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Frenchman Ugo Humbert saved three match points in a dramatic second set tie-break to beat third seed Hubert Hurkacz in an engrossing three-set quarterfinal battle 3-6, 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Thursday night. Humbert, the world number 18, set up a semifinal clash with defending champion Daniil Medvedev of Russia. Medvedev earlier outplayed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain, winning the quarterfinal clash in straight sets 6-2 6-3. In Friday’s first semifinal clash, last year’s finalist Andrey Rublev of Russia will take on Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan. Hurkacz, the big-serving Pole, looked set for a…
A good place to search out some of the best laptop deals is Best Buy. It always has a lot of laptop models discounted from many of the best laptop brands. In fact, Best Buy is one of the best places to buy a laptop online specifically because of all of the great discounts that are always taking place. And right now is as good a time as any to shop laptop deals at Best Buy, as the retail giant has top models from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and even Apple discounted. We’ve rounded up what we think are the best…
Name: Mala Malhotra Kheskani Ride: 2024 Range Rover HSE P400 Nationality: Indian Profession: Fashion and Lifestyle Influencer In Dubai since: 2004 by George Kuruvilla Mala Malhotra is a long-time resident of Dubai who has made it her home and earns her money working the dynamic audiences of the glamorous Instagram life. Like any privileged person of passion and citizen of style in Dubai, she too drives a Range Rover, the undisputed king of SUVs. Hear her profess details of her career, family, and love for her Ranger below: When did you move to Dubai and what do you like most…
Russia will introduce a six-month ban on petrol exports from March 1 to ensure it has enough fuel to meet domestic demand, the government said on Thursday. Despite being the world’s third largest oil producer, Russia has suffered sporadic fuel shortages since last summer amid high demand and repair works on refineries. Wholesale gasoline prices have risen since the start of the year, a problem exacerbated by repeated Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Restrictions on petrol exports are introduced for six months, from March 1 to…
Settlement talks have failed in a lawsuit accusing X and owner Elon Musk of refusing to pay more than $500 million in severance to employees who were laid off after he acquired the company, according to a court filing. Lawyers for X and former engineer Chris Woodfield, who filed the proposed class action last year, said in a joint filing in Delaware federal court on Wednesday that talks failed to lead to an agreement earlier this month. The social media company, formerly known as Twitter, made an identical filing in the same court in a separate case that was brought…
With an array of things to do, there’s no place like the UAE to live it up when the week ends By Compiled by Noopur Bangar Dubai International Boat Show The highly anticipated 2024 edition of the Dubai International Boat Show is set to take place from February 28 to March 3 at the prestigious Dubai Harbour. The event promises an extravagant display of glamorous boats lining the pier, showcasing the latest in yacht technology and design. Attendees can expect to marvel at luxury super yachts and exquisite leisure crafts from all corners of the globe. Whether you’re a prospective…
And then there are those who dare to push the boundaries to reach the stars, and some like artist Manoj Bhingare from Surat, India, who beat all odds to draw portraits with their mouth. To them adversity has no meaning; what drives them is their will, and a resolve to not capitulate to fate. At the age of 10, Manoj Bhingare, while travelling by bus with his parents, met with an accident. Most passengers were grievously injured; so was he. He and his parents were admitted in separate hospital wards and couldn’t see each other for a while. After their…
While there are a lot of great laptop deals taking place, gamers will need to look at laptops that can suit their more specific needs when planning to take on some of the best PC games. But not to worry, there are a lot of great gaming laptop deals out there right now that can ensure some savings on a new gaming setup. Brands like HP, Alienware, Acer, and Lenovo are all turning up with discounted models this month, and we’ve taken the liberty of rounding up what we feel are the best gaming laptop deals currently available. Read onward…
Dubai Festival City was buzzing with excitement as teams from around the world gathered for the fifth edition of the Gov Games. Government officials competed in a series of challenging tasks, vying for the ultimate prize. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation and the wind added to the thrill. The stakes were high, with substantial cash prizes awaiting the victors in addition to the thrill of the competitions themselves. The top teams in the adult categories will secure a grand prize of Dh500,000, while the second and third place winners will receive Dh250,000 and Dh150,000 respectively. The allure of these…
Donald Trump called Thursday for President Joe Biden to take a cognitive test, slamming the Democrat almost certain to be his opponent in November’s US election for his “terrible decisions.” Trump regularly boasts about his performance on a simple exam meant to detect dementia, sparking ridicule from critics, but multiple missteps by both men have raised concerns over their advanced years and mental acuity. “Crooked Joe Biden must take a Cognitive Test. Maybe that way we would be able to find out why he makes such terrible decisions,” the 77-year-old posted on Truth Social. “I took two of them, and…