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In a rematch of last year’s finals, the Denver Nuggets head to the Kaseya Center to take on the Miami Heat tonight. These squads are moving in opposite directions at the moment, as last year’s champs have won nine of 10, while the Heat are in the midst of a three-game losing streak. The game is schedule to tip in about one hour, at 7:30 p.m. ET, and will be televised nationally on ESPN. If you don’t have cable or you’re ready to cut the cable cord, we have some different options for watching a live stream of the game,…

For a dozen years, a group of Christian runners have kept the tradition of running from one mosque to another after iftar. Members come and go, but the objectives remain the same: To immerse themselves in the UAE culture and be inspired by the Islamic faith of self-discipline, sacrifice, and piety. The annual event is called RUNMadan Challenge, organised by Filipino Runners UAE (FRU), where participants go to more than 200 mosques across Dubai and neighbouring emirates to run more than 200 kilometres — for an average of seven mosques and seven kilometres daily — throughout the holy month. “Our…

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that a “misunderstanding” was at the root of an incident in the kingdom in which a rabbi leading a US delegation on religious freedom was asked to remove his head covering. The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) said on Monday that its delegation was visiting Diriyah, a historic town that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, when the commission’s chair, Orthodox Rabbi Abraham Cooper, “refused their requests that he remove his religious head covering.” Cooper was denied entry to the site even though he and USCIRF vice chair Reverend Frederick Davie had…

DMCC has revealed Dubai’s diamond trade figures for 2023, showcasing a 2%year-on-year growth in the value of rough and polished diamonds traded, reaching a total of $38.3 billion. This marks a noteworthy compound annual growth rate of 11% over the past five years. Reflecting the UAE’s prominent position as one of the leading global diamond trading centres, the value of polished diamonds traded in the UAE surged by 32% year-on-year, reaching $16.9 billion in 2023. Historically focused on rough diamonds, Dubai emerged as the world’s largest rough diamond trade hub in 2021. However, the rapid expansion of the UAE’s polished…

SpaceX has announced when it will hold the next test of its Starship rocket. Itwill be the third test flight of the vehicle to date. The launch aims to send the vehicle, consisting of the Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft, on a new trajectory, with a splashdown in the Indian Ocean. SpaceX will be live-streaming the launch, and we have the details on how to watch below. The third test flight is scheduled for Thursday, March 14, with a launch window beginning at 8 a.m. ET (5 a.m. PT) and running for just under two hours. The launch…

Two butcheries have been issued an administrative closure notice in Abu Dhabi for posing a high risk to public health. Al Ayham Meat butchery, with the trade licence number CN-4292741, and Al Amal butchery, with the trade licence number CN-4860828, both located in Mushrif Mall-Abu Dhabi, have been shut down by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA). These actions come as a response to blatant violations of Law No. (2) of 2008 concerning food regulations in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and for risking public health. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…

President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the United States sent troops to Ukraine the move would be considered a significant escalation of the war. Here are key facts about Russia’s nuclear arsenal: NUCLEAR SUPERPOWER Russia, which inherited the Soviet Union’s nuclear weapons, has the world’s biggest store of nuclear warheads. Putin controls about 5,580 nuclear warheads, according to the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). Of those about 1,200 are retired but largely intact and around 4,380 are stockpiled for use by long-range strategic launchers and shorter-range tactical…

Dubai CommerCity, the first and leading free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce, and a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Properties, has recorded unprecedented growth in its digital trade operations and transit portal during 2023, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year. The volume of goods processed through its transit platform, DCC Way, increased by 56 per cent in 2023, while the number of orders fulfilled via its digital trade platform grew by 158 per cent. Additionally, there was a 92 per cent increase in goods shipping operations from distribution centres…

In a captivating display of skill and determination, Pakistan emerged victorious in the DICC T20 World Cup, beating Sri Lanka in the final. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan set a formidable target of 151 runs in 20 overs. Their relentless bowling attack restricted Sri Lanka to a mere 63 runs, securing a resounding victory. At the end of the tournament, Pakistan’s Muhammad Basit Abbasi shone brightly as the top batsman, while Manzoor Khan and Mudassar Nazir showcased their prowess as the top bowler and fielder, respectively. The closing ceremony, held at the Vision Cricket Center in…

Intel processors have historically dominated the laptop market, overshadowing AMD counterparts. Having said that, AMD’s Ryzen family of mobile CPUs has made significant strides in gaining popularity. Consequently, an increasing number of exceptional laptops now boast AMD processors, challenging Intel’s supremacy. AMD-powered laptops are prevalent today across various segments of the market, offering respectable performance in gaming, premium, and productivity-oriented devices. Whether you’re seeking a powerful gaming rig, a sleek premium laptop, or a reliable workhorse, AMD processors stand at the core of many cutting-edge devices. In this guide, we’ve listed some of the finest AMD laptops currently available that…