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Despite fines that range between Dh500 and Dh2,000 and warning signs telling them not to do so, irresponsible campers continue to litter at picnic spots across the UAE. Such is the extent of rubbish being left behind on hiking trails that multiple groups have taken up the task of climbing hills solely to clean them. Mariam Asghar Khan is a volunteer of the Healing Al Hajar group. They explore and embark on adventurous treks through the Wadis of the UAE, actively participating in cleanup initiatives. The group has cleaned places like Wadi Al Shees and Umm Al Quwain beach. She…
India overcame Afghanistan in a second Super Over in a heart-stopping T20 International to complete a 3-0 series sweep on a night of high drama on Wednesday. The home side had bagged the series with back-to-back wins in Mohali and Indore, rendering the result of the match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium academic. But the final match of the three-match series provided the most drama as Afghanistan, replying to India’s mammoth 212-4, racked up 212-6 resulting in deadlock. In the first Super Over, Afghanistan managed 16-1, which India matched as the stalemate continued. India scored 11-2 in the second Super Over…
The Portland Trail Blazers play host to the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action on Wednesday night, as both look to break out of their respective losing streaks. If you’re looking to tune into this one, the game starts in one hour, 10 p.m. ET, and will be televised locally on ROOT Sports (Blazers markets) and YES Network (Nets markets). As always when a game is only broadcast locally, NBA streaming can be a little tricky, but we’ve got you covered with a full rundown of all the ways you can stream this one, whether you’re in or out of market.…
Aid destined for Israeli hostages and Palestinian residents in the Gaza Strip was delivered to Egypt on Wednesday for transfer across the border, following a deal brokered by Qatar and France. Two Qatari planes arrived in El Arish in the north of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, where supplies were unloaded and transferred to the Rafah border crossing with Gaza about 28km (17 miles) away to the east, Egyptian security and Red Crescent officials said. One of the planes was carrying medical packages for 45 of the 253 hostages Israel says were captured by Palestinian group Hamas during its deadly incursion into…
Rory McIlroy, who spent many of his teenage years growing up on golf courses in the UAE, returns to his happy hunting ground at the Emirates Golf Club in his pursuit to make history by becoming the first golfer to win the HERO Dubai Desert Classic for a record fourth time. It seems not long ago that McIlroy birdied the 72nd hole at the Majlis to beat Patrick Reed by one shot to lift the iconic Dallah Trophy for a third time after previous triumphs in 2009 and 2015. In doing so the World No. 2 matched South Africa’s Ernie…
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up a big win over the Thunder the other night. They now sit one game below five hundred with a 20-21 record. They look to obtain an evenly set record with a win over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks tonight. The game is in one hour, at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Mavs are a team that now ranks second in the league with three-point attempts, which sets up for a collision with Los Angeles, whose three-point defense helped out big with their Monday night win. It’s going to be a big…
Saudi Arabia has lifted the three-year entry ban on expatriates who failed to return before the expiry of their visas, local media reported on Wednesday. Saudi newspaper Okaz reported that the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has instructed all departments to allow expatriates, who failed to return before the expiry of their exit and re-entry visa. According to Okaz, the directive came into effective on Tuesday, January 16. The ban was put in place in 2022 with the General Directorate of Passports saying that expatriates that leave the Kingdom and do not return in the stipulated amount of time, will…
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) is establishing a strategic presence in Saudi Arabia, leveraging its strong balance sheet and sophisticated corporate banking capabilities to support a growing client base, and contribute to the deepening of regional economic relationships. ADCB has received an in-principle approval from the Kingdom’s Council of Ministers and will open a branch in Riyadh, subject to final regulatory approvals. The Bank will provide a comprehensive range of services for corporate and institutional clients, including financing and working capital solutions, mandated by a Foreign Banking Branch licence issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Ala’a Eraiqat, Group Chief…
Hundreds and hundreds of golf balls are either lost or discarded each day. But like shuttlecocks and cricket balls past their sell-by date, there is life-after-life for the little white ball that has a specified velocity and can be hit to over 300 yards. Golf balls are expensive but they are also expendable. However, thanks to a wonderful initiative by DP World a total of 280,000 golf balls have been collected over the past two years and have been given a new life at golf academies, schools and smaller clubs around the world The Dubai-based global supply chain company is…
Tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET, just an hour away, the Charlotte Hornets travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans. With a record of 8-29, the Hornets look to end a losing streak tonight on the road. New Orleans, however, is 13-1 over the last fourteen games and looks to keep that streak going. There are a few ways to catch this NBA matchup tonight, and here’s just how one would do that. Watch the Hornets vs Pelicans live stream on Fubo Fubo is leading the charge in integrating many different networks and channels for live sports. Stream tonight’s…