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It all started with an enquiry from Kieren Pratt, Director of Golf at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club following one of my trips to Abu Dhabi where I hosted a Pro’s trip. Kieren wanted to know more about the Robert Rock Junior Golf Tour and, needless to say, he liked what I had to say and was willing to host the first event last year. Earlier this week, we returned for another successful edition of the Robert Rock Abu Dhabi Championship which fosters junior golf. The whole Robert Rock Junior Golf Tour (RRJGT) began back in 2017 with just one…
PNC Menon becomes richest Omani citizen as per Forbes Global Ranking Dubai, April 4, 2024: PNC Menon, Founder and Chairman of Sobha Group and an eminent real estate tycoon, climbs up in Forbes Global Ranking and becomes the richest Omani Citizen in the list. The achievement further highlights his position as a visionary leader and industry trailblazer in the Middle East, as well as marks a milestone in the country’s thriving real estate market. Under the visionary leadership of PNC Menon, Sobha Realty has gained a distinguished position in the luxury property market across the region by setting new standards…
Everyone will tell you that having the latest graphics drivers is important, and for most Nvidia GPU owners, that means Nvidia’s GeForce Game Ready drivers. New driver releases can offer improved performance and stability, which is why it’s crucial to know how to update them and turn a tedious task into a quick two-minute job. But what if something goes wrong with your latest driver? At that point, it’s good to know how to uninstall it and start fresh with a new installation. You don’t need to download any third-party tools to update or uninstall your Nvidia Game Ready drivers…
Tomorrow night, mosques across the UAE will brim with worshippers commemorating Laylat Al Qadr, the revered Night of Power and Destiny in the Islamic faith, believed by many to occur on the 27th day of Ramadan. Anticipation is particularly high at the Sheikh Saud Al Qasimi Mosque in the Al Sahaba neighbourhood of Sharjah, where an extraordinary influx of worshippers is expected. Such is the magnitude of the turnout that crowds spill out onto pavements and nearby streets, prompting authorities to close roads, redirect traffic, and even organise special buses. The reason for this surge is the riveting voice guiding…
An Israeli enquiry into the killing of seven aid workers in an air strike in Gaza this week found serious errors and breaches of procedure by the military, with the result that two officers have been dismissed and senior commanders formally reprimanded. The enquiry found Israeli forces mistakenly believed they were attacking Hamas gunmen when drone strikes hit the three vehicles of the World Central Kitchen aid group, but that standard procedures had been violated. “The strike on the aid vehicles is a grave mistake stemming from a serious failure due to a mistaken identification, errors in decision-making, and an…
The free health checks are part of NMC’s commitment to making quality care accessible to the UAE community In recognition of World Health Day, NMC Healthcare, one of the largest private healthcare networks in the UAE, is offering free health checks to UAE residents on April 7, at select malls and community shopping centres across the country. The free health checks are part of NMC’s commitment to making quality care accessible to the UAE community and reflects the 2024 World Health Day theme of ‘My health, my right’, set by the World Health Organization to champion the right of people…
The South derby in the ongoing IPL season between the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) came under a cloud of uncertainty on Friday, as the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) on Friday informed that electricity supply to the stadium had been restored to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium,. which is to host the match, while the power department denied the claim. Earlier, the elctricity department cut power supply to the arena, also known as the Uppal Stadium, over dues or unpaid tariff amounting to over Rs 3 crore. Through an official release on Friday, the president’s office of…
Yango Play celebrates Eid al-Fitr with a family-focused entertainment lineup As the MENA region gears up for Eid al-Fitr celebrations, Yango Play emerges as the first AI-powered entertainment service that combines video streaming, music, and mini-games in one place tailored for family festivities. Its entertainment lineup includes popular films and classic plays rich in fantasy, comedy, romance, and social drama, reflecting the holiday’s themes of family, unity, and joy. This curated selection celebrates the MENA’s rich storytelling tradition through narratives written, directed, produced, and performed by local talents, making Yango Play the go-to platform for a holiday season that highlights…
As the Xbox Game Pass program has grown, so has our list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass. After the launch of the Xbox Series X, Microsoft has doubled down on Game Pass, now offering well over 350 games on the console alone. To help you through option paralysis, we rounded up the top games on Microsoft’s subscription platform. Many titles are available on Xbox and PC, and some even have cross-save support. Most of the games are available for streaming on mobile, too, as long as you have Game Pass Ultimate. The Game Pass library is also…
Multiple surveys conducted recently in the UAE suggest that the majority of employees will get a salary increase this year. However, for some — especially those in the mid-to-low income groups — the prospect of a raise remains a distant dream. Some have not even seen an increment in as many as seven years, prompting them to take the very difficult decision of sending their families back home to make ends meet. Last month, Khaleej Times reported a survey conducted by the global human capital consultancy, Mercer, which revealed that the average salary in the UAE is expected to increase…