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Several Pakistani cricketers are reportedly unhappy with PCB chief selector Wahab Riaz for delaying the issuance of NOCs to players to compete in foreign leagues, such as the Big Bash League in Australia, leading to tension between the two sides. Sources close to the players said that all-rounder Imad Wasim had decided to end his international career because of the tension prevailing between the chief selector and the cricketers over the issuance of NOCs. Wasim had announced his retirement on Friday, bringing curtains to his eight-year international career. “(Chief selector) Wahab has made it clear to all centrally-contracted players that…

Saudi Entertainment Ventures “SEVEN” announces the largest entertainment destination in Aseer worth over SAR 1.3 billion SEVEN’s Abha is strategically located between the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait, near Abha International Airport With a land size of more than 64,000 square metres and a built-up area of more than 79,000 square metres, SEVEN’s Abha will provide a wide range of experiences for everyone to enjoy Abha, Saudi Arabia; 26 November 2023: Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Chairman of Aseer Development Authority “ASDA”, witnessed the announcement of SEVEN’s fifth entertainment destination in the Kingdom and the…

There’s no better time to buy big entertainment items like TVs than from Cyber Monday deals. It’s going to be very tough to narrow down your choices, so to help you make a decision, we’ve gathered the best Cyber Monday TV deals for each brand. You’re not going to get straight-up orders on which one to buy, as that’s going to take into account several factors such as your budget and preferred features, but these lists should set you on the right course. Beyond the potential savings, there are some things that stay consistent no matter when you’re shopping for…

In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and humanitarian aid, Dubai billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, the founder and chairman of Al Habtoor Group, has announced a significant donation to the people of Gaza. The initiative will provide fully equipped ambulances, complete with the latest medical technology, to support the healthcare infrastructure in the region. The first batch of these life-saving vehicles was recently delivered to the Palestinian Red Crescent through the Egyptian Rafah crossing by Islam Kamal Ghoneim, the CEO of Al Habtoor Group in Egypt. This contribution comes at a crucial time, as the Gaza Strip grapples with the…

Israeli troops killed eight Palestinians over a 24-hour period in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said Sunday. Five people were killed by Israeli army fire in Jenin, the ministry said, during an incursion by a large number of armoured vehicles into the city, which was recently the scene of the deadliest Israeli raid in the West Bank in almost 20 years. Medical sources told AFP 15 people were wounded, while witnesses reported that an Israeli drone had carried out an air strike on Jenin’s refugee camp. Other witnesses said on Saturday that the Israeli army had surrounded…

The global crude market is bracing for a crucial Opec+ ministerial meeting on November 30 amid forecasts by analysts that prices could fall further if the producers’ group might not make additional production cuts to offset growing supply from the United States and falling demand. Oil prices tumbled more than 4.0 per cent last week after Opec+ said they would delay a meeting, originally scheduled for November 26 that was expected to discuss further cuts to global supply. On Friday, traders cautiously awaited the outcome of the rescheduled meeting. Benchmark US crude oil for January delivery fell $1.56 to $75.54…

I’ve always rooted for the Surface. What started exclusively as a way to push the concept of the Windows 2-in-1 has grown into a full-fledged premium laptop brand, with options at nearly every price point. But after a year like 2023, it’s hard not to feel like we may be reaching a turning point for the brand. Lack of momentum This year was a very slow year for the Surface. Microsoft announced four new Surface devices in 2023: the Surface Go 4, Surface Laptop Go 3, Surface Hub 3, and the Surface Laptop Studio 2. That might sound like a…

On the heels of the latest win of Dh20 million by a single participant from the UAE last week, Mahzooz Saturday Millions awarded 119,408 winners a total prize of Dh1,775,295. While the top prize of Dh20 million went unclaimed this week, 119,408 winners scored victory as follows: · Second prize: Twenty-three winners matched four of five numbers and shared the second prize of Dh150,000, earning Dh6,521 each. · Third prize: Dh150,000 was shared by 1,275 winners, each earning Dh117. · Fourth prize: Free Mahzooz lines worth Dh35 each were won by 19,492 winners. · Fifth prize: 98,615 winners earned Dh5…

Attempts to reach 41 construction workers stuck in a collapsed tunnel in northern India for two weeks were again stymied Saturday. The drilling machine broke down late Friday while making its way through the rubble, stones and metal, forcing the rescuers to work by hand to remove debris in hopes of reaching the stranded workers, but the whole operation has currently ground to a halt. Arnold Dix, an international expert assisting the rescue team at the accident site in the mountainous Uttarakhand state, said it is unclear when the drilling will start again. “The machine is busted. It is irreparable,”…

As the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix racers geared up at the Yas Marina Circuit, young patients unable to attend in person were granted a special opportunity to immerse themselves in the race excitement from their hospital beds. This unique experience was made possible through a state-of-the-art telepresence robot provided by French company Awabot, in a collaborative effort with Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel Medical City and the Formula 1 teams, showcasing a remarkable blend of technology, healthcare, and sports. At Burjeel Medical City in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, children were virtually transported to the epicentre of the Abu…