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Dubai authorities have warned motorists of expected traffic jams on some of the emirate’s major roads. Those driving to Sharjah on Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road (from Al Rashidiya Bridge) are urged to exercie caution. It’s best to take an alternative route as rainwater had accumulated on some parts of the road, particularly at the entrance to Sharjah. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) earlier said a delay was expected on the emirate’s arterial highway Sheikh Zayed Road. Drivers may encounter pools of rainwater on the highway due to the unstable weather conditions. Taking to X, the authority advised motorists…
A Jewish school in Montreal was hit by gunfire early on Sunday, making it the third time in less than a week that a Jewish school in the Canadian city was hit amid heightened tensions over the conflict between Israel and Gaza, police said, according to local media. No one was injured but the facade of Yeshiva Gedola of Montreal was struck. Bullet impact marks and bullet shells were found after residents heard gunfire early on Sunday, CBC News in Canada reported. At the two other schools in Montreal, both reported finding a bullet hole in their front doors Thursday…
Residential transactions in Dubai during the first 10 months of 2023 surpassed last year’s record total transactions, underscoring the sustained demand surge for secondary market and off-plan properties from both overseas investors and new migrants. A total of 93,590 residential transactions were recorded outstripping the 2022 full-year total of 92,178, which was the highest total ever recorded in a year until now, data from CBRE’s latest Dubai Residential Market Snapshot shows. However, the number of transactions in October marked a drop of 23.6 per cent from the year prior to 6,407 while off-plan transactions declined significantly by 57.2 per cent.…
Although often unwelcome, ageing is a natural part of life. However, many individuals today experience premature ageing, which can negatively impact their physical and mental well-being. Nesma Luqman, a clinical psychologist at M42’s Healthpoint, explained how stress accelerates ageing and how to slow that process. She noted that chronic stress is a ‘significant trigger’ for premature ageing. “Chronic stress can expedite cellular ageing, increase inflammation, and contribute to age-related health conditions such as cardiovascular problems, compromised immune function, and pain. It can worsen mental health issues like depression and anxiety, impair cognitive function, and heighten the risk of age-related cognitive…
Australia skipper Pat Cummins hailed India’s star pacer Mohammed Shami and said he will be the player who will challenge the Baggy Greens in the World Cup 2023 final on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Shami has taken the entire tournament by storm since making his first appearance against New Zealand in Dharamshala. He kicked off his journey with a five-wicket haul against the Kiwis and single-handedly took apart the Blackcaps batting line-up in the semi-final with a seven-wicket haul. With 23 wickets in 5 matches, Shami is the leading wicket-taker in the entire tournament and will look to…
The Nintendo Switch is still one of the most popular consoles out there, even though it doesn’t have as powerful graphics as the Xbox Series X or the PlayStation 5. But, if you don’t have one, then now is the perfect time to pick one up since there are so many great Black Friday deals floating around. In fact, this bundle from Best Buy not only nets you a Nintendo Switch but also three months of Switch online and Mario Kart8 Deluxe, all for just $300. Usually, the Switch on its own goes for $300, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe…
An SUV crashed into a pickup truck in Abu Dhabi after the driver changed lanes at the last minute on a busy highway. The Abu Dhabi Police shared a clip of the accident on Friday, highlighting the dangers of sudden deviation and reckless overtaking. In the footage, the orange SUV is seen changing lanes right as he exits a major road. This, however, was only the first violation. The motorist then drives towards the left lane of a diverging road but, at the last minute, the vehicle shifts to the right, bypassing restricted lines, and ends up hitting a pickup…
Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault by a Toronto jury on Sunday, according to CBC News. Nygard, 82, was on trial in the Ontario Superior Court for five counts of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement charges linked to alleged incidents between the 1980s and mid-2000s. He was found not guilty on a fifth count of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement. Canadian police arrested Nygard in late 2020 at the request of the United States. He was accused of using his businesses to lure women and…
Citi Developers, a major global real estate developer, is set to mark its launch in the UAE. The builder has a track record of developing over 450 million square feet of prime real estate, building over 350,000 homes, and serving a network of 500,000 clients across the globe. Dubai’s real estate market is flourishing, with the residential sector experiencing significant growth. In Q2 of 2023, we saw over 30,000 property transactions valued at Dh91 billion marking a record-breaking quarter. This driven by strong demand for apartments and off-plan villas is expected to keep building the prime and ultra-prime segments –…
One of the most anticipated sessions at this year’s Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is happening on Friday evening: A panel discussion with Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef. Often called “Egypt’s Jon Stewart”, Youssef will be taking the stage during a session that will be held at the ballroom of Expo Centre Sharjah at 8pm. After the event, he will be signing copies of his book The Magical Reality of Nadia. The heart-surgeon-turned-media personality recently went viral after conquering his interview with American presenter Piers Morgan with his satirical take on the ongoing war in Gaza. The video, which racked up…