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Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 10 wickets, ending the one-off Test match in Colombo a day early on Monday. Dhananjaya de Silva, who was appointed as Sri Lanka’s Test skipper in January, made a winning start to his captaincy, as spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took eight wickets in a player-of-the-match performance. Afghanistan were all out for 198 in their first innings after being put in to bat first by the hosts, with only Rahmat Shah (91) having some success against Vishwa Fernando (4-51), Asitha Fernando (3-24) and Jayasuriya (3-67). Sri Lanka posted 439 in reply, as former captain Dimuth Karunaratne set…
We are drowning in early Apple Vision Pro takes. Many from those who have actually used it. Probably more from those who have not yet done so. I will now add to that latter pile. I have no doubt that Apple Vision Pro is a remarkable product. It would not surprise me in the slightest if we all look back 10 years from now and say, “Yep, Apple didn’t do it first. But it did it best, and look at how far it’s brought that category.” And there’s been plenty of noise about whether Apple Vision Pro can replace your…
International Holding Company (IHC), a leading investment conglomerate based in Abu Dhabi, said its preliminary net profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, stood at Dh32.748 billion The Group’s Preliminary Revenue soared to Dh60.089 billion, marking an 18 per cent increase from the previous year’s Dh50.946 billion. This significant revenue growth is attributed to the company’s strategic acquisitions and the enhanced financial performance of its existing businesses, aligning with the management’s strategic vision for the Group. Earnings per Share (EPS) saw a substantial rise, more than doubling from Dh6.81 to Dh12.36, reflecting the company’s strong profitability and the value…
Ravi Bopara (4 for 15), Joshua Little (3 for 17) and David Willey (2 for 16) orchestrated Sharjah Warriors’ catastrophic batting collapse and helped Abu Dhabi Knight Riders record an emphatic seven-wicket win in the ILT20 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday. It was another lacklustre display of batting from the Warriors batters as they were bowled out for 75 in 17 overs. Their score was one run more than their total of 74 all out against MI Emirates on the same ground in the ninth match of this edition. Warriors thus recorded the second lowest total of the…
Almost every streaming service drops the bulk of its new movies near the beginning of the month, and Paramount+ is no exception. What stands out on this streaming platform, and not in a good way, is that among everything new on Paramount+, the highest tier, Paramount+ with Showtime, tends to get the marquee titles. That’s a streaming trend that we are not in favor of, which is why this list features three underrated movies on Paramount+ that you can watch on any tier. And you should definitely watch these three movies in February because they’ve got all of the drama…
At least 35 women are missing after kidnappers seized guests returning from a wedding in northwestern Nigeria, officials told AFP on Monday. The mass kidnapping in Katsina state is the largest in a series of recent abductions across Africa’s most populous country. Police spokesman Abubakar Aliyu said “suspected armed bandits ambushed and kidnapped about 35 women” coming back from the wedding in the Sabuwa area on Thursday night. The state’s internal security commissioner Nasiru Muaz gave a higher figure, saying more than 50 people were seized on the way back to Damari village after escorting the bride to the groom’s…
Dubai’s real estate market witnessed a remarkable boom in January 2024, with record-breaking sales totalling Dh35.4 billion, signifying a positive outlook for the sector in 2024 on the back of a sustained momentum from the previous year and a growing demand for off-plan properties. January 2024 broke records with a substantial increase of 27 per cent compared to Dh27.9 billion in January 2023, showcasing a consistent upward trend in recent years. Property Finder’s data indicates a 17 per cent year-on-year increase in recorded sales transactions with over 11,000 transactions compared to 8,712 in January 2023. Cherif Sleiman, chief revenue officer…
Amazon Prime Video has a great catalog, but it really delivers when it comes to action movies. By itself, Prime Video has the James Bond films and other select titles from the MGM film library. But if Prime Video didn’t have deals in place with Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and Paramount, then its action lineup wouldn’t be nearly as impressive. This year alone, Prime Video has added recent hits like Fast X and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, while also streaming classic action flicks like Conan the Barbarian and the original Mission: Impossible. There’s also a lot of action schlock on…
In support of the Gaza Strip’s healthcare needs, the UAE has sent fully equipped ambulances to the Egyptian city of Al Arish as part of the ongoing Gallant Knight 3 operation. Responding to the rising need for critical care in the Gaza Strip, this initiative bolsters the Emirati Integrated Field Hospital’s capacity to serve the Palestinian people. As a leading provider of comprehensive first aid and medical treatment, the hospital plays a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of the Palestinian people. The Emirati field hospital includes a specialised medical staff in paediatrics, general surgery, and intensive care,…
The President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan emphasised the need to intensify efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza. In a meeting, which took place at Basman Palace in Amman, the leaders explored new opportunities for collaboration aimed at supporting the development goals of both countries, especially in the fields of economy, investment, food security, renewable energy and sustainability. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah also discussed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, with a particular focus on the Middle East and the…