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British Formula One ace Lando Norris confesses that he has an addition. The 24-year-old McLaren driver admitted that he was in love with golf and was now ‘addicted’ to the sport. A day competing at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix 2023 in Abu Dhabi Norris visited the Tommy Fleetwood Academy (TFA) at Jumeirah Golf Estates. On the sidelines of a video shoot before flying back to his home in Monaco, Khaleej Times met up with Norris who opened up about his love for the sport. “‘I did not initially like golf a few years ago, but then I…

Food consumption in the GCC to grow at a steady pace, says Alpen Capital Dubai – November 28th 2023: UAE-based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital, projects the food consumption in the region to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% to reach 56.2 million MT by 2027 in its latest GCC Food Industry report. The vegetables food category is expected to surpass the growth rates of the meat and cereals categories in the coming years.    Released on Tuesday, November 28th, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the GCC food sector and outlines the sector’s recent trends, growth drivers…

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) revealed its next big gaming partnership, and it’s with a somewhat unexpected company. The game developer and publisher in question is NCSoft, a Korean company best known for its work on MMO series, namely Guild Wars and Lineage. According to a press release, the two companies have entered into a partnership that enables them to “collaborate in various global business fields, including mobile.” We asked Sony if the phrasing of “various global business fields” also applied to console games, but a representative for the company said it doesn’t have anything else to share on that front…

Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was denied an open court trial on Tuesday as ordered by a high court after the government submitted reports citing threats to his life, his lawyer said. The special court hearing the case later said Khan’s trial on the charge of leaking state secrets will be held in jail premises but will be open to media and the public, the lawyer said. The trial in jail will begin afresh on Friday, the court said. It has been conducting the trial in prison since Khan was indicted on the charges last month. The Islamabad…

In the first week of November, the world caught the first glimpse of Pathfinder 1, a prototype electric airship. Its maker, Lighter Than Air Research (LTA), founded by Google co-founder Sergey Brin, envisions Pathfinder 1 to revolutionise climate-friendly air travel and accelerate his humanitarian work. The 400-foot airship is double the size of the Boeing 747-8, the current record holder for the longest aircraft, The Sun reported. Brin’s goal is to repurpose these colossal airships into cargo vessels, signalling a bold leap into the future of air transportation. What is Pathfinder 1? The Pathfinder 1 proof-of-concept aircraft is a revolutionary…

The Asian Tour has welcomed the launch of the LIV Golf Promotions event as another breakthrough moment for golf in the region, with Cho Minn Thant, its Commissioner & CEO, describing it a ‘an incredible, life-changing opportunity.’ The innovative and inclusive new event, which will provide a pathway onto the world’s most exciting new franchise, the LIV Golf League, will be staged at Abu Dhabi Golf Club from December 8 – 10. The top-three finishers will secure passage through to next season’s multi-million-dollar circuit with a decidedly strong contingent from the Asian Tour set to compete in Abu Dhabi via…

Selfdrive Unveils Exclusive App Offer for The National Day Dubai, UAE, 28th November 2023: Selfdrive.ae, a mobility company, has announced an exclusive app offer for the UAE National Day, starting from 29th November to 10th December. Exclusively accessible through the Selfdrive.ae mobile app, customers can avail a flat AED 50 discount on the total amount for monthly bookings of selected cars within the Selfdrive.ae fleet. This special offer underscores Selfdrive’s dedication to delivering unbeatable value and an enhanced experience for its customers. Focused on monthly bookings and specific car models, the company aims to provide flexibility and affordability to meet…

Dyson is one of the most popular names in the home appliance industry because of its reputation for innovation and quality. Whether you need an upright or cordless vacuum, a purifying or cooling fan, or beauty devices like hair dryers and hair straighteners, Dyson has something for you. The brand’s products don’t come cheap though, so to help you with your search for savings from cordless vacuum deals and air purifier deals, we’ve collected our favorite Dyson deals below. Check them out, and don’t hesitate to push through with a purchase if any of the offers catches your eye because…

Did you know that you could pay your restaurant bill with a Nol card? While these payment cards from Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) are a common fixture of life in the emirate, many are unaware of all the different spots and services that can be paid for with the Nol card. The RTA has on its website a list of merchants that accept payment through Nol cards. The list includes a wide variety of establishments, from pharmacies to petrol stations. Here are 10 places where you can whip out your Nol card to pay: 1. Public transport The…

Police have found a six-year-old girl over 20 hours after she was abducted from the Pooyappally area in the Kollam district of Kerala. Locals informed the police after they found the child in an abandoned state at the Asramam Maidan, an area regularly used by driving schools for training purposes. According to Onmanorama Online, the police focused their search on a white Maruti Swift, supposedly used by kidnappers. They also made public a sketch of a man suspected to have kidnapped the child. The abductors had demanded a ransom of Rs10 lakh (Dh44,000 approx) to release the girl. Earlier, the…