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Even 30 years after his retirement, Kapil Dev can never walk in any public place in India without being mobbed. It’s the price you pay for being the first superstar fast bowler from the land of mystery spinners. It’s also the price you pay for turning the world upside down at the hallowed Lord’s in 1983 when his Indian team brought the mighty West Indies to their knees. At 64, Kapil is no longer the force of nature he once was. But he still has the same aura with which he dominated opponents in packed cricket stadiums. The former Indian…

DP World ILT20 Season 2: Enticing activities awaits cricket buffs ahead of ILT20 Season 2 Community engagement at the heart of DP World ILT2- Season 2, organisers take the excitement a notch above with Big Balloon – Meet & Greet, Global Village fan activation and Weekend Carnivals to ensure spectators and cricket enthusiasts have an immersive experience. The UAE’s biggest T20 tournament commences on Friday, 19 January with a clash between defending champions Gulf Giants and Sharjah Warriors at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Dubai, 4January 2024: With just a fortnight left for the start of Gulf region’s most-awaited cricket…

Hulu is kicking off the new year in style by releasing new movies throughout January. One of Hulu’s most anticipated films this month is Self Reliance, Jake Johnson’s feature-length directorial debut about a man attempting to avoid hunters for 30 days to win $1 million. Other movies coming to Hulu this month include Dirty Dancing, Dangerous Waters, and The Good Mother. Besides the high-profile releases, there are plenty of underrated gems to stream on Hulu. Below are three underrated movies on Hulu to watch in January. Our picks include an Academy Award-nominated documentary, a time loop action film, and sci-fi horror…

Authorities have reminded motorists to start the New Year by prioritising road safety, particularly for toddlers and young ones who must be secured in their car seats when travelling. The message was particularly directed towards parents. “Safety is our priority, and it’s also yours. Safeguarding the well-being of our little ones begins with ensuring they are securely seated in their car seats,” Dubai Police underscored in their tweet. See below how children 12 years and below and those above 13 years old must be seated on car seats. This comes following a survey conducted in the middle of last year…

A US teenager has beaten classic computer game Tetris, forcing it into a game-ending glitch in a feat previously achieved only by artificial intelligence. Willis Gibson, 13, a competitive gamer known as “blue scuti,” became the first human to reach the “kill screen” of the Nintendo version of the puzzle game, as fellow players followed his progress online. “Oh my God!” Willis screams repeatedly towards the end of a more than 40-minute video he uploaded to YouTube this week. “I can’t feel my fingers,” he adds breathlessly. The emotion stands in stark contrast to the preceeding 35 minutes of gameplay…

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, some stories stand out as inspiring narratives of passion, innovation, and cultural infusion. One such tale is that of Saud Al Nuaimi, a young and dynamic Emirati entrepreneur who has not only made a mark in the global coffee industry but is also putting the UAE on the world’s coffee map. His journey from a young coffee enthusiast to the chief executive officer of ‘CoffeeDesk’ is a testament to the power of strategic vision, cultural pride, and a commitment to excellence. A latte start Interestingly, Saud’s journey didn’t start with coffee beans and espresso…

BRAZILIAN STAR HADDAD MAIA CONFIRMED FOR MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN WTA number 11-ranked player will return to Abu Dhabi for second edition of the all-female tournament Haddad Maia joins Ons Jabeur as confirmed entrants for the competition Tickets for the event are on sale now Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open Tennis tournament, 2023 ,Beatriz Haddad Maia in action during a win against Marie Bouzkova on Center Court January 4, 2024 – Abu Dhabi, UAE: With just under one month to go until the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open,Beatriz Haddad Maia, a semi-finalist at last year’s tournament, is the latest player confirmed to…

Last month, you probably watched the new Christmas movie Candy Cane Lane with Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross on Amazon Prime Video. Or maybe you decided to watch something non-holiday themed, like the intense movie Copshop or the comedy 17 Again. This month, it’s time to start fresh. What movie should you watch? Sure, you can choose from a high-profile title like Everything Everywhere All At Once or Air. But if you want something that you can call your own little hidden gem to share with friends and family members at the next gathering, look to these three underrated movies…

Did you know that the founder of Emaar properties, Mohamed Ali Alabbar, had a clothing store and cake shop before he got the chance to build Dubai Mall? In a video uploaded on social media the Dubai-based billionaire spoke of how he experienced success and failure in his business life. “Honestly, I had too many starting points, some of them worked well while others didn’t. I opened a clothing store, and a cake shop, but they didn’t do well. But I took them as experiences to learn from. Then God blessed me with this opportunity,” Alabbar said while talking about…

Kuwait’s new emir announced his prime minister on Thursday as he bids to end the chronic political stalemate afflicting the major oil-producing Gulf nation. Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmed Al Sabah, who was sworn in as emir last month, named Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah, a popular ex-foreign minister, as the new premier. The Harvard-educated Sheikh Mohammed, also son of a former emir, was Kuwait’s ambassador to the United States for 10 years and then served as foreign minister until stepping down in 2011. “His (Sheikh Mohammed’s) anti-corruption stance at a delicate time in Kuwait’s history back in 2011…