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The 21st edition of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship which was created by the late Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, former Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance got off to a poignant start on Friday. The competition is regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious horse competitions, making it a must-attend event for the biggest and most well-respected owners of Arabian horses and elite stables, with a total prize purse of $4 million in 2024 across 14 categories to qualify for the final round for six championships. A total of 102 horse studs are participating…
Everything feels like it’s getting more expensive, so if you’re sick of shelling out every month for streaming services, it’s time to look into the best free movies on YouTube. Perhaps surprisingly, YouTube has far more than short-form content. It offers an extensive library of ad-supported free movies and TV shows to all users, so you can have movie night without spending a dime. Unfortunately, like anything free, it isn’t exactly loaded with good movies, and the collection goes through a complete overhaul every month. But that’s why we do this update. Each month, we peruse the library to showcase the…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the top US diplomat Antony Blinken on Friday that Israel is prepared to continue its war against Hamas alone, amid tense relations between the two allies over the six-month-old Gaza conflict. Blinken met one-on-one with Netanyahu in talks aimed at ensuring more food flows into Gaza, the top US diplomat’s sixth diplomatic swing through the Middle East since the war began on October 7. Netanyahu said he told Blinken he appreciated US support in its fight against Hamas and that Israel recognises it needs to protect civilians. However, he reiterated plans to push into Rafah,…
Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman returned figures of 4-29 to set up a six-wicket win for defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. Hosts Chennai kept Bengaluru down to 173-6, a total their batsmen overhauled in 18.4 overs at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Shivam Dube, who hit 34, and fellow left-hander Ravindra Jadeja, who made 25, put on an unbeaten stand of 66 to steer the team home. Super Kings extended their home-ground dominance over Royal Challengers Bangalore having not lost a game since 2009. Chasing a record sixth IPL title, and a first,…
Attempting to evoke the magic of Taylor Coppenrath and T.J. Sorrentine from 19 years ago, No. 13 seed Vermont seeks its second trip to the Round of 32 in school history when it takes on blueblood Duke today. The game is about to start, at 7:10 p.m. ET, and it will be televised on CBS. If you don’t have cable, there are a several different ways you can watch March Madness streaming live online for free. Is There a Free Duke vs Vermont Live Stream? There are actually five different ways you can watch Duke vs Vermont at no cost:…
The cultural community in Abu Dhabi mourns the loss of Sheikha Mohamed Al Mehairi, a known figure in the city’s cultural landscape, who passed away on Wednesday evening. She was laid to rest on Thursday after the Dhuhr prayer. Al Mehairi served as the Director of the Library Management Department at the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi for several years. Her tenure was marked by strong commitment to promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading in the community, noted DCT. Aside from her role in library management, Al Mehairi was also a founding member and ambassador…
Donald Trump is returning to the stock market. Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded shell company, approved a deal to merge with the former president’s media business in a Friday vote. That means Trump Media & Technology Group, whose flagship product is social networking site Truth Social, will soon begin trading on the Nasdaq stock market. Trump could receive a sizeable payout in the process. He would own most of the combined company — or nearly 79 million shares. Multiply that by Digital World’s closing stock price Thursday of $42.81, and the total value of Trump’s stake…
In a heartbreaking video, Princess of Wales finally ended the speculation about her disappearance from public space, stating that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was trying her best to go through this phase with dignity and some semblance of normalcy. Kate Middleton was at her graceful best as she spoke about her health conditions and assured her followers that she had the best team to take care of her. While Kate Middleton’s revelation is now the leading headline all over the world, the speculations made about her disappearance throw light on the trolling and criticism the British royal…
Qualcomm shared an exciting teaser during the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC), hinting that the PC gaming market might not be so limited to x86 architecture going forward. The company spoke during a session titled “Windows on Snapdragon, a Platform Ready for Your PC Games,” and it claimed that Windows games will simply work on laptops equipped with the latest Snapdragon X Elite chip — no extra prep required — all thanks to emulation. As reported by The Verge, Qualcomm’s engineer Issam Khalil discussed how the company hopes to achieve realistic gaming on its ARM-based chip as early as May…
As the holy month of Ramadan progresses with fasting, worship and community gathering, there are a lot more immersive activities to look forward to in Abu Dhabi this weekend. From parks, malls, and museums, an array of activations have been launched to celebrate cultural traditions. Experience Ramadan tradition at park Visitors to Umm Al Emarat Park, one of the oldest and largest urban parks in Abu Dhabi, can enjoy iftar cannon fire, a vibrant Ramadan market, cinemas and more activities and cultural experiences. The Ramadan Park Market with shopping experiences, dining options, storytelling, puppet show, and an array of engaging…