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Rohit Sharma won’t be able to tell what 10 others who will take the field with him on the biggest sporting day of their lives are feeling from inside. But on the eve of the all-or-nothing World Cup final against Australia, captain Rohit wants his co-journeymen to fasten their seatbelts, keep emotions in check and do exactly what they have been doing for the past six weeks. “See, emotionally it’s a big thing, a big occasion. Without a doubt, because whatever hard work and dreams you have, you have for this. And tomorrow, that day will be in front of…
Blink security cameras are known for their ease of installation and use, so if you need an extra layer of protection for your home, you may want to take advantage of the Black Friday deals that offer discounts on the brand’s devices. There are lots of bundles that you can get for even cheaper prices too, which will allow you to cover more areas around the house with just one purchase. You’re going to have to choose what to buy as soon as possible though, because with the popularity of Blink camera Black Friday deals, stocks may sell out sooner…
Several UAE residents woke up to thunderstorms and heavy rains on Friday morning, as unstable weather conditions — which started in Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday — spread out to the rest of the country. Phones flashed warnings as Dubai Police sent out an alert to residents. Motorists are advised to drive carefully and follow instructions provided by the authority. In a video, heavy rain can be seen lashing in Dubai’s Abu Hail, as gusty winds blow along. Residents ran to take cover under buildings, soaked due to the rain. Nature’s light show took over the skies as thunder and…
King Charles will celebrate his 75th birthday on November 14. The celebration will take place at the Clarence House. Now, the question is will Prince Harry attend his father’s birthday party? According to media reports, he won’t be attending the celebrations. As per a local media outlet, Prince Harry hasn’t received an invitation for the birthday celebration. His spokesperson said that he did not receive any communication regarding the King’s birthday celebrations. Therefore, the claims of them declining any invitation are false. “There has been no contact regarding an invitation to His Majesty’s upcoming birthday. It is disappointing the Sunday…
Ten companies have graduated as part of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Metaverse Accelerator Programme, which will shape the metaverse industry in the UAE and globally. Launched in February 2023, Mohammad Al Blooshi, CEO of the DIFC Innovation Hub, said they received tremendous responses for the programme from different start-ups across the globe from various sectors. He added that 64 start-ups were from the UAE, 18 from the UK, 15 from the US, 12 from India and five from France. The Metaverse Accelerator Programme was designed to attract leading start-ups from all over the world and to work on…
Pakistan’s former cricket captain, Shoaib Malik, and his wife, former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza, came together to mark their son Izhaan Mirza Malik’s fifth birthday. In the pictures shared by Malik on X (formerly Twitter), the cricketer can be seen posing with the birthday boy. The two are standing at a table with a customised cake. We also get a glimpse of Sania holding her niece Dua. “Happy birthday, beta. Baba loves you,” Shoaib wrote along with a heart emoji. The cricketer, who is part of the World Cup expert panel in Pakistan Sports Channel A Sports, took a…
Procrastination, the act of delaying tasks unnecessarily, is a common hurdle we all face at some point in our lives. Whether it’s the looming deadline at work or a personal goal, procrastination can be a stubborn roadblock to productivity. Here are some tips to overcome procrastination. 1. Set clear goals: Define your goals, break them down into smaller, manageable tasks. Having a clear sense of purpose can boost motivation. 2. Break tasks into chunks: Divide large tasks into smaller sub-tasks. Each completed sub-task provides a sense of progress. 3. Start small: If a task feels overwhelming, start with a small,…
Australia will be eyeing for their sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title win when they lock horns with India in the final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Aussies, who won their first-ever World Cup title in 1987, cemented themselves as the most dominant force in cricket history with a hat-trick of World Cup title wins in 1999, 2003 and 2007, all away from home. Though the team’s form dropped off in the next decade of the 2010s, the Aussies peaked at a perfect time to win the 2015 title, their first-ever at home. Australia’s victory in the 1987…
Mariah Carey may be almost all the way defrosted, but the best new movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Max (HBO), and other services haven’t taken the plunge into Christmas just yet. It is a great time of year for movies, however, as Oscar season is fast approaching and streamers are all vying for eyes. We’re keeping track of all the new additions in this weekly roundup. This week, the highlights include an Oscar contender on Netflix and a ridiculous comedy on Peacock. We also have guides to the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu,…
Many schools in Dubai went online on Friday as heavy rains and thunderstorms hit all seven Emirates. Lightning streaked across the dawn sky and thunder boomed as high-speed winds brought showers over several areas. School heads sent out emails to parents early on the day, informing them about the switch to distance learning. “Due to inclement weather conditions, all lessons will be conducted via Zoom for today,” one school said in an email to parents. “Students who have already boarded the bus will be dropped back home.” In an email to parents, the principal of another Dubai-based school apologised to…