Every sports fan has a few days marked on calendar for games the simply cannot be missed. And if you are a serious sports fan, then October 24, 2021 should be highlighted in the boldest possible colours.
The second last Sunday of this October sees not one but five epic contests in the world of sport. Football fans will be spoilt for choice, as they have Manchester United v Liverpool, El Clasico and Inter v Juve in Serie A to chose from. Good luck, however, to those who want to want to watch both the EPL and La Liga showdowns as their timings clash.
Around the same time we have the biggest match in the world of sport - India v Pakistan in a World Cup. The traditional rivals have been restricted to facing each other only in multi-team tournaments owing to India's political stance on bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan.
We are not done here. Later in the evening, we have the US Grand Prix where Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will aim to take a decisive edge in the driver's championship race as the season enters the final stretch.
With so much happening, here is how and when you can catch all the action on October 24, 2021 in the UAE:
India v Pakistan
6pm (UAE time) on CricLife Max channel on Etisalat’s eLife TV, Switch TV, and STARZPLAY app
Whenever the South Asian heavyweights face off, it attracts a staggering number of eyeballs. The 2019 World Cup in England was the most watched ICC event ever, with the India v Pakistan match topping the charts with 273 million viewers on TV and another 50 million digital-only viewers. That was a 50-over contest affected by rain. So expect the upcoming 20-over contest to break those records.
Barcelona v Real Madrid
6:15pm on beIN Sports
El Clasico kicks off an unbelievable evening for football fans. Barca are clearly struggling in every single aspect of the game - seventh in the table, in deep financial doldrums and a serious management crisis. Still, there is a ray of hope in youngsters Gavi and Ansu Fati. And they will need every ounce of positivity against Madrid who are near the front of the pack.
Salah's goal in 2021-22 season
Manchester United v Liverpool
7:30pm on beIN Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo v Mohamed Salah at Old Trafford, both in peak form. The Portuguese will be out to stamp his authority in what has been an encouraging return to United, while Salah will have slightly different motivations. The Egyptian's contract discussions with Liverpool have not moved ahead smoothly, and this could be a chance for the star forward to make a statement on the pitch following a brilliant statement start to the new season.
Marseille v PSG
10.45pm on beIN Sports
Paris-Saint Germain are the team of the season, with Lionel Messi teaming up with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. However, it has not been the smoothest of starts for Messi personally, even though PSG are at the table summit - as always. In his first five games in all competitions, Messi scored one goal. Let's see what Marseille bring out of him.
Internazionale v Juventus
10:45pm, beIN Sports
Derby d'Italia to cap things off for football fans. Inter have made a strong start to the season, while Juventus have been indifferent. But the derby is the most intense match-up in Italian football, so the energy will be different. Juve, moreover, have lost just one of their last 11 matches with Inter.
United States Grand Prix
11pm on MBC Action
This is turning out to be a sensational fight for the driver's championship. Lewis Hamilton and young challenger Max Verstappen and neck and neck as the season enters the final stretch. Both drivers have shown desire to push their limits in the race to the top. Whatever happens, this will not be boring.
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Specs
Engine: 51.5kW electric motor
Range: 400km
Power: 134bhp
Torque: 175Nm
Price: From Dh98,800
Available: Now
The specs
Engine: Four electric motors, one at each wheel
Power: 579hp
Torque: 859Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh825,900
On sale: Now
WHEN TO GO:
September to November or March to May; this is when visitors are most likely to see what they’ve come for.
WHERE TO STAY:
Meghauli Serai, A Taj Safari - Chitwan National Park resort (tajhotels.com) is a one-hour drive from Bharatpur Airport with stays costing from Dh1,396 per night, including taxes and breakfast. Return airport transfers cost from Dh661.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Etihad Airways regularly flies from Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu from around Dh1,500 per person return, including taxes. Buddha Air (buddhaair.com) and Yeti Airlines (yetiairlines.com) fly from Kathmandu to Bharatpur several times a day from about Dh660 return and the flight takes just 20 minutes. Driving is possible but the roads are hilly which means it will take you five or six hours to travel 148 kilometres.
The Sky Is Pink
Director: Shonali Bose
Cast: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim, Rohit Saraf
Three stars
The Baghdad Clock
Shahad Al Rawi, Oneworld
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Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
Rajasthan Royals 153-5 (17.5 ov)
Delhi Daredevils 60-4 (6 ov)
Rajasthan won by 10 runs (D/L method)
The Ashes
Results
First Test, Brisbane: Australia won by 10 wickets
Second Test, Adelaide: Australia won by 120 runs
Third Test, Perth: Australia won by an innings and 41 runs
Fourth Test: Melbourne: Drawn
Fifth Test: Australia won by an innings and 123 runs
The story of Edge
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, established Edge in 2019.
It brought together 25 state-owned and independent companies specialising in weapons systems, cyber protection and electronic warfare.
Edge has an annual revenue of $5 billion and employs more than 12,000 people.
Some of the companies include Nimr, a maker of armoured vehicles, Caracal, which manufactures guns and ammunitions company, Lahab
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