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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree-law establishing the UAE Accountability Authority. This entity will replace the Supreme Audit Institution, and will report directly to the President. Aiming at maintaining and enhancing the integrity of public finances, it will be the supreme authority for financial control, auditing, integrity and transparency in the country. The decree also regulates the UAE Accountability Authority’s functions and its contribution in preserving public funds through supervising financial, accounting, and operational activities in entities subject to its oversight, in order to combat financial and administrative corruption; and to…
What a short break at the end of the year it is for all the golf tours around the world. For some of the tours, it is a mid-season break with the 2023 – 24 Order of Merits already in full swing. I am not sure I fully understand that and I am still a fan of an annual calendar year season. But it is what it is. The end of the year gives me a little time to reflect on how my players and indirectly me have performed over the last 12 months. For my performance in 2023, I…
Replay: New Shepard Mission NS-24 Webcast Blue Origin sent its suborbital rocket to the edge of space and back in its first flight since a 2022 midair explosion grounded its operation. The single-stage suborbital rocket, called New Shepard, lifted off at 10:42 a.m. local time from Blue Origin’s launch facility in West Texas. As planned, the rocket flew to the edge of space before releasing the uncrewed capsule from the top of the vehicle. The booster then returned to Earth and made a successful upright landing, paving the way for its reuse. The capsule reached an altitude of 347,601 feet…
A major road in Abu Dhabi will be fully closed from Wednesday, December 20, the emirate’s transport authorities announced. The Al Hisn Street towards Corniche will be closed from Wednesday, December 20 until Tuesday, February 6, 2024, according to the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). Here is a map of the affected route: The ITC urged road users to drive cautiously and abide by traffic rules and regulations.
Hamas rejects holding negotiations over exchanging prisoners during the Israeli war, but is open to any initiative to end it, a senior official from the Palestinian movement said in a statement on Tuesday. “We affirm our position of categorically rejecting to hold any form of negotiations over prisoners exchange under the continuing Israeli war”, Basem Naem said. “We are, however, open to any initiative that contributes to ending the aggression on our people and opening the crossings to bring in aid and provide relief to the Palestinian people,” he added.
Jamie Camero takes her golf seriously. Very seriously despite being only 17 years old. After disappointing herself during round two of the UAE World Amateur Junior Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah, she went back to the putting green the same day to brush up on her short game. And it paid off handsomely. Going into the final round of the tournament two shorts behind the lead Lucy Lin of Cuprus, Jamie started her round with a par and double to slip three shots behind Lin. But she quickly pulled up her socks and strung together six…
Roborock and iRobot are two of the biggest brands in the world of robot vacuums. Both companies churn out new products at a regular cadence, with the iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ and Roborock S8 Pro Ultra standing as two of the newest (and most compelling) robots on offer from the rivals. The Roomba Combo j9+ and S8 Pro Ultra can vacuum and mop in a single run — and they both carry hefty price tags. Deciding to add one to your home is a big decision, and there are several different variables to consider before picking one up. From vacuuming…
Five men — aged 18 to 20 — were injured in a horrific crash after performing dangerous stunts in Al Ruwayyah desert area, the Dubai Police said on Tuesday. “The 19-year-old Emirati driver, identified as M.A.M., had been driving recklessly and performing stunts in the sandy area when he made a sudden swerve, which caused the vehicle to overturn, resulting in injuries to the driver and four passengers,” said Maj-Gen Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, director of the General Department of Traffic at the Dubai Police. Traffic patrols immediately took action after receiving a report of the accident at 9pm on…
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc on Tuesday said he did not even dream of becoming the most expensive player in IPL history at the auction for the 2024 edition in Dubai. Starc, who last played in the IPL eight years ago, made a smashing comeback when he was snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders for 247.5 million rupees ($2.98 million), setting an all-time IPL auction record. “We won, Mr Starc!” the franchise posted on X, formerly Twitter. Starc, 33, broke the record set by his Australia captain Pat Cummins earlier in the day when Sunrisers Hyderabad paid 205 million rupees ($2.47…
Exploring the thousands of titles on Netflix can be both exciting and overwhelming. Content of all types abounds, from dramas and comedies to reality shows and documentaries. There’s even a top 10 list to help narrow your decision by letting you see the most popular Netflix shows. Every week, Netflix releases a list of the 10 most-watched TV shows over a recent seven-day period. Below, we have listed the top 10 shows in the U.S. from December 11 to December 17, along with general information about each show, including genre, rating, cast, and synopsis. Note: There will be a description…