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Question: I travelled from Dubai to Maldives on a local carrier for vacation with my family. There was a long delay of over 10 hours in flights. When I asked the staff, they said it was due to technical issues. Can I claim compensation against the airline in this case? What are my rights in this case? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No 50 of 2022, Issuing the Commercial Transactions Law and Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air of 1999, signed at Montreal, are applicable. A traveller in…
Hoping to bounce back after last weekend’s defeat to Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen, Bayern Munich head to Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Sunday to take on VfL Bochum, who sit 14th on the table. The match starts at 11:30 a.m. ET Sunday, February 18, and will stream exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States. That means you can’t watch for free if you’re in the US, but ESPN+ is definitely worth having if you plan on watching any Bundesliga action this season. Here’s everything you need to know. Watch VfL Bochum vs Bayern on ESPN+ ESPN+ is going to run you either $11…
La Liga leaders Real Madrid take on 14th-place Rayo Vallecano Sunday at Estadio de Vallecas. Los Merengues haven’t lost a match since September, while Rayo are moving in the complete opposite direction with five losses in their last six across all competition. If you’re in the United States and want to watch the match, it starts at 8:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, February 18, and will be broadcast on ESPN+ (English or Spanish) and ESPN Deportes (Spanish only). If you want to watch a live stream, there are several different ways you can do that, including some free options. Is…
As the eagerly anticipated ‘Ramadan Souq’ made its return on Saturday, the festive spirit has already graced Deira’s old souq, transforming the historic Old Municipality Street in Al Ras into a bustling hub of celebration. Organised by Dubai Municipality, the souq has become a tradition in Dubai, marking the joyful countdown to the holy month of Ramadan. On the first day of the event, the old souq witnessed a vibrant atmosphere with hundreds of residents flocking to partake in festivities. From perfumes and clothes to food, spices, games and children’s painting activities, it offered a diverse array of items for…
Some of the oddest cosmic phenomena are short but tremendously powerful bursts of radio waves, which, in a fraction of a second, can give off as much energy as the sun does in a year. Known as fast radio bursts, these incredibly bright flashes of energy are thought to be related to dying stars called magnetars. Now, using two separate telescopes, astronomers have observed one of these events just a few minutes before and after it occurred, giving the best look yet at what causes these strange events. Astronomers used NASA’s NICER (Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer) on the International…
If you’ve ever wanted to visit Mars, then NASA has an offer for you. Though the agency isn’t sending humans to the red planet quite yet, it is preparing for a future crewed Mars mission by creating a simulated mission here on Earth — and it’s looking for volunteers. Simulated missions look at people’s psychological and health responses to conditions similar to what astronauts would experience on a deep space mission. In the case of the Mars mission, called Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog or CHAPEA, the aim is to simulate a Martian environment using a 3D-printed habitat and…
Having produced many match-winning performances here in the past, Nicholas Pooran carries a piece of UAE in his heart wherever he goes to play the sport he fell in love with as a child. On Saturday night at the Dubai International Stadium, the West Indian was carrying his adorable one-year-old daughter in his arms as he greeted the media before the post-match media conference. This proud father was also a proud captain after leading MI Emirates to a glorious triumph in the ILT20 final against the Dubai Capitals. The 45-run win in the final was built on his stupendous knock…
Sonos is an excellent multiroom wireless sound system that offers a wide range of speakers to meet different needs. Whether you’re looking for a Wi-Fi-connected single speaker like the Play Five or a surround sound system like the Sonos Arc, Sonos has got you covered. In addition to these, portable speakers like the Sonos Roam and Move and the Era 100 and Era 300 speakers can do just about anything you need them to do. The Sonos system is an excellent choice for music lovers who want to enjoy music throughout their home. It can also be configured with multiple…
The second UAE aid ship carrying 4,544 tonnes of humanitarian supplies arrived at the Port of Al Arish in preparation for its entry into the Gaza Strip. This is a part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, launched by the Emirates under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to support Palestinian people. The arrival of the ship was witnessed by Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs; Mariam Khalifa Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt; Rashid Mubarak Al Mansouri, Secretary-General of Emirates Red Crescent and Major General Dr.…
All eyes will be on Indianapolis for the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. The league’s best and most skilled players will participate in showcase events over three days, from the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday to the All-Star Game on Sunday. However, one of the most exciting events of the weekend is NBA All-Star Saturday Night. The stars will be out at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night as some of the most talented players in the NBA put on a show. All-Star Saturday Night will feature four events: the Kia Skills Challenge, Starry 3-Point Contest, Stephen Curry versus Sabrina Ionescu…