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Wild Card Weekend is here, with one of the more exciting matches pitting the Philadelphia Eagles versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Eagles are on a bit of a cold streak coming into this game, with an initial record of 10-1 now sitting at 11-6 after a string of defeats. The Buccaneers, on the other hand, are looking pretty strong coming off a win against the Carolina Panthers. The big question is, who will win this Wild Card game? It’s anyone’s guess, but certainly, the best way to watch is going to be live. Eagles vs. Buccaneers is at 8:00…

An expat was medically evacuated from the Sharjah desert via helicopter after sustaining severe injuries in a bicycle accident. The National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC) has shared a video of emergency personnel carrying the individual, who is of Asian nationality, into a helicopter on a stretcher.The rescue was carried out in coordination with Sharjah Police in the Nazwa region. According to the Center, medical personnel found that the man had severely injured his back in the accident. They found other injuries on his body as well. Watch the video here: He was transported via helicopter to Al Zayed hospital…

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) plans to operate air taxis to transport Haj and Umrah pilgrims between King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and hotels in Makkah. Saudi Arabia’s national airline is one of the first airlines in the Mena region to invest in sustainable air mobility with intentions to purchase 100 all-electric Lilium Jets, the German electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. According to Abdullah Al Shahrani, director of corporate communications and spokesman of the Saudia Group, the carrier is preparing to use air taxis as a new mode of transportation during the Haj season. Al Shahrani said that…

All financial transactions related to residential rent payments in Saudi Arabia must be conducted through the online Ejar platform starting Monday, January 15. The Real Estate General Authority has begun restricting the financial transactions related to rent payment and said that digital payments can be processed using Ejar’s Mada or SADAD channels, specifically through the postpaid number 153. The authority said that restricting payment through digital channels includes all new residential lease contracts. After Jan 15, any proof of rent payment outside the digital channels in Ejar (Mada and Sadad) will not be considered. The decision does not currently affect…

Thriwe Launches ThriwePrime: An Exclusive Membership Program Transforming the Saudi Arabian Benefits Landscape ThriwePrime, provides unparalleled access to premier brands across multiple sectors, offering discounted rates on services such as Spotify, Nahdi Pharmacies, Amazon, Uber, and more. Saudi Arabia, 14th January 2023 –Thriwe, a leading technology-driven B2B Benefits-As-A-Platform company, proudly announces the launch of ThriwePrime, an exclusive membership program designed for the KSA region. As part of its expansion into the Saudi market, ThriwePrimeoffers unparalleled access to a myriad of premier brands including Spotify, Nahdi Pharmacies, Amazon, Uber, Mrsool, Careem, and more across Travel, Entertainment, Shopping, Digital, and Healthcare at…

On Martin Luther King Day, the NBA will honor the legendary civil rights leader during every broadcast. One of the featured games on MLK Day pits Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks inside State Farm Arena in Georgia. The game tips off on TNT at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on January 15. The future is bright for the Spurs because of Wembanyama. However, the team around him is not good, as the Spurs are in last place in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Hawks got off to a rocky start and…

A Turkish court on Monday released pending trial an Israeli footballer who was detained after displaying a message referring to the Israel-Hamas war during a first division match. Sagiv Jehezkel, 28, displayed a bandage on his wrist reading “100 days. 07/10” next to a Star of David when he celebrated scoring a goal for Antalyaspor against Trabzonspor on Sunday. Turkish prosecutors launched a criminal investigation over Jehezkel’s alleged “incitement to hate”, and his club tore up the player’s contract for “exhibiting behaviour that goes against our country’s sensitivities”. NTV television reported that a private plane had been sent from Israel…

Coach Andy Flower confident of strong title defence for Adani’s Gulf Giants at ILT20 Season 2 Dubai, 15 January 2024: The International League T20 is around the corner, and the Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants commenced their journey in season two with a jersey giveaway at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Saturday, January 13. The event saw multiple star players from the team grace the occasion as head coach Andy Flower handed the jerseys to the likes of Carlos Braithwaite and Dominic Drakes and local talents like Sanchit Sharma and Aayan Khan. Speaking at the event, the Zimbabwean legend shared…

The NBA will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by celebrating the iconic figure’s messages during each broadcast. The final game on MLK Day features Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder traveling West to play LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers inside Crypto.com Arena. The game airs on NBA TV at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT on January 15. The Thunder have been one of the best surprises of the season and have a legitimate chance to secure a top 3 seed in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Lakers are fighting for seeding in the Play-In…

The weather in the UAE will be fair in general and partly cloudy at times. It will humid by night and Tuesday morning over some areas especially coastal areas, with a probability of fog or mist forming as well. Temperatures are set to drop to 15°C in Abu Dhabi and 17°C in Dubai. The emirates will see a maximum temperature of 29°C. The UAE has entered the coldest phase of the winter season, with mid-January commonly experiencing severe cold conditions and temperatures dropping below 5°C in mountainous areas. As per experts in the field, the period between January 12 and…