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An Emirates flight bound to Dubai from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey has been diverted to Boston on Saturday due to a technical fault, an airline spokesperson has confirmed to Khaleej Times. “Affected passengers of Emirates flight EK210 from Newark to Dubai (via Athens) have been rebooked on the next available flights to continue their journey.” “Emirates apologises for the inconvenience caused. The safety of our passengers and crew is of the utmost importance and will not be compromised,” the Dubai-based carrier spokesperson added. According to a flight tracker, EK210 is en route for Athens and is expected…

The dazzling city of Dubai recently played host to an ethereal celebration as Vidhi Popley, daughter of prominent UAE-based businessman Dilip Popley, exchanged vows with Hridesh Sainani in a groundbreaking wedding ceremony aboard a modified 747 aircraft on Friday, November 24. The Popley family, synonymous with their ownership of prestigious jewellery establishments in the UAE and India, is no stranger to headline-grabbing celebrations. With 350 esteemed guests flying in from around the globe, the wedding ceremony unfolded aboard a private Jetex Boeing 747 aircraft, embarking on a three-hour journey from Dubai to Oman — an unparalleled experience made possible by…

What’s an Englishman doing at a baseball match, you might ask? Carl, an Englishman who has lived in Dubai for over five years, thinks he has the answer. “I have no idea, but I’m here to have some fun,” he says. “We were invited by friends and we jumped at the opportunity. It’s great out here. We just want to embrace the occasion, feel the vibe and soak in the atmosphere. “I haven’t a clue what happens at a baseball game, but I guess I’ll soon find out,” added Carl, who like most Englishmen lovers their football, “Like most of…

If you thought you missed this year’s VR headset Black Friday deals, think again because there are still some offers that remain available, including Best Buy’s $50 discount for the Meta Quest 2. That brings the device’s price down to $250 from $300, for an affordable way of jumping into virtual reality. We don’t know how much time is left for you to take advantage of this bargain, and it’s unclear if it will stay up through Cyber Monday, so it’s highly recommended that you push through with the purchase right now just to be sure that you enjoy the…

The Blue Line, a 30 kilometre extension to the Dubai Metro, was earlier announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The new extension will be connected to both – the Red and Green lines, and will cost the emirate a whopping Dh18 billion. Take a look at some of the images of the new project:

Efforts to rescue 41 workers trapped in a highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas for two weeks will be further slowed as rescuers are considering drilling through the last 10 metres of debris manually, an official said on Saturday. The heavy drill machine being used to break through the nearly 60m of debris was damaged on Friday and needs to be pulled out entirely, according to an official statement. The men, construction workers from some of India’s poorest states, have been stuck in the 4.5km tunnel being built in Uttarakhand state since it caved in early on November 12. Authorities…

جينسلر تنظم جلسة حوار تستكشف فرص العمل لمواجهة تغير المناخ في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا الرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية – 23 نوفمبر 2023 – استضافت جينسلر، أكبر شركة تصميم في العالم والرائدة في دعم التصاميم المستدامة، جلسة حوار مميزة حول العمل المناخي في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا. أُقيم هذا الحدث في مقر جينسلر بـ ‘بوابة الأعمال’ في الرياض، تزامناً مع اقتراب المؤتمر الثامن والعشرين لمؤتمر الأطراف في اتفاقية الأمم المتحدة الإطارية بشأن تغير المناخ والمقرر عقده في دبي خلال هذا الشهر. ضمن التزام جينسلر المتواصل بتعزيز الممارسات المستدامة في مجال البناء، يأتي هذا الحدث كالنسخة الثانية من سلسلة…

While most Black Friday monitor deals have already ended, this offer from Dell for a 4K monitor remains available for you to shop — a $100 discount for the 27-inch Dell S2721QS 4K monitor that pulls its price down to just $230 from its original price of $330. We’re not sure if this is a mistake, but since there’s a chance that it suddenly disappears, you’re going to have to proceed with the purchase immediately if you want to make sure that you don’t miss out on this bargain. If you wait until tomorrow, it may be too late. Why…

Dubai Culture has introduced an abra ride where residents and tourists can go on a fascinating journey through the history of Dubai that dates back to its humble beginnings as a fishing village. Visitors can understand how Dubai transformed from a pearling town to a global metropolis. The ferry ride begins at the pier of Al Shindagah Museum where guides explain the early days of Dubai. The ride helps to feel a connection to the past, bringing back memories of how things used to be. During the experience visitors cruise along the famous Dubai Creek for about an hour. The…

Jailed South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday more than 10 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, and will be released on January 5, authorities said. Pistorius — known as the “Blade Runner” for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs — shot the 29-year-old model and law graduate through a bathroom door on Valentine’s Day in 2013, and later repeatedly told courts he had mistaken her for an intruder. The Steenkamps’ family lawyer said on Friday they were not surprised by the parole decision, issued after Pistorius had completed a set portion of his sentence. But in…