President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden react as they serve dinner at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock, N. C. , Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at a Thanksgiving dinner with members of the military and their families. (AP Photo / Patrick Semansky)
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden react as they serve dinner at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock, N. C. , Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at a Thanksgiving dinner with members of the military and their families. (AP Photo / Patrick Semansky)
The Villarrica volcano, about 800 kilometres south of Santiago, Chile, shows it is far from dormant, against a star-lit sky. AFP
The Villarrica volcano, about 800 kilometres south of Santiago, Chile, shows it is far from dormant, against a star-lit sky. AFP
A scene of devastation greets this woman, whose house was damaged by the earthquake in Cianjur, Indonesia. AP
A scene of devastation greets this woman, whose house was damaged by the earthquake in Cianjur, Indonesia. AP
New members of South Sudan People's Defence Forces graduate in Malakal. About nine thousand fighters, including former rebels in the country's civil war, have been integrated into its armed forces. AFP
New members of South Sudan People's Defence Forces graduate in Malakal. About nine thousand fighters, including former rebels in the country's civil war, have been integrated into its armed forces. AFP
Vietnamese fighter jets put on a pyrotechnic display before the country's International Defence Exhibition from December 8 to 10. EPA
Vietnamese fighter jets put on a pyrotechnic display before the country's International Defence Exhibition from December 8 to 10. EPA
Nepalese devotees release oil lamps in memory of dead family members as they observe the Balachaturdashi festival in Kathmandu. EPA
Nepalese devotees release oil lamps in memory of dead family members as they observe the Balachaturdashi festival in Kathmandu. EPA
Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez has his head in his hands after he scored a World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia which was later disallowed following a VAR review. AFP
Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez has his head in his hands after he scored a World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia which was later disallowed following a VAR review. AFP
Women dry fish at Tagburos village, which was visited by US Vice President Kamala Harris, in the Philippines. Reuters
Women dry fish at Tagburