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Rohit Sharma will retain the T20 captaincy for next year’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup if he decides to continue playing the shortest format of the game. Hardik Pandya, who has been leading the side since the 2022 T20 World Cup, is no longer an automatic choice for captaincy if Rohit decides to play the shortest format. “Rohit has been offered T20 captaincy but he is in UK on a holiday and wants an extended break after four months of gruelling season till end of the World Cup. But as captain, he has the highest respect for the dressing room and…

Fashion Fusion at Abu DhabiT10: Cricket Meets Haute Couture in Sustainable Showcase A slew of global fashion designers will showcase, their curated collection at the ongoing Abu DhabiT10  that began  with a glitzy  opening day  on Nov 28th  at the Zayed Cricket, Stadium  Abu Dhabi, Nov30, 2023: Abu Dhabi T10, cricket’s fastest tournament sets the perfect backdrop for some glitz, glamour and exciting cricket as fans get to experience a one-of kind  fashion  show in between  all of  the explosive cricketing  action.  The  Abu Dhabi  T10 Fashion show  features global names such Reshma & Riyaz Gangji,  Naz Maer, Alexandra Kononenko,  and …

In a world where even the smallest audiences are being catered to with sequels like Neo: The World Ends With You and No More Heroes 3, there’s basically no game that doesn’t have a chance to come back in some form. In one of the latest examples, a small but passionate fanbase has been waiting patiently for a sequel to the very ambitious Dragon’s Dogma. This action RPG came out next to some stiff competition in 2012, and despite having some great mechanics and systems plus a re-release, it never hit mainstream success. With the creator and director moving on…

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) revealed on Thursday that 83 per cent of students at Indian curriculum schools now attend those rated ‘Good’ or higher, with at least four schools improving their ratings this year. This is equivalent to 15,000 students in the academic year 2023-24. The percentage has increased by 10 per cent from the previous year. This year, 32 Indian curriculum schools, with a total of 94,499 enrolled students, underwent inspection. None of the schools experienced a decline in ratings, and four upgraded their status from ‘Acceptable’ to ‘Good’. One school achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating, 10…

A four-day workweek has been introduced for employees across three departments at e& in the UAE, becoming the first technology company to embrace a global call for workplace flexibility. Recognising that employee engagement and well-being are directly linked to productivity and innovation, the company has launched this pilot to continue to be at the forefront of future workplace policies and models. Dena Almansoori, Group Chief Human Resources Officer at e&, said: “We are thrilled to pilot this initiative. Just as we continuously innovate in our products and services, we also recognise the need to modernise workplace strategies. What may have…

King Charles III visits Heriot-Watt University Dubai Tours CleanTech Exhibition at Heriot-Watt Climate Hub showcasing climate solutions from several UK-based entrepreneurs to deliver a more sustainable future 30 November 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The King today visited Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s campus in Dubai Knowledge Park. He was joined by Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf. Speaking on the occasion, Richard Williams, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University said:“We are deeply honoured by the visit of His Majesty King Charles III to our campus in Dubai. “Heriot-Watt was the first British university to open a campus in Dubai back in 2005 and since…

Just shy of his 70th birthday, Godzilla is now a TV star. Except not really. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which premiered earlier this month on Apple TV+, takes place in the so-called MonsterVerse, aka the same continuity as the recent American movies featuring the radioactive reptile, his simian frenemy Kong, and some more skyscraper-sized beasts. But the G-man himself is scarcely involved; he pops up for only a few minutes across the 10-episode season, as if appearing for a contractually obligated cameo. You see, Monarch isn’t actually the Godzilla show. Subtitle aside, it’s less a monster mash than an ensemble…

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has ordered the release of 442 prisoners from punitive and correctional institutions in Ras Al Khaimah, ahead of the UAE’s 52nd Union Day. The inmates of various nationalities were selected based on good conduct and behaviour. The gesture is part of Sheikh Saud’s keenness to promote forgiveness and tolerance, allow prisoners to start a new life and bring joy to their families. The move allows prisoners to return to their families and reintegrate positively into society. Rulers in five other emirates also announced…

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday angered Israel again by saying he doubted Israel respected the international humanitarian law and repeating military action in the strip was not acceptable. The prime minister’s comments prompted the Israeli government to summon the Spanish ambassador for reprimand for the second time in less than 10 days. A spokesperson for the Spanish foreign ministry was not able to immediately comment. “The footage we are seeing and the growing numbers of children dying, I have serious doubt (Israel) is complying with international humanitarian law,” Sanchez said in an interview with Spanish state-owned broadcaster TVE.…

With the UAE National Day being around the corner, UAE businesses are taking an opportunity to extend their heartfelt greetings to the wise leaders. Naim Yazbeck, General Manager, Microsoft UAE “The UAE has made great strides on its journey to becoming a global hub for innovation and digital transformation. The nation has distinguished itself as an early adopter of the latest cutting-edge technologies to help achieve its ambitious national vision. The wise leaders of the country have been shaping the nation’s future by investing in the country’s digital infrastructure and creating an ecosystem that is conducive to innovation. The UAE…