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The announcement of the Dubai Metro Blue Line on Friday, November 24, has become the talk of the town, and for good reason — the 30km extension is poised not only to significantly reduce travel time but also to serve as a crucial lifeline for residents, connecting them seamlessly to key areas. Residents, workers, professionals, traders, and students in the nine key areas earmarked for the recently-announced Dubai Metro extension project have welcomed the extension and are eagerly awaiting the forthcoming construction. The extension will elevate their mobility and accessibility to all major urban centres and other developmental zones in…
The Delhi High Court Friday upheld the extradition of a man from Uttar Pradesh to Oman to face criminal trial on charges of murder there. On July 31, 2019, an Omani national as well as his wife and three minor children were found dead at his home where the petitioner was engaged for whitewashing. The petitioner, who was working as a labourer in Bidiyah in Oman, is accused of committing “premeditated murder felony” which is punishable under Article 302-A of the Penal Code of Oman. Justice Amit Bansal dismissed the petition by Majibullah M Haneef challenging the decision of the…
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has achieved significant growth in memberships during 2023. A total of 48,616 new member companies registered between January and September this year, representing an impressive year-over-year (YoY) increase of 42.9 per cent compared to the 34,029 that joined during the corresponding period in 2022. The strong growth underlines Dubai’s attractiveness among both companies and investors, as well as the emirate’s growing reputation as a leading global business destination. This was also reflected in the total value of exports and re-exports of member companies, which…
Max Verstappen’s outstanding season ended with a comfortable victory at the Abu Dhabi on Sunday, earning the Formula One champion a record-extending 19th victory of the campaign and 54th overall to move into third on the all-time list. Verstappen finished ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes driver George Russell, and also collected a bonus point for the fastest lap. His 54th career win moved him one ahead of former Red Bull great Sebastian Vettel, with only Michael Schumacher (91) and Lewis Hamilton (103) left ahead of him. “What an incredible year,” Verstappen said after crossing the line. Red Bull…
The holiday weekend is far from over, but time is running out if you want to see some great movies on Max before they take off for other streamers at the end of the month. Many of these films have left Max before, only to come back a few months later. Although it’s no longer unusual for older films to simply disappear from the streaming lineups altogether. We may not be able to stop that from happening, but we can help you make informed choices about what to watch. Our monthly round-up of what’s new on Max always includes a…
A man in France on Sunday confessed to killing his three children and turned himself in, said prosecutors and a police source. “A man presented himself to the police in Dieppe (Seine-Maritime) to report that he had killed his three children,” the public prosecutor said, referring to the town in the northern French region of Normandy. The bodies of two children were then found in the town of Alfortville, in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, where the father lives. “Two deaths have been confirmed,” said the public prosecutor. The children were stabbed to death, said a police source, without providing…
Abu Dhabi’s net asset position has surged to about 336 per cent of its gross domestic product in 2023, which alongside “proactive policymaking” comfortably cushions it from external shocks, S&P Global Ratings said. Affirming ‘AA/A-1+’ sovereign credit ratings on Abu Dhabi, the rating agency said an increase in Opec+ production targets in 2024 should support an acceleration in real GDP growth and further strengthen the government’s fiscal position. Abu Dhabi’s real GDP, which grew 9.3 per cent in 2022 to Dh1.14 trillion, is expected to record a mild contraction of 0.4 per cent in 2023 due to the Opec+ agreement…
Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season is one of the best times of the year. Starting on Thanksgiving, November 23, NFL teams will play games on four of the next five days, including a tripleheader on Thanksgiving and the first-ever Black Friday matchup. Fans are still buzzing over the Philadelphia Eagles’ 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. In terms of record, the 9-1 Eagles are the best team in the football through 11 weeks. It’s time to see which teams will join the Eagles as contenders. Contents Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans start time,…
With an impressive turnout of 226,000 participants for the Dubai Run, the event became a hub for several reunions. From co-workers to classmates to friends, runners seized the opportunity to reconnect with their peers during this community fun run. One among them was none other than Emirati astronaut Dr Sultan Alneyadi. AlNeyadi and his fellow astronaut Hazza AlMansouri were among the runners at the event. AlNeyadi was reunited with his fellow Expedition 69 crew members from his historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS), including American astronauts Stephen Bowen, Warren Hoburg, and Francisco Rubio. The group was also joined…
Sierra Leone’s president declared a nationwide curfew on Sunday after gunmen attacked the military’s main and largest barracks in the West African nation’s capital and then overran detention centres, including a major prison. The attack raised fears of a breakdown of order amid a surge of coups in the region. The detention centres, including the Pademba Road Prisons — holding more than 2,000 inmates — were attacked just as security forces fought to restore calm during sustained shootouts at the Wilberforce military barracks, according to Information Minister Chernor Bah. “The prisons were overrun (and) some prisoners were abducted by the…