of the fan pages of the couple treated fans with pictures of Anushka and Virat. In one of the pictures, Anushka can be seen resting her arm on Virat’s shoulder as they pose with a few people. In the next photo, Virat and Anushka posed hand in hand Dressed in a black top with white flowers on it, Anushka…
Bodour Al Qasimi commends AUS students at annual appreciation awards ceremony Sharjah, May 12, 2024 Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), recognized the exceptional achievements of 33 students with individual awards and 24 groups with group awards during the Annual Student Appreciation Awards ceremony on May 9 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Center in Sharjah. The event was attended by more than 650 AUS students, acknowledged for their contributions to extracurricular activities throughout the year. The Annual Student Appreciation Awards honors AUS students for their active involvement and leadership across…
Looking to stay alive in the hunt for their first Premier League title since 2004, Arsenal face off against Manchester United in a crucial showdown today. The Gunners are certainly the better team this season, but no trip to Old Trafford can be taken for granted. Arsenal has lost away to United the last two years–despite finishing higher than the Red Devils in each season. The match kicks off at 11:30 a.m. ET and will only be televised on Telemundo in the United States. But if you’re looking to watch Premier League action online, there are a handful of different…
Atiqa Mir is smashing speed limits, breaking records, and inspiring young girls the world over. All at the age of 9. The Indian-origin karting or kart-racer prodigy from Srinagar ended up was a winner in the UAE IAME National Karting Championship held in UAE (in the Mini R category) in March and secured the podium spots in DAMC and the Middle East Cup in 2023. Atiqa holds the title of the highest-ranked female karter globally in Under-10 category across any International Automobile Federation (FIA) or Commission Internationale de Karting (CIK) national karting championship. Stay up to date with the latest…
James Anderson will bow out as one of cricket’s all-time greats when England face West Indies in July after becoming the first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets. The 41-year-old will bring down the curtain on a glorious Test career at Lord’s, 21 years after his debut, as England head coach Brendon McCullum looks to build for the future with one eye on the 2025-26 Ashes. “I’m going to miss walking out for England so much,” Anderson said on Saturday. “But I know the time is right to step aside and let others realise their dreams just like I…
Let kids be kids and allow them to get messy, author Bethany Clark urges parents at SCRF 2024 Australian author shares invaluable insights into how the simple act of letting children play with their food is key to their development at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival Sharjah, May 12, 2024 Australian author Bethany Clark at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) has shared invaluable insights on child development through the seemingly simple act of letting children play with their food. Her workshop, titled ‘Toddlers Exploring Food’, thoroughly entertained young children while enlightening their parents with its simple yet significant…
Property prices in Dubai rose for the 15th consecutive quarter during the January-March 2024 period, mainly driven by affordable and mid-market communities. Analysts say that Discovery Gardens, Sports City and Dubailand apartments saw the highest increase in prices as demand from residents and foreign investors continued to keep the prices higher. The city is seeing villa owners renovating older units and reselling at notably higher prices to keep up with the demand. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “There are no signs of capital values slowing down yet, with city-wide sales prices rising…