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Meenakshi Das parked her motorcycle and held India’s national flag aloft as she smiled at the camera with the Burj Khalifa gleaming in the background. This was not an ordinary tourist capturing a moment with Dubai’s iconic landmark. Das is no ordinary woman. This 41-year-old rider from India’s remote northeast region, who is a mother to a 14-year-old, just kick-started the most challenging phase of her mission to ride solo in 67 countries. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Her journey, which started from her hometown, Guwahati, Assam, on December 18, saw her…

First-round leader Seldon falters over final four holes to finish runner-up By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Padraig Curry (Yas Links Abu Dhabi) shot a second-round level par 72 for a 36-hole total of 146, two over par, to win the 2024 Yas Links Abu Dhabi Men’s Open. The wind was far less fresh than for the first round and was in the opposite direction for round two – thus challenging the players in all aspects of their game over the two days. First-round leader Seldon, playing off a +2 handicap, opened up with a round-one 71 and…

Hudayriyat Island to host HERO Abu Dhabi mountain bike race for the first time The world’s toughest and most spectacular mountain bike marathon is coming from the Italian Dolomites to the UAE capital from February 9 to 11, 2024 The inaugural edition of the prestigious global sports event will include XCO-Cross Country Olympic and XCC-Short Track races – qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Hosting HERO Abu Dhabi supports the city’s ambition to become a leading global cycling hub Abu Dhabi, UAE; 28 January 2024: Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and sports hub developed by Modon, will host the…

The Other section of your iPhone’s storage is comprised of anything that Apple hasn’t sorted into one of its assigned categories. Common files that go into Other storage include system files, application caches—especially your Safari browser cache—and update files. In this article, we’ll explain what might be taking up your Other storage and give you some easy ways to clear some of it out, so you can free up additional space on your iPhone. In the meantime, if you want to check out how much of your phone’s storage is being taken up by “Other” stuff, open Settings> General> iPhone…

The UAE’s much sought-after Golden Visa has been awarded to thousands of investors, professionals, students and entrepreneurs since its launch in 2019. According to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) – Dubai, there was a 52 per cent increase in issuance of Golden Visas in the first half of 2023. As of November 2022, the emirate had issued more than 150,000 Golden Visas to eligible property buyers, investors, professionals and others. The 10-year visa offers various advantages for holders, including issuing residence permits for family members, including spouses and children. The age limit for sponsored children has…

Liverpool cruised into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 5-2 rout of Championship Norwich City on Sunday, to kick off Juergen Klopp’s long goodbye at Anfield, while crowd trouble marred Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion. Liverpool’s beloved manager announced on Friday that he would leave the Merseyside team at the end of this season, his ninth at the helm. “I get it, it’s very emotional,” Klopp told the BBC. “I just have to make sure that I don’t get on that side of it. (And) in the games, we need to be warriors and…

A career-crowning achievement as monumental as Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t come out of nowhere. From Divinity to Dungeons & Dragons, Larian Studios has long been one of the loudest advocates for rich storytelling and true, meaningful freedom in Western RPGs. Larian Studios’ story is a rags-to-riches tale about a group of passionate developers whose deep and diverse portfolio of games piled up for nearly three decades before Baldur’s Gate 3 ever saw the light of day. Amid canceled projects, Larian narrowly skirted total bankruptcy. In order to survive, there are several points in its history when the independent studio experimented.…

Staggered start times for offices and schools, incentives for school bus use, a push for carpooling, a working-from-home option, and further improvement of the public transport system are some ideas motorists and road safety experts suggested to ease Salik expenses and road congestion. The new Salik gates announced recently by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and toll operator Salik Company PJSC have remained a hot topic among residents as they brace for additional expenses by November when the two extra toll gates become operational. Motorists also shared opinions on the announcement by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of…

Many electric vehicle users in the UAE are sharing their challenges, particularly concerning ‘range anxiety’. Those residing in apartments mention the necessity to frequent malls to charge their EVs. Residents in the UAE are used to jumping in their cars and going to other emirates, especially when the temperatures drop, without worrying about finding a gas station for a quick fill-up when needed. However, speaking to Khaleej Times, some electric car owners worried about how far they can travel in their EV before finding a charging station and then having to wait through a long charging session. Stay up to…

‘I played some nice golf coming in and holed the right putts at the right time,’ said the Dane By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Dubai resident Thorbjørn Olesen won his eighth DP World Tour title in convincing fashion with a closing 67 at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship. The Dane entered the final day four shots clear of Rasmus Højgaard but saw that lead wiped out within seven holes as his countryman made a blistering start. A stunning eagle and three-shot swing on the next completely changed the complexion of the day, and Olesen eventually eased to…