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As the days turn cooler and summer is left behind, UAE residents are gearing up to enjoy the vast and pristine deserts of the country. Campers and off-road drivers are packing up to spend the weekend amidst undulating sand dunes and under open skies. Authorities and professionals, however, warn that with improper skills and equipment, off-roading can often lead to dangerous experiences. Sharjah Police’s recent decision to officially close the Al Faya dunes area in the emirate’s central region comes in the wake of a tragic incident on November 17, where an Asian youth lost his life in an off-roading…
Ukraine said on Saturday it had downed 74 out of 75 drones Russia launched at it overnight, in what it said was the biggest such attack since the start of the invasion. The Ukrainian army said Russia had launched a “record number” of Iranian-made Shahed drones, the majority of which targeted Kyiv, causing power cuts as temperatures dipped below freezing. The drone attack came as Ukraine marked Holodomor Remembrance Day, commemorating the 1930s starvation of millions in Ukraine under Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin. “The enemy launched a record number of attack drones at Ukraine! The main direction of the attack…
For a fourth year in a row, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will start in the pole position at the 2023 season-ending Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The reigning world champion was the fastest in all three qualifying sessions. The Dutchman was followed by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri making the top 3 drivers. “Very weird, the whole weekend has been a bit of a struggle. We improved the car for qualifying, and I was very happy to be on the pole. I have no clue how good we will be in the race, normally we…
Black Friday deals are still hanging around, including a good one for the smart home that’s up there with the best Keurig Black Friday deals. Walmart still has the Keurig K-Express Essentials priced at just $49, which is a $10 discount from its regular price of $59. This is a quality coffee maker that should suit anyone well who likes to start the day with a cup of coffee. Act quickly to claim this deal, as there’s no telling how much longer Black Friday deals will last. Why you should buy the Keurig K-Express Essentials coffee maker Keurig is one…
Question: I have been living in a rented apartment in Dubai for the last five years and I plan to vacate it shortly. Some bathroom fittings and other fixtures have come loose as a result of normal usage. Would I be expected to bear the cost of repairing these? Will I forfeit my security deposit? If the real estate company decides to charge me for it, and I think it’s unfair, how do I contest it? Answer: As you are residing in a rented apartment in Dubai, the provisions of Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship Between Landlords…
Israeli authorities said 14 hostages being held in the Gaza Strip and 42 Palestinian prisoners would be released on the second day of a truce deal today Prison authorities said 42 prisoners — both male and female — would be freed under the terms of the agreement, which mandates exchanges at a ratio of three to one, and an Israeli official source said 14 hostages would be handed over. On the first day of the four-day cease-fire, Hamas released 24 of the about 240 hostages taken during its October 7 attack on Israel. On the same day, Israel freed 39…
Ace film director Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ’12th Fail’ was released in cinemas on October 27. The film starred Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar and got a positive response from the audience. A few days ago, it was announced that the makers were planning to send the film to the Oscars in 2024. Confirming it, actor Vikrant Massey said in a statement that the film 12th Fail has been sent to the Oscars in 2024 as an independent nomination. The film has received appreciation from Kamal Haasan, Rishabh Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Farhan Akhtar, Anil Kapoor, and many more. Helmed by Vidhu…
This year’s Black Friday deals have seen some impressive discounts on laptops. Left behind in the aftermath is a deal still going for a 17.3-inch HP laptop, which is a pretty good laptop to consider if you’d like one with a larger screen than you’ll find in most laptops. It’s seeing a Black Friday discount of $250, which brings its price down from $500 to just $250. This makes it some good competition for many of the best budget laptops, but you’ll need to act quickly, as this deal ends at tonight. Free shipping and an extended return window are…
The weather in the UAE will be fair to partly cloudy in general, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). There is a chance of convective clouds forming over some eastern areas, bringing light rainfall. It will be humid by night and Monday morning with a probability of fog or mist forming over some internal and coastal areas. Temperatures will drop to 21°C in Abu Dhabi and 23°C in Dubai. Both emirates will see a high of 30°C. Light to moderate winds will blow and the sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea.
Vetoon Phoome’s family feared the Thai farm worker had been killed by Hamas in last month’s attack on Israel, until they found out on Saturday he had been freed along with other Thai hostages in Gaza. “He told me not to cry, to tell mother I’m coming back,” Vetoon’s sister, Roongarun Wichagern, told Reuters after an emotional reunion with him via video call. Vetoon, 33, who has been living in Israel for five years, was one of 10 Thai hostages freed by Hamas during the first truce of a seven-week-old war that started with the Palestinian group’s October 7 assault…