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Stranger Things has become one of the most beloved shows of this generation. The Netflix series appeals to both kids and parents thanks, in part, to its kid-centric cast and 1980s throwback setting. The fifth and final season of Stranger Things looms, but fans might not be ready to say goodbye to their favorite characters just yet, setting up a bittersweet end to a sci-fi horror series that has captivated the nation. Stranger Things begins when a young boy goes missing and a young girl with special powers mysteriously appears. As Will Byers’ (Noah Schnapp) family and friends desperately try…
Over the last month, many of us have been consumed by the news cycles related to the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. If we read about the events only through reportage and analysis, we sometimes start relating to the people behind the news as just numbers or statistics. At times like these, it is literature that allows us to connect with people in all of their humanity. It is through fiction that we are able to see the Palestinian people not just as a nation that has suffered immense tragedy and injustice, but as ordinary people whose stories also contain…
A fire tore through a shopping mall in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, killing at least nine people, officials and local media said on Saturday. Local broadcaster Geo News said the blaze started early in the morning at the multi-storey RJ shopping mall in Pakistan’s most populous city, and that the fire brigade had rescued around 50 people but more remained inside the building. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui confirmed in a post on social media platform X that at least nine bodies had been transferred to local hospitals after the fire. “Search process continues,” he added. The cause…
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…