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Sport has been a powerful platform that Dubai has successfully embraced to help rebrand its image and Dean Nelson, the new manager of the Emirates Golf Club, believes that this week’s $9 million Hero Dubai Desert Classic (January 18-21) will showcase all that is great about the thriving Emirate. Nelson says that sport and golf have made Dubai more familiar to thousands of potential tourists and foreigners around the world and have demonstrated how a city can benefit from hosting events like the pride of the DP World Tour. “I was here in the nineties for six years, before I…

Two of the NFL’s most successful franchises of all-time square off for a spot in the NFC Divisional Round, as the Green Bay Packers travel to AT&T Stadium to take on the Dallas Cowboys this afternoon, at 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox. Though the second-seeded Cowboys enter as significant favorites, the Pack won two of three down the stretch and certainly have the offensive firepower to make this one interesting. As such, this stacks up as a must-watch battle during wild-card weekend. Fortunately, there are plenty of different ways you can watch a live stream of the game, including a…

A volcano has erupted in southwestern Iceland for the second time in less than a month, sending semi-molten rock spewing toward a nearby settlement. The eruption just before 8 am Sunday came after a swarm of earthquakes near the town of Grindavik, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said. The community was evacuated overnight, Iceland’s RUV television reported. “Lava is flowing a few hundred meters north of the town, this is 400 to 500 metres,” Kristín Jónsdóttir from the Icelandic Meteorological Office told Iceland’s RUV television. ”Lava flows towards Grindavik.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

Selfdrive.ae, the largest mobility tech platform, anticipates a 20 percent increase in demand for car subscriptions and a 10 percent increase in car rentals in the year 2024. According to the company, car rentals provide unparalleled flexibility, allowing users to select the most suitable vehicle for specific needs. Whether it’s a short business trip, a weekend getaway, or a family vacation, car rentals offer tailored solutions without the long-term commitment associated with ownership. “There has been a fundamental shift in consumer preferences, with more people recognizing the advantages of car rentals over ownership. As such, Selfdrive is well-positioned to meet…

New Zealand overcame the loss of their captain in an innings that faltered late to beat Pakistan by 21 runs in the second Twenty20 international Sunday, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The Black Caps failed to build on the foundation of the first half of their innings, making 194-8 batting first after being 111-1 at the end of 10 overs. The batting slump followed captain Kane Williamson retiring hurt after 10 overs with a tight hamstring. Pakistan also stumbled in the second half of their innings and were bowled out for 173 in the 20th over. Williamson…

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The UAE has announced its participation in the 53rd edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024, which will be held in Davos, Switzerland from January 15 to 19. This year’s participation of the UAE is characterised by the involvement of more than 100 personalities, including heads of national companies and corporate leaders, leading private sector firms, government officials, and senior business leaders, whereas 80 per cent of the participation from the country is from major national companies and the private sector. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs said: “The UAE is always keen to participate in…

Thousands of members of India’s main opposition Congress party and its supporters began a 2-month cross-country march on Sunday in a bid to regain some of the popularity it has lost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party ahead of a crucial national vote this year. The march led by Rahul Gandhi, scion of the influential Gandhi family, began from the northeastern Manipur state’s Thoubal district. The “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,” or “Unite India Justice March,” is scheduled to cover 6,713km in 67 days, mostly in buses but also on foot, while passing through 110 districts in 15…

MADA UV Company, a leader in in designing and manufacturing modern disinfection devices utilizing Ultraviolet sterilisation technology, showcased its latest innovation maximizing the outcome of UVC rays, designed to significantly impact the mortality & morbidity rate associated with surgical operations. British laboratory tests confirm that the new device has successfully eradicated 100% of germs suspended in the air and on surfaces. This design technology extends its sterilizing ability to operation room air and even ceilings, and is accordingly named “3D sterilization”. This innovation is anticipated to revolutionize current practices and set a new standard in the realm of healthcare facilities’…

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube smashed half-centuries as India thrashed Afghanistan by six wickets in the second Twenty20 international in Indore on Sunday to clinch the three-match series. Jaiswal, who hit 68 off 34 balls, returned to the team along with star batsman Virat Kohli after the two missed the opening win. Jaiswal put on key partnerships including a 92-run stand with left-handed partner Dube, who hit an unbeaten 63, as India chased down their victory target with 26 balls to spare and take an unbeatable 2-0 lead. Top-ranked India have been unbeaten at home for 15 consecutive T20…