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Gulf Giants head coach Andy Flower is confident of his team’s chances of defending the International League T20 title, having won the inaugural edition of the tournament last year. The defending champions will take on Sharjah Warriors in the opening match of the tournament on January 19 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. “We’re very proud to be a part of the Gulf Giants. We haven’t got a whole team yet but we started training. Our group is together and it’s a proud moment to start the second season with the Gulf Giants. We had an amazing season in 2023, obviously…
It’s almost time for the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event, which will take place on Wednesday, January 17, at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The previous Unpacked event occurred in Seoul, South Korea, in 2023. This year’s event will likely introduce three new Samsung Galaxy smartphones, a new AI tool, and possibly a health/fitness ring. Here’s a look at everything we could see at the big event. Samsung Galaxy S24 This week, Samsung is expected to announce its next flagship device, the Samsung Galaxy S24. The model is anticipated to have a 6.2-inch screen, which is 0.1 inches…
On December 31, ten lucky winners, including Kamaleddine Badghaish from Jeddah, each bagged Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket live draw. What makes Kamaleddine’s win stand out is that he had his helper select the numbers, promising to split the prize if they hit the jackpot. To his surprise, they did, and now Kamaleddine plans to keep his word. Jeddah resident Kamaleddine, who has been actively participating in the Big Ticket for the past four years, was surprised to hear about his big win. Kamaleddine said, “I am a big fan of Big Ticket.” He got the news while vacationing with…
The world’s wealthiest five men have more than doubled their fortune since 2020, the charity Oxfam said on Monday, calling on nations to resist the ultra-rich’s influence over tax policy. A report from the charity, published as the global elite hobnob at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, said their wealth rose from $405 billion in 2020 to $869 billion last year. Yet since 2020, nearly five billion people worldwide have grown poorer, Oxfam said. Billionaires are today $3.3 trillion richer than they were in 2020, despite many crises devastating the world’s economy since this decade began, including…
Bitcoin turned 15 on January 9 this year. The next day, on January 10, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved Bitcoin ETFs for its markets. It is a great gift to investors who have been keen to trade in the cryptocurrency but were dithered by a variety of reasons, including volatility and lack of regulatory checks. Now, even though none of the concerns are likely to be assuaged completely by the regulatory nod, the SEC’s latest decision is still monumental and gives a fleeting sense of comfort. The approval of a Bitcoin ETF marks a significant milestone in the crypto…
When we think of the best graphics cards in this day and age, GPUs like the RTX 4090 or the RX 7900 XTX come to mind. However, for these beastly cards to be able to run, some much older GPUs had to crawl, and then walk, to get us to where we are today. Looking back, the history of graphics cards shows us a few landmark GPUs that redefined graphics technology. Let’s take a trip back to 1996 and subsequent years to explore the graphics cards that made a difference, had an impact, and were smash hits with enthusiasts all…
Dubai Opera burst in a display of vivid colours and symphony of cultural presentations as the 10th UAE Chinese New Year (CNY) Gala took place on Sunday. The cultural show and community celebration served as a prelude to the CNY on February 10, and held special significance as it heralded the Year of the Dragon. With an estimated 300,000 Chinese expatriates residing in the UAE, the CNY Gala served as a vibrant gathering for the community, allowing them to celebrate their heritage and traditions in their adoptive home. This year’s festivities were even more remarkable as they coincided with the…
Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) announced the launch of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium on Monday, a multi-use venue set to enhance Qiddiya’s philosophy of the Power of Play. After completion, it is expected to host some of Saudi Arabia’s biggest sports, entertainment, and cultural events. Located in Qiddiya City atop the 200m-high Tuwaiq cliff and just 40 minutes from Riyadh, this futuristic venue is anticipated to become a must-visit destination. It aims to draw visitors from across the globe and revolutionise the traditional stadium experience with its immersive design and unique technological features. Stay up to date…
Global economic prospects remain subdued and fraught with uncertainty, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook released today, as the global economy continues to grapple with headwinds from tight financial conditions, geopolitical rifts and rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI). More than half of chief economists (56 per cent) expect the global economy to weaken this year, while 43 per cent foresee unchanged or stronger conditions. A strong majority also believe labour markets (77 per cent) and financial conditions (70 per cent) will loosen over the coming year. Although the expectations for high inflation have been pared back in…
Dubai-born singer and songwriter Celinedee Matahari was set to meet the music world’s maestro A.R Rahman at a trailer release event in the city. But fate had other plans: the music composer was stuck in traffic, which led to the meet and greet getting cancelled. Celinedee wasn’t going to let that come in the way of meeting her idol, so she caught Rahman right outside the venue, which now is a viral moment. Several fan pages and meme accounts across India have picked on a video which shows a talented ukulele player asking Rahman, her idol, if she can play…