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Shubman Gill said he was proud to have been named Gujarat Titans captain for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following Hardik Pandya’s decision to move back to Mumbai Indians. The Titans will receive INR 150 million from MI for the all-cash trade deal apart from a hefty undisclosed transfer fee, a part of which will also go to the cricketer. Following Pandya’s exit, Gill was an obvious captaincy choice, having won the coveted ‘orange cap’ last season with 890 runs, second to only Virat Kohli’s all-time record of 973. “I am delighted and proud to assume…

Carrefour Reaffirms its Commitment to Sustainability by Launching ‘Choose Better’ at its COP28 Store Through a partnership with sustainability intelligence platform, HowGood, Carrefour will become the only retailer in the region to share comprehensive sustainability ratings of its products. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, [November 27, 2023]: Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by opening a one-of-a-kind store at COP28’s Blue Zone in Expo City, offering a unique, eco-conscious shopping experience. As part of its participation in the event, and further emphasising its dedication to pioneering sustainable initiatives, Carrefour will also be launching its…

Destiny 2‘s next expansion, The Final Shape, has been delayed. The DLC will now launch on June 6, 2024. Prior to that date, the shooter will get a new two-month event dubbed Into the Light. The news of The Final Shape‘s delay shouldn’t come as a surprise. Just this month, developer Bungie was hit by a layoff wave that will reportedly cut around 100 staff members. At the time, Bloomberg reported that The Final Shape would be bumped to June. Bungie has now confirmed that report in a blog post. The release date for The Final Shape has moved to June…

Sharjah Wanderers RFC, one of the oldest rugby institutions in the Middle East, is in mourning following the sudden and tragic passing of their co-chairman, Jimmy Walsh. This vibrant individual, originally from Ireland, met an untimely demise on November 19, casting a shadow over the tight-knit community. ` The news was shared by Sharjah Wanderers through their official social media channels. Jimmy, a charismatic figure in his early 40s, leaves behind a legacy that has deeply touched the hearts of many. Since joining the Wandies in 2010, Jimmy has played pivotal roles as a key player, dedicated supporter, chairman, and…

Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas have raised concerns over the lists of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners set to be released on Monday, an official briefed on the matter told Reuters. The official added that Qatari mediators are working with Israel and Hamas to resolve issues and avoid delays. In the previous three days of the truce Israel submitted the names of Palestinian women and teenagers it would release from jail and Hamas would submit the names of Israeli civilian hostages it would release at least 12 hours ahead of the release.

Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways on Monday day announced a new partnership between their respective loyalty programmes following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two airline groups in September 2023. As part of this new partnership, members of Flying Blue, Air France and KLM’s loyalty programme, and members of Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, will now be able to earn and redeem miles in either loyalty programme when flying on Air France, KLM or Etihad. Reciprocal benefits for elite members will be announced soon. Following the MoU signed earlier this year, Air France-KLM and…

All UAE residents, in fact, even residents from our neighbouring countries love a little trip to one of Dubai’s most unique destinations, Global Village. And for good reasons too as the large theme park brings together a myriad of cultures, enabling visitors to explore and get their hands on traditional products, handicrafts and arts of several countries. In light of recent events, we decided to explore the Palestine Pavilion at Global Village. Here’s what we found: The sellers inside the pavilion, all of whom may not necessarily originate from Palestine, have a common goal – pay homage to the country’s…

India’s largest Apparel show in the Middle East ‘Brands of India’ inaugurated by H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Vice-Chairman, Dubai World Trade Centre Empowering 350+ Indian Brandson the Global Stage: The Brands of India tradeshow by The Clothing Manufacturers of India (CMAI)commences today Date: Dubai, UAE, November 28, 2023 In a momentous celebration of trade, international collaboration and cultural exchange, the maiden edition of Brands of India trade show organised by The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), received a grand inauguration by H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Vice-Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event, is set to captivate the…

If you have enough space for a 75-inch TV, according to our guide on what size TV to buy, then you should be looking for a huge discount from Cyber Monday deals. You’re going to get an unparalleled experience when watching sports or blockbuster movies. They’re often expensive though, so don’t miss the chance at some savings from Cyber Monday TV deals. Now’s the perfect time to buy a 75-inch TV, but where do you start? We’ve gathered some of the best 75-inch TV Cyber Monday deals available right now, just to make things a bit simpler for everybody. These cover…

Following a year of record heat and drought, this year’s UN climate summit will feature a contentious set of issues for countries working to find common ground in tackling climate change, including whether to phase out fossil fuels and how to finance the energy transition in developing countries. Here are the key issues in the two-week COP28 negotiations starting November 30 in Dubai. Taking stock of climate progress The main task at COP28 is a first-time assessment of countries’ progress towards meeting the 2015 Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting the global temperature rise to “well below” 2 degrees Celsius, while…