DUBAI: India, China, and Russia need to fully commit to reducing emissions for a global energy transition to happen quickly, US special envoy for Climate Change John Kerry said at a conference in Dubai, Arab News reported. Speaking at the Global Manufacturing and Industrial Summit, Kerry said there is “incredible movement” from global players, as well as … Read more
BANGKOK: Golf’s Asian Tour returns after 20 months of pandemic inaction in Thailand this week, buoyed by a $200 million cash injection from Australian legend Greg Norman into 10 new lucrative tournaments from next year. When the $1 million Blue Canyon Championship tees off on Thursday on the idyllic Thai island of Phuket, it will … Read more
DUBAI: Dubai’s economy is rebounding faster-than-expected, as property sales are rising and restaurants are busy, at a time when Europe is experiencing a surge in the Covid cases and tightening restrictions again, Bloomberg reported “The recovery has been faster than we expected,” said Scott Livermore, chief economist for Oxford Economics Middle East in Dubai. “Expo has played … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab is fast becoming investors’ destination because the province has not only attracted new international brands but the existing local and global players have also expressed satisfaction and enthusiasm by expanding their presence and operations. According to Industries Department’s spokesman, provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Mian Muhammad Aslam Iqbal expressed these views, … Read more
DUBAI: Global food and beverage giant PepsiCo is calling Middle East and North Africa-based entrepreneurs to join its sustainability-focused accelerator programme, Arab News reported. The programme, which was first launched in 2017, will deploy up to 1.1 million dirhams ($300,000) to startups who will meet the criteria, Eugene Willemsen, chief executive officer of PepsiCo Africa, Middle East, … Read more
Pakistan veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik will not be a part of the squad for the last T20I against Bangladesh due to his son, who is ill, in Dubai. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed in a statement that Malik will not be available for the third T20I. Iftikhar Ahmed will be replacing Malik in the … Read more
RIYADH: Kitopi, the world’s leading managed cloud kitchen platform, has invested in multiple regional food and beverage groups as part of its next phase of growth, according to a company statement. The Dubai-based company has begun initial investments in Cloud Restaurants (famous for Go! Greek and Go! Healthy), Leap Nation (famous for Tawook Nation and … Read more
LAHORE: The Punjab Energy Department, in collaboration with the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT), hosted a seminar on the energy potential of Punjab at the Pakistan Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai, a statement said. The seminar presented a groundbreaking achievement for the Energy Department of Punjab, as a memorandum of understanding was signed between … Read more
GUADALAJARA: Former world number one Garbine Muguruza beat Anett Kontaveit 6-3, 7-5 on Wednesday to become the first Spaniard to win the elite season-ending WTA Finals in Guadalajara, Mexico. Muguruza, the winner of the 2016 French Open and 2017 Wimbledon titles, capped a 2021 campaign that saw her return to the highest level with titles … Read more
DUBAI: Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced that Dubai will be issuing five-year multiple entry visas to employees working in the international companies, Arab News reported. Sheikh Hamdan made the announcement on his Twitter account, explaining that the permit was aimed at helping professionals from around the world … Read more
DUBAI: Robots puttering around Dubai’s hi-tech Expo site could be a sign of things to come for the Gulf, where new cities are being built from scratch with artificial intelligence at their core. The 5G-enabled Expo, covering an area twice the size of Monaco, will remain as a “city of the future” and tech industry hub, Expo’s chief … Read more
DUBAI: Boeing’s new wide-body aircraft, 777X, is being showcased at a major aerospace exhibition in Dubai, marking the jet’s international debut as it prepares to fly commercially by the end of 2023. The company is currently flying 4 models of the jet for testing, which Boeing claims to be the “world’s largest and most efficient … Read more
DUBAI: Kane Williamson’s New Zealand eye a second global crown in a single year when they take on Australia at the Twenty20 World Cup final that will witness a new winner on Sunday. New Zealand and Australia renew their trans-Tasman rivalry in Dubai as both teams look to clinch their maiden world title in the … Read more
DUBAI: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Saturday said the team has “exciting talents” as they bid for a maiden Twenty20 World Cup title after losing Devon Conway to a freak injury. Tim Seifert is set to take over the wicketkeeping duties in Sunday’s final against Australia in Dubai. Conway, who broke his hand after … Read more
