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Palestine drew 0-0 with Lebanon on Thursday in a World Cup qualifier played in the UAE due to the Israel-Gaza conflict. The match had been scheduled to be played in Beirut but Gaza war forced officials to switch the match to Sharjah. The whole Palestinian team wore traditional keffiyeh, chequered black and white scarves, before the national anthems and there was a minute’s silence for those killed in the conflict before kickoff. Despite starting official training only four days ago, the Palestinians started the game well. Yet Lebanon captain Hassan Maatouk had the first chance after 12 minutes, with his…
You can easily spot Juan Postigo Acre on the golf course – he’s the one with crutches and a smile. Juan was born without much of his left leg but that did not stop him from challenging himself to become one of the best professional disabled golfers in the world. The Spaniard is one of the world’s top eight golfers who are competing in the G$D (Golf for the Disabled) Tour which is an integral part of the DP World Tour Championship being held at the Jumeirah Golf Estates. Unlike most athletes born with a physical disability, Juan has eschewed…
The last three months has been nothing short of inspirational for Pakistani national Zahid Hussain. The 39-year-old diabetic toiled hard to significantly bringing down his blood glucose levels and emerged as one of the winners of RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023. As many as 5,000 UAE residents participated in the 3-month-long challenge, which started on August 18 and primarily aimed at raising awareness. “I feel like a 22-year-old young man – more energetic and happier,” said Hussain, who managed to bring down his HbA1c levels (blood sugar levels) from 10.49 to 6.59 and bagged a Dh5,000-cash prize. Hussain’s routine was simple,…
There are some words in English that this newspaper won’t print. They are considered “bad” words, not fit for use in polite society. Popular euphemisms for these “dirty” words are “cursing” and “swearing”. Some scholars see such words as distinct linguistic forms, while others include them within a broader comprehension of “taboo” language, including vulgar expressions, obscenity, or profanity. Cursing remains susceptible to religious restrictions, while swearing, specifically the use of expletives, is often deemed as “indecent” language. The term “taboo” has its roots in Polynesian culture, originating from words like “tabu” or “tapu” in the Tongan language. It reached…
The film industry is perceived as the domain of the young, but this year has brought a delightful twist with two veteran Hollywood filmmakers, both well into their 80s, shaking things up. While Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon has been met with critical and commercial acclaim, another Hollywood legend Ridley Scott, at the age of 86, is preparing to unveil his most ambitious project to date — Napoleon (November 22). It truly feels like witnessing a battle of the silver foxes. So what sets Scott’s historical drama apart and makes it an important film of the year? Creating…
Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, a member of the Bahraini royal family, is a man of many parts. An artist, art collector, chairman of the National Council of the Arts and the honorary chairman of the Bahrain Arts Society, he juggles his multifarious roles with aplomb, combining them with a love for family and travel. Recognised as one of the Arab world’s foremost artists, the septuagenarian’s creative journey began nearly five decades ago. Surrounded by beauty and elegance around his home, it was a peripatetic life spent across the world that fuelled his artistic journey. After graduating with a…
She makes three million people laugh. On a daily basis. And all the while making it look totally effortless. So, we can’t help but wonder, what is it that keeps the 26-year-old going, delivering one superhit piece of content after the other? Niharika NM, popular for her hilarious comedy sketches with superstars and rant videos on social media, was recently in Sharjah to speak at a panel discussion organised by the bustling Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which came to a close this week. A prominent global digital content creator, Niharika announced her groundbreaking entry into the international entertainment scene…
Matthew Butterworth pulls down his shirt and reveals the indentation of the metal pacemaker over his chest. “I feel like I could go in here and rip it out. I’ve got a metal implant, and I want to rip it out because I have a foreign body in me, and it doesn’t feel natural. You can feel it above my shirt, and it’s metal there. It’s about as big as a table tennis ball, and it sits around the heart, lodged,” he says, showing the incision that is keeping him alive. “I think that the mental toll it takes on…
The grand opening of MENA 360° Private Club at Habtoor Palace on November 15 is set to offer an extravagant gala for 200 select guests, including celebrities from various industries. The event will feature a gala dinner, networking with industry leaders, and introduces the unique business hub formed by successful partnerships. Presenter Lilly Becker is set to host the event, which will unveil cutting-edge projects, green initiatives, and an artistic surprise by Brazilian artist Romulo Kuranyi. Award-winning designer Ebru Berkiden will present her Abaya collection, blending cultural richness with Western fashion appeal. COO Garen Mehrabian will weigh in on Dubai’s…
As an heir of a British financial family, Drummond Money-Coutts (also known as DMC) should have been a money man, or an intrepid voyager, considering his father Lord Latymer sailed single-handedly across the Atlantic Ocean in 2005, but he chose to chart a unique course that made him a magic man, enchanting audiences with sleight of hand and acuity of mind. As a conjurer he can do anything from performing simple-looking card tricks to pulling off a series of death-defying stunts on the telly; he is someone who can crystal gaze at the human intellect and fathom its little known…