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Tourists and residents packed Tokyo’s top cherry blossom spots on Thursday to enjoy the full bloom that has arrived in the Japanese capital later than usual this year because of cold weather. The elegant dark branches bursting with pink and white flowers — known as sakura in Japanese — spilled over the moat of the Imperial Palace, where people gathered to snap photos or simply take in the view. “Cherry blossoms are so symbolic and make everything around you feel joyful and beautiful,” Michitaka Saito, 68, told AFP. “It makes me feel that I’ve made a good start on the…
Amidst speculation, files unearthed by a dataminer suggest that the Kar98k sniper rifle and SPAS-12 shotgun may soon rejoin the arsenal of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Although cherished by fans, these iconic weapons have been absent from recent iterations of the franchise. Throughout its extensive history, Call of Duty has showcased a plethora of memorable weapons, each leaving its mark on the gaming community. The Kar98k, originating from WWII, gained prominence in Call of Duty 2 for its unparalleled effectiveness as a sniper rifle. Meanwhile, the SPAS-12 shotgun made its debut in Modern Warfare 2, quickly becoming a…
Renowned Egyptian writer Reem Bassiouney and Dr Houssem Eddine Chachia from Tunisia are among the winners of the 18th edition of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA). Under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed, the SZBA organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), announced the winners. Bassiouney won in the literature category for her novel ‘Al Halwani…Thulathiyat al-Fatimiyeen’ (Al Halwani: The Fatimid Trilogy) was published in 2022. Bassiouney is working on a project to write historical novels about Egypt in the Middle Ages, where…
Phil Foden has an incredible gift for scoring goals, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said after his young forward scored a sublime hat trick in a 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa on Wednesday that kept them on course to retain the Premier League title. With City’s league-leading scorer Erling Haaland an unused substitute, Foden stepped up, finding a gap in Villa’s wall with a superb free kick just before half-time to net his first goal. “His work ethic is amazing. He plays in central positions and has an incredible sense of goal — he has goals in his veins and…
THOUSANDS OF DEALS AND THREE BIG WINNERS – AN ASTOUNDING SECOND EDITION OF THE GREAT ONLINE SALE Shoppers across Dubai bagged incredible bargains, special buys, and discounts of up to 95 per cent across 75+ retailers in the Great Online Sale which took place from March 29-31 Those who subscribed to the Great Online Sale could access additional exclusive discounts as well as enter draws to win cash prizes Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4 April 2024: The Great Online Sale celebrated another incredible edition, where thousands of shoppers were able to purchase global and local brands at special prices over…
Checking in on the Epic Games Store is one of the easiest ways to grow your gaming library. Epic gives out a free game or two every week, ranging from darling indies to AAA titles. All you have to do is jump on the Epic Games Store to claim the free games and they’ll be added to your library to keep forever. Keeping track of all the free titles and gaming deals elsewhere can be a pain, so we’re keeping track of the Epic Games Store for you. We’ll update this article every time a new game is made available!…
The Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services played a critical role in responding to emergencies involving 235,394 individuals in 2023, and achieved a record average response time of 7.5 minutes, a 13% improvement from 2022. The organisation also made crucial contributions to saving the lives of 90 individuals who had cardiac arrests in the past year. The Corporation received 205,200 reports involving a range of cases from minor to critical. Over the course of the year, it provided medical care to 235,394 individuals, which included emergency transportation for 69,647 cases and 26,816 non-emergency cases to both government and private healthcare facilities.…
The UAE is leading the value of the average Ramadan online shopping basket in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) this year, with an average order value (AOV) of $102, a report showed on Thursday. A new study from Flowwow, a UAE-based global gifting marketplace for local brands, and Admitad, an affiliate marketing platform, has revealed that Ramadan traditions are fueling a surge in online shopping across the Mena region and motivate people to buy more. The UAE is followed by Kuwait and Qatar with $99 USD and $79 respectively. Flowwow data shows that sales of the florist’s original…
Sonakshi Sinha stole the show in the song ‘Tilasmi Bahein’ from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-anticipated web series, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’. Her appearance in the song video left her rumoured boyfriend and actor Zaheer Iqbal awestruck. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Zaheer shared the song video along with a note. Sharing the video, he wrote, “Some things are just too inspiring to be just a fleeting story. So here’s a post of something and someone that inspires me.” As soon as the post was shared, Sonakshi reacted with emojis. The makers of the series on Wednesday unveiled the song. Composed…
Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Mitchell Starc was a relieved man on Wednesday after he finally got among the wickets to help his team to a thumping away win over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. Starc’s $2.98 million deal with Kolkata made him the most expensive player in league history but he struggled to get going in his first two matches, going wicketless and bleeding a combined 100 runs. But the 34-year-old redeemed himself against Delhi by claiming 2-25 in three overs with fellow Australians David Warner and Mitchell Marsh as his victims. Twice champions Kolkata racked up 272-7…