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Japan’s moon lander achieved an unusually precise touchdown within 100 m (328 feet) of its target, the space agency said on Thursday, after the nation became the fifth to put a spacecraft on the moon with the weekend touchdown of its SLIM probe. Japan hopes the demonstration of what it called a “pinpoint” moon landing will revitalise a space programme seeking to overcome setbacks as it moves to capture a bigger role in space by partnering with ally the United States to counter China. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said it received all data about the touchdown of its…
Video games are a waste of time. Don’t play video games or you will not graduate. Don’t play video games or you will not get a job. Don’t play video games or you will not get married. Most gamers, if not all, have heard these phrases from their parental figures growing up. Video games have been looked down upon for years now, but, funnily enough, here’s a person who achieved several milestones in his life through gaming. Yousif Tammam, a Bahraini expat who has been an avid gamer his entire life, is a project manager in the gaming industry. And…
Aryna Sabalenka took a big step towards retaining her Australian Open crown by beating American fourth seed Coco Gauff 7-6(2) 6-4 in a thriller on Thursday to reach the final where she will meet Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen who beat Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska 6-4, 6-4. In a rematch of their US Open final in September, the two reigning hardcourt Grand Slam champions made contrasting starts as Belarusian Sabalenka fired an ace and revved up her forehand to hold before pouncing on two double faults by Gauff to break. But what followed was an intense contest between two players…
“Careem” Launches “Madinah Tour” service to support tourism in partnership with Madinah Development Authority The newly launched service is available in Madinah, and provides a reliable and seamless commuting experience to visit 12 of the most important historical and touristic sites. This comes as part of Careem’s ongoing commitment to bring solutions that enhance the overall commuting experience, and aims to support local tourism and achieve Saudi Vision 2030 goals. The service is available in two options, the first includes a two-hour tour, allowing visitors to explore up to 5 historical sites. While the second provides a 5-hour tour, covering…
Winter is a time for getting warm, staying indoors, and watching movies. Use these next few months to catch up on movies you missed during the past year or projects you’ve always wanted to see. If you’re looking for some inspiration, Snow Day, Winter’s Bone, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo are some underrated movies that are perfect for winter. Sticking with the underrated theme, we picked three undervalued dramas to watch this winter. Our picks include a revenge thriller, the eighth film from a master, and a dramatic tale of survival in the mountains. Cold Pursuit (2019) Liam Neeson’s action movies…
Are you someone who enjoys dining out frequently? You’re not alone. The trend of eating out in Dubai has seen a 61 per cent upswing, with residents dining out at restaurants almost three times a week. In contrast, diners were venturing out only 1.8 times a week in the previous year. This is according to the latest findings from the second edition of the Dubai Gastronomy Industry Report, released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The report also revealed that the emirate is ranked second worldwide in terms of restaurant density. Stay up to date with the…
Karim Benzema wants to leave his Saudi club Al Ittihad after a bust-up with management, a source close to the club told AFP on Tuesday. The 36-year-old former Real Madrid striker held a “raging” meeting with the club and its Argentinian coach Marcelo Gallardo last Friday, the source said. Benzema told his coach and club management “he doesn’t feel he is able to give his best because of the current pressure at Ittihad”. “Benzema asked to leave Ittihad temporarily to change the atmosphere,” the source added. Al Ittihad offered to loan the French striker to another Saudi Pro League club…
SEF 2024’s Startup Town to host talks from over 40 world-renowned entrepreneurs, an ‘Investor Lounge,’ and partner pavilions Including 16 engaging discussions on the ‘Founders Stage’, pitch competitions, creative workshops, and more.Sharjah, 25 January 2023 At the upcoming Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2024 — slated for 3-4 February at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park — the Startup Town is set to unfold as a vibrant mini-ecosystem encompassing engaging discussions on the ‘Founders Stage’, pitch competitions, creative workshops as well as an ‘Investor Lounge’ which will provide exclusive networking opportunities and direct feedback from some of the world’s leading…
It’s rivalry week in the NBA, and two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference will face off on Thursday night. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics head to South Beach to play Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on January 25. The national game will air on TNT. The Celtics and Heat are on a collision course to meet in the conference finals for the fourth time in five seasons. Boston is the number one seed in the East, ahead of the second-seeded Milwaukee Bucks by a few games. Miami has between…
EDGE, a leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a landmark contract to supply 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defence, as part of a milestone deal, which is the largest ever order for unmanned helicopter systems, to enhance their VTOL capabilities. The unmanned VTOL systems will be manufactured by Switzerland-based EDGE entity, ANAVIA, which specialises in the development and manufacturing of autonomous aerial capabilities. The compact HT-100 and larger HT-750 are multi-role unmanned performance helicopters for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) and logistics missions, designed to transport heavy payloads while maintaining exceptional flight…