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Son Heung-min scored twice and set up the third as South Korea beat China 3-0 in Shenzhen on Tuesday to complete back-to-back wins at the start of their challenge for a place at the 2026 World Cup finals. Son put the Koreans in front in the Group C clash in the second phase of Asia’s preliminaries when he steered an 11th-minute penalty to the right of Chinese goalkeeper Yan Junling. He added the second in the 45th minute with a header following Lee Kang-in’s corner before turning provider three minutes from time when he drifted in a free kick that…

Nakheel celebrates UAE Union Day with live cultural performances and workshops Visitors can enjoy live entertainment and engaging activities at Nakheel Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, and Circle Mall Dubai, 22 November 2023 … This UAE Union Day, Nakheel invites visitors to commemorate the country’s rich heritage at Nakheel Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall and Circle Mall. Visitors can take part in free-of-charge workshops and themed activities as they enjoy immersive cultural showcases from 25 November to 3 December. ‘UAE Reimagined’ AI exhibition at Nakheel Mall To mark the celebration of the UAE’s Union Day, Nakheel Mall is partnering with Future Bedouin,…

Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving with your entire family or a few close friends, you may find yourself with some downtime over the course of the holiday. One of the best ways to fill that downtime is to find a great show worth binging on a service like Amazon Prime Video. Prime Video has a wide array of series of different lengths to fill your needs, and we’ve picked three that offer just the right energy for the holiday. Each one is entertaining, sweet, and occasionally a little heartbreaking too. Here are the three best shows on Prime Video to watch…

After seeing rainfall in most parts of the country yesterday, residents can look forward to kicking off their weekend on a cloudy and damp note as rains are set to continue across the Emirates today. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, the sky will be partly cloudy in general, with a chance of convective clouds over islands and some coastal areas extending to some internal areas, resulting in rainfall. Early morning drivers in the parts of Dubai faced moderate to heavy rains today. A video shared by Storm Centre shows a motorist in Marina area driving as good rains…

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on several key business activities, including the dual listing of companies on both exchanges. Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, the CEO of the ADX, told Khaleej Times that the MoU is a “testimony” to the trust that international financial markets have in the UAE’s capital markets, and the country’s stable economy and diversified investor ecosystem. “The MoU with the NYSE aligns with our strategy towards strengthening connectivity with global financial markets and institutions with the aim of enhancing the participation…

OpenAI has appointed ex-Twitch boss Emmett Shear to lead the startup, replacing Sam Altman who will join the company’s top backer Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team, the CEO of the software giant said late on Sunday. “We look forward to getting to know Emmett Shear and OAI’s new leadership team and working with them,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella posted on social media platform X. He added Microsoft remains committed to its partnership with OpenAI. Shear was named interim CEO, a person briefed on the appointment told Reuters. The decision not to reinstate Altman as CEO of…

A bookstore in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) is spicing up the reading game with their latest venture – ‘Blind Date’ books. Here’s the twist: you pick a book without knowing its title or author – you choose solely based on hints and descriptions. “It’s like going on a literary blind date where the story’s the star,” said Somia Anwar of Bookends, a bookstore and marketplace for pre-loved books. Co-owner Grace Karim sees this creative concept as a way to encourage people to explore books they might not pick up otherwise, fostering curiosity and adventure in reading. “It’s a fantastic way…

Sport compels you to unlock your motivation and chase your dreams. For the UAE football team, the enduring dream has been to emulate the stars of 1990 and qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup which will be played in three North American countries – the United States, Canada and Mexico. On Tuesday, Ali Mabkhout’s Al Abyad (The Whites) took a small, but significant step towards making that a reality when they overwhelmed hosts Bahrain 2-0 in their preliminary joint qualification Round 2 World Cup qualifying match at the Bahrain National Stadium. It was their second successive victory in Group…

Bodour Al Qasimi’s staffing strategy delivers 93% rise in Emirati hires at American University of Sharjah in 2023 Surge in homegrown talent to strengthen UAE’s burgeoning knowledge economy; Gender balance is key: 80% of new recruits were Emirati women; Most Emirati hires were for leadership roles. Sharjah, November 22, 2023 The majority of new employees who joined American University of Sharjah in 2023 were UAE citizens, and most of them women, AUS President Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has announced to the university Board of Trustees. The 93% surge in local hires in just seven months is a result…

Thanksgiving is not only reserved for turkeys. New York City will be the site of the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The 2023 version marks the 97th edition of the parade. The parade route starts on West 77th & Central Park West, marches down to Columbus Circle and Central Park West, and continues onto 6th Avenue before finishing at Macy’s Herald Square on 7th Avenue. The parade is known for its giant balloons of iconic characters and musical performances. Some of the characters in the 2023 parade include Snoopy, Paw Patrol Pikachu, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Cher, Jon Batiste, Brandy, Chicago, Jessie…