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The start of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is just around the corner and three additional wild cards have now been announced, with Saudi Arabia’s Yara Alhogbani and Japan’s Ena Koike entering the qualifiers, while Philippines’ Alexandra Eala will participate in the main draw at the second instalment of the tournament. This year’s competition takes place at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, on February 3-11, featuring a star-studded line-up including the likes of Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, Greece’s Maria Sakkari and Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejčíková. With Grand Slam-winners Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu, along with fan favourite Ons Jabeur,…

The Heart of Europe and IHG Hotels & Resorts partner to operate Côte d’Azur Monaco Hotel under the voco brand The hotel will operate as voco Monaco Dubai at The Heart of Europe on the World Islands Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24th January 2024: The Heart of Europe, Kleindienst Group’s flagship project, partnered with IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, to operate the ‘Côte d’Azur Monaco Hotel’ at The Heart of Europe in Dubai under the globally acclaimed voco brand, as ‘voco Monaco Dubai.’ This appointment complements The Heart of Europe’s ethos, which aligns…

Two of the brightest stars in the NBA will face off on Wednesday night as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The game tips off on ESPN at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT on January 24. Thunder versus Spurs will be played inside the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Thunder continue to prove why they’re one of the best teams in the Western Conference. Halfway through the season, Oklahoma City is a top-three team in the West and should challenge for the No. 1 overall seed. Meanwhile, the…

Popular Zimbabwean preacher and renowned Islamic scholar Dr Ismail Mufti Menk and other Islamic religious leaders will be hosting free sessions at the exhibition centers of Expo Center on Thursday, January 25. While the morning session of the Al Manar Convention 2024 will be for youngsters, there will be a talk for adults in the evening. Dr. Menk will join UAE preachers Ahmed Hamad and Sheikh Ayaz Housee in speaking to youngsters between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. Titled Torch Bearers, the event will last from 8.30am to 12.30pm and include interactive talks, games and a screening…

Butter chicken — one of India’s best-known dishes globally — is delicious and apparently also contentious, with two Indian restaurant chains doing battle in court over claims to its origins. The lawsuit — which has become a hot topic in India — was brought by the family behind Moti Mahal, a famed Delhi restaurant brand that has counted late US president Richard Nixon and India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru among its guests. It claims restaurant founder, Kundan Lal Gujral, created the curry in the 1930s when the restaurant first opened in Peshawar before it moved to Delhi. In a…

Ambassadors and Diplomats Discuss DIHAD’s Humanitarian Role Hosted by H.E. Amb. Arthur Mattli, Switzerland’s Ambassador, the Meeting Serves as a Prelude to DIHAD’s 20th Landmark Edition Abu Dhabi, January 24, 2024: In an initiative dedicated to enhancing global collaboration for humanitarian excellence, His Excellency Amb. Arthur Mattli, the Switzerland Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain, hosted a high-level introductory meeting today at the Swiss Residence on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The meeting gathered ambassadors and diplomatic mission representatives in the United Arab Emirates. It served as a prelude to the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and…

It was a big year for football in 2023, for both the American and international versions. On the pigskin front, NFL Sunday Ticket made a (mostly) successful leap to YouTube TV. And the beautiful game found a new North American home on Apple TV with MLS Season Pass. Major League Soccer will be even bigger in 2024. There’s a new team (with a new stadium) in St. Louis this season and another on the way in San Diego in 2025. Oh, and Lionel Messi is still in Miami. And this year, he’s brought an old friend — fellow Argentinian Luis…

The UAE will study a proposal to create a new federal highway that links all seven emirates. If constructed, this will join the other pan-UAE highways such as the Sheikh Zayed, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and Emirates roads. This came as Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, addressed the Federal National Council (FNC) on Wednesday. He said the ministry would study the proposal submitted by the FNC to construct the new road to reduce traffic — especially during peak times. Officials will meet local government representatives to assess whether there is a need to construct a…

More than 6,300 people fell prey to “fake friend” scams in Singapore last year and collectively lost an equivalent of nearly $16 million, according to police. Such scams involve contacting victims, pretending to be someone they know, and asking for financial assistance. The wealthy city-state has been hit with a surge in scams in recent years, with authorities issuing frequent warnings to the public against fresh schemes from criminals. Police said in a statement Tuesday the scams had cost victims Sg$21.1 million ($15.7 million) in losses between January and November last year. In the latest case, five Malaysians were extradited…

Inida’s civil aviation regulatory body Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Air India Rs11 million after a safety violation. The civil aviation regulator had launched an extensive investigation following a safety report filed by an airline employee, alleging violations on certain “long-range terrain critical routes” operated by Air India. The inquiry indicated non-compliance by the airline, leading to the issuance of a Show Cause Notice to Air India Limited’s Accountable Manager. “In response, DGCA has taken enforcement action, imposing a penalty of Rs11 million on M/s Air India,” DGCA said DGCA said that the airline’s response was scrutinised…