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Among those watching as Denmark’s Nicolai Højgaard claimed victory at the 15th edition of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, was golf fan Andi Price. Some things never change. Price, 46, has attended every edition of the tournament since 2009. The school teacher didn’t really know anything about the tournament when he attended the first event. “I’m a teacher, and the principal at my school asked me to go to this golf event with him, where a number of the big players were competing. I didn’t really know anything about the tournament, but I went down on the Thursday…

Art Jameel commissions sustainability pavilion at Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai for COP28, designed by Adib Dada of architecture practice theOtherDada Tarabot: Weaving a Living Forum is a pavilion designed by regenerative consultancy and architecture practice theOtherDada, showcasing innovative materials developed locally Tarabotis commissioned by Art Jameel and supported by Abdul Latif Jameel Saudi Arabia Telling the story of the UAE’s landscapes through material and design, Tarabotis a pioneering, sustainable and immersive structure hosting talks, presentations and community programmes during COP28 and through April 2024 Jameel Arts Centre serves as a home during COP and beyond for multidisciplinary members of…

Starship | 360 Video of Liftoff The launch tower is one place you definitely would not want to have been during Saturday’s launch of SpaceX’s Super Heavy rocket and Starship spacecraft, collectively known as the Starship. With 17 millions pounds of explosive thrust blasting from its 33 Raptor engines, anyone watching the dramatic launch from that location would’ve been pulverized, incinerated, and obliterated, though possibly not in that order. Instead, SpaceX stuck a remarkably robust 360-degree camera on the tower, enabling space fans to enjoy the launch of the most powerful rocket ever built from close up without having to…

Sharjah authorities will be tightening housing regulations for single individuals who are living in the emirate’s residential neighbourhoods, it was announced on Tuesday. The directive comes as the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) held its weekly meeting chaired by Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Executive Council, according to Arabic newspaper Al Khaleej. The council reviewed a recent report detailing the housing status of single residents living in the emirate’s neighbourhoods and what the current rules are. It also looked into the social, economic, and security impact of…

Forty-one Indian workers trapped in a collapsed road tunnel for 10 days were seen alive on camera for the first time Tuesday as workers attempted to create a new passageway to free them. Looking exhausted and anxious, with thick beards, the men could be seen peering at the endoscopic camera sent by rescuers down the thin pipe through which air, food and water is being sent. “We will bring you out safely, do not worry,” rescuers can be heard telling the helmet-wearing men trapped inside as they gather near the camera, video released by state authorities shows. Excavators have been…

A new end-of-service saving and investment initiative launched by the UAE government on Monday will strengthen residents’ job security as well as ensure their financial stability, experts have said. The UAE Cabinet on Monday announced a new system — which is optional — for employees working in the private sector and free zones to invest their end-of-service gratuity. The Securities and Commodities Authority and Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation will oversee the allocations of the fund to ensure that funds are invested responsibly. Moreover, public sector employees can also join the initiative. According to findings of the 12th edition…

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday said it will trial stop clocks between overs in men’s one-day and T20 internationals in a bid to speed up the game. The move, approved after a meeting of the ICC board in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, will be put to the test from December to April. If the bowling team is not ready to bowl the next over within 60 seconds of the previous over being completed, a five-run penalty will be imposed the third time it happens in an innings. “The clock will be used to regulate the amount of time…

Urban Company launches exclusive monthly cleaning subscription in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah United Arab Emirates; 22ndt November 2023 – Urban Company, Asia’s largest and highest-rated tech-enabled home services marketplace, is proud to announce its latest innovation in home care: the Monthly Cleaning Subscription service. This revolutionary offering allows residents of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah to enjoy tailor-made cleaning schedules that cater to their individual needs, emphasizing flexibility and convenience. The Monthly Cleaning Subscription service includes – Customized cleaning at your convenience Urban Company’s new subscription service stands out in the market for its flexibility and customization. Users can select…

It is that time of year again, when Black Friday deals are everywhere and big entertainment items like TVs are heavily discounted. It is hard to pick a single TV from the mix and we’re glad we don’t have to. Instead, we’re bringing you the best TV deals from each brand. While it is a step short of being directly told which TV to buy, looking at the following lists should give you a good direction to go in. At the same time, we know that this is not the easy, casual selection process that some sites would like to…

The UAE Cabinet on Tuesday approved the official calendar of public holidays for the next year. This applies for the government and private sectors. In the country, a unified list for both sectors ensures employees get equal number of days off. According to a post shared by the government, below is the full list of holidays for this year. As evident, most of the holidays mentioned on the list are based on the Hijri Islamic calendar. Their corresponding Gregorian dates will depend on moon-sighting. Here the dates: New Year’s Day: January 1, 2024Eid Al Fitr: Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3,…