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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders skipper Sunil Narine was delighted after his team’s comprehensive six-wicket win over Desert Vipers in ILT20 with Bollywood superstar and team owner, Shah Rukh Khan, watching from the stands at the majestic Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. South Africa’s wicketkeeper-batsman Andries Gous hit an unbeaten 95 runs off 50 balls to lead Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to a sensational win. Gous hit five boundaries and seven sixes to enthral the large Sunday crowd and his team owner Shah Rukh Khan. His 85 runs partnership in 47 balls for the second wicket with Michael-Kyle Pepper (36), and…
It’s not a stretch to say that 3D has reinvented itself more times than Taylor Swift. Unlike Swift, whose musical migrations only seem to add to her famously loyal fan base, 3D has suffered from an inability to make itself something that people actually want in their lives. And though we’ve literally seen this movie before, 3D appears to be trying for relevance once again. Only this time, things might be different. Instead of trying to emulate a movie theater experience, 3D is getting personal, thanks to a little help from Apple and new glasses-free technology. This time, it might…
Students and staff gathered at a faculty of Prague’s Charles University on Sunday to mark a month since a deadly shooting there left 14 dead and 25 wounded. Faculty of Arts dean Eva Leheckova hailed the one-day reopening as a “huge step in the healing process”. “The building has been rather quiet for a month and we are looking forward to the usual hustle and bustle,” she told reporters. The Czech Republic was left reeling on December 21, when a student walked into the faculty building in Prague’s historic centre and opened fire. The 24-year-old targeted fellow students, teachers and…
Coffeedesk GCC, the one-stop coffee solutions destination, is set to make waves at the World of Coffee 2024. The event is taking place from January 21 to 23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As an exclusive distributor for Fellow and a master distributor for renowned brands such as Urnex, AeroPress and official distributor of Rancilio, Moccamaster, Hario and KeepCup, and coffeedesk GCC continues to lead the market with a commitment to delivering exceptional products. The three-day summit offers a unique opportunity for engagement, allowing coffeedesk GCC to connect with visitors from around the world, share its passion for quality…
Indian singing sensation Lucky Ali headlined the Winter Music Fest at Zero Gravity, Dubai this weekend, providing the audience an unforgettable night filled with his soul-stirring melodies. “Dubai is always good for us,” Ali said when we caught up with him for a chat before the concert. “But just before a concert, I am always nervous. That is the only constant.” Ali, a versatile artist known for his roles as a singer, songwriter, musician, composer, record producer, and actor, has left an indelible mark on the Indian entertainment industry. His journey began with the award-winning album Sunoh, which catapulted him…
I can look back at missed opportunities this week and shots left out there, but second place in a ROLEX Series event and only being beaten by the World Number 2 has a nice ring about it. It was a tense final day at the Emirates Golf Club’s demanding Majlis course as the last rounds at the HERO Dubai Desert Classic have come to be known for. But, even though there were a couple of hiccups along the way, I’m pretty pleased with my final round of 71 which helped me finish runner-up13 under par. It was just what I…
The best game of the Divisional Round in the 2024 NFL Playoffs features Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs taking on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Both teams have Super Bowl aspirations, so this will definitely be a game to watch. The Chiefs are trying to become the first team since the 2003 and 2004 Patriots to win back-to-back Super Bowls. Buffalo is still looking to capture its first Super Bowl in franchise history. The Chiefs and Bills have formed one of the best rivalries in the NFL in the Mahomes-Allen era. Since 2020, the Bills are 3-1 against…
Labourers of diverse ages and nationalities participated in the arm-wrestling competition held as part of the Fifth Labour Sports Tournament in Dubai. The arm-wrestling competition started at the Dulsco Arena in Al Quoz on Sunday. Labourers from across the emirate are pitting their skills against each other in the seven-month tournament in a celebration of sportsmanship, community and unity. Organised by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) in partnership with the Permanent Committee of Labour Affairs in Dubai and Dubai Police, the year’s tournament features 11 sports items, including basketball, football, road racing, arm wrestling, badminton, volleyball, swimming, tug of war,…
The upward trajectory of property prices in Dubai persists, driven by a record influx of local and international investors attracted to the promising returns on investment, according to the latest findings of a leading property portal in the UAE. This “unprecedented boom,” while establishing a favourable setting for sellers and landlords in 2024, aligns with the heightened demand fuelled by the influx of investors and residents, resulting in unprecedented growth in the real estate market, the portal forecasts, based on the search trends observed on Bayut. Commenting on the findings, Haider Ali Khan, CEO of Bayut and Head of Dubizzle…
The Joy Awards held in Saudi Arabia are among the most renowned award shows in the Arab world. Stars from around the globe graced the event including popular Bollywood actor Salman Khan and ‘Hannibal’ actor Anthony Hopkins who was felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The celebrities walked the red carpet dressed to the nines at the major international event. Take a look at some of the biggest international stars at the show. Georgina Rodriguez Mark Wahlberg John Cena Anthony Hopkins The veteran actor took home the Lifetime Achievement Award. In a post on X, he thanked Joy Awards for…