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Afghanistan’s key leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been ruled out of three-match T20I series against India as he is recovering from back surgery. Although Rashid travelled to Chandigarh with the team, Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran indicated that the leg-spinner is not yet match-fit. Rashid missed Afghanistan’s most recent assignment, a 2-1 T20I series victory over the UAE at the beginning of the year, and hasn’t participated in a competitive match since the ODI World Cup in October and November. Afghanistan’s spin attack will include Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Qais Ahmad and Sharafuddin Ashraf in lieu of Rashid. “He…

Revolutionary UV-C Technology by MADA UV Company Aids in Surgical Safety Dubai, UAE – Friday, December 1st, 2023: In a groundbreaking announcement from MADA UV Company, acclaimed for its expertise in designing and manufacturing modern disinfection devices utilizing Ultraviolet sterilization technology, their most recent device is considered revolutionary in the field of surgical safety. The company’s latest innovation showcases unparalleled industrial design maximizing the outcome of UVC rays, designed to significantly impact the mortality & morbidity rate associated with surgical operations.Rigorous British laboratory tests confirm that the new device has successfully eradicated 100% of germs suspended in the air and…

Whether it’s engineering or game design, 3d modelling and CAD work has become very big in the past few years, especially with a lot of folks starting to do it at home for things like 3D printer files. Of course, not every laptop you pick up can handle doing that sort of work, so if you plan to do either, then going for a laptop that is fit for the job is important. To that end, we’ve collected our five favorite laptops across various price ranges and needs so that you can pick the perfect laptop for you. The Best…

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) in UAE has successfully conducted a campaign to combat the rise of diabetes in the country. Overshooting its initial aim of screening 5,000 residents, the campaign has reached more than 12,000 people in just 100 days. The result of the campaign uncovered a concerning number of pre-diabetic and diabetic cases. It revealed that 8.9 per cent of screened individuals were identified as pre-diabetic, signalling an urgent need for preventive measures and lifestyle interventions. “Pre-diabetes is that stage, if its addressed early, it can potentially prevent the onset of blown diabetes through lifestyle modifications…

Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, whose party is considered a front-runner to win general elections in February, will kick off his campaign next week, aides said, days after the Supreme Court cleared him to run for a fourth term. The campaign for the Feb 8 poll, delayed since November, looks set to fire up a lacklustre race in an uncertain political environment after Sharif’s main rival and former premier Imran Khan, was jailed and disqualified from contesting. “We will, God willing, start our mass campaign on January 15,” Pervaiz Rashid, a close Sharif aide told Reuters, adding that the…

A consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit against Starbucks on Wednesday, saying the company’s claim that its coffee is ethically sourced is false and misleading. The National Consumers League cited media reports of abuses on farms that supply coffee and tea to Starbucks. The group said the cases cast doubt on Starbucks’ packaging, which states that the company is “committed to 100 per cent ethical coffee sourcing.” Starbucks said Wednesday it was aware of the lawsuit and will “aggressively defend against the asserted claims.” The lawsuit was filed in Superior Court in the District of Columbia. Among the incidents cited…

Former South Africa star batter AB de Villiers backed India’s decision to include Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20I squad for the Afghanistan series. The mainstay batters made a comeback to India’s T20I setup for the first time since the end of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. Their inclusion comes as a major development for the Men in Blue ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. However,will not be available for selection for the first of the upcoming 3-match T20I series against Afghanistan due to personal reasons De Villiers talked about the inclusion of experienced batters…

Gaming terminology is like general slang — it is constantly evolving and easy to get lost in, especially if you aren’t very tuned in to online gaming communities or a younger gamer. Gaming terms can also leak into the real world and take on new meanings in day-to-day conversations. You aren’t alone if you get a little lost keeping it straight sometimes. NPC is a gaming term that’s been around for a long time, but it has recently taken on a new meaning and is being used more frequently by folks outside of gaming. Let us break it down for…

Rasha AlRamah, a Palestinian cancer survivor with a heart of steel, crossed 3 different borders and countless checkpoints just to reach Dubai. “The situation in Ramallah is hard and difficult,” Rasha shared in an exclusive interview with Khaleej Times, reflecting on the adversity she encountered along her journey. “Crossing three borders – Palestine, Israel, and Jordan – was not an easy feat. There were numerous checkpoints and challenges, but I was determined to make it to Dubai for this amazing event.” Rasha is in Dubai to attend the 1 Billion Followers Summit. In a heartfelt plea, she said: “Please tell…

The absence of Rashid Khan in the T20I series against India is an opportunity for other Afghanistan players to perform against the heavyweights and become household names like the star leg-spinner, feels their head coach Jonathan Trott. The celebrated spinner, who underwent a back surgery after the ODI World Cup in November, was named in the squad but will not be available for the three games as he undergoes his rehab. “I believe, with Rashid out of the side, it’s a good opportunity for other players to come in and step up and become household names like he is,” Trott…