Kathmandu: A team of military mountaineers from the UAE Armed Forces, along with Sherpa support, recently scaled Mt. Himlung Himal, a 7,126-metre peak in the Himalayas, 150km northwest of the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu. ### The team of 16 Emiratis from the UAE Armed Forces in sent three of its members to the summit on the…
With Hazzaa Al Mansoori making our nation’s space exploration debut as the first Emirati astronaut, there has never been a stronger affirmation of the UAE’s pioneering spirit. ### Investment in human talent and creativity, coupled with breakthrough technology has been instrumental in achieving the latest UAE milestone, and will continue to build a solid legacy…
Ranchi: With the series already in their kitty, Team India will aim to go for the kill and clean sweep the three-Test rubber when they face a demoralised South African team in the final match beginning Saturday at the JSCA Stadium. ### The hosts dominated the first two matches in all the three aspects of…
London: Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering was delayed again just days before a planned launch as doubts re-emerged about the $2 trillion valuation placed on the state oil giant. ### The postponement, by at least a few weeks, will allow the array of Wall Street bankers advising Aramco to incorporate third-quarter results into their pre-IPO…
Lahore: Sarfaraz Ahmed has been sacked as Pakistan captain in Test and T20I format of the game. While Azhar Ali has been appointed Test captain, Babar Azam will lead Pakistan in T20Is until next year’s World T20. ### Sarfaraz, who has been facing criticism following Pakistan’s dismal performance in the 50-overs World Cup in UK,…
There is every indication that the government of the United Kingdom has reached political agreement with the European Union on the terms of Brexit, allowing Boris Johnson to claim political victory by leaving by the end of October. ### The essential core element of the unfolding agreement is that Northern Ireland will remain inside the…
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Dubai: Emirates NBD, the largest bank in Dubai, said on Thursday it is planning to raise up to Dh6.45 billion through a rights issue next month. ### The bank, which is already listed on the Dubai bourse, will create an additional 758.8 million shares that will be issued at a price of Dh8.5 per share….
Seoul: Alcohol lovers, take a note. Drinking small amounts of alcohol frequently is linked with a higher likelihood of atrial fibrillation than binge drinking, says a new study. ### Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder and raises the risk of stroke by five-fold. Symptoms include palpitations, racing or irregular pulse, shortness of…
Paris: A monumental painting by Nicolas de Stael was sold for 20 million euros (Dh81.7 million) at Christie’s auction on Thursday, in what could be the most paid for a painting of a football match. ### It was certainly the highest price obtained for a painting by the French artist of Russian origin who died…