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An appeals court in Bangladesh on Sunday granted bail to Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who had been sentenced earlier to six months in prison for violating the country’s labour laws. The court also agreed to hear an appeal against his sentencing. Yunus who pioneered the use of microcredit to help impoverished people, especially women, filed the appeal seeking bail on Sunday morning before it was granted. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in 2006. The 83-year-old economist and three other officials of the telecommunications company were sentenced to six months in prison on Jan. 1, but…

Jebel Jais Zipline Flight The Jebel Jais Zipline Flight is a thrilling adventure for zip-line enthusiasts, situated amidst the stunning landscape of Jebel Jais. This exhilarating experience features the world’s longest zip-line, officially certified by Guinness World Records. Located at a breathtaking altitude of 1680 meters above sea level, participants can expect an adrenaline-pumping ride at speeds ranging from 120 to 150 km/hour, making it a truly heart-pounding escapade. The scenic backdrop of Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the UAE, adds an extra layer of awe to the experience. This zip-line flight offers a perfect combination of high-speed excitement…

Engaging in a routine, especially through practices like yoga offers significant benefits that go beyond the physical aspects, positively impacting our health and overall well-being. Here are 5 compelling ways in which staying active with yoga can improve well-being: 1. Reducing Stress through Movement Yoga is renowned for its movements and emphasis on controlled breathing. This combination acts as a stress-reducer. By integrating postures, or asanas, with breathwork, it creates a harmonious synergy that triggers the body’s relaxation response. Regularly practising these techniques allows individuals to face stressors with increased calmness and resilience. 2. Enhancing Mood and Emotional Well-Being The…

In 2018, Sony Pictures made a bold attempt to keep making Marvel movies without the direct involvement of Marvel Studios. The very first movie in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe was Venom, a film based on one of Spidey’s greatest villains who Topher Grace had previously portrayed in 2007’s Spider-Man 3. The Dark Knight Rises‘ Tom Hardy headlined Venom as reporter Eddie Brock and the titular alien symbiote who bonded with him. And unlike Sony’s later film, Morbius, Venom was a big hit, earning $856.1 million worldwide. Hardy reprised his dual roles in 2021’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage, which also outperformed…

Despite an increase in cost of living in the past couple of years, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah have been deemed more affordable than other major cities in Asia, Europe and the US, according to data released by Numbeo, a global data provider on economic, social and safety areas. The cost of living in the three emirates ranks much lower than that of Zurich, Geneva, New York, Los Angeles, Oslo, Singapore, London, Adelaide, Sydney, Auckland, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv, Milan, Vienna, Montreal, Frankfurt and many others. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are ranked at 142, 156 and 202 in…

Donald Trump on Saturday said he feels “sharper now than I did 20 years ago,” reacting to recent attacks on his age and verbal gaffes by Republican presidential rival Nikki Haley. Trump also said presidential candidates should have to take a cognitive test, apparently a response to a challenge from Haley, who has advocated the same policy, citing the age of Trump, 77, and Democratic President Joe Biden, 81. Trump was speaking at a rally in Nevada, ahead of the next vote in the Republican presidential nominating race, a caucus in the state on Feb. 8. In recent days Haley…

Branded residences can command double the rent than non-branded residences in Dubai due to luxurious amenities and high demand for units in such projects from high net worth individuals. Industry executives say that prices also luxury and branded homes have a higher potential for price increases than the rest of the market. They added that Dubai is not a transitional market any more because high networth individual buyers are coming here to stay, and that’s why the market is maturing. “Investors, landlords and tenants seem aligned on rental premiums for high-quality ‘branded residences’. These contemporary, well-planned living spaces within desirable…

The clock is ticking for the inaugural Ultimate Golf Challenge (UGC), an innovative team event that hopes to enhance the corporate golf scene in Dubai and the UAE. The two-day tournament, which will be held on January 30-31 at the Emirates Golf Club, will feature ten franchise-owned teams, a concept that is becoming increasingly popular in modern-day sports entertainment. Each team will include a minimum of two ladies in addition to two other players who were purchased during a recent UGC auction in Dubai. Brandon deSouza, Tournament Director for the Ultimate Golf Challenge said, ‘This is a first for Dubai.…

It’s Conference Championship Sunday in the 2024 NFL Playoffs. The first game will feature Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs traveling to M&T Bank Stadium to face Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship. The Chiefs are playing in their sixth straight AFC Championship Game. The only team with more consecutive AFC title game appearances is the New England Patriots, with eight from 2011 to 2018. If Mahomes wins this game and then the Super Bowl, he will have a legitimate claim to be the second-greatest quarterback in NFL history. Meanwhile, Baltimore is making their first…

Dubai’s card-based ticketing system, Nol, is set to undergo an upgrade to an account-based system that uses central wallet technology. The project requires an investment of Dh350 million and uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as facial recognition. It was not immediately clear how the facial recognition feature would be implemented. Currently, the system requires users to have a physical or digital card. The new project provides a digital payment system that leverages a centralised transport fare wallet technology. A digital wallet is an online service used to make payments electronically or store e-tickets or documents. Stay up to date…