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Carlos Alcaraz survived a swarm of bees that caused a nearly two-hour delay and went on to a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Alexander Zverev to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Thursday night. Alcaraz swatted at the bees buzzing around him before running for cover and the match was suspended 19 minutes in with Alcaraz serving tied at 1-1. Dozens of bees attached themselves to the overhead spider camera that traverses the court and a man without any protective covering used a vacuum to clean them off. The bee vacuumer, Lance Davis, was summoned…
Amazon recently introduced the Blink Mini 2, the successor to the wildly popular Blink Mini indoor security camera. The smart home device adds a few new tricks, including support for outdoor use and Person Detection, making it a nice improvement over the aging Blink Mini. But what exactly is the difference between the Blink Mini 2 and Blink Mini? And, more importantly, is it worth rushing out to replace your Blink Mini with the newer security camera? From resolution and pricing to Person Detection and more, here’s a look at everything you need to know about the Blink Mini and…
An Indian businessman and philanthropist contributed Dh10 million to the Dh1-billion fund that Dubai is aiming to raise to honour mothers this Ramadan. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Mother’s Endowment campaign, which allows individuals to make donations in their mothers’ names. The fund shall be used to support the education of millions around the world. Siddharth Balachandran, executive chairman and CEO of Buimerc Corporation, thanked Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid for “the opportunity to help while celebrating the generosity of mothers”. “Extending aid to the underprivileged communities,…
Jebel Ali Racecourse is set to bring the curtain down on another memorable season when they host an attractive seven-race card where the highlight is the Jebel Ali Stakes, a Listed contest over 1950 metres which has attracted a maximum field of 16 runners. Among them are several top middle-distance horses who have performed well over the years. Colourful English handler Jamie Osborne teams up with his daughter Saffie Osborne to supply the ante-post favourite in Sean, a lightly raced seven-year-old who has had three starts at Meydan this term with a hope of qualifying for the Dubai World Cup…
One thing that makes Hulu stand out from other streaming services is that it offers subscribers new shows from Fox, ABC, and FX the day after they premiere. And if you’re willing to pay a much higher price, Hulu + Live TV can get you even more options. But even if you’re on Hulu’s lowest subscription tier, there are still a lot of shows that are worthy of your time … if you can find them. That’s why we’re putting the spotlight on three underrated shows on Hulu that you need to watch in March. Our selections this month include…
Abu Dhabi-headquartered Burjeel Holdings has offered medical supplies worth Dh2 million for injured Gazan children undergoing urgent treatment in Egypt. The humanitarian aid is part of the healthcare group’s continuous efforts to bolster the medical facilities at the Rafah border. This holy month of Ramadan, Burjeel has also set up a recreational project to bring smiles to the faces of young patients recovering at Al-Arish Hospital in Egypt. Recently, UNICEF highlighted that “delivering aid to Gaza is a matter of life or death for children”. The UN agency noted that children are dying at an alarming rate – “thousands have…
The UAE has announced the arrival of the first ship carrying 200 tonnes of food and relief supplies to the Gaza Strip. The aid was delivered via maritime corridor launched from Larnaca Port in Cyprus to Gaza in collaboration between the UAE, World Central Kitchen (WCK), and the Republic of Cyprus. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underlined the UAE’s endeavours to mobilise efforts within the “Amalthea” maritime corridor to successfully deliver relief aid to the northern Gaza Strip. The Ministry commended the vital efforts of the leadership of Cyprus, World Central Kitchen, and international partners to…
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the launch of a digital public consultation to gather the views of relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) or Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules (Pillar Two) (GloBE Rules) as well as other tax matters. The consultation will be open from March 15 to April 10, and accessible via the ministry’s website or the UAE’s Government Portal. The digital public consultation reflects the ministry’s belief in the importance of consulting with all stakeholders including the multinational groups operating in the UAE, advisors, service providers, and investors. The consultation is…
Whether you’re shopping for one of the best iPads or one of the best tablets in general, it never hurts to keep an eye out for some savings. Tablet deals are often pretty easy to come by, with top tablet brands like Samsung, Apple, and even Microsoft having a tablet model or two discounted somewhere on the internet. We’ve scoured all of the current tablet deals and compiled them into what we feel are the best tablet deals going on right now. Reading onward you’ll find everything you need to know in order to save big on a new tablet,…
It was no ordinary day for 10-year old Emirati Omar Saood Almalih as he fulfilled his dream of becoming a Dubai immigration officer on Friday, on the occasion of Emirati Children’s Day. Beaming with pride and confidence wearing the brown uniform of General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai, Omar was stationed at the children’s passport counter at Dubai International Airport (DXB), where he interacted with arriving passengers his age. He put arrival stamp on the children’s passports and assisted in the travel and verification procedures, with supervision from a regular GDRFA officer. The child-friendly passport counter at…