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It’s very hard for me to see what’s going on in the world. Every time I open social media I see some horrible news and it brings me down. There’s so much pain and suffering everywhere, how can we carry on pretending everything is normal? I don’t know how to cut off from it. — Suneeti Jha Dear Suneeti, you are quite right in feeling that things are not normal. You are not alone in your struggles — many people feel the way you do but they may not be vocal about it. In such troubling times, it may seem…
Nicolai Højgaard will take a two-shot lead into the weekend at the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, after a stunning finish to his second round at Jumeirah Golf Estates that included an n eagle putt on the 18th hole after a birdie on the 17th. The Dane arrived at the Earth course on day two in a share of the lead but back-to-back bogeys saw him stumble and he was still a long way behind despite fighting back to turn in level par. A birdie on the tenth signalled the start of better things, though, and he added two more…
Eleventh UAE International Orthopaedic Congress concludes in Abu Dhabi Participants: The UAE provides the finest treatment services and there is no reason to receive treatment outside the UAE Call to continue supporting and strengthening the medical tourism system in various medical specialties At the end of its work yesterday, the eleventh UAE International Orthopaedic Conference, organized by the Emirates Orthopaedic Division of the Emirates Medical Association over three days at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi, called on medical institutions in the country to continue supporting and strengthening the medical tourism system in the country, which now…
Hannah Waddingham: Home For Christmas — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ Let the holiday season commence. Streaming services and linear channels will be gearing their programming for the holidays in November and December. From Santa Claus and Christmas trees to presents and snowstorms, expect a lot of movies and shows about Christmas and the holiday season. If you’re looking for Christmas movies, many networks will air these well-known staples multiple times a week. Viewers will have plenty of chances to watch Elf, Home Alone, The Santa Clause, The Polar Express, A Christmas Story, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Streaming services will…
Structures made of repurposed telephone poles, bamboo shoots and raw construction materials are part of an architecture exhibition that kicked off in Sharjah on Friday. The second edition of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial champions creativity, innovation and resourceful use of design solutions, with installations across four locations in the emirate. Free to access and open to the public, the exhibition will also host workshops for children. “This exhibition will teach visitors a lot about their environment,” said Sheikha Hoor Bint Sultan Al Qassimi, President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, speaking to Khaleej Times on the sidelines of the event.…
Authorities in Cape Town said on Tuesday that eight people, including four children, had died by electrocution after the South African city was lashed by torrential rains that triggered floods. The deaths occurred in two informal settlements on the outskirts of the southern port city, according to its disaster risk management unit. “Unfortunately, the Disaster Operations Centre has had confirmation of eight fatalities caused by electrocution,” city authorities said. Local media reported the electrocutions were caused by illegal electricity connections. Many in the affected areas live in makeshift homes built with corrugated iron sheets and other rudimentary materials. Cape Town…
BeIN channels will no longer be available on eLife TV, etisalat by e& has announced. The company cited “commercial reasons” for the discontinuation of the channels. Customers with eLife packages where beIN content was previously bundled will now receive an “automatic and ongoing” monthly discount of Dh184 on their bill for the period starting from June 1. Customers may change, downgrade or cease the affected eLife packages without penalty prior to September 30, the company said. “For customers subscribed to beIN as an add-on to their eLife service, the recurring add-on fees for the service will no longer be charged…
I have been thinking of adopting a child and have come very close to it often. However, I wonder if an adopted child should be told that they aren’t biological offspring. Does it impact the way they see us as parents? — Name Withheld Dear Writer, I understand that you are concerned about an adopted child’s response to the news. I believe that if approached the correct way, it can foster the child’s sense of self and belonging. It’s best to make the story of adoption a part of conversations from a young age (some experts state as young as…
The Middle East Head of the DP World Tour has sent out a powerful message that ‘golf is for everyone’ and is one of the most ‘inclusive’ sports in the world. Speaking during the DP World Tour Championship at the Jumeirah Golf Estates Tom Phillips talked about the event’s location, what makes it special and what goes on behind the scenes to host a mega-tournament that involves over 4,000 staff. “A key message, not just here but across the wider tour, is that golf is a sport for everyone,” Phillips told Khaleej Times. “Golf is probably more inclusive than any…
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro might look like an aesthetics-heavy upgrade to the iPhone 14 Pro, given the spotlight on its titanium build, but it also makes a ton of changes inside that can sway the appeal for power users. There’s a new 3nm chip inside, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for communication with nearby devices, and a healthy bunch of software-side improvements to the camera system. The latest Apple flagship is smaller and lighter, but surprisingly, it doesn’t demand the customary generation-over-generation price hike. If you’ve been eyeing the iPhone 15 Pro but aren’t sure if it’s really worth an…