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AUS students honor the Emirati cultural heritage at the 52nd UAE Union Day  Sharjah, November 23, 2023 American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrated the 52nd UAE Union Day, marking the occasion with a display of cultural richness and student talent in a special event held on campus, organized by the Office of Student Affairs and the Emirati Cultural Club. Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, inaugurated the event. Accompanied by His Excellency Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, UAE Minister of Culture, Sheikha Bodour toured an art gallery that offered a glimpse into the UAE heritage.…

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have officially landed, with many retailers offering some great deals on electronics, home goods, and much more. But if you’re a gamer looking for some new peripherals like keyboards, mice, headsets, and even Razer gaming laptops, you’ll want to pay attention. Razer’s Cyber Week sale starts today, yes, right now, and runs until November 27. It’s your chance to save up to 55% on Razer gaming peripherals and Razer Blade laptops. There is a lot to sift through, so let’s get started. Of course, you can always head over to Razer to start…

The weather will be fair to partly cloudy today, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Low clouds will appear over some coastal and western areas, accompanied by a decrease in temperatures. It will be humid by night and Friday morning with a probability of mist forming over some internal and northern areas. Light to moderate winds will blow westward, especially over the sea. Temperatures will drop to 23°C in Abu Dhabi and 24°C in Dubai. The emirates will see maximum temperatures of 28°C and 29°C respectively. The sea will be slight to moderate and rough at times in…

A shooter opened fire Monday night at a Walmart in Ohio and wounded four people before killing himself, police said. The attack was reported at around 8:30 p.m. at the Walmart in Beavercreek, a town of about 50,000 in the Dayton metropolitan area. “The conditions of the victims right now is unknown” but all were taken to hospitals for treatment, police Capt. Scott Molnar said at a news conference. Police also said the gunman died after apparently shooting himself. His name, a motive for the attack and other details weren’t immediately released. Police earlier said on social media that the…

The buildings that are not environment-friendly could go unoccupied as eco-friendly properties have become a necessity among tenants and property buyers, a senior industry executive said on Thursday. Faced with climate change and rising temperature threats, sustainability has become the top agenda of governments around the world, including the UAE. During the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) event next week, leaders and experts will discuss sustainability, green energy and environment. “We know that occupiers will not be interested in those non-sustainable buildings and they will be left empty. We are handling 5 million square feet of properties…

Captain Suryakumar Yadav top scored with 80, while Ishan Kishan blasted a quickfire 58 as India got the better of Australia off the last ball in the opening Twenty20 international of a five-match series on Thursday. Rinku Singh blitzed a 14-ball 22 with four boundaries as India won by two wickets in Visakhapatnam. Earlier, Josh Inglis hit his maiden international century to power Australia to 208-3. Australia were invited to bat first in the match played just four days after their record-extending sixth ODI World Cup triumph in the final against hosts India. The tourists lost an early wicket before…

What comes to mind when thinking about Thanksgiving? Family, food, and football are probably at the top of most people’s lists. After the Thanksgiving festivities wind down, you’ll probably be looking for a movie to watch with friends and family. There are plenty of directions you can go for movies, from Max’s movies for Thanksgiving to underrated movies on Hulu. We selected a list of five great movies to watch this Thanksgiving. Our list includes a hilarious comedy about Thanksgiving travel, an animated classic, and a violent version of Santa Claus. For more ideas, check out the Digital Trends Christmas and…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Thursday announced that two of its multi-storey parking buildings will be closed. The Al Rigga and Sabkha buildings will be shut for maintenance work, the authority said in its advisory. Those who have subscribed to parking services in these two areas shall be able to use their permits at alternative buildings. Here are the alternative parking lots: Baniyas BuildingNaif BuildingParking lots on Baniyas Road For those who will be taking the public transport, here are the nearest Metro and bus stations: Baniyas Square Metro stationAl Sabkha bus stationAl Sabkha marine Bus stop

A video showing a chaotic brawl between US Marines and civilians at the Voodoo Room nightclub in Austin, Texas, has gone viral on social media. The footage captures a heated verbal exchange on Sixth Street, where a woman snatched a phone from one of the Marines and hurled it to the ground. Soon after, a man in a white hoodie was seen aggressively lunging at a Marine, prompting others to intervene and prevent escalation. The situation intensified when the man attempted to throw punches at one of the uniformed men, leading to a fistfight between the two groups. They then…

Kitara Capital, a global investment group based in the Middle East, is partnering with Vistas Media’s content business in Abu Dhabi, according to a press release issued by (VMAC), a Media and Entertainment-focused Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). Kitara Capital will invest up to $10 million in phases as the financing partner, while Vistas Media will handle the execution aspects, including the sourcing, development, production, and distribution of films and digital content across various languages, genres, and formats, the release said. Together, the joint venture aims to focus on developing, producing, financing, and distributing Indian content worldwide, covering both theatrical…