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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…

Hamdan bin Mohammed leads Dubai Run as 226,000 people take part in world’s largest community fun run Hamdan bin Mohammed receives the Dubai Fitness Challenge flag from astronaut Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, who carried it during his historic journey aboard the ISS Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, Hazzaa Almansoori, and Expedition 69 crew members participate in the fifth edition of the Dubai Run to emphasise the importance of exercise Sheikh Zayed Road transforms into spectacular running track in epic fifth edition Drawing solo runners, friends and families of all ages and abilities, event featured two routes – 5 km and 10…

It’s Black Friday, and if you’re considering buying a new tablet then you better be looking at Samsung. Some of the best Black Friday tablet deals this year are coming from Samsung, whether the deals themselves are at Best Buy, Amazon or straight from the manufacturer. The Samsung Galaxy Tab line competes with iPad Black Friday deals for the best overall mobile deals this year. Don’t wait too long, because a lot of the best Black Friday deals end tonight. If you like what you see from Samsung’s tablets, be sure to check out the other Samsung Black Friday deals…

Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners late Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, Qatari and Egyptian mediators said, after the militant group delayed the second round of swaps for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal. The last-minute snag had created a tense standoff on the second day of what was meant to be a four-day cease-fire. By nightfall, as the hostages should have emerged from Gaza, Hamas alleged that the aid deliveries permitted by Israel fell short of what was promised and that not enough of…

Rents and property prices in Dubai’s key areas such as International City, Silicon Oasis, Ras Al Khor, Mirdif, Al Warqa and others will see double-digit increases that will be connected through Dubai Metro’s upcoming Blue Line. In press release about the new Blue Line, the Government of Dubai Media Office said the Metro route will appreciate the value of land and properties near stations by up to 25 per cent. And industry experts agree. On Friday, the Dubai Metro extension was announced which will span over 30 km, connecting nine key neighbourhoods including Mirdif, Al Warqa, International City 1 and…

Fresh from his exploits in the ODI World Cup, where he emerged as the highest wicket-taker for the hosts, India’s pace ace Mohammad Shami turned a do-gooder on Saturday after he rescued a person who met with an accident in Nainital, which is a hill station in the state of Uttarakhand in India. The speedster took to his official Instagram account to share a video of the rescue. In the caption, he said that the person was driving through a hilly road in Nainital when his car skidded off and rolled down a slope. The pacer added that since his…

جامعة دبي تستضيف بنجاح مؤتمر نموذج الأمم المتحدة 2023 استضافت جامعة دبي بنجاح مؤتمر نموذج الأمم المتحدة 2023 للشباب بمشاركة دولية متنوعة والذي عقد بمقر الجامعة في مدينة دبي الأكاديمية مؤخرا، وجمع المؤتمر 118 مندوبًا إلى جانب 10 خبراء من ذوي الخبرة، و 26 مشرفا من جنسيات مختلفة وخمس قارات، مما مثل احتفالًا حقيقيًا بالتنوع العالمي. كان المؤتمر بمثابة منصة حيوية للحوارات الدولية، وتعزيز الدبلوماسية والتعاون والنقاش المستنير بين المشاركين الذين ينتمون إلى 10 جامعات ومؤسسات تعليمية مختلفة داخل الدولة منها جامعة دبي، وكلية الدراسات الدولية المتقدمة في دبي والشارقة، وAIS، وDIS، وLFIGP، وجامعة بلباو في دبي، وجامعة ميدلسكس ومدرسة…