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The new year is almost here! Once you recover from all the hoopla of the holiday season, it’s back to the grind. That means looking for a great new show to sink your teeth into to help unwind after a long day at work or school. All the popular streaming services have exciting new shows coming in January, many with tremendous promise to become big hits for 2024. Read through the synopses, bookmark a few shows, and prepare to curl up on the couch with these five TV shows you need to watch in January. They all represent exciting additions…
Pope Francis on Sunday deplored the death of two women in a Catholic parish in Gaza, where he said “defenceless civilians” were targeted by shootings and bombings. “I continue to receive very serious and painful news from Gaza,” he said at the end of the Angelus prayer. “A mother and her daughter… were killed and other people injured by sniper fire.” “This happened even inside the parish of the Holy Family where there are no terrorists, but families, children, sick or disabled people,” the pope stressed. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said Saturday that a Christian mother and daughter were…
We all know Ed Sheeran is coming to town in January 2024. The award-winning artiste is slated to rock Dubai’s Sevens Stadium as a part of his Mathematics Tour in what is touted as the city’s largest open-air concert. As audiences, our main goal is to get our money’s worth: vibe at the concert and go back home. Die-hard fans may reminisce about the concert for the next week or so, or dish out extra money for that backstage meet-up and photo opportunity. But do we ever think what goes behind organising a show of this scale and what it…
Nathan Lyon joined the illustrious 500-wicket club on Sunday, picking up 2-18 on a seam-friendly Perth Stadium surface to help Australia bowl Pakistan out for 89 and cruise to a 360-run victory on day four of the first Test. Defending a victory target of 450, Australia’s much-vaunted seam attack destroyed Pakistan’s top-order in the afternoon, allowing Lyon to trap tail-ender Faheem Ashraf lbw and celebrate his milestone before the tourists folded inside 31 overs. Australia had declared after lunch on 233-5 in 63.2 overs, having posted 487 earlier and bowling Pakistan out for 271 in the first innings. Pakistan’s fourth…
In this installment of You Asked: What is HDR, really? Streaming with 4K HDR 10 + versus 4K Blu-ray discs with just HDR 10? What’s the difference between 4:2:0, 4:2:2, and 4:4:4 color? And why do some OLED TVs look terrible in the store? Which streaming device is the best for image quality We’re going to start with two commenters asking more or less the same question, and there are more like this in the You Asked inbox along the same lines, I’m sure of it. Freddy writes: I already know that quality can change among the different streaming services,…
Nestled amidst the Hajar mountains, Hatta has long been a retreat for UAE residents who are seeking respite from the bustling city life. The serene landscapes and cool mountain air make it a favourable destination for residents yearning a tranquil escape. Now, there is another compelling reason to visit the highlands of Dubai as the most anticipated Hatta Festival 2023 has kicked off. The highlight of the festival is at Hatta Wadi – where all the action is taking place. The festival which began on December 15 and will go on until January 2, 2024, promises a variety of attractions…
Dubai’s residential property market supply has been lagging behind population growth with the affordable segment also witnessing shortage after luxury in certain areas of the emirate. Industry executives say that supply will not be able to keep pace with the demand even in 2024 due to the high influx of foreigners and residents increasingly turning buyers amidst rising rentals. Around 50,000 new residential units were handed over in Dubai in 2023, which is nearly half of the population increase. According to Dubai Statistics Center data, the emirate’s population grew by over 100,000 in 2023 to more than 3.65 million by…
A Willy Wonka prequel isn’t something we may have known we wanted, but now that Wonka is here, many people are excited about the new movie. If you’ve seen it and are looking for other properties that will give you the same feeling, you’re in luck. We’ve built a list of sweet, silly movies that are sentimental without becoming saccharine for you to enjoy. These movies may not feature the famous chocolatier (although you could obviously watch the other filmed adaptations of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory if you want to). Still, they will give you all the same feelings that Wonka does when…
The most recent winner of the Emirates Draw FAST5 Grand Prize was announced yesterday, on Saturday, December 16. This fortunate individual will receive Dh25,000 every month for the next 25 years, transforming their life, and ensuring long-term financial stability. The fourth Grand Prize win has taken place just eight weeks after the last. Four Grand Prize winners have been announced in less than seven months since the game’s launch. The winner’s full details will be revealed after a comprehensive verification process and Emirates Draw encourages participants to stay tuned for further announcements. Emirates Draw FAST5 also announced three Raffle Draw…
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, whose six-decade career in public service primarily focused on domestic issues, was buried on Sunday following a prayer service. His successor, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, 83, was seen shedding a tear at the prayer service attended by members of the ruling Al Sabah family and speaker of Kuwait’s parliament. Sheikh Meshal had been Kuwait’s de facto ruler since late 2021, when Sheikh Nawaf handed over most of his duties. As he formally takes the helm of the OPEC member from his half-brother, Sheikh Meshal is expected to preserve key Kuwaiti foreign policies including support…