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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) found some school bus drivers and transport attendants who were working without necessary permits last year. RTA told Khaleej Times on Friday it conducted a total of 6,323 inspections of schools buses between July and December in 2023. The transport authority did not reveal how many violations were committed by school transport operators but the common ones observed were: operating school transport without permit; school buses driven by an unauthorised driver; disregarding technical specifications approved by RTA regarding seats; non-compliance with approved technical specifications of interior and exterior appearances of school buses. Stay up…
It may have taken Doug Watson a while to land his first thoroughbred Group 1 success, but when it came on Fashion Friday at Meydan on Saturday it must have been the sweetest of wins for the distinguished eight-time UAE champion trainer. However, and perhaps of greater significance, the genial American handler who has spent close to three decades in Dubai, can now dream of achieving the ultimate success of his career– a first Dubai World Cup victory. The fairy tale was triggered by a former Russian trained, Khazikastan-owned and American-bred $12,000 purchase who goes by the name of Kabirkhan.…
There is a lot of buzz circling tonight’s matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers (26-16) and the Milwaukee Bucks (31-13). The Bucks are making a head coaching change mid-season after firing Adrian Griffin this week and bringing in Doc Rivers. Although Rivers has not coached his first official game as the Bucks head coach, it’s definitely an interesting news headline this week in the NBA. Joe Prunty remains the interim head coach for Milwaukee, as these two teams will face off for the fourth time this season. The Bucks are leading that series 2-1. The last loss to Milwaukee snapped an…
After two weeks of competition, only two athletes remain in the women’s singles bracket. No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka will face No. 12 Zheng Qinwen in the 2024 Australian Open Women’s Final. The match will be played at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. Sabalenka is the defending champion and is attempting to win her second Grand Slam title. Sabalenka avenged her loss in the US Open Finals by defeating Coco Gauff in straight sets in the semifinals. Standing on the other side of the court is Zheng, who is in her first Grand Slam final. The finalists previously met in…
A US Navy warship on Friday shot down a missile that was fired at it by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have carried out two months of attacks on international shipping, the military said. US and British forces have launched two rounds of joint strikes aimed at reducing the Houthis’ ability to target vessels transiting a key maritime trade route and Washington has also carried out a series of unilateral air raids, but the Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks. “Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired one anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Carney…
Denmark’s Thorbjørn Olesen equals the course record at Al Hamra Golf Club with a ten under 62 By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Manuel Elvira and Rasmus Højgaard share the lead at the halfway stage of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship after a low-scoring day at Al Hamra Golf Club. Elvira started the second round six strokes off the pace but carded eight birdies and an eagle to sign for a course record-equalling ten under par 62, setting the clubhouse target of 14 under par after 36-holes. The Spaniard, who graduated from the European Challenge Tour after finishing…
Professional chefs and cooking newbies alike all need the same kind of kitchen equipment when it comes to creating a delicious and hearty meal. Long gone are the days when you have to use old school thermometers or open your oven or grill to check on your latest creation. Nowadays, there are a ton of different Bluetooth cooking thermometers out there that will help you monitor your cooking without disturbing your long-awaited meal. We rounded up five of the best Bluetooth cooking thermometers we could find that will help make your cooking experience that much better. They might not all…
Establishing a Hindu stone temple and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi are significant achievements of the growing India-UAE relations, the Indian envoy has said. In his speech on India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations, Sunjay Sudhir, Indian Ambassador to the UAE, underlined that the ties are undergoing “rapid and positive transformation”, guided by the vision of the leadership on both sides. “Mutual trust and respect have encouraged the broadening and deepening of our ties and exploring new areas of cooperation. While India has engaged with all its partners around the globe, the India-UAE relationship stands…
An Emirati medical delegation visited the integrated field hospital established by the UAE in the Gaza Strip to support the health system there and provide the necessary medical treatment and first-aid services to the Palestinian people in the Strip. The delegation, led by Dr Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, visited the wounded at the hospital, and was briefed by representatives of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) Authority — who are currently in the strip carrying out relief and humanitarian tasks as part of the ‘Operation Gallant Knight 3’ — on the hospital’s facilities and operational practices. Al Ghaithi said: “This visit…
JGE’s Marcus Dutton hoping to defend his title By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer A full field of 72 players will compete in the 2024 Yas Links Abu Dhabi Men’s Open which takes place on Saturday and Sunday. It is a qualifying event for the 2023 – 2024 Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) Men’s Order of Merit. The 36-hole event will be played over 18-holes each day on both Saturday and Sunday. Play will be from the 74’s Tournament Tee Markers. The players will compete in three-balls with the first tee time at 7.00 am and the final group…