Author: dailyguardian.ae
At age 89, Palestinian Liga Jabr remembers how conflict uprooted her family when she was a child. Now, 75 years later, she says the war raging in Gaza is even worse. “This war is harder than any of the displacements” brought by previous conflicts, Jabr told AFP in Rafah refugee camp, on the besieged Gaza Strip’s southern border with Egypt. Staying with relatives after her home in central Gaza’s Deir el-Balah was hit by a strike, Jabr is among an estimated 1.9 million Palestinians forced from their homes since war erupted on October 7 in the Hamas-ruled territory. Stay up…
iCademy Middle East, a leading online school licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), is excited to announce its upcoming Spring start dates for the 2024 academic year. Established in Dubai in 2007, iCademy Middle East provides comprehensive KG-12 online education for students worldwide. With the flexibility to enroll from anywhere in the world, the school is not limited to students residing in the UAE. The Spring start dates commence on the 24th of January, followed by additional start dates in February, March, and April 2024.…
The cold weather may have delayed this week’s playoff showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills, but Buffalo’s quarterback had even bigger competition during the commercial break. Paramount+ has debuted the first of two new ads that will run during this year’s playoffs. And in the first spot, the Decepticon Scourge from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts took issue with the idea that Allen has a cannon for an arm since Scourge literally has a cannon on his arm. Game of Thrones‘ Peter Dinklage reprises his role as Scourge for the ad, as does Peter Cullen as Optimus…
India recorded 375 new cases of coronavirus, while the number of active infections has declined to 3,075, the health ministry said on Sunday. Two deaths have been reported from Karnataka in a span of 24 hours, according to the ministry’s data updated at 8 am. The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but cases began to increase after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. After December 5, a maximum of a single-day rise of 841 new cases were reported…
Sport has been a powerful platform that Dubai has successfully embraced to help rebrand its image and Dean Nelson, the new manager of the Emirates Golf Club, believes that this week’s $9 million Hero Dubai Desert Classic (January 18-21) will showcase all that is great about the thriving Emirate. Nelson says that sport and golf have made Dubai more familiar to thousands of potential tourists and foreigners around the world and have demonstrated how a city can benefit from hosting events like the pride of the DP World Tour. “I was here in the nineties for six years, before I…
Two of the NFL’s most successful franchises of all-time square off for a spot in the NFC Divisional Round, as the Green Bay Packers travel to AT&T Stadium to take on the Dallas Cowboys this afternoon, at 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox. Though the second-seeded Cowboys enter as significant favorites, the Pack won two of three down the stretch and certainly have the offensive firepower to make this one interesting. As such, this stacks up as a must-watch battle during wild-card weekend. Fortunately, there are plenty of different ways you can watch a live stream of the game, including a…
A volcano has erupted in southwestern Iceland for the second time in less than a month, sending semi-molten rock spewing toward a nearby settlement. The eruption just before 8 am Sunday came after a swarm of earthquakes near the town of Grindavik, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said. The community was evacuated overnight, Iceland’s RUV television reported. “Lava is flowing a few hundred meters north of the town, this is 400 to 500 metres,” Kristín Jónsdóttir from the Icelandic Meteorological Office told Iceland’s RUV television. ”Lava flows towards Grindavik.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
Selfdrive.ae, the largest mobility tech platform, anticipates a 20 percent increase in demand for car subscriptions and a 10 percent increase in car rentals in the year 2024. According to the company, car rentals provide unparalleled flexibility, allowing users to select the most suitable vehicle for specific needs. Whether it’s a short business trip, a weekend getaway, or a family vacation, car rentals offer tailored solutions without the long-term commitment associated with ownership. “There has been a fundamental shift in consumer preferences, with more people recognizing the advantages of car rentals over ownership. As such, Selfdrive is well-positioned to meet…
New Zealand overcame the loss of their captain in an innings that faltered late to beat Pakistan by 21 runs in the second Twenty20 international Sunday, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The Black Caps failed to build on the foundation of the first half of their innings, making 194-8 batting first after being 111-1 at the end of 10 overs. The batting slump followed captain Kane Williamson retiring hurt after 10 overs with a tight hamstring. Pakistan also stumbled in the second half of their innings and were bowled out for 173 in the 20th over. Williamson…
Bose is a titan of the audio industry, with legendary headphones, speakers, and other equipment that will elevate your listening experience to new heights. That’s why there’s always high demand for Bose deals, including headphone deals and soundbar deals, as anybody would want to get these amazing devices for cheaper than usual. However, the problem is that whenever there are discounts on Bose products, they almost always get sold out quickly. If you’re interested in any of the bargains below, you should proceed with the purchase as soon as possible before the offers expire. For those who want to take…