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Entering Pincode by Chef Kunal Kapur, a restaurant nestled in the almost bustling Dubai Hills Mall, the warm and inviting atmosphere immediately sets the tone for a delightful dining experience. The décor combines contemporary design with subtle Indian touches, creating an elegant yet cosy setting. The restaurant’s commitment to celebrating connection and nostalgia is evident in the thoughtful detailing of the space. Merely a year old in the country, Pincode introduced its winter menu, a culinary journey through the delectable flavours of the season, running through January 15. Each dish is a carefully crafted masterpiece that pays homage to traditional…

In his own words, Muhammad Jawadullah still has to pinch himself sometimes. “It feels like a dream and I wonder if this is actually happening in my life,” the shy young man told the Khaleej Times less than 24 hours after bowling UAE to a memorable T20 win against a formidable Afghanistan team in Sharjah. He took four wickets on Sunday, turning the match decisively in favour of the UAE which went on to clinch the thriller by 11 runs at the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Two of the Afghan batters, the hugely experienced Najibullah Zadran, and Darwish Rasooli, were…

AD Ports Group Announces Noatum’s Acquisition of APM Terminals Castellón in Spain EUR 10 Million Acquisition Strengthens Noatum Terminals’ Position as a Leading Multipurpose Port Operator in the Western Mediterranean Region Madrid, Spain/Abu Dhabi, UAE – 02 January 2024: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), one of the world’s premier facilitators of logistics, industry, and trade, announces that Noatum Terminals, the terminals operations business of Noatum Group, has acquired 100% ownership of APM Terminals Castellón in Spainfor a total purchase consideration (Enterprise Value – EV) of EUR 10 million. The agreement, which was reached with APM Terminals, has obtained all regulatory…

T-Mobile is a consistent leader in the ongoing 5G race, and to kick off 2024 on an interesting note, the carrier has announced that a big change is coming to its T-Mobile Tuesdays app. In short, the app is going away — and in its place, a new one is launching soon. If you open the T-Mobile Tuesdays app today, January 2, you’ll see a card that says “Introducing T Life.” Below that is additional text that describes T Life as “a new app for T-Mobile Tuesdays.” If you tap the card, you’re taken to a promo page for T…

Turning his star sports power to politics, colourful Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is all but guaranteed to become a ruling party lawmaker with general elections on Sunday boycotted by the opposition. Better known as the leading all-rounder of his era, the 36-year-old skipper has been on a whirlwind campaign for the ruling party of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The result is barely in question. Opposition parties withdrew from a vote they said would be neither free nor fair, accusing Hasina of ruling with an iron fist. Shakib conceded he was not facing any serious obstacle to his election, but…

Vodafone Idea is not in talks to tie up with billionaire Elon Musk’s satellite internet unit Starlink, the Indian telecom operator said on Tuesday, sending its shares down 5 per cent. The clarification from Vodafone Idea came after its stock surged in the past two sessions on what business magazine BusinessWorld said were “markets betting” that Musk was looking to buy a stake in the company to help Starlink enter India. On Monday, the Bombay Stock Exchange, where Vodafone Idea’s stock is listed, had asked the company for a clarification, citing the BusinessWorld report. “We would like to submit that…

On the eve of his 86th and final Test match, Dean Elgar said he was “sad” South Africa would be sending a weakened team to play two Test matches in New Zealand in March. “The situation we’ve been put in is not ideal,” Elgar said on Tuesday, on the eve of the second Test against India at Newlands, where he will captain South Africa in his last match before retiring from international cricket. Only two of the players who won the first Test by an innings last week will be travelling to New Zealand — the result of a decision…

DUBAI CALENDAR KICKS OFF 2024 WITH AN ECLECTIC LINE UP OF ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE ENTIRE CITY Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 02January 2024: Dubai Calendar, the official listing platform for events in the city, is providing Dubai residents and tourists with a plethora of things to do to kickstart 2024, across live music, entertainment, community and sports. Key events in January include the ever-popular Quoz Arts Festival, the annual Dubai Desert Classic, Michael McIntyre’s comedy performance and a much-anticipated return to the Emirates from superstar, Ed Sheeran. Here are Dubai Calendar’s top picks of upcoming and ongoing events this January: COMMUNITY…

We all knew it was coming, but it’s still sad to see Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 go. Valve announced that it ended support for the three operating systems on January 1, 2024, essentially ending the life of the storied operating systems for the small batch of PC gamers still using them. We had a great run. Before we cry foul that Valve is shuttering Steam support for potential users, understand that Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 only make up a total of 0.89% of all Steam users. That’s not an insignificant number of users — there are 31 million…

Police supercars; a parade of horses, marching bands and motorcades; and the latest tech in fighting crime will all be on display for the public at the Dubai Police Carnival. The colourful event will take place between January 4 and 7 at City Walk where Dubai Police will unveil some of their latest groundbreaking projects. Budding forensic scientists, armchair detectives and sticklers for justice will get a chance to explore the hi-tech tools and techniques that will define the future of policing in the city and beyond. Additionally, the Dubai Police Musical Band will set the mood for a festive…