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When Emirati entrepreneur Mouza Alabbar launched a unique chocolate brand, she crunched the numbers, had a plan and created a product she loved. However, it wasn’t received the way she had hoped. With just two months to go to their outlet launch at Al Serkal Avenue, Mouza took a tough decision “I called my marketing head and told her that we had to change everything,” she recalled. “The colours, the design, everything was wrong. We pushed the opening back and worked day and night to produce a new brand. Two days before the opening, I looked around and wondered if…
Manchester United welcome West Ham to Old Trafford for an intriguing Premier League match on Sunday. The Red Devils are certainly the much bigger club, but it’s the Hammers who sit higher on the Premier League table and have won each of the last two meetings, including a 2-0 victory in December. The match starts at 9:00 a.m. ET tomorrow morning and will stream exclusively on Peacock Premium in the United States. That means you can’t watch it for free, but Peacock is worth having for the long-term for any Premier League fan. Watch Man United vs West Ham on…
Thursday night the Los Angeles Lakers (25-25) went into the TD Garden in Boston and were able to pick up a win against the Boston Celtics without Lebron James and Anthony Davis. Can they do the same to another east coast powerhouse, the New York Knicks (32-17)? The Knicks currently have the NBA’s seventh-best defense ahead of the matchup, as they allow 110.6 PPG, and since the arrival of OG Anunoby through a trade, they have been on a roll, winning eight straight games. The Lakers defense could see some struggles attacking New York while they’re on the court, as…
The Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular consoles Nintendo has ever produced, with a wide variety of games to choose from and plenty of unique features. We’ve already gotten to play new entries across the Zelda, Super Mario, and Pokémon series on Nintendo Switch, but there are still plenty of great games on the way for the hybrid console. These include exclusive games developed internally by Nintendo, as well as third-party titles and ports of games that are also available on other platforms. Here’s our list of the best upcoming Nintendo Switch games for 2024 and beyond. Of…
When two friends become opponents in the ring, we’re guaranteed to see some sparks. That’s what’s happening this weekend when Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez hop in the ring and duke it out for some regional European titles. This match has been hyped up for a long time in England. Buatsi (17-0, 13 KOs) and Azeez (20-0, 13 KOs) have been sparring partners for years, so they know each other’s styles well. But all the sparring sessions have just been warm ups. This weekend, someone’s undefeated record has to go. The full card is about to start streaming on Peacock,…
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders emerged triumphant with a 29-run victory against the Dubai Capitals in the 20th match of the DP World ILT20 season 2 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Powered by belligerent knocks by Michael Pepper who gave the run rate a big boost early in the innings and Andre Russel’s display of power-hitting in the death overs, the Knight Riders posted an impressive total of 183/10. In response the Dubai Capitals fell short of their target, ending their outing at 154/8. Steering the Dubai Capitals run chase, David Warner and Jason Holder scored 42 runs…
The MacBooks versus Windows laptops debate has been raging for decades, but never has it been this intense or important. New advances in chip technology are propelling even entry-level MacBooks to high-performance targets, and a shift in Windows laptops away from cheap plastics evens the playing field between these two platforms. Both Windows 11 and macOS are intuitive and clean operating systems. But where they differ comes down to one key element: their ecosystems. What this means for you is that choosing an option from a list of the best laptops isn’t so simple. The laptop you choose today can…
Spectacular Opening for the 5th Edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2024 in Dubai The UAE SWAT Challenge 2024, now in its fifth edition, commenced with a spectacular display of fireworks and a massive public turnout at the Al Ruwayyah Training City in Dubai. The challenge was officially inaugurated in the presence of His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and His Excellency Omran Sharaf, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Advanced Science and Technology, alongside His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, senior officers, diplomatic mission heads, and tactical team…
Is there a better time to watch a rom-com than February? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. While going on a romantic date or traveling for a weekend getaway are great options, firing up a delightful rom-com on Netflix might be the way to go. Netflix has a dedicated section for romantic movies, from raunchy comedies and LGBTQ+ dramas to rom-com favorites and hidden gems. We picked three of the best romantic comedies on Netflix to watch in February. Our picks include a love story involving memory loss, a military-themed musical romance, and an underrated gem from 2019. The…
Godolphin, the Dubai-based and owned racing stable, enjoyed a magical night in Florida when they swept five prestigious trophies at the 53rd Annual Eclipse Awards, an event that has honoured and recognized excellence in thoroughbred horse racing since 1971. The undeniable highlight of Godolphin quintet of accolades at the ceremony was a first Horse of the Year title which went to the Bill Mott-trained Cody’s Wish, a sensational winning of the Churchill Downs Stakes and Met Mile in addition to a successful defence of his Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile crown. Cody’s Wish, a son of the outstanding Kentucky stallion Tapit,…