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Asian Tour returns with its second International Series event taking place at Macau with a prize pool of $2 million By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer One of the highlights of the PGA Tour season takes place this week – The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, at the Headquarters of the PGA Tour in Ponte Vedra, Florida. The tournament is celebrating its 50th edition this year and is regarded, by many, as the ‘fifth Major’ in golf. The Players Championship first took place in 1974, and as recently as 2019 had a prize fund of $12.5 million. Former…
NASA’s Crew-7 mission has splashed down without incident off the coast of Florida, with the four astronauts on board returning safely from the International Space Station (ISS). The crew spent a total of 199 days orbiting the Earth and are now headed to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to rest and recover. The crew traveled in a SpaceX Dragon capsule that undocked from the ISS on Monday, March 11, and splashed down at 5:47 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12. The group arrived at the station in late August 2023, and spent their time in orbit performing research and…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently recognised the exceptional performance of 100 Ideal Taxi drivers through the Taxi Sector Excellence Award. The ceremony took place at RTA’s Head Office in the presence of Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, CEO of Public Transport Agency, and Nabil Yousef Al Ali, Director of Drivers’ Affairs – leader of the team overseeing the Taxi Excellence Awards, in addition to several directors and representatives from taxi franchise companies. Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO, Public Transport Agency, said, “The drivers who received the ‘Ideal Driver’ accolade were recognised for their exemplary performance in fulfilling their responsibilities with exceptional…
A recent analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that Indian investors topped the list of nationalities of new non-UAE businesses joining the chamber last year. A total of 15,481 new Indian-owned companies became members in 2023, representing year-over-year (YoY) growth of 38 per cent and underlining Dubai’s continuing attractiveness among Indian businesses and investors. Pakistan ranked second in terms of new company memberships in 2023, with the chamber welcoming 8,036 new Pakistani businesses in 2023 – a remarkable growth rate of 71.2 per cent compared to…
The NXXT Women’s Pro Tour, one of the Development Tours in the world of women’s golf, has made a decision that eligibility for their Tour is for female golfers at birth. This issue is very sensitive in the world of sports and has been subject to a lot of noise across numerous platforms. Effective immediately, competitors must be a biological female at birth to participate. This decision underscores the organization’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of women’s professional golf and ensuring fair competition. The NXXT Women’s Pro Tour has 14 events in Florida and works as a Development Tour for…
Google introduced a “screen protector detector” service with the launch of Google Pixel 8 last year. It detects when you take a screen protector on or off to adjust the display’s touch sensitivity. Google now seems to be building upon that and is aiming to release a new feature called “Adaptive Touch” with the next Pixel. According to a report from Android Authority, Google is preparing to add this Adaptive Touch feature on the Google Pixel 9. In his teardown of Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1, Mishaal Rahman found the option under Settings > Display > Touch sensitivity. It is…
Eshal Ashraf remains unruffled by the changes in her life due to the advent of Ramadan. Although the Grade 12 student is currently taking the high-stakes CBSE board exams, she emphasised fasting seamlessly integrates into her daily routine. The DPS Dubai students said: “It has been ingrained in me that I should be fasting every year. So, I’ve always thought this is something that I should be doing irrespective of the exams.” Adjusting schedules Coping with the challenge of studying for extended periods without food and water isn’t always easy. But Eshal mentioned that her strategy involved adjusting her schedule.…
Britain’s innovative Airlander 10 airship could soon take to the skies to offer leisure passengers panoramic views and far less pollution than traditional aircraft, according to its manufacturer. On the outskirts of the town of Bedford, north of London, UK company Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) says its plans are well underway for greener but slower commercial air travel. The Airlander — which is 300 feet (91 metres) long — is lifted by its gigantic helium-filled hull, which is then steered through the air by engine propellers powered by conventional fuel. The dirigible is “unlike any other aircraft cabin you’ve sat…
As we are graced by the sacred month of Ramadan, Dubai’s culinary scene comes alive with an array of enchanting Suhoor experiences. From intimate botanical terraces to private desert camps, each venue invites you to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season, offering delightful set menus, captivating entertainment, and picturesque backdrops under the stars. Asil Ramadan Experience For Suhoor, Asil presents an exquisite set menu perfect for gatherings of four or more. With Ain Dubai as the backdrop, the venue captures the essence of the season with live clarinet music and a wandering henna artist. The set menu offers…
At just 14 years old, Shayaan Ali is already making waves as a teen influencer from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a staggering one million followers on Instagram, this Class 8 student is proving to be a wise head on young shoulders. In an exclusive interview with wknd., Shayaan opens up about his passion for art and the responsibilities that come with being an influencer. “Sketching has always been my passion,” Shayaan shares. “My family moved to Riyadh from Delhi when I was a baby, and Riyadh has been home ever since. I have a sister who helps me create my…