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An Indian court weighed in on one of the country’s most sensitive religious disputes on Wednesday by permitting Hindu worshippers to pray inside a mosque in the city of Varanasi. The Gyanvapi mosque is one of several Islamic houses of worship that Hindu activists have sought for decades to reclaim for their religion. It was built in the 17th century by the Mughal empire in a city where Hindu faithful from across the country cremate their loved ones by the Ganges river. The court in Varanasi ruled that Hindu worshippers — who believe the mosque replaced a destroyed temple to…

Adnoc Distribution continued to expand its network in 2023, surpassing its annual target of 25-35 new stations by opening 41 service stations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. This brought the company’s total network of service stations to 840 by year-end, including 597 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The company’s international footprint was boosted by its acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt, a diversified business with over 240 retail fuel stations, convenience stores, aviation and lubricant businesses. In the second half of 2023, the first nine Adnoc-branded service stations were launched in strategic…

Captain Wataru Endo warned that Japan’s Asian Cup rivals will “exploit” their weaknesses after they wobbled before reaching the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Bahrain on Wednesday. Japan looked to be cruising after goals either side of half-time from Ritsu Doan and Takefusa Kubo, but an own goal from error-prone goalkeeper Zion Suzuki let Bahrain back in the game. Ayase Ueda restored Japan’s cushion with his fourth goal of the tournament, but Liverpool midfielder Endo warned that their quarterfinal opponents might not be so forgiving. “In football, teams are analysing you and trying to find out where there are…

Cancer Run, presented by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, set to kick off on February 4 to mark World Cancer Day Held at Al Maryah Island, the community run is dedicated to cancer awareness Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. January 31, 2024: Cancer Run, presented by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 network, will take place at Al Maryah Island, from 6-10 a.m. on February 4, 2024. With the event being open to the community, participants of different ages are encouraged to join the cause and run in support of families and friends. The annual event aims to raise…

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…

Several parts of Abu Dhabi witnessed light to moderate rainfall on Wednesday (Jan 31), prompting the police to urge drivers to follow safe practices and stay focused, especially during upcoming rainy days. Residents are asked to commit to safe driving and not get distracted by mobile phones while driving during the downpour. The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology has indicated a probability of rainfall especially tonight and tomorrow morning. It will cloudy on Friday, accompanied by some convective clouds over some Northern and Eastern areas. The Met Department predicts a significant drop in temperatures on Saturday. The country will be…

A controversial Alzheimer’s drug that was trumpeted as the first to ever treat the cognitive decline associated with the devastating brain disorder, has been pulled from the market, its maker Biogen announced on Wednesday. The US Food and Drug Administration awarded accelerated approval to Aduhelm in June 2021, a decision that was highly contentious at the time because the agency overruled its own independent advisors, who found there was insufficient evidence of benefit. At least three of the 11-member independent committee that voted unanimously against recommending the drug subsequently resigned, and US congressional investigators slammed the accelerated approval as “rife…

YOUGotaGift, the pioneer of digital multi-brand gift cards in the Middle East, has partnered with Carrefour, which Majid Al Futtaim owns the exclusive rights to operate in the UAE, making its ‘phygital’ HappyYOU Gift Cards available in all Carrefour outlets across the country. The ‘phygital’ HappyYOU card is the only multi-brand gift card in the region that can be redeemed across a wide range of retailers. Most importantly, it is a paper-based product using sustainable material. The HappyYOU card can be purchased with any amount at Carrefour cash counters in the UAE. After simply downloading the YOUGotaGift App, the barcode…

The art scene in the UAE is currently witnessing a surge of creativity, as tens of thousands of school children actively participate in a collective journey of self-expression and innovation. Geared towards cultivating artistic flair and nurturing emerging talent, these efforts have gained enthusiastic support from various art institutions. Observers note that the workshops represent one of the most ambitious initiatives in the country’s art scene, reflecting a dedicated push to empower the younger generation. A standout programme among these initiatives is the ARM Holding Children’s Programme, which collaborates closely with local schools and children at the upcoming Art Dubai…

India will bank on a traditional approach to bounce back in their second home Test against England, the team’s batting coach said on Wednesday, despite the tourists finding success with their attacking “Bazball” strategy. England trumped the hosts to lead the five-match series 1-0, with the action shifting to Visakhapatnam starting Friday on a pitch expected to turn violently. Ollie Pope’s 196 turned the opening Test on its head, as the batsman frequently played the unorthodox reverse sweep to blunt the threat of the Indian spinners. But batting coach Vikram Rathour said the hosts would rely on their own strengths…