DUBAI: Known as a connoisseur of whisky and a vegan devotee, Adam Zampa would rather people focus on his leg-spin box of tricks when Australia tackle New Zealand in Sunday’s T20 World Cup final. Australia, who have won the 50-over World Cup on a record five occasions, have never triumphed in the final of the … Read more
DUBAI: Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Saturday said his team came with a “clear plan” to win the Twenty20 World Cup and reaching the final against New Zealand came as no surprise to them. The tournament showcasing cricket’s shortest format will witness a new winner in Dubai on Sunday after a clash between two teams that … Read more
DUBAI: Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Wednesday said dealing with Pakistan pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi will be key to success in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final. The Aussies have depended on blazing starts by swashbuckling opener David Warner and Finch to get past opponents in the Super 12 stage. But Shaheen stands in Australia’s way with his ability … Read more
DUBAI: He was the fresh-faced 15-year-old who stared down Shoaib Akhtar in the nets, became the highest-ranked T20 batsman in the world before being elevated to national hero after masterminding a rare Pakistan victory over India. In the breathless aftermath of that 10-wicket win over their fiercest rivals at the World Cup, the national cricket captain was … Read more
SHARJAH: Veteran Pakistan batsman Shoaib Malik on Sunday admitted a Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against a formidable Australia will give him “butterflies”. Pakistan completed the Super 12 stage with five wins in as many games with a clinical 72-run win over qualifiers Scotland in Sharjah. Shoaib smashed a quickfire 18-ball 54 not out — the fastest half century … Read more
Pakistani actor Faysal Qureshi has long been a household name in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. He has been in the profession since he was a youngster and has garnered appreciation for his dedication and excellent acting talent. He’s been in the industry for a long time and has a string of blockbuster dramas under his belt. … Read more
DUBAI: Dubai has announced the listing of 10 government and state-owned companies on the Dubai financial market, in an effort to accelerate new listings in various sectors, including energy, logistics and retail, Arab News reported. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid, deputy ruler of Dubai and UAE minister of finance, also announced the formation of a Dubai … Read more
DUBAI: Virat Kohli’s India started the Twenty20 World Cup as favourites but their semi-final hopes are hanging by a thread after two losses, the latest an eight-wicket defeat to New Zealand. AFP Sport looks at where it is all going wrong for India, who suffered a 10-wicket humiliation to arch-rivals Pakistan in their first match. … Read more
DUBAI: India captain Virat Kohli admitted his team was “not brave enough” after an eight-wicket rout by New Zealand left their Twenty20 World Cup hopes hanging by a thread on Sunday. Fast bowler Trent Boult and leg-spinner Ish Sodhi shared five wickets to restrict India to 110 for seven after being invited to bat first in the … Read more
DUBAI: Trent Boult led an inspired bowling attack as New Zealand thrashed Twenty20 World Cup favourites India by eight wickets on Sunday to leave Virat Kohli’s men facing a desperate struggle to reach the semi-finals. Boult and leg-spinner Ish Sodhi shared five wickets between them to restrict India to 110 for seven after being invited to bat first … Read more
DUBAI: India’s Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday said they will “analyse and move forward” to keep their Twenty20 World Cup hopes alive despite a crushing eight-wicket defeat to New Zealand. Trent Boult led an inspired bowling attack to help New Zealand hand India a second successive loss of the Super 12 stage after keeping Virat Kohli’s team down … Read more
DUBAI: Skipper Aaron Finch said Australia will take two days off “to recharge the batteries” after suffering a brutal eight-wicket defeat to England in the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday. Eoin Morgan’s England handed Australia their first loss – out of three – of the Super 12 stage after bowling them out for 125 in … Read more
DUBAI: Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 71 and inspired bowling by Chris Woakes powered England to an eight-wicket over Australia and close in on a semi-final spot at the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday. Buttler put on an opening stand of 66 with Jason Roy, who made 22, as England romped home to their victory target of … Read more
DUBAI: Pakistan’s interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq declared that his team have “the mindset of champions” as they play Afghanistan in the Twenty20 World Cup in Dubai on Friday. The 2009 champions thumped arch-rivals India by 10 wickets in their opening match followed by a nervy five-wicket win over New Zealand, making them well placed … Read more
