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Dubai Police has recently added the luxurious electric vehicle ‘Lotus Eletre R’ to its fleet of tourist patrol cars. Dressed in the force’s green livery, the ‘Lotus Eletre R’ car made its debut in the presence of Brigadier Khalfan Obaid Al Jallaf, Director of Dubai Tourist Police in the General Department of Criminal Investigation, and Mr. Ramzi Al Atat, Regional Manager of Marketing and Public Relations at Lotus, along with several senior officers. Brig. Al Jallaf reviewed the specifications of the Lotus Eletre R vehicle, which features dual electric motors generating 905 horsepower. The car is the world’s fastest dual-motor…
Criticism of President Joe Biden by a far-right minister in Israel’s government who said Donald Trump would allow more freedom to fight Hamas sparked outrage there on Sunday, highlighting the sensitivity of relations as Washington provides key support for the offensive against the militants in Gaza. The Biden administration has skirted Congress to rush weapons to Israel and shielded its ally from international calls for a ceasefire in the four months since Hamas’s October 7 attack that triggered the war. But the White House has also urged Israel to take greater measures to avoid harming civilians and to facilitate the…
Robust US economic data is confronting investors with an unexpected question: whether strong growth can keep driving stocks higher even if the Federal Reserve delivers less monetary-policy easing than the market had hoped. Expectations that the Fed would pivot to cutting rates sent stocks soaring at the end of 2023 and pushed the S&P 500 to a record high in January. The index is up 4 per cent this year after surging 24 per cent in 2023. That narrative has been jolted by evidence that the economy may be running too hot for the Fed to cut rates without risking…
American actor and director Bryce Dallas Howard is best recognized for her diverse acting roles, but she’s gradually establishing a second career as a filmmaker – and she fully expects to continue playing dual roles in Hollywood, according to People. “I love directing and it’s as important to me as acting and it’s always been happening in the background,” said the ‘Argylle’ actor. Bryce, 42, directed the 2019 documentary ‘Dads’ and several episodes of several ”Star Wars series, including ‘The Mandalorian’, ‘The Book of Boba Fett’, and the upcoming ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’. She told People that she draws inspiration…
Crime dramas come in all shapes and sizes. When it comes to the options available on Hulu, they run the gamut. You’ll find everything from your cookie-cutter police procedurals to compelling dramas based on true stories. Shows of this genre feature A-list, in some cases award-winning actors. If you’re trying to find a good crime drama to add to your watch list, check out these three on Hulu that are perfect to watch in February. Two are new shows, one returning with a second season at the end of the month, while the other has recently become part of the…
“Forgotten treasures are looking for their new home!”, reads one of the several posts by the fake Dubai International Airport account. “Choose from a variety of items at attractive prices without any percentage discounts.” Social media is rife with such posts, involving a scam claiming to sell lost luggage for prices as low as Dh8. The scheme allegedly involves clearance of the airport warehouse, where the “lost luggage” has remained unclaimed for over six months. The real Dubai International Airport (DXB) account posted an advisory to passengers on social media cautioning them of the ‘fake profiles.’ It said, “We’ve spotted…
In 2004, Cecelia Ahern published a novel that tugged at our heartstrings: PS: I Love You. It centres on the ultimate nightmare in every person’s life—the loss of a loved one. The plot revolves around a couple who quarrel frequently but are truly, madly and deeply in love with each other. One day, when the man dies, the wife is left to pick up the pieces and move on with her life. But how does one move on knowing that there is a void that will never be filled? How do you wake up every morning feeling the absence of…
UAE fencers won gold and silver medals in Saber Individuals competitions at the ongoing 7th edition of the Arab Women Sports Tournament in Sharjah on Saturday. The Saber, Épée, and Foil individual matches at Sharjah Women Sports drew the finest fencing talents from across the Arab world. Emirati athlete Mahra Abdullah clinched the gold after defeating her teammate Asila Darwish, who took home the silver medal. Syrian fencers Mary Aqsm and Haneen Elhamood finished in third place. “This gold medal marks a pivotal milestone in my career,” said Mahra Abdullah, the 20-year-old fencer who trains at Fujairah Martial Arts Club.…
In this installment of You Asked: Is 3D TV making a comeback? Bigger mini-LED vs. smaller OLED, Sony A80L vs. LG C3, and is there a way to make the Sony A95L even brighter? Bigger Mini-LED TV vs. Smaller OLED, Sony A80L vs. LG C3 | You Asked Ep. 23 Will VR revive 3D TV? Scott Tindale writes: Now that both Disney and Apple will be adding 3D movies onto their platform for use with VR headsets — and in Disney’s case, they are planning to re-encode these to 4K — are we going to see a revival and an…
Leaders of the UAE have offered their condolences on the passing of Namibia President Hage Geingob. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court have sent condolence messages to to Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, acting president of Namibia. Hage Geingob, a veteran of the country’s liberation struggle and its first post-independence prime minister, died on Sunday. Geingob, who was serving his second term as president, revealed last…