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Dubai Capitals knocked out Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with an emphatic 85-run win in the Eliminator of the ILT20 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Superb knocks from opener Tom Banton (44 off 31 balls), Tom Abell (41 off 29 balls), skipper Sam Billings (46 off 26 balls) and Sikandar Raza (40 off 19 balls) helped Dubai Capitals make 188 for 5 in 20 overs. Knight Riders failed to rise to the challenge and were bowled out for a paltry 103 as Scott Kuggeleijn (4 for 17), Zahir Khan (2 for 25) and Raza (2 for…
Who said you have to go out to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Thanks to streaming services like Amazon’s Prime Video, couples can spend their Valentine’s Day evening sitting back, relaxing, and watching a romantic TV show. Prime Video has several subgenres of romance on the service, including complicated love and teen relationships. For Valentine’s Day, we picked three great shows to watch that are streaming on Prime Video. One of our picks is Mr. & Mrs. Smith, an espionage series based on the 2005 film. The other two selections include an anthology of modern love stories and a musical drama. Mr.…
Half, or 52 per cent, of UAE employees say they would prefer working with an AI (artificial intelligence) “colleague” over a human one, as they are confident they could respond well to a significant increase in the use of AI in the workplace. This finding is based on the latest report by global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman that revealed the extent to which generative AI is transforming companies and communities across the GCC. According to the report, “AI may impact staff retention, with the increasing use of AI in the workplace apparently changing employee behaviour.” Stay up to date…
The UAE’s second telecom operator Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co., also known as du, on Tuesday said its 2023 net profits jumped 36.8 per cent to Dh1.67 billion as both mobile and fixed customer base grew exponentially. Its full-year revenues grew by 6.9 per cent to Dh13.64 billion on the back of sustained demand for mobile services and strong growth in post-paid and fixed services. The Board recommended raising the full-year dividend to 34 fils per share, an increase of 41.7 per cent. It has already paid 13 fils per share as an interim dividend in August 2023. “Our business remains…
20-year-old Filipino Ian Cris Tocle spent the past weekend doing two things he loves: cosplaying and making music. The Dubai-based expat took to the stage at the Middle East Film and Comic Con and played songs from a number of anime and games for an audience that sat enthralled. Then Tocle, who was dressed as the villain Pain from the popular anime Naruto, did something unusual. He began to perform a Hindi number, Balam Pichkari, sending the audience into a frenzy. The musician has always been a fan of multi-genre music and thus he discovered Bollywood. Tum hi ho had…
Visa and Emirates NBD Partner to Sponsor First Emirati Woman Cyclist Safiya Al Sayegh for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 Visa-Emirates NBD partnership also includes a series of events and promotions leading up to The Olympic Games, such as a chance to win a trip to Paris, and the hosting of the Visa Olympic Games Village in Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2024: Visa (NYSE:V), the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Emirates NBD Group, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, proudly announce the launch…
February is a good month for sci-fi lovers on Peacock. Although the science fiction and fantasy section is still ruled by lackluster direct-to-video fare like Brute Sanity, Jurassic City, and Bermuda Tentacles (all real films, btw), three new additions to Peacock give the streamer more firepower in that category. This month’s picks for the three sci-fi movies on Peacock that you need to watch in February include one of Christopher Nolan’s best films, a Jurassic World sequel, and a different kind of action hero for Will Smith. Inception (2010) Inception is real in Christopher Nolan’s twisty sci-fi masterpiece, but Dom…
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday afternoon, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan greeted him with a warm hug – a symbol of their close friendship and strong bond. Modi, on a two-day visit to the UAE, repeatedly referred to Sheikh Mohamed as his ‘brother’, while the two leaders met to announce the signing of several agreements, including a bilateral investment treaty. “Whenever I am here to meet you and amidst your people, I have always felt that I have come home and amidst members of my family. I have experienced such a…
Bistro Des Arts Get ready to dazzle at Bistro Des Arts during Mademoiselle Night! Just Dh150 every Tuesday from 7pm to 10pm – because glamour doesn’t wait. Located at Dubai Marina Promenade, Marina Mall Area – Dubai. For more information, call: 04 551 1576. Ella’s Eatery Dive into the diva vibes at Ella’s Eatery Ladies night: Dh99, three sips, one nibble, and a happy hour menu that lasts all night! It’s the ultimate Tuesday treat starting at 4pm. Head to Palm View East, Palm – Jumeirah – Dubai. For reservations, call 04 557 0984. Jones the Grocer Join the Tuesday…
Denis Rozhko and Milana Rozhko scored 48 Stableford points to claim the top spot in the 13th Qualifying Round for the International Pairs – Race to Obidos at Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai. The winner’s card consisted of nines of 27 and 21 points. Having started on hole 14A in the shotgun format with 46 teams competing, their round included thirteen net birdies and two net eagles on the second nine. They managed to complete their round with the only blemish on hole 17 with only a net bogey in the card. Denis and Milana both shared the stage equally…