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Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club to Host the President Cup on 17th February Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 1 February, 2024 The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC) hosts the 31st edition of the UAE President Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses in the first category, covering a distance of 2200 meters. The event is scheduled for Saturday, 17th February 2024, as part of the season’s programme. The championship is held under the patronage and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and President of ADEC. Earlier this month,…

Despite only drawing meager numbers at the box office last summer, The Hill has found new life as one of the most popular movies on Netflix. It’s based on the true story of Rickey Hill (Colin Ford), a young man whose degenerative spinal disease can’t quell his passion for baseball. Over the objections of his parents, Pastor James Hill (Dennis Quaid) and Helen Hill (Jolle Carter), Rickey makes the ultimate gamble on himself to pursue his dream. The Hill is both an inspirational underdog story and an exploration of faith. And it’s far from the only film of its kind…

Almost half of UAE residents say the ‘cost of living’ is the leading cause of stress, followed by personal and family financial concerns, according to a survey released on Thursday by a global health service company. “The ‘cost of living crisis’ – driven by global inflation – is the leading cause of stress in the UAE, as 45 per cent of respondents indicated. This concern is closely followed by issues related to personal (40 per cent) and family finances (39 per cent),” Cigna Healthcare noted. “With the expectation that global interest rates will remain high in the coming months, financial…

The Dubai Financial Market General Index continued its upward march for the third consecutive month in January, showcasing its resilience maonga report showed. According to Kamco Invest’s GCC Markets Monthly Report for January, the DFM General Index recorded the third-biggest monthly gain in the region last month. The benchmark gained 2.7 per cent during January 2024 to close at 4,169.1 points. The monthly sector’s performance was skewed to the gainers during the month with five out of the eight sector indices recording gains while the remaining three sectors saw declines. Gains in the financial sector (six per cent) and the…

American actor and singer Keke Palmer, who has been in the entertainment world since she was a tween, opened up about her future plans in Hollywood, including how she plans on retiring at some point, likely sooner than later. The Hollywood Reporter, citing Teen Vogue, said that Palmer, 30, intended to retire at some time, perhaps sooner rather than later. “I don’t know. I think the timer has started,” Palmer was quoted as saying. “I think it’s because I just haven’t felt it yet. But the timer, I know that it’s around the corner. I don’t know when exactly, but…

 Irfan Pathan, Upul Tharanga among legendary cricketers to join Asian Legends League  Dubai, 1 February 2024: The World Sports Group on Wednesday announced the launch of the inaugural edition Asian Legends League at a Press Conference at The Lalit Hotel in New Delhi. The exciting T20 tournament will see teams comprising legendary stars from five biggest Asian cricketing nations — India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan — competing in a thrilling tournament, taking place from March 13 to March 21, 2024. According to sources close to the organisers,the tournament is likely to be held in Qatar.  The League Commissioner…

If you’re having trouble deciding on what to buy for your next gaming machine between a gaming PC for its power or the Nintendo Switch for its portability, the good news is that you can get the best of both worlds with a handheld gaming PC like the Lenovo Legion Go. It’s just about three months old, but it’s already on sale from Lenovo with a $50 discount, which lowers the price of the 512GB model to $650 from $700 and the 1TB model to $700 from $750. We’re not sure how long this unprecedented price cut will last though,…

After a brief awakening, Japan’s Moon lander is out of action again but will resume its mission if it survives the two-week lunar night, the space agency said Thursday. The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down last month at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way. As the sun’s angle shifted, it came back to life for two days this week and carried out scientific observations of a crater with its high-spec camera. “After completing operation from 1/30 (to) 1/31, #SLIM entered a two week dormancy period during the long lunar night,”…

It’s downtime for Meghna Gulzar. Three months after her well-loved movie Sam Bahadur, based on the life and times of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, one of the most celebrated war heroes in Indian history, the accolades are still pouring in. The film, which opened to largely positive reviews from critics and audiences, has got a new lease of life with its release on streaming platform ZEE5 Global recently. Meghna has been lauded for her restrained and humane portrayal of themes like nationalism and masculinity at a time when unbridled aggression and action are ruling supreme at the box office. But…

Hot Air Balloon Adventure Elevate your celebration by taking a hot air balloon ride over the expansive Arabian desert, reaching heights of 4,000 feet. Enjoy breathtaking views of golden sand dunes and iconic skyscrapers in Dubai at Motor City, Dubai. Helicopter Expedition Break away from traditional dates and experience the thrill of a helicopter ride. Explore the City of Gold from a unique perspective, witnessing landmarks like Burj Al Arab and Atlantis Hotel. Capture stunning views during a helicopter tour that takes off from Atlantis, The Palm. La Perle Show Opt for live entertainment at the La Perle Show, a…