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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…

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolence to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the victims of the earthquake that struck northwestern China and resulted in several deaths and injuries, wishing a speedy recovery to all those who were injured. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar condolence messages to President Xi Jinping.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday evening unveiled a new poster of his upcoming comedy-drama film ‘Dunki’. Taking to social media platforms, SRK dropped the poster which he captioned, “Dunki, apne RISHTE peeche chhod aate hain… Ek din wahi RISHTE, unhe ghar wapas kheench laate hain. 2 days to go for #Dunki.” The new poster features SRK’s character Hardy along with Taapsee’s character Mannu and actor Vikram Kochhar’s character facing their back at the camera. Soon after SRK dropped the new poster, his friends and fans swamped down the comment section and dropped red hearts and fire emoticons. “Im…

DIFC Innovation Hub, home to the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, concluded its annual flagship Investor Day, with over 500 people attending the event, including key figures from the investor community and finalists of the ninth edition of the FinTech Accelerator Programme and the seventh edition of AccelerateHer. The event was attended by Essa Kazim, Governor, DIFC, and Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Authority, who actively engaged with speakers, investors and entrepreneurs. Delivering the opening keynote, Mohammad AlBlooshi, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Innovation Hub, said, “The FinTech Accelerator…

Manchester City set aside struggles at home to ease past Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 in the Club World Cup semifinals on Tuesday and is one game away from a fifth title in 2023. The champions of Europe have never lost to the champions of Asia at a Club World Cup and it never looked likely on a balmy evening in the Red Sea port city Jeddah. After it took Man City until first-half stoppage time to score from an own goal by defender Marius Hoibraten, Mateo Kovačić and Bernardo Silva struck with shots in a seven-minute spell early in the…

A surge protector is a necessity these days if you want to keep your devices safe. A power surge can happen at any time, which may cause you to lose data, or worse, reduce your electronics to a pile of rubbish. There are a lot of surge protectors out there though, so how do you know what to buy? Fortunately, we’re here to help you out by pointing at the different features to consider, as well as making recommendations on the best surge protectors for specific purposes. Read on to make a decision on which one to get, but you…

De Montfort University Dubai proudly celebrated the second cohort’s graduation ceremony on campus on December 15. The momentous occasion honoured the remarkable achievements of graduates who have completed various postgraduate programmes and fulfilled DMU’s mission of preparing future-ready professionals for the workforce. The event served as a fitting send-off to its promising graduates who will contribute to businesses and industries in the UAE and beyond, supporting the UAE’s unique ambition with its labour market. Known for its innovative approach to learning, DMU embeds sustainable education practises and supports students’ personal and professional development locally and globally. With its home campus…