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Netflix is winding down 2023 with relatively few TV shows scheduled to leave at the end of December. The bad news is that the streamer is losing a lot of great films that bolstered the streamer’s lineup. The first four Mission: Impossible movies, The Wolf of Wall Street, Gladiator, Lost in Translation, Jaws, Scarface, Field of Dreams, and Love Actually, among many others. Netflix has an impressive library of titles, but this many departures will leave some sizable holes in the lineup. Hopefully, that gap will be filled by something new on Netflix. In the meantime, Netflix subscribers have four…
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi announced the timings and operation of its customer happiness centres, parking, toll gates, and public buses during the UAE 52nd Union Day Holiday. Parking MAWAQiF parking fees will be free of charge as of Saturday, 2 December, 2023, until 7.59am on Tuesday, 5 December. Additionally, parking fees at the Musaffah M-18 truck parking lot will also be free of charge during the official holiday. The ITC calls on drivers to avoid parking in prohibited areas and to avoid behaviour that would hinder traffic flow. The ITC also urges…
Childhood is a canvas waiting to be painted with the vibrant strokes of various interests and hobbies. Introducing your child to hobbies not only fosters creativity and skill development but also lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Here are 10 parenting tips on how to cultivate hobbies in your kids. 1. Observe and listen: The first step in identifying your child’s potential hobbies is to keenly observe their interests and listen to their spontaneous expressions. Pay attention to the activities that captivate their attention, whether it’s drawing, playing with building blocks, or pretending to be a chef…
In-form Jebel Ali Stables boss Michael Costa will bid to continue his winning ways when racing returns to Jebel Ali Racecourse on Saturday. The Australian handler saddles several leading chances in the seven-race card including the feature race of the afternoon, the Union Day Stakes Sponsored By Shadwell Handicap over a mile where he runs course-specialist, Mersaal. Already a winner of a feature race at Jebel Ali when successful in the Mohaather Stakes Sponsored By Shadwell a fortnight ago, the five-year-old son of Ghostzapper looks the one to beat on the strength of his three-length victory on that occasion. Mersaal…
For many Christmas lovers, one of the great annual traditions is checking out a Claymation classic. The genre’s heyday was undoubtedly in the 1960s and ’70s, when Rankin/Bass were churning out TV specials in the format. If you’re looking for something new to throw into the rotation this year, though, or if you’re just starting your journey into the world of Claymation holiday specials, then we’ve got you covered. Here are the seven best ever released, including some classics and a few underseen gems that rank up there with the best Christmas movies ever made. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)…
Are you hitting the road for the Union Day holidays? Do keep an eye out for the yellow and white taxis on the streets of Abu Dhabi. Yes, the iconic taxis of the 1980s are staging a comeback with modern-day facilities. And as many as 100 taxis are operating on the mainland, said an official from the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport. “This yellow and white colour was the brand for taxis a long time ago. We are bringing it back as part of the 52nd Union Day celebrations,” Ateeq Al Mazrouei, Director of…
It was a convention of sorts by hundreds of zombies on the sandy courtyard of my ancestral home. Some squatted, some sunbathed, some lanky figures paused like a black stone Gandhi on a marketplace pedestal, and scores of them crammed together like the mysterious Terracotta Warriors of China. The ones with blood on their faces, I remember, were childhood friends who were killed in political violence. Those with a vicious giggle retrofitted on their visages were neighbourhood grandmas who wilted away in the 70s. They dragged me into the crowd, hugged me with a craving that goes beyond the definition…
December may prove to be a quiet month when it comes to the best new shows to stream. But at least for the first weekend of December, you still have options. Apple TV+ has premiered the third season of its underrated show Slow Horses, while Netflix has a new action comedy, Obliterated, that critics absolutely hate. But action fans seem to be enjoying the show so far. The only other noteworthy addition this week is the new comedy Bookie on Max. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Max, Apple TV+, Disney+, Paramount+, and Peacock have their work cut out for them in…
The Organising Committee of the 52nd UAE Union Day, on Friday announced several locations across the seven emirates that will broadcast the much anticipated National Day official ceremony on December 2. The ceremony will feature this year’s innovative technologies and breathtaking projections, weaving an inspiring narrative of unity and collective action as it highlights the UAE’s sustainability journey. People around the UAE can watch the livestream of the ceremony starting from 6.30pm on December 2, from different locations across the UAE. Here’s the list: Abu Dhabi Al Mughira Central Park in Al Mirfa Zayed Al Khair Park in Ghayathi Dubai…
Aid was stranded near Egypt’s border with Gaza as Israel resumed its military campaign on Friday, with truck drivers saying they expected further delays to a complex delivery process that had speeded up during a week-long truce. “The bombardment has been going on since seven in the morning. There are planes and artillery and we haven’t moved,” said driver Saleh Ebada, who had already been waiting to enter the crossing for inspection for eight days when fighting restarted. Egyptian security sources and a Red Crescent official said aid and fuel trucks had stopped entering from Egypt. UN officials described the…