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Pakistan is holding elections for a new parliament on Thursday. No less than 44 political parties are vying for a share of the 266 seats that are up for grabs in the National Assembly, or the lower house of parliament, with an additional 70 seats reserved for women and minorities. But in a country where civilian governments have been upended by military takeovers and where the army has ruled the nation for half of its 76 years of independence, it’s often the traditional elites that have called the shots. Here are the key players ahead of the country’s elections. Business…
A massive security breach was narrowly avoided in India as passengers from a Dubai flight were dropped off at the domestic terminal. On Monday, a group of flyers on an Air Vistara flight to Mumbai were “erroneously” taken to the domestic terminal bypassing customs and immigration clearance, according to the airline. “Few of our customers, arriving from Dubai to Mumbai on Vistara flight UK 202 on February 4, were erroneously taken to domestic arrivals instead of international arrivals,” a spokesperson said in a statement. A Dubai resident who was on the plane, said the incident took place because of human…
The city was graced with a spectacular evening of classical brilliance on January 13 at the VIP Classical concert featuring the Living Legend, Mikhail Pletnev. As part of the VIP Classical concerts series, organised by SAMIT Event Group under the patronage of the Embassy of Switzerland to the UAE, the event was a harmonious collaboration that brought together art, culture, and hospitality. The Zabeel Theatre at the renowned Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel on Palm Jumeirah provided the perfect backdrop for an enchanting night filled with soul-stirring melodies. The grandeur of the venue complemented the virtuosity of Mikhail Pletnev, creating an…
When Filipina patient Jessica Delis Santos consulted doctors with severe stomach pain, sudden weight loss, and heavy bleeding, they discovered a fibroid weighing 3kg. However, what startled the team at Aster Hospital Mankhool was that it was shaped precisely like a baby. The fibroid, measuring 22cm, was attached to the patient’s uterus, and resembled an abdomen at 8 months of pregnancy. Generally, fibroids larger than 5cm in diameter are considered risky. The size of this fibroid was such that it extended up to the patient’s rib cage, who weighed only 45 kgs at the time of surgery. The 33-year-old Dubai…
England came prepared for the usual trial by spin that greets touring sides in India but a “magical” seam-bowling masterclass by Jasprit Bumrah in Visakhapatnam saw their hopes of victory in the second Test vanish into thin air. To deal with the expected conditions, England picked spin-heavy attacks complemented by a lone fast bowler both in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam. The frequency with which their batters played the sweep shots also indicated their resolve to conquer the spin challenge. And after their spinners accounted for 18 of India’s 20 wickets en route to winning the first Test, the tourists would have…
Dubai Police Honours winners of the Esports Tournament the ‘SWAT Challenge’ Edition The Dubai Police has recently honoured the special edition of the Dubai Police Esports Tournament for the UAE SWAT Challenge 2024 SWAT Challenge. The ceremony, held at the Al Ruwayyah field and on the sidelines of the SWAT Challenge 2024 competitions, was presided over by His Excellency Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs, alongside Major General Ali Atiq Bin Lahej, Director General of the General Department of Airport Security, and Major General Rashid Al Falasi, Director General of Security of Bodies, Establishments, and…
If you can hear clearly, you’ll likely want to turn Netflix subtitles off so you can see the full screen distraction free. The only problem is the instructions are different for every Netflix-supported device, but we have you covered. Here’s how to turn off Netflix subtitles on the most commonly used devices. How to turn off Netflix subtitles on Android devices Step 1: While your show or movie plays, tap on your screen. Step 2: A Dialogue icon should appear. When it does, select it. Step 3: Your audio or subtitle options will pop up. Select the off option under…
In order to further strengthen bilateral ties, Sheikh Mohamed spoke to Vladimir Putin on the phone. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to the UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, after the Gulf country successfully mediated a prisoner exchange between the Russian Federation and Ukraine. They also discussed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, with a particular focus on the Ukraine conflict. Sheikh Mohamed reiterated the UAE’s steadfast commitment to promoting peace and stability both regionally and globally, emphasising the importance of resolving conflicts and disputes through ongoing dialogue and diplomacy. He further…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Monday at the start of his fifth visit to the Middle East since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, hoping to press ahead with a potential cease-fire deal and postwar planning while tamping down regional tensions. But on all three fronts he faces major challenges: Hamas and Israel are publicly at odds over key elements of a potential truce. Israel has dismissed the United States’ calls for a path to a Palestinian state, and Iran’s militant allies in the region have shown little sign of being deterred…
The UAE experienced 400 per cent growth in the number of registered crypto businesses between 2020 and 2022, leading to a surge in global digital asset trading, accounting for 10 per cent of global volume, research shows. Recent statistical data on Mena region crypto adoption indicates that it is home to the fastest-growing cryptocurrency industry, taking up a 9.2 per cent share of global transactions in the period from 2021 to 2022. In addition, the region saw a 300 per cent increase in blockchain-related educational programs and accounts for as much as 8 per cent of all mining hash rates.…