The Latest Breaking News from Dubai

Ricky Ponting sees shades of MS Dhoni in Ben Stokes's match-winning skills

DUBAI: Australia legend Ricky Ponting has drawn parallels between the exceptional match-winning abilities of Ben Stokes and the composed on-field demeanor of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. According to Ponting, the England Test captain surpasses his contemporaries in handling pressure situations, much like the revered Indian icon.

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2023

UAE announces plans to invest $54B in energy and triple renewable sources

The United Arab Emirates plans to triple its supply of renewable energy and invest up to $54 billion over the next seven years to meet its growing energy demands

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

This ostentatious Apple Vision Pro is made with 18-karat gold

A Dubai-based jeweler is releasing a custom version of the headset that costs £31,000

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023

Triveni Continental Kings first team to qualify for Global Chess League finals

DUBAI: Triveni Continental Kings beat Ganges Grandmasters, led by five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, 11-6 to become the first team to qualify for the finals of the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League here on Saturday.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023

Canadian citizen arrested for trying to travel to Dubai using a fake flight ticket

He was apprehended at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at 2.30 a.m. on Friday when he came to board a flight to Dubai. He holds a valid passport. 

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

How honouring his word could have cost Erigaisi Arjun dear

PUNE: Young Grandmaster and former national champion, Erigaisi Arjun, was playing at the Dubai Open earlier this month when he came to know after five rounds that he would not make the cut for the knockout World Cup on the basis of his rating strength of Elo 2703. The other…

The Times of India · Jun 30, 2023

‘Hijack’ review: Idris Elba is cool as a cucumber, at gunpoint, in the unfriendly skies

The airborne thriller “Hijack” on Apple TV+ unfolds in real(ish) time when a seven-hour flight from Dubai to London is hijacked. One of the passengers is played by Idris Elba, the coolest customer in these not-so-friendly skies, who uses his talents as a corporate negotiator to talk down this group…

Chicago Tribune · Jun 29, 2023

Sara Khadem lifts Triveni Continental Kings, Ganges Grandmasters reclaim lead

DUBAI: Triveni Continental Kings secured a hard-fought 10-9 victory over Chingari Gulf Titans in a tense round eight match of the Global Chess League, with substitute player Sara Khadem registering a crucial win here on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

Best holiday destinations for each month of the year - from Spain to Thailand

Cities including Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok, Dubai, Paris, Barcelona and Cape Town are great to look around, but also particularly challenging if you visit during the wrong time of the year

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

Dubai-bound passenger detained at Delhi airport with 6 live cartridges

Delhi Police has detained a passenger at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport with six live cartridges. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 29, 2023