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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the extension of contracts for head coach Rahul Dravid and the support staff of Team India (Senior Men). The BCCI engaged in discussions with Rahul Dravid after the term of his contract ended following the recently concluded ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and unanimously agreed to further the tenure. The Board acknowledges Dravid’s instrumental role in moulding the Indian Team and commends his exceptional professionalism. The Board also appreciates VVS Laxman for his exemplary roles as Head of NCA and as the stand-in Head Coach. Similar to their legendary…
If the best board games aren’t cutting it for you or you find yourself looking for a challenging solo endeavor, a new Lego set just may do the trick. And with the holidays right around the corner, a new Lego set also makes a great gift idea. Right now is as good a time to buy as any, as some of the best Lego deals of the year are currently taking place. Discounts are available on Lego sets across the board, with some of its most popular Marvel, Technic, and Star Wars sets seeing some great sale prices. We’ve tracked…
Cereals remain the most popular and most common food that is eaten by UAE residents followed by vegetables and fruits as eating patterns of the people are gradually shifting towards value-added, convenient, and healthier alternatives after the coronavirus pandemic, said a new report. “Being the staple food of the region, cereals will continue to remain the most consumed food category. However, it is expected to witness a modest growth rate over the five years as compared to the rest of the food categories. “The vegetable food category is projected to secure the highest annualised growth rate while consumption of meat…
The rupee stayed on upward track for the second straight session and gained 6 paise to 83.28 (Dh22.69) against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday amid a weak American currency and foreign fund inflow in the domestic equities. Positive sentiment in the domestic equity markets and easing crude oil price also boosted the Indian currency, said Forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened stronger at 83.30 against the dollar but slipped to 83.33. It later traded at 83.28 against the greenback, up 6 paise over its previous close.
A new technology using the combination of infrared lights and Moore’s Law could replace drugs to cure 90 per cent of diseases, including aggressive cancer, stroke and depression. That is according to Dr Mary Lou Jepsen, CEO, founder and chairwoman of OpenWater, a startup working on imaging tech to scan the body through holographic, infrared techniques. Speaking at the Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists, Dr Jepsen said the software could be shrunk into something as small as your smartphone in the next 10 years. “The implications of this technology are pretty profound,” she told Khaleej Times…
From school teachers to fitness coaches, Baseball United’s inaugural All-Star Showcase in Dubai succeeded in connecting with a diverse audience of first-timers and die-hard fans. Attracting people of multiple demographics isn’t always easy, but Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league in the Middle East and South Asia, demonstrated that it can be done if the right formula is in place. South African Debra, a teacher at GEMS American Academy, attended the event with her daughter Cathryn and was absolutely blown away. “We were given some tickets and we thought since we’ve never been to a baseball game before it…
It’s no mystery that TVs have come quite a long way over the last decade or so. Remember when 1080p was a huge deal? Now that 4K resolution is the average pixel count in town and 8K models are available to purchase, there are even more things to consider when investing in a new set. And on top of display tech options, including QLED, OLED, and QD-OLED screens, there’s also something called HDR10+ to think about. HDR10+ has been around for a while now, but that doesn’t make it any less important in the grand scheme of things. HDR10+ is…
Two cyclists will arrive in Dubai on Wednesday after completing their 15,000km trip across the world in a solar-powered quadricycle. Yousef El Haouass and Salim Rhandi were inspired by renowned explorer Ibn Battuta to embark on a unique journey cycling from Morocco to Dubai, solely by their own feet and solar energy. The men cycled through several European and Gulf countries before arriving in the UAE just in time for COP28. Having participated in the first solar bicycle rally in 2018, Yousef was the one to come up with plan of cycling to Dubai. In an email interview with Khaleej…
Homeowners and residents of the Queue Point community in Liwan, Dubailand, have no access to their building parking spots and received a directive to refrain from using the facility due to safety apprehensions. This precautionary measure raised concerns, particularly in the context of past incidents faced by occupants in neighbouring buildings developed by the same company just a decade ago. In those cases, problems arising in the parking areas escalated when a committee of government-appointed experts identified structural flaws necessitating immediate intervention. This resulted in the displacement of approximately 350 homeowners. More than a year and a half after Khaleej…
Alienware has a reputation for making some of the most high-end and expensive gaming gear on the market, and it has a well-deserved reputation. That means a lot of folks have an interest in grabbing one of Alienware’s devices, whether it’s a laptop or a monitor, but they can be a bit out of reach for most folks. Luckily, there are always great gaming laptop deals and gaming PC deals to go around, and we’ve collected some of our favorites from Alienware, including some excellent gaming monitor deals. Best Alienware Gaming PC Deals Even though the first thing you might…