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The Dubai Creek home fixture of Division 3 of the 2023 – 24 Ladies ICC Golf League match took place recently with the host club dominating with a total of 290 points, The Els Club, Dubai, were second with 245 points and Montgomerie Golf Club third with a total of 229 points. The format of this year’s ICC League is the best eight Stableford scores from a team of 10 players. There are three Divisions in operation this season, with three golf clubs per Division – Number 1: Emirates Golf Club, Trump International Golf Club and Arabian Ranches Golf Club…

Beats are probably one of the most stylish headphones and earbuds out there, and they have excellent audio fidelity for those who are interested in a high-end experience. Even better, since Apple bought Beats, they’re a perfect alternative to going with AirPods, which can be quite expensive. That said, even if you’re not in the Apple ecosystem, Beats earbuds and headphones can still offer you quite a lot, so be sure to check all the deals we’ve collected below. Best Beats Earbuds Deals If you want to go for a pair of true wireless earbuds, then there are quite a…

Contrary to traditional classified websites that mainly focus on passive listings and textual information, RAVO leans into an immersive, real-time bidding experience Marking a significant milestone in the domain of digital innovation, Alba Group has introduced RAVO, a transformative digital auction platform tailored for the discerning GCC market. Serving a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, luxury watches, furniture, household items, collectables, and many more, RAVO positions itself as the one-stop destination for transparent and reliable auctions spanning vast domains. The tech landscape is evolving, and at its heart, Alba Group stands as a beacon of advancement. Having…

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the Turkey region on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said. More to follow

The rupee appreciated 6 paise to 83.27 against the US (23.13 against UAE dirham) dollar in early trade on Monday amid a positive trend in domestic equities and foreign fund inflows.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.28 against the dollar and then touched a low of 83.30, and a high of 83.27 against the greenback.On Friday, the rupee settled at 83.33 against the dollar (23.24 against UAE dirham).[For real-time forex rates, click the widget below or visit KT’s dedicated Trading News page here.] Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party won the elections in three of the…

There’s an old saying that ‘clothes maketh a man’, meaning that the way we dress defines us. But the intricate criss-cross pattern of Tatreez, the art of Palestinian hand embroidery, does more than that. It tells stories – ancient stories that have travelled across time and space, threading their way into beautiful, delicate motifs worn by women for thousands of years. The archaic art is preserved and nurtured by Palestinians even in this modern day, and Tatreez artist Eman Alkhawaja is one of those who strives to keep the tradition alive through her beautiful handwork. Born and raised in the…

Team Abu Dhabi will be up against familiar rivals when they look to start the new UAE Class-3 Offshore Powerboat Championship with a victory in Khor Fakkan on Thursday. The experienced pairings of Faleh Al Mansoori with Shaun Torrente in Abu Dhabi 4 and Rashed Al Tayer alongside Majed Al Mansoori in Abu Dhabi 5 expect a highly competitive opening round, which is part of the Khor Fakkan Marine Festival. The revival of Class 3 racing in the UAE began earlier this year, with Arif Al Zaffain and Nadir Bin Hendi taking Fazza to victory in Abu Dhabi. They will…

Multiple flights from the UAE to Chennai were cancelled or diverted Monday as the south Indian city reeled under heavy rainfall. Roads, airports and public facilities in the city have been flooded, with videos posted on social media showing cars being washed away as muddy waters streamed across neighbourhoods. Chennai’s airport operator said the airfield has been closed at least till 11pm Monday “due to severe weather conditions”. Social media videos showed the airport’s runway and apron flooded. Etihad Airways said it cancelled two flights (EY246/247 and EY270/271) between Abu Dhabi and Chennai on December 4. The airline is planning…

Israel’s ground offensive expanded to every part of the Gaza Strip, its military said Sunday, as it ordered more evacuations and vowed to hit south Gaza with “no less strength” than the fight that has reduced large parts of north Gaza to a moonscape. Heavy bombardment followed the evacuation orders, and Palestinians in the sealed-off territory bordering Israel and Egypt said they were running out of places to go. Many of Gaza’s 2.3 million people fled to the south after Israel ordered civilians to leave the north in the early days of the war, which was sparked by the Oct.…

A new circular economy framework has been unveiled to accelerate Abu Dhabi’s transition towards a smart and sustainable economy, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) said. The Industrial Circular Economy Policy framework aims to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in industrial process waste, at least 40,000 tonnes annually and will cover key sectors to ensure 100 per cent compliance by 2030, with 100 per cent compliance within the plastic manufacturing sector by 2025. “The pivotal role of the industrial sector in fostering sustainability underscores the need for a heightened commitment to implementing circular economy principles across all…