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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday his team played without courage or personality when Manchester City knocked them out of the Champions League last season, ahead of another showdown with the English champions. Pep Guardiola’s side thrashed Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in last season’s semifinals and Ancelotti called on his players to show more mental strength this time around. Record 14-time winners Madrid host reigning champions City at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday in a mouthwatering quarterfinal first leg clash. “We played without courage, without personality — courage and personality are fundamental in this type of game, we…
Following Embracer Group’s sale of Gearbox Entertainment, Gearbox Publishing has rebranded to Arc Games. The newly minted label will handle publishing for Hyper Light Breaker when it launches, as well as other Gearbox projects. The situation may be confusing to those who don’t follow game industry acquisitions. The short version is that Gearbox (the developer) now exists under Take-Two Interactive, while Gearbox (the publisher) is now taking the form of Arc Games. “We’re very excited to announce that we are now Arc Games,” the publisher posted in a message on Hyper Light Breaker’s X (formerly Twitter) account Monday. “We’re the…
As the crescent moon of Shawwal looms on the horizon, tailors across Dubai find themselves in a race against time to fulfil orders ahead Eid. In key tailoring hubs like Bur Dubai and Satwa, craftsmen are burning the midnight oil to meet the overwhelming demand. “We’re working until 3am,” reveals Asif Siddiqui of Suit Freek, a bespoke men’s tailoring shop in Meena Bazaar. “Our hands are full with orders for custom-made shalwar kameez, shirts, and even men’s suits.” The tradition of wearing new clothes during Eid signifies a fresh start after Ramadan’s spiritual journey, driving an increased demand for tailors.…
Layers of intricately decorated bangles are a staple fashion accessory for women in Pakistan, a carefully considered part of their Eid Al Fitr celebrations. More than a dozen people can be involved in the making of a single bangle, from sweltering factories to the homes of designers who skilfully decorate them by hand. “Whatever the fashion trends, when we attend any event and wear any outfit it feels incomplete without bangles,” said 42-year-old Talat Zahid, who uses beads, stitching and embroidery to embellish bangles. “Even if you don’t wear jewellery but wear bangles or a bracelet with your outfit, the…
We are in the most radical of ages, where multiple, revolutionary trends are affecting the car market simultaneously. We are seeing the acceptance of EVs, the heavy influx of Chinese vehicles and the implementation of autonomous driving. Currently, there are about 20 Chinese automakers that have made their mark in the UAE market, but there is yet another new player in town called Zeekr, and it is one which partakes in all these trends quite sincerely. Our introduction to the brand came in the form of the ‘X’ crossover SUV. While it plays second fiddle to the Panamera-like, shooting-brake style…
Prolific opener Muhammad Waseem will lead the 14-member UAE team that will compete in the ACC Men’s T20 Premier Cup 2024 in Oman. The UAE take on Kuwait in their first Group B clash on April 12. They play Bahrain on April 13 before taking on Oman (April 15) and Cambodia (April 17). Group matches will be followed by semifinals, which will be contested by the top two teams from Group A and Group B. The final will be held on April 21 as the winner of this tournament will qualify for next year’s Asia Cup which will be played…
We haven’t had to worry about the prices of some of the best graphics cards for quite some time. With most GPUs sold around their recommended retail price, there are plenty of options for PC builders in need of a new graphics card. However, a new report indicates that we might see an increase in GPU prices, especially on the cards made by Nvidia’s add-in board partners (AIBs). Is it time to start worrying about another GPU shortage? Not quite, but it might be better to shop now before it gets worse. The grim news comes from IT Home, a…
The UAE Council for Fatwa has confirmed that giving Zakat Al Fitr in cash is permissible, setting a recommended value of Dh25 per person in 1445 AH. Zakat Al Fitr is a mandatory obligation for all financially capable Muslims, regardless of age or gender. The head of the household is responsible for fulfilling this obligation on behalf of their spouse, children, and dependents. In a statement ahead of Eid Al Fitr, the Council explained that Zakat Al Fitr is obligatory, according to the hadith by Ibn Omar, “Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) has made Sadaqat Al Fitr obligatory, (and it was), either…
Muslims around the world are gearing up to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of a month-long fasting period during Ramadan. In the UAE, the moon-sighting committee did not observe the Shawwal crescent on Monday (Ramadan 29), extending the holy month to 30 days. Therefore, Eid is set to start on Wednesday, April 10. Saudi Arabia has also confirmed the start of Eid festivities on the same day. Given that Friday and Saturday are the official weekend days in the kingdom, residents in the Kingdom will get six consecutive days off from April 8 to April 13. The Qatar…
Synchron Inc, a rival to Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant startup, is preparing to recruit patients for a large-scale clinical trial required to seek commercial approval for its device, the company’s chief executive told Reuters. Synchron on Monday launched an online registry for patients interested in joining the trial meant to include dozens of participants, and has received interest from about 120 clinical trial centers to help run the study, CEO Thomas Oxley said in an interview. “Part of this registry is to start to enable local physicians to speak to patients with motor impairment,” he said. “There’s a lot…