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Sharjah Wanderers RFC, one of the oldest rugby institutions in the Middle East, is in mourning following the sudden and tragic passing of their co-chairman, Jimmy Walsh. This vibrant individual, originally from Ireland, met an untimely demise on November 19, casting a shadow over the tight-knit community. ` The news was shared by Sharjah Wanderers through their official social media channels. Jimmy, a charismatic figure in his early 40s, leaves behind a legacy that has deeply touched the hearts of many. Since joining the Wandies in 2010, Jimmy has played pivotal roles as a key player, dedicated supporter, chairman, and…
Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas have raised concerns over the lists of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners set to be released on Monday, an official briefed on the matter told Reuters. The official added that Qatari mediators are working with Israel and Hamas to resolve issues and avoid delays. In the previous three days of the truce Israel submitted the names of Palestinian women and teenagers it would release from jail and Hamas would submit the names of Israeli civilian hostages it would release at least 12 hours ahead of the release.
Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways on Monday day announced a new partnership between their respective loyalty programmes following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two airline groups in September 2023. As part of this new partnership, members of Flying Blue, Air France and KLM’s loyalty programme, and members of Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, will now be able to earn and redeem miles in either loyalty programme when flying on Air France, KLM or Etihad. Reciprocal benefits for elite members will be announced soon. Following the MoU signed earlier this year, Air France-KLM and…
All UAE residents, in fact, even residents from our neighbouring countries love a little trip to one of Dubai’s most unique destinations, Global Village. And for good reasons too as the large theme park brings together a myriad of cultures, enabling visitors to explore and get their hands on traditional products, handicrafts and arts of several countries. In light of recent events, we decided to explore the Palestine Pavilion at Global Village. Here’s what we found: The sellers inside the pavilion, all of whom may not necessarily originate from Palestine, have a common goal – pay homage to the country’s…
India’s largest Apparel show in the Middle East ‘Brands of India’ inaugurated by H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Vice-Chairman, Dubai World Trade Centre Empowering 350+ Indian Brandson the Global Stage: The Brands of India tradeshow by The Clothing Manufacturers of India (CMAI)commences today Date: Dubai, UAE, November 28, 2023 In a momentous celebration of trade, international collaboration and cultural exchange, the maiden edition of Brands of India trade show organised by The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), received a grand inauguration by H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Vice-Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event, is set to captivate the…
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Following a year of record heat and drought, this year’s UN climate summit will feature a contentious set of issues for countries working to find common ground in tackling climate change, including whether to phase out fossil fuels and how to finance the energy transition in developing countries. Here are the key issues in the two-week COP28 negotiations starting November 30 in Dubai. Taking stock of climate progress The main task at COP28 is a first-time assessment of countries’ progress towards meeting the 2015 Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting the global temperature rise to “well below” 2 degrees Celsius, while…
The truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final 24 hours Monday, with signs the militant group was willing to extend the pause after it freed more hostages, including a four-year-old girl orphaned by its attack. Hamas raided Israel on October 7 in the worst attack in the country’s history, prompting devastating Israeli bombardments of the Gaza Strip. As the latest group of Israeli women and children walked free late Sunday, attention turned to calls for the truce to be extended before its scheduled end at 7am on Tuesday. “That’s our goal, to keep this pause going beyond tomorrow so…
Opera’s sheer universality represents deeply emotive stories reflecting the best and the worst of human nature. When the 80 musicians from La Scala Theatre Orchestra take their places on stage in the Dubai Opera on December 1, it will mark a historical moment as the music ensemble from the world’s most revered La Scala Opera House in Milan makes its debut in the Gulf region after more than two centuries since its inception. A pianist and conductor widely admired in both roles for his acute, deliberately unflashy musicianship, Michele Gamba, 40, will be at the podium for ‘Concert for Tomorrow’…
Richard Aybar and Chris Wilmot shot a remarkable gross 61 to secure victory in the monthly Jumeirah Pairs by The Lounge Spa tournament over the Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth course. The format was a Pairs Scramble where both players teeing off and then selecting the best tee shot to play from. The team continues to play off the best shot until the ball is holed out. Aybar and Wilmot’s 61 was highlighted by an outstanding tally of 10 birdies and an impressive eagle on the Par 5 14th hole. Coming home in a gross 29 split them apart from the…