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Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan equals Kohli’s record, closes in on Babar
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (420+ words) Farhan's PSL ton draws level with Kohli as he hunts down Babar's T20 mark Sahibzada Farhan produced a stunning innings in the Pakistan Super League, scoring an unbeaten century that put him alongside Virat Kohli on the list of batters with…...
Abu Dhabi shuts ‘Desert Breeze Café’ over food safety violations
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (160+ words) Food Safety Authority closes Madinat Zayed outlet citing risk to public health The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has ordered the administrative closure of Desert Breeze Cafe in the Al Dhafra region, citing repeated food safety violations that…...
The 71% gap: Nearly every UAE driver knows this rule, so why aren’t they following it?
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (458+ words) A new survey reveals a gap between seat belt awareness and actual usage Dubai: Nearly everyone in the UAE knows seat belts save lives. About 95 per cent of residents, in fact. So why are only 24 per cent of rear-seat passengers…...
Strait of Hormuz crisis worsens as over 40 nations push to restore shipping
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (783+ words) Global talks intensify after attacks halt traffic and disrupt oil flows London: Britain accused Iran on Thursday of holding the world's economy hostage as diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a…...
Flights are getting expensive again — here’s what’s driving it and what UAE travellers should know
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (808+ words) Rising fuel costs, capacity cuts and strong demand push ticket prices higher Dubai: Airfares from the UAE are climbing sharply as airlines grapple with a surge in jet fuel prices, tighter capacity and operational disruptions linked to the ongoing geopolitical…...
Cucurella says he would rather shave his head than join Real Madrid
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (516+ words) La Masia graduate says a Barcelona return would be hard to turn down Marc Cucurella has once again grabbed attention, this time with a humorous but telling comment about Real Madrid. The Chelsea defender joked that he would rather shave…...
Golden Bird Jewels expands affordable luxury jewellery featuring moissanite, lab grown diamonds
14+ hour, 31+ min ago (488+ words) Golden Bird Jewels, a jewellery brand specialising in moissanite and lab grown diamond jewellery, is expanding its range of affordable luxury pieces as global demand continues to rise for alternative diamond options within the fine jewellery sector. The company was…...
Fakhar Zaman appeals PCB ban amid ball-tampering row
9+ hour, 36+ min ago (330+ words) Pakistan cricketer found guilty of changing ball condition during a recent PSL fixture Dubai: Fakhar Zaman has challenged the two-match ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after being found guilty of ball-tampering during a Pakistan Super…...
Dubai Airport highlights autism friendly services as part of awareness day
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (338+ words) Inclusive travel options at DXB Airport supports guests with autism & hidden disabilities Dubai: On Autism Awareness Day, Dubai International Airport took to social media to highlight their efforts to make travel more inclusive, focusing on support for passengers with autism…...
Bangladesh IPL and WPL broadcasts hit by media rights dispute
15+ hour, 20+ min ago (373+ words) Dubai: A dispute over the broadcast and digital rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women's Premier League (WPL) has surfaced in Bangladesh, affecting how fans watch these tournaments. The issue involves JioStar India Private Limited (JioStar), the company…...