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Are you hitting the road for the Union Day holidays? Do keep an eye out for the yellow and white taxis on the streets of Abu Dhabi. Yes, the iconic taxis of the 1980s are staging a comeback with modern-day facilities. And as many as 100 taxis are operating on the mainland, said an official from the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport. “This yellow and white colour was the brand for taxis a long time ago. We are bringing it back as part of the 52nd Union Day celebrations,” Ateeq Al Mazrouei, Director of…

It was a convention of sorts by hundreds of zombies on the sandy courtyard of my ancestral home. Some squatted, some sunbathed, some lanky figures paused like a black stone Gandhi on a marketplace pedestal, and scores of them crammed together like the mysterious Terracotta Warriors of China. The ones with blood on their faces, I remember, were childhood friends who were killed in political violence. Those with a vicious giggle retrofitted on their visages were neighbourhood grandmas who wilted away in the 70s. They dragged me into the crowd, hugged me with a craving that goes beyond the definition…

December may prove to be a quiet month when it comes to the best new shows to stream. But at least for the first weekend of December, you still have options. Apple TV+ has premiered the third season of its underrated show Slow Horses, while  Netflix has a new action comedy, Obliterated, that critics absolutely hate. But action fans seem to be enjoying the show so far. The only other noteworthy addition this week is the new comedy Bookie on Max. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Max, Apple TV+, Disney+, Paramount+, and Peacock have their work cut out for them in…

The Organising Committee of the 52nd UAE Union Day, on Friday announced several locations across the seven emirates that will broadcast the much anticipated National Day official ceremony on December 2. The ceremony will feature this year’s innovative technologies and breathtaking projections, weaving an inspiring narrative of unity and collective action as it highlights the UAE’s sustainability journey. People around the UAE can watch the livestream of the ceremony starting from 6.30pm on December 2, from different locations across the UAE. Here’s the list: Abu Dhabi Al Mughira Central Park in Al Mirfa Zayed Al Khair Park in Ghayathi Dubai…

Aid was stranded near Egypt’s border with Gaza as Israel resumed its military campaign on Friday, with truck drivers saying they expected further delays to a complex delivery process that had speeded up during a week-long truce. “The bombardment has been going on since seven in the morning. There are planes and artillery and we haven’t moved,” said driver Saleh Ebada, who had already been waiting to enter the crossing for inspection for eight days when fighting restarted. Egyptian security sources and a Red Crescent official said aid and fuel trucks had stopped entering from Egypt. UN officials described the…

In the heart of Dubai, where luxury meets cultural diversity, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek stands as a culinary haven inviting you to tour Asia without leaving the city. With a gastronomic adventure that spans the rich tapestry of Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Chinese cuisines, this hotel promises an unparalleled dining experience that transcends borders. Experience Japan at Minato: A symphony of all-time favourite dishes At Minato, the hotel’s premier Japanese dining destination, embark on a sensory journey to the Land of the Rising Sun. Here, a wide array of sushi, sashimi, and all your Japanese favourites await,…

The leading PGA Tour University’s number one player, Michael Thorbjornsen has earned an invitation to compete in the 2024 HERO Dubai Desert Classic to be held at Emirates Golf Club from January 18-21, 2024. This is the third year that this spot has been allocated by the organisers, with previous invites being taken up by Sam Bennett (US) in 2022 and Ludvig Åberg (Sweden) in 2023. Aberg has gone on to great things including being part of the winning European Team in the recent Ryder Cup in Italy. Twenty-two-year-old Thorbjorsen, who hails from Cleveland, Ohio, played in the 2023 HERO…

There’s only one month left in 2023, and Netflix is not letting up in terms of its original programing plans in the first week of December. The new comedy action series Obliterated has arrived alongside the remaining two episodes of Virgin River season 5. This month will also bring the final episodes of The Crown, as well as additional installments of Squid Game: The Challenge. How long will there be something new on Netflix before the effects of the writers’ and actors’ strikes catch up with the world’s largest streamer? It’s too soon to say, but we’ll definitely notice a slowdown when…

It’s OK for men to cry. This is a bromidic topic that social media influencers — mainly women — loved to discuss and write about once upon a time. Thanks to Covid and the demise of patriarchy, men’s mental health has got its due share of attention. Men are now portrayed as more expressive and less stubborn. All’s fine as long as it’s not just another attempt at amplifying gender parity. I always felt women were stronger than men, emotionally and professionally speaking. I guess it’s not just OK, but mandatory for men to cry when they feel the desperate…

A US appeals court on Friday ruled that Donald Trump must face civil lawsuits over his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol by his supporters, rejecting the former president’s claim that he is immune. The a panel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that Trump was acting “in his personal capacity as a presidential candidate” when he urged his supporters to march to the Capitol. US presidents are immune from civil lawsuits only for official actions. The ruling clears the way for Trump to face lawsuits from police officers…