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A court in Nepal on Wednesday sentenced former star cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane to eight years in prison for rape. Lamichhane, 23, was once the poster boy for cricket in Nepal and the leg spinner’s onfield success had boosted the sport’s profile in the Himalayan republic. In 2022, he was accused of raping a young woman in a Kathmandu hotel but was freed on bail and returned to the squad to compete in international tournaments. He was convicted of rape in December after a repeatedly delayed trial that had left him free to continue his sporting career, with his sentence…

SkyBlue Media’s Innovative Bus Wraps Garner Recognition for Effectively Communicating COP28 Messages Throughout Dubai’s Public Spaces Leveraging innovative designs and high-quality materials, SkyBlue Media transforms Dubai’s bus network into moving canvases, effectively communicating COP28’s importance and theme while setting new standards in out-of-home marketing. Dubai, UAE, January 10th, 2023: SkyBlue Media, an award-winning strategic out-of-home (OOH) marketing entity, receives commendation from the Public Transport Department ofthe Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)for its constructive efforts and significant contribution to supporting mobility plans in Dubai during the COP28 conference. SkyBlue Media marked its brand-new government-partnered initiative by executing a remarkable branding campaign…

AMD, Nvidia, and Intel all came out swinging at CES 2024, laying the foundation for PC hardware announcements before other brands piled on. We saw a ton of great PC hardware this year, but only a handful of parts rose above the rest. After spending several days scouring convention halls, we put together this list of the most impressive PC hardware we saw at CES 2024. Nvidia RTX 40-series Super Nvidia did everything I wanted with the RTX 40-series Super refresh. The poor-value RTX 4080 is now a high-end champ at $1,000, the RTX 4070 Ti feels like a proper…

Hundreds of thousands of people faced train cancellations across Germany from Wednesday, as a three-day nationwide rail strike added to travel chaos in Europe’s largest economy, where ongoing farmers’ protests have also snarled road traffic. The GDL train drivers’ union began its main strike in the early hours of Wednesday, joining one by cargo train drivers who walked out on Tuesday evening. The strikes will continue until Friday evening, forcing national rail operator Deutsche Bahn to run only stripped-back emergency timetables. One in five long-distance high-speed rail services were running and regional services have been “massively thinned out”, a Deutsche…

The economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the UAE and India represents a model for constructive international collaboration to stimulate bilateral investments and trade. This was culminated in the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) between the two countries, contributing to creating more opportunities for sustainable mutual growth in their economies. This comprehensive economic partnership reflects the strength of bilateral relations across all sectors, particularly in economic ties that have witnessed continuous development based on shared visions and strategies aimed at expanding into new vital sectors. These sectors support sustainable growth and competitiveness, aligning with the wise leadership’s directives in both…

Actor Willem Dafoe has become the first celebrity to be honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star this year. Dafoe, who has featured in almost 150 films, was felicitated on Monday afternoon in California, as reported by CNN. His wife, Giada Colagrande, attended the event, as did his friends and former co-stars Pedro Pascal, Patricia Arquette, Mark Ruffalo, and Camila Morrone. During his speech, he expressed gratitude for being part of a community of artists and entertainers. He said, “I just want to say it’s wonderful to be part of this community of artists and entertainers, people that –…

Chabab Chabab, an Emirati version of pancakes, is a popular local breakfast dish known for its thin, crispy texture and delicious flavour. Made with yeast, cardamom, and turmeric, these pancakes are typically topped with a rich date syrup, making them a wholesome and delightful way to start the day. Regag Regag is a crispy Emirati flatbread, derived from the word ‘raga’ meaning ‘thin’. Made with waterless dough, it is commonly served for breakfast and dinner alongside various side and main dishes, such as eggs and cheese. A staple in Ramadan, it is frequently served in Emirati households to complement traditional…

Dubai, home to the highest number of billionaires in the region, continues to attract A-list celebrities. The latest to join is rumoured to be football sensation Cristiano Ronaldo. The Al Nassr club superstar has reportedly bought a property on the Jumeirah Bay Island, also known as ‘Billionaires Island’. However, there is no official confirmation from Ronaldo’s representatives regarding the purchase, with one publication saying they denied that it was made at all. If the rumour of Ronaldo moving to Jumeirah Bay turns out to be true, this will definitely give a major impetus to the ultra-luxury property market in the…

Mashreq Launches New Mobile App for Superior Digital Experience Enhanced user experience at the core of the new ‘Mashreq UAE’ app design Mashreq sets sights on future growth with advanced digital banking capabilities Dubai, UAE, 10thJanuary 2024: Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, announced the launch of its innovative mobile app, Mashreq UAE, aimed at providing a superior digital experience for its customers. This cutting-edge solution represents a significant leap in mobile banking, merging the Mashreq app with the Mashreq NEO app to deliver a unified, single-login platform. This consolidation allows customers to view all…

The best family movies on Disney+ are a mixture of animated classics, live-action adaptations, and iconic blockbusters. The Disney vault is home to several iconic brands and IP, with titles from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and 20th Century Studios. From Captain America and Ariel to Goofy and Nemo, Disney+ has hundreds of family films to satisfy every type of audience. Below, we compiled a list of Disney titles perfect for your next family movie night. We included a mix of new releases, including Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Haunted Mansion, and legendary classics, such as Inside Out…