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With her eyes firmly on the future and preparations underway to start a new chapter in her career, World No11 Maria Sakkari embraced the unknown ahead of this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships – by exploring the Emirate’s AYA Universe, a futuristic exhibition that transports visitors from reality to dreamland. Sakkari, who announced last week she is splitting from coach Tom Hill after six years that included two Grand Slam semi-finals and a career-best ranking of World No2, took time-out from training for her second-round tie with American Emma Navarro by immersing herself in the distinctive lights, sounds and…
Sony’s PlayStation 5 continues its impressive run since it was launched more than three years ago, and if you haven’t bought the console yet, or you’re looking for discounted games and accessories, you should take advantage of this year’s PS5 Presidents’ Day deals. There are massive savings in store for gamers this holiday as various retailers have launched their own sales, but you’re going to have to be quick if you want them because stocks aren’t expected to last long, particularly for the more impressive bargains — some of which are already low on stock. Presidents’ Day is ending soon,…
The UAE Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 35 concerning federal properties for 2023, which aims to further develop the legislative environment in inventorying and managing government properties. The law’s scope includes organising all federal properties, whether real estate assets or otherwise. The Decree-law is designed to better manage and develop the federal government’s financial resources, domestically and internationally. It aims to efficiently govern federal assets, improve their use, and ensure sustainable growth by adopting top global practices. Additionally, it seeks to boost the country’s standing in global competitiveness rankings and enhance its credit rating. The…
The Rivian R1T electric pickup truck has been a hugely popular first release from the new automaker. Both it and its SUV brother, the R1S, are considered among the best in their class. But they’re also both relatively expensive — the entry-level R1 starts at $73,000, putting it out of reach for many would-be buyers. Rivian, however, wants to serve the masses, and to that end has been developing its next-gen, cheaper platform, called the Rivian R2. If Rivian ends up following its current naming scheme, the company will launch multiple R2 models. For example, it could release an R2S…
The holy month of Ramadan sees spirituality and a more relaxed pace of life prevail across the UAE. As the month of fasting draws near, greetings of ‘Ramadan Mubarak’, translating to ‘blessed’ or ‘happy’ Ramadan, resonate throughout the Emirates. The daily routines of residents are also different — from work hours to school schedules and paid parking hours, there are many aspects of life that change during the holy month. According to the Hijri calendar published by the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD), Ramadan will commence on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Work timings Reduced work hours apply…
Two-time champion Elina Svitolina of Ukraine had to dig deep to win her first match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday. The world number 20 outlasted compatriot Anhelina Kalinina 6-3, 7-6(7) to reach the second round in Dubai for the seventh time in her career. Svitolina had to erase three set points in the second set before closing out the 1-hour and 40-minute victory. Meanwhile, two-time Grand Slam runner-up Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic won her first round match against Zhang Shuai of China 6-3 7-5. Former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, who won the Dubai…
The world of consumer electronics has its own share of urban myths; some of them are actually so mainstream that no one even dares question their efficacy. Burying a wet phone in rice is one of them. Research has repeatedly proved that it’s a futile trick, but for folks that need to hear it from the big gorilla itself, well, Apple has also made it clear that the rice drying trick doesn’t work. Whether you have an iPhone 15 Pro or a model that’s a few years old, it’s time to stop. “Don’t put your iPhone in a bag of…
Donald Trump, who drew criticism as US president for his praise of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, made his first public comment on the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Monday in a social media post that cast no blame. “The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has made me more and more aware of what is happening in our Country,” Trump wrote, appearing to link the death to his own political troubles. “It is a slow, steady progression, with CROOKED, Radical Left Politicians, Prosecutors, and Judges leading us down a path to destruction. Open Borders, Rigged Elections, and Grossly…
US Open champion Coco Gauff believes tennis can ‘be the leader’ in promoting equal pay across all sports – with the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships among the WTA competitions to have implemented the equality-centric policy. In 2005, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships introduced an equal prize money policy, becoming the first non-Grand Slam and third professional tennis event to follow suit after the US and Australian Opens blazed the gender pay parity trail. Last summer, the WTA also approved a plan to achieve equal pay across the tennis calendar by 2033. As part of the proposal, all tournaments…
Armor sets in Helldivers 2 will affect more than just some stats and numbers behind the scenes. Just like your primary weapon, the type of armor you pick will dictate your playstyle and needs to be heavily considered before each mission. Each one comes with a different rating in three stats, plus there’s a passive that makes it stand out, but all fall into either light, medium, or heavy roles. While the number of options isn’t terribly overwhelming, comparing and contrasting all those stats and abilities on top of things like Boosters and Stratagems can become tedious. If you just…