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Jannik Sinner said he was ready for the pressure and expectation that came with being a Grand Slam champion after becoming the first Italian to win the Australian Open by beating Daniil Medvedev in the final on Sunday. Being forced to come from two sets down in a first Grand Slam final would test the nerves of any player but the 22-year-old dealt with the pressure in the ice-cool manner with which he has met all success, and failure, over his young career. “There is always pressure but the pressure is something good. You have to take it in a…
Apple gave the Vision Pro headset incredible clarity. We know this even before the release date because a few people have received an invitation from Apple to try the Vision Pro for a brief time. In a few more days, the Vision Pro will launch more widely, so you can make an appointment at an Apple Store to check out the Vision Pro for yourself. None of that matters, though, if people who wear glasses can’t use prescription lenses to enjoy the Vision Pro’s large, sharp screens. That might be one of the most important questions to answer for more…
Hold onto your woollies a little longer! After a burst of heavy showers in Dubai and Sharjah on Sunday morning, residents in the UAE should brace themselves for cooler days ahead, with temperatures expected to drop by up to 5°C over the next two days. This change is attributed to the low-pressure system originating from the East, which also triggered rainfall on Sunday morning. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Dr Ahmed Habib from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) explained the reason behind the overcast skies and the eventual downpour. The veteran weather forecaster also explained that parts of Dubai, including…
Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday that she thinks some protests in the United States demanding a ceasefire in Gaza could be linked to Russia, and that the FBI should conduct a probe into their funding. Pelosi, who made the remarks in a CNN interview, provided no evidence for her claims. She was asked whether opposition to President Joe Biden’s policy in the war in Gaza could hurt the Democrat in November’s presidential election. “For them to call for a ceasefire is Mr. Putin’s message. Make no mistake, this is directly connected to what he…
The group companies must be diligent in ensuring seamless and comprehensive compliance By Mahar Afzal/Compliance Corner Once a corporate tax group is established, it is considered a single taxable person for corporate tax purposes. The parent company is responsible for combining the financial accounts prepared for the same period and in accordance with uniformed accounting standards, determining the consolidated taxable income, submitting a single tax return, and paying the applicable tax to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). If the parent company fails to settle the tax by the due date, all members are jointly and severally liable to pay. While…
There’s no better way to reverse bad press than a genuine apology tour. GPUs are on a bit of one right now in an attempt to win back the goodwill of PC gamers with juiced-up specs, better pricing, and some fancy new branding. Most obviously, we can see this with Nvidia’s RTX 40-series Super GPUs, but AMD is also throwing its hat in the ring with the RX 7600 XT, too. Nvidia and AMD are responding to the rather disappointing year that GPUs just had, and in the process, they’re proving that enough discontent can bring the GPU market to…
Known for her generosity and talent, Hamda Taryam Matar Taryam, a well-known member of the Emirati and drag racing community passed away on Saturday, January 27. She was only 24 years old. The youngster who shot to fame on the Netflix show ‘The Fastest’, had another side to herself. The ambitious sportswoman was also a philanthropist. Her passing has left behind her ongoing charity work and foundation projects. On Sunday, Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, granted Dh1 million through the Sharjah Charitable Society to complete the Hamda Taryam Matar Taryam…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Sunday launched the ‘Dubai International Growth Initiative’, allocating Dh500 million to accelerate the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) established in Dubai into global markets. The initiative was launched by the Government of Dubai in partnership with Emirates NBD. Sheikh Hamdan underscored Dubai’s pivotal role in the global economy and its leading position as an international hub for business and trade. “The Dubai International Growth Initiative will support the global expansion of SMEs founded in Dubai. Small and…
Several UAE residents and citizens remain hesitant about organ donation despite its potential to save lives, revealed a prominent doctor at the UAE Organ Donation and Transplantation Congress 2024. Dr Luis Campos, Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Director at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) shared the story of 23-year-old Nada, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, causing a continuous deterioration of her health over the years. After losing three siblings to the disease, her prognosis was also looking very slim until her doctors suggested a double lung and liver transplant. The Egyptian girl travelled to Dubai to receive both organs…
Test skipper Ben Stokes described England’s first Test triumph over India on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. in Hyderabad as their “greatest victory.” Since Stokes assumed the role of skipper in 2022, the Three Lions with coach Brendon McCullum at the helm, conceptualised the ‘Bazball’ approach which took red ball cricket by storm. n Sunday, OOllie Pope and Tom Hartley scripted a remarkable turnaround and set up England’s thrilling 28-run victory. India had looked to be in the box seat after taking a lead of 190 but Pope’s epic 196 resuscitated England, who posted 420 all out in…