Sydney: Australia gave themselves a huge boost ahead of the World Cup when they stunned a New Zealand side reduced to 14 men for half the match 47-26 in a thrilling Rugby Championship Test in Perth on Saturday. ### Lock Scott Barrett’s dismissal for a dangerous tackle just before halftime undoubtedly had a big impact…
Eid is around the corner, it’s that time of the year, when you hear people greeting each other with the commonly used “Eid Mubarak”. But did you know the right terms used to greet on Eid Al Adha in the UAE? We spoke to two cultural experts in Dubai to find out more. ### What…
Dubai: Joy and celebrations are sweeping across the UAE and the Muslim world as residents and visitors mark Eid Al Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, on Sunday. ### The annual Islamic festival, which this year begins on August 11 in the UAE, sees Muslims offer a sacrificial animal (typically a goat or sheep) in gratitude…
Dubai: Eid Al Adha is an Open House period for Emiratis and expat Muslims in the UAE as they keep their houses open for people to drop in without taking prior appointments to join their families in sharing the festive spirit and greeting each other. ### The tradition has been in practice across different cultures…
Abu Dhabi: The UAE will on Monday celebrate International Youth Day, which falls on August 12 every year. ### This year’s event sheds light on international efforts to provide education for the youth. It also discusses ways to focus on youth issues and promote them as a powerful tool for achieving sustainable development goals. ###…
St. John’s (Antigua): ‘Universal boss’ Chris Gayle was not picked for West Indies’ squad to face India in a two-match Test series despite his desire to play, while offspinning all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall was drafted in. ### Gayle, 39, had said he would retire from international cricket after the home Test series against India, which is…
Worcester: Playing his first Test after the ‘Sandpapergate’ fiasco in Cape Town in 2018, former Australia skipper Steve Smith stunned all when he hit a century in the first innings of the opening Ashes Test against England in Birmingham. What made it all the more impressive was how he single-handedly put Australia in a position…