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UAE residents can now book tickets for the official National Day show. The 52nd UAE Union Day spectacle, which features “innovative technologies and breathtaking projections”, will run from December 5 to 12 at Jubilee Park, Expo City Dubai. Prices start from Dh300 for the 30-minute show, which narrates the UAE’s sustainability journey from its union in 1971 to the present day. Tickets can be bought from the Union Day website. Doors open at 4pm for the show that starts at 6pm. All ticket holders must be seated by 5.40pm “due to the unique nature of the show”. Seating is on…

Thirteen Israelis and four Thai nationals arrived in Israel on Sunday in the second release of hostages from Hamas captivity in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, in a deal briefly endangered by a dispute about aid delivery into Gaza. Although overcome by the mediation of Egypt and Qatar, the dispute that threatened the truce to free captives underscored the fragility of the pact to swap 50 hostages held by the Palestinian militant group for 150 prisoners in Israeli jails. Television images showed hostages on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing after leaving Gaza, as Hamas handed the captives to…

Property prices rally in Dubai will continue next year, but the pace will slow down compared to 2023, with a growth rate of up to 10 per cent projected on the back of strong demand from residents, investors and high-net-worth individuals. Analysts expect that the prime residential market will continue to drive the market, led by Jumeirah, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah and other high-end areas that have witnessed unprecedented demand in the post-pandemic period. The surge in the rally is fuelled by a combination of factors, including a rise in foreign fund inflows, tenants transitioning into property ownership, a growing availability…

The glamorous, glitzy awards night for DIAFA in Dubai was resplendent with Ali Zafar’s charm and charisma. As he walked the red carpet with his gorgeous wife, Ayesha Fazli, he met his co-stars from his Bollywood stint, his counterparts from Turkey and his fellow artists from the Middle East. Zafar’s acceptance speech at DIAFA expressing his concern and appreciation for the people of Palestine had gone viral on social media. DIAFA is a part of UAE’s nationwide campaign for Palestine, ‘Tarahum – For Gaza’, and it is one of DIAFA’s pinned posts on its social handles. City Times caught up…

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…