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‘Always nice to test yourself against such talents:’ Dutch star Roelof van der Merwe after loss to Gulf Giants Sharjah, 28 January, 2024: The Dubai Capitals faced defeat against the Gulf Giants during their last DP World ILT20 match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday. However, Dutch veteran Roelof van der Merwe picked up three wickets on the night while his team tried to defend 132/7. Roelof van der Merwe of Dubai Capitals celebrate after taking the wicket of Gulf Giants batsman Chris Jordan during the match 11 of the DP World International League T20 between the Gulf Giants…

Japan’s lunar lander is back in touch with its team on Earth after regaining power via is solar panels. The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) reached the moon on January 19, making Japan only the fifth country to achieve the feat. But during the final stages of its descent, the uncrewed, robotic lander lost its way and ended up tumbling over. Its battery offered a few hours of power but when that ran out, the lander went quiet. At the time, officials at Japan’s space agency, JAXA, said there was a chance that SLIM could power up again once…

Meenakshi Das parked her motorcycle and held India’s national flag aloft as she smiled at the camera with the Burj Khalifa gleaming in the background. This was not an ordinary tourist capturing a moment with Dubai’s iconic landmark. Das is no ordinary woman. This 41-year-old rider from India’s remote northeast region, who is a mother to a 14-year-old, just kick-started the most challenging phase of her mission to ride solo in 67 countries. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Her journey, which started from her hometown, Guwahati, Assam, on December 18, saw her…

First-round leader Seldon falters over final four holes to finish runner-up By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Padraig Curry (Yas Links Abu Dhabi) shot a second-round level par 72 for a 36-hole total of 146, two over par, to win the 2024 Yas Links Abu Dhabi Men’s Open. The wind was far less fresh than for the first round and was in the opposite direction for round two – thus challenging the players in all aspects of their game over the two days. First-round leader Seldon, playing off a +2 handicap, opened up with a round-one 71 and…

Hudayriyat Island to host HERO Abu Dhabi mountain bike race for the first time The world’s toughest and most spectacular mountain bike marathon is coming from the Italian Dolomites to the UAE capital from February 9 to 11, 2024 The inaugural edition of the prestigious global sports event will include XCO-Cross Country Olympic and XCC-Short Track races – qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Hosting HERO Abu Dhabi supports the city’s ambition to become a leading global cycling hub Abu Dhabi, UAE; 28 January 2024: Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and sports hub developed by Modon, will host the…

The Other section of your iPhone’s storage is comprised of anything that Apple hasn’t sorted into one of its assigned categories. Common files that go into Other storage include system files, application caches—especially your Safari browser cache—and update files. In this article, we’ll explain what might be taking up your Other storage and give you some easy ways to clear some of it out, so you can free up additional space on your iPhone. In the meantime, if you want to check out how much of your phone’s storage is being taken up by “Other” stuff, open Settings> General> iPhone…

The UAE’s much sought-after Golden Visa has been awarded to thousands of investors, professionals, students and entrepreneurs since its launch in 2019. According to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) – Dubai, there was a 52 per cent increase in issuance of Golden Visas in the first half of 2023. As of November 2022, the emirate had issued more than 150,000 Golden Visas to eligible property buyers, investors, professionals and others. The 10-year visa offers various advantages for holders, including issuing residence permits for family members, including spouses and children. The age limit for sponsored children has…

Liverpool cruised into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 5-2 rout of Championship Norwich City on Sunday, to kick off Juergen Klopp’s long goodbye at Anfield, while crowd trouble marred Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion. Liverpool’s beloved manager announced on Friday that he would leave the Merseyside team at the end of this season, his ninth at the helm. “I get it, it’s very emotional,” Klopp told the BBC. “I just have to make sure that I don’t get on that side of it. (And) in the games, we need to be warriors and…

A career-crowning achievement as monumental as Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t come out of nowhere. From Divinity to Dungeons & Dragons, Larian Studios has long been one of the loudest advocates for rich storytelling and true, meaningful freedom in Western RPGs. Larian Studios’ story is a rags-to-riches tale about a group of passionate developers whose deep and diverse portfolio of games piled up for nearly three decades before Baldur’s Gate 3 ever saw the light of day. Amid canceled projects, Larian narrowly skirted total bankruptcy. In order to survive, there are several points in its history when the independent studio experimented.…

Staggered start times for offices and schools, incentives for school bus use, a push for carpooling, a working-from-home option, and further improvement of the public transport system are some ideas motorists and road safety experts suggested to ease Salik expenses and road congestion. The new Salik gates announced recently by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and toll operator Salik Company PJSC have remained a hot topic among residents as they brace for additional expenses by November when the two extra toll gates become operational. Motorists also shared opinions on the announcement by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of…