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Some of the world’s top cricketers will go under the hammer at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Tuesday in the next auction for the lucrative Indian Premier League. Players can start the bidding for their services at up to $240,000 but the best will be snapped up for many times that. This time the 10 IPL franchises will have a combined $31.5 million to spend. The Twenty20 tournament, the richest in cricket, is expected to begin in March. With the players pocketing most of the fee, let’s take a look at five stars who could hit the jackpot: Pat…

MillerKnoll: Pioneering the Future of Design and Furniture UAE, 18th December 2023: With a rich history dating back over a century, MillerKnoll has emerged as innovator in the global design and furniture industry. Established in 2021 through the merger of Knoll and Herman Miller, MillerKnoll now boasts an impressive portfolio of dynamic brands, offering an unparalleled range of products to architects and designers across the world. Stacy Stewart, Regional Director MEA, MillerKnoll said, “Diversity and innovation define each MillerKnoll brand, catering to a wide spectrum of needs. From ergonomic office solutions to stylish and comfortable furniture designed for the hospitality…

If you’re a fan of Samsung because it makes some of the best smartphones and tablets on the market, then going for a Samsung TV is a no-brainer. Not only will it let you add to your Samsung ecosystem, but Samsung as a whole also manages to make some of the best TVs as well, so it’s a win-win all around. Of course, Samsung TVs can get quite expensive, so we’re always on the lookout for great deals on them, such as this deal on the 75-inch Samsung TU690T. Even though it usually goes for $750, this deal from Best…

The super number plates AA30, T64,O48, AA555, X33333,V2222, Y 200 top a pack of 90 special vehicle licensing plates of two, three, four and five digits on offer at the forthcoming 114th Open Auction of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the final auction this year. Plates on offer bear (AA- I- J- M- N- O- Q- R- S- T- U- V- W- X- Y- Z) codes. The auction is scheduled for Saturday, December 30. Registration of bidders starts on Monday, December 25. Bidding will start at 4.30pm at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. Interested bidders can also register for the…

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, world number 14 Tommy Fleetwood, and four-time DP World Tour winner Ryan Fox are set to tee it up at the inaugural Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek Resort from January 11-14, 2024. The trio join world number two Rory McIlroy and his Ryder Cup teammate Nicolai Højgaard, who won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai last month, in the field featuring 60 professionals and 60 amateurs. The Dubai Invitational will see a 72-hole strokeplay DP World Tour tournament played concurrently with a three-day team Pro-Am, with Sunday featuring professionals only. Donald, who captained…

If you’ve had an eye on either of Samsung’s current flagship foldable smartphones — the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 — this holiday season is the perfect time to buy them because of the discounts from the phone deals that Best Buy is offering. The 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is down to $850 from $1,000 for savings of $150, while the 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is down to $1,500 from $1,800 for savings of $300. They’re still pretty expensive mobile devices, but if you were planning to purchase them…

Britain on Monday said it planned to introduce a levy on carbon-intensive imported goods such as cement and iron from 2027. “This levy will make sure carbon intensive products from overseas — like steel and ceramics — face a comparable carbon price to those produced in the UK,” finance minister Jeremy Hunt said in a statement. Hunt added that this would enable Britain’s “decarbonisation efforts (to) translate into reductions in global emissions”. The Treasury will next year consult on the levy, known as the carbon border adjustment mechanism, to help decide on its delivery and the full list of goods…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the European champions are privileged to be in Saudi Arabia, aiming to win the Club World Cup for the first time, despite raising concerns over an expanded version of the competition. After winning the Champions League for the first time in June, Guardiola is aiming to “close the circle” by completing his trophy haul in charge of the English champions. City face Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds in the semifinals on Tuesday with the winners facing either Egypt’s Al Ahly or Fluminense of Brazil in Friday’s final. “It’s Manchester City’s first time here and it…

LEGA SERIE A STARS AT THE WORLD FOOTBALL SUMMIT ASIA IN SAUDI ARABIA Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 18 December 2023: At the recent World Football Summit Asia, the spotlight was on Italy’s premier professional football league, Lega Serie A, with the panel discussion “Transforming Serie A: Globalization, media innovation, and the new era of Made in Italy”. The session was led by Clarence Seedorf, the renowned former midfielder and Lega Serie A ambassador; Michele Ciccarese, Commercial and Marketing Director at Lega Serie A; and Alfonso De Stefano, Managing Director MENA of Lega Serie A. The World Football Summit Asia, hosted in…

Even the most powerful desktop computer will be hampered by an outdated display, so if you’re due for an upgrade, you shouldn’t miss this holiday season’s monitor deals. Here’s one that will surely boost your productivity — the 34-inch LG 34WR50QC ultrawide WQHD monitor for a very affordable $199, following a $151 discount from Walmart on its original price of $350. It’s not going to stay this cheap for long though, as either the offer expires or stocks run out sooner than you think. If you want this screen for your computer setup, add it to your cart and check…