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No cars will be allowed along a portion of Sheikh Zayed Road in both directions from Trade Centre roundabout to Safa Park interchange (2nd interchange) on Sunday morning, November 12, as cyclists take over Dubai’s iconic highway for the annual Dubai Ride cycling event. Also closed to traffic are the Lower Financial Centre Street and Trade Centre Street. Authorities have not yet announced how long the roads will be closed but last year, they were closed for five hours — from 4am to 9am. Dubai Ride will kick off at 6.15am until 8.15am. Motorists are advised to plan their trips…

The Philippines’ former president Rodrigo Duterte was taken to a hospital on Friday after a minor accident at his home in the province of Davao. The 78-year-old Duterte — who was seen walking with a cane — slipped and fell in his room at home, according to an update shared by Senator Bong Go, his trusted aide. Go said he was among those who accompanied the former president to the hospital. Duterte had to undergo an X-ray and thorough medical check-up. “Thank God, his X-ray is okay,” the senator said in Filipino. No other complications were found as a result…

The real estate boom in the UAE is expected to gain added momentum over the next six months with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates primed to witness a steady stream of new project launches. The continued buoyancy in the sector is underpinned by increasing housing demands across diverse segments of the population on the back of proactive government initiatives geared towards fostering the expansion of the real estate sector, a leading real estate services company said. Asteco said in its Q3 2023 Real Estate Report that the real estate market in Abu Dhabi, having recorded the delivery of 1,000…

Dubai Autodrome With no speed restrictions and no traffic jams, Dubai Autodrome is a great place for enthusiasts to visit. Visitors have a selection of Formula 1 automobiles, Ferraris, and BMW M cars. Autodrome conducts monthly automobile track days for drivers of all experience levels, from beginner to seasoned veteran. Roll Racing offers a quarter-mile (400-meter) head-to-head race for those seeking an accelerated experience. Depending on the vehicle selected, driving experiences in the Autodromes fleet begin at Dhs 750. The event offers a safe and enjoyable environment for those who love vehicle racing, catering to all skill levels. Dubai Autodrome,…

Memory is a fascinating aspect of the human mind. Memory is not a fixed entity but a dynamic aspect of the mind that can be nurtured and strengthened.While the brain is a remarkable organ with its own intricacies, there are psychological tricks and strategies that can be employed to enhance memory power 1. Visualization techniques: Leverage the power of visualization by creating vivid mental images associated with the information you want to remember. The brain tends to remember images more effectively than abstract concepts. 2. Memory palaces: Adopt the ancient technique of creating a “memory palace.” Visualize a familiar location…

Will Australia spoil India’s party? That’s what every Indian cricket fan is worried about as Team India are hoping to continue their unbeaten run in the final and lift the Cup in front of their home crowd. Australia, on the other hand, have won eight straight matches after losing the first two, to show why they were rated as one of the favourites before the tournament. Tomorrow’s final will be five-time champions Australia’s eighth appearance in a 50 overs World Cup title decider. In the 2003 final between the two teams, it was Ricky Ponting who single handedly took the…

There was a time when the classic flip phone was the first thing that came to mind when you thought of a cell phone — before the smartphone era ushered in the rectangular glass, metal, and plastic slabs we’ve come to know and love. Nevertheless, the venerable flip design lives on not only in classic feature phones, but it’s also making a comeback in modern smartphones that have reimagined the concept to create powerful devices with fun and compact designs. As such, keeping track of the best flip phones in 2023 makes more sense than you may think! The feature…

Dubai Tram has served around 52 million riders and travelled 5.3 million kilometres in the past nine years, following its launch on November 11, 2014, the Roads and Transport Authority announced on Saturday. Taking to microblogging site X, RTA added they have “successfully reduced the tram journey times by two minutes through rescheduling and adjustments to the trip timing system, and improved punctuality.” “These enhancements made the tram a more efficient, reliable and safe transit mode, rendering it attractive to residents and tourists,” RTA noted, adding: “Such achievements are a testament to the seamless passenger transport, and the enhanced user…

A radio anchor was fatally shot by a man inside his southern Philippine station Sunday in a brazen attack that was witnessed by people watching the programme live on Facebook. The gunman gained entry into the home-based radio station of provincial news broadcaster Juan Jumalon by pretending to be a listener. He then shot him twice during a live morning broadcast in Calamba town in Misamis Occidental province, police said. The attacker snatched the victim’s gold necklace before fleeing with a companion, who waited outside Jumalon’s house, onboard a motorcycle, police said. An investigation was underway to identify the gunman…

Emaar Development PJSC on Wednesday reported that property sales increased by 25 per cent, reaching Dh28.9 billion ($ 7.9 billion) in the first nine months (January to September) of 2023 compared to Dh23.2 billion ($ 6.3 billion) for the same period in 2022. The company attributed its performance to the 20 successful launches of new projects across various master plans, creating a foundation for future revenue. Emaar revealed Palmiera, the latest lifestyle destination launching within The Oasis, with an estimated development value of around $20 billion for the entire project. The Oasis, presents more than 7,000 residential spaces, predominantly expansive…