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KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane hits back at critics: “They are jealous of me”
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (415+ words) Rahane: "The amount of success which I have got, I guess they are jealous of me" Ajinkya Rahane has hit back at his critics with a strong and candid response, defending both his approach and his recent performances in the…...
How to plan your Hajj 2026 journey, from registration and health to spiritual readiness
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (982+ words) The pilgrimage every Muslim dreams of and why millions will journey to Mecca this June Dubai: With less than two months remaining until the start of Hajj 2026, preparations are accelerating across the Muslim world as millions prepare for the annual…...
Ronaldo & Messi join forces as LEGO unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 collection
13+ hour, 39+ min ago (315+ words) The two icons feature in LEGO's new advert Dubai: Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, LEGO has unveiled a star-studded advert bringing football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi together in one room. The pair advertise the new LEGO range…...
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan equals Kohli’s record, closes in on Babar
18+ hour, 57+ 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
7+ hour, 57+ 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?
16+ hour, 49+ 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
14+ hour, 32+ 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
13+ hour, 18+ 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
14+ hour, 19+ 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
19+ hour, 55+ 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…...