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You’re here. I’m here. We’re all here for the best Black Friday deals, which, unsurprisingly, dropped earlier than ever this year and are continuing on what is officially the day. While there are a ton of deals out there on TVs, smart home devices, and home goods, game consoles are definitely the sweet spot. If you’re ready to grab a new Xbox Series X, then you’ll want to listen up. We’ve searched across the interwebs, looking at all the different retailers, to find some of the best prices and discounts. We’ve found quite a few, and not just on the…
Saudi Arabia’s new airline compensation rules for travellers have come into force, ensuring passengers’ rights are upheld in case of flight disruptions or any untoward incidents during their trip. For flight delays, travellers now have the right to cancel their trip or claim a 750-riyal (Dh734) compensation if the wait exceeded six hours. Those whose baggage was lost or damaged can get compensation of 6,568 Saudi riyals (Dh6,431), while those whose flights were cancelled can get 150 per cent of their original ticket value. Taking effect on November 20, the rules were put in place to “create a better passenger…
This comes after pictures of Kanye West walking barefoot through Dubai went viral. Kanye West was seen dining barefoot at Nobu by the Beach, the iconic Japanese restaurant in Atlantis The Royal Dubai resort. In the pictures shared by Nobu Matsuhisa, the co-founder and head chef, on Instagram, we can see Kanye West and Chef Nobu flashing their million-dollar smiles for the camera. In one of the pictures, Chef Nobu is seen explaining the reason why the rapper is barefoot. The 46-year-old has gifted his Yeezy sock sneakers to the chef. “The reason he was barefoot was because he gave…
A kebab dish, invented by a one-armed chef for a toothless king in 17th-century India, has been delighting food connoisseurs in Dubai since the opening of a restaurant by descendants of the masterful cook. Tunday, a nickname for the one-armed chef Haji Murad, witnessed its first international branch opening in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) in June this year. Mohammad Rizwan, one of the culinary maestro’s heirs, explained, “Dubai is a global culinary hub. What better place could there be to carry on the legacy of our forefather.” But, the eatery wasn’t established on a whim. “For months, we conducted extensive…
From the Las Vegas Grand Prix to Abu Dhabi, Formula One has undertaken the longest-ever logistical exercise in its history, officials involved in the process said. Since the checkered flag at Las Vegas Street Circuit on Sunday, wrapping things for take-off till landing the critical team equipment at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi by Tuesday, has been one of the biggest achievements, said F1 senior logistics coordinator Christian Pollhammer. “This has been the longest-ever back-to-back logistics in 48 hours. You need to consider the 12-hour time difference as well, which was not to our advantage. So yeah, it…
As much as we like to stick to screens, tablets, phones, and other tech goodies, there is something to be said for power tools. Especially as they become increasingly wireless, dependent on interchangeable battery packs. Besides, the oversized TV you bought from today’s Black Friday TV deals won’t mount itself. We’ve collected all of the best power tool Black Friday deals in one spot for you already, but with power tools it is often best to zoom in on one brand. This is largely because of the batteries, which you can use from one product to the next within the…
If you still can’t decide where to go for New Year’s Eve, Ras Al Khaimah might just be the perfect place. The spectacular fireworks in the emirate, which has broken Guinness World Records every year for the last five years, will return with dazzling new choreography elements and techniques that have never been done before. Stretching across the 4.5km waterfront between Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Village, the display aims to set new records. Residents and visitors will be able to choose from two events where they can watch the fireworks. A free public event will offer DJ entertainment,…
The Thai Prime Minister has taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to announce the release of 12 Thai nationals from Hamas’ captivity. Srettha Thavisin, said in a tweet, “It has been confirmed by the Security Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that There are 12 Thai hostages already released.” He added: “Embassy officials are on their way to pick them up in another hour. Their names and details should be known. Please stay tuned.” A four-day cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war began Friday morning in Gaza as part of an agreement that Qatar helped broker. The deal also…
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” So said Abraham Lincoln, in one of the more colourful comments made on elections. Indian readers of this column are currently inundated with talk of five state elections in their homeland and the prospect of national elections soon after. The election season arrives in a deluge of political advertisements and news articles inundated with terms related to voting. Here are some of them. The word “election” comes from…
Without any baseball background in the family, Robinson Chirinos embarked on a remarkable journey from Venezuela to Major League Baseball. Chirinos was only 16 when he was picked by the Chicago Cubs in 2000 — the result of his tireless efforts to make it big. But it was not an overnight success story for him in America. Chirinos had to work very hard on his game to climb up the ladder before finally making his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011. He retired with an impressive MLB record as a catcher with stints at Texas Rangers, Houston…