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It’s snowing in the Middle East! It’s been quite a week for the Gulf region with the UAE experiencing an intense hailstorm this week, and Oman being lashed by torrential rains that led to the government declaring a national holiday as streets were left flooded. Now, some parts of Saudi Arabia are recording a chilly week with pristine white snow blanketing the mountains on Thursday. On February 15, Saudi Arabia experienced a sharp dip in the mercury as heavy rains lashed the mountainous regions of Jabal Al Lawz, followed by light snowfall. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
After years of first-class cricket success, Sarfaraz Khan finally made his international debut, entertaining the spectators with his knock of 62 in 66 balls that had nine fours and a six against in third Test against England. After his dream debut, Sarfaraz received a special phone call from his younger brother, Musheer Khan, who recently shone with the bat for the Indian team in the U19 World Cup. Following the match, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) surprised Sarfaraz by arranging a call from his younger brother, Musheer. While Sarafaraz received his first call-up before the second…
The Arab Tourism Organization Awards Dr. Ziad Khalaf the First-class Arab Tourism Medal Jeddah, 16 February 2024-: Dr. Ziad Khalaf, Chairman of International Development Bank (IDB), has been awardedthe First-class Arab Tourism Medalby the Executive Council of the Arab Tourism Organization. The prestigious award recognizes Khalaf’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Arab economy by expanding his business operations in Iraq to the region and facilitating commercial transactions between Arab countries through a top-notch pool of companies operating across the economic spectrum. The Executive Council of the Arab Tourism Organization comprises H.E. the Minister of Tourism (The Kingdom of Bahrain) for…
T-Mobile’s rivals may be nipping at its heels in the 5G race, but the Uncarrier is determined to stay ahead of the game. It not only boasts the fastest and most expansive 5G network in the U.S., but it’s actively working on technologies that will help it reach even greater peak speeds. Two years ago, T-Mobile used a relatively new technique known as 5G Carrier Aggregation (5G CA) to achieve the kind of 3Gbps download speeds on midband frequencies that had previously been the exclusive domain of extremely high (and extremely short-range) mmWave technologies. Now, it’s chalked up another 5G…
Residents of Abu Dhabi have been warned of crossing roads from undesignated places on Friday, in a video uploaded by the Abu Dhabi Police. The authority took to Twitter to upload a video and urged residents to exercise caution while crossing a road. Cars were seen having to slow down or swerve as multiple clips showed pedestrians crossing the road from non-designated areas. Watch the video below: Several people in the video are casually walking across major roads where vehicles are speeding by. The authority said in the caption of the video that jaywalking can cause run-over accidents.
Bollywood has always been known for its penchant for being dramatic and its love for putting on a show. And the makers of the film ‘Yodha’ have taken things ‘up’ a notch, quite literally. The makers of the action thriller, starring Bollywood star Sidharth Malhotra, took a rather unusual route to launch the film’s poster by taking to the skies. And they chose none other than Dubai, the city of dreams. The film’s poster was ‘airdropped’ by the well-trained crew at Skydive Dubai. Actor Sidharth Malhotra shared the exciting video on his social media platforms. Watch the video below: The…
Images of Sarfaraz Khan’s father, Naushad, crying inconsolably after kissing his son’s Test cap have now melted cricketing hearts worldwide. Naushad, a cricket coach, had sacrificed a lot to see his son play for India only to face rejection over and over again even as Sarfaraz continued his astounding run-making spree in India’s domestic cricket. So when Sarfaraz, 26, finally became a Test player on Thursday, Naushad, whose own dream of playing for India was shattered in his teens, couldn’t hold back the tears. Then, remarkably, even England failed to stop the flow of runs from his son’s bat as…
Leading Real Estate Experts to Headline IPS 2024 Dubai, UAE, 16February, 2024: The landmark 20th edition of the International Property Show (IPS) 2024 is just around the corner, taking place from February 27-29 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with an exciting lineup of speakers and topics at the IPS Conference. IPS 2024 will also feature some of the biggest local and international exhibitors showcasing their offerings at the IPS Exhibition. Ismail Al Hammadi, CEO of Al Ruwad Real Estate, will be a featured panelist in the discussion on “Housing Affordability and Impact of Interest Rates: A Growing Challenge for…
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has been one of the most popular smartphones — as well as Samsung’s flagship phone — for several years. And while the device still holds up with most of the best phones on the market, it also now plays second fiddle to the recently released Samsung Galaxy S24. This, however, is good news if you’re looking for some savings, as one of the best times to purchase a phone is right after a new model is released. Deals are often pretty easy to come by, and that’s the case with the Galaxy S23 right now. We’ve…
India’s main opposition Congress party said Friday that its bank accounts had been frozen by the tax department just weeks before the expected announcement of national elections. Critics and rights groups have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of using law enforcement agencies to selectively target its political foes. Congress spokesman Ajay Maken said the action against his party was aimed at sidelining it ahead of the polls. “When the principal opposition party’s accounts have been frozen just two weeks before the announcement of the national elections, do you think democracy is alive in our country?” he asked reporters. “Don’t…