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The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV isn’t the General Motors brand’s first electric model, but it might be its most consequential. Chevy has plenty of EV experience, but with the Equinox EV, which is scheduled to go on sale later this year, it’s prioritizing mass-market appeal. The car follows the likes of the Chevy Bolt and Silverado EV, however, Chevrolet is targeting an even more affordable price point — which we now finally have more details of. The current gasoline Chevy Equinox is the brand’s second-most popular model, after the Silverado pickup truck. So the Equinox EV brings electric power to…

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have announced rolling road closures on Saturday because of the UAE Tour men’s cycling race. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi said that there will be rolling closures from 1pm to 4.30pm around the city of Abu Dhabi for the sixth stage of the tour. The sixth stage, named the Aldar Stage, will see the riders start at the magnificent Louvre Abu Dhabi in Saadiyat Island and finish at Abu Dhabi Breakwater. The authorities advised motorists to familiarise themselves with the road closures and urged drivers to begin their journey early so as to…

Russian authorities have threatened to bury Alexei Navalny at the Arctic prison colony where he died if his family does not agree to a closed funeral, the opposition leader’s team said on Friday. Navalny, the most vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, died on February 16 after three years in prison on charges widely seen as retribution for his campaigning against the Kremlin. Authorities have since refused to hand his body over to his mother, who arrived at the prison colony in northern Siberia last Saturday. “An hour ago, an investigator called Alexei’s mother and gave her an ultimatum. She…

Supreme Committee to Oversee Development of Hatta announces the first ever Hatta Farming Festival Hatta Farming Festival aims to inspire and empower local farms and educate the community about environmental practices Visitors can take part in educational sessions, workshops, and talks and enjoy locally sourced cuisine Festival celebrates the farming heritage of Hatta, one of the oldest agricultural regions in the UAE Top of Form Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 February 2024: TheSupreme Committee to Oversee the Development of Hatta today announced the launch of the first ever Hatta Farming Festival. To be held from 23 to 27 February, 2024…

Amazon Echo Hub MSRP $180.00 “If Alexa came with a universal remote, it would be the Echo Hub. Unfortunately, the device remains a work in progress for now.” Pros Easy to set up Bright, colorful display Familiar interface No ads Cons Lacks configuration flexibility Slow to respond Missing Map View Modern smart homes are built on the promise of never having to lift a finger: Doors unlock automatically, lights flick on from timers, Alexa tells you how many cups are in a quart. But those of us who own enough smart home gadgets (I now count more than 30 in…

UAE travel agencies are experiencing substantial increase in inquiries for multiple-entry tourist visa over the past few months, reflecting the flexibility offered by the five-year entry permit for frequent visitors. “We have been receiving a substantial number of inquiries every week for the multiple entry permit. Many visitors are willing to apply for this visa which gives them a chance to stay in the country for three months,” Bharath Aidasani, managing partner at Pluto Travels, told Khaleej Times on Friday. Aidasani said they have been receiving more than five enquiries weekly, whereas there were none a few months ago. Stay…

Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan is writing a letter to the International Monetary Fund urging it to link any talks with Islamabad to an audit of the country’s recent election, which his party alleges was rigged, his party said Friday. Senator Ali Zafar, a top leader from Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party or PTI made his televised remarks after meeting with Khan at the Adiala prison, where he is serving multiple prison sentences. The latest development comes days before the IMF is to release a key instalment of a bailout loan to Pakistan. It also comes a day after…

Canadian discount airline Lynx Air will shut down on Monday and suggested that it could cancel many flights over the weekend too, leaving customers scrambling to make new travel plans. Lynx announced the shutdown late Thursday and told customers to contact their credit-card company about getting a refund for cancelled flights. The Calgary, Alberta, airline said it could not help with refunds. Canada’s transport minister, Pablo Rodriguez, said he was following Lynx’s announcement that it was filing for restructuring. He said he expected Lynx to help passengers get home and fully refund customers. Stay up to date with the latest…

Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya became only the second qualifier in history to defeat three Top 10 players, including World No. 1. Iga Swiatek of Poland, to reach the final at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The 25-year-old from Moscow scored the biggest win of her career on Friday when she overwhelmed Swiatek 6-4 6-3 in a Centre Court thriller that served up one hour and 42 minutes of pulsating tennis. In Saturday’s final (7:00 pm UAE) Kalinskaya faces Italy’s Jasmine Paolini who saved six set points in a tense second set to defeat comeback Queen Sorana Cirstea 6-2 7-6. Ranked…

Microsoft and World’s Edge gave us our first glimpse of its upcoming remaster of real-time strategy game Age of Mythology: Retold during Friday’s New Year, New Age livestream. They also confirmed that it will launch on PC and Xbox later this year. Age of Mythology: Retold’s segment of the livestream began with Art Director Melinda Rose introducing the gameand  teasing that it will contain all-new 3D character models, animation, textures, and UI. Rose also highlighted the details of the character models for units like Medusa, Pegasus, and Cerberus. Each time players upgrade a unit, their design will change slightly. We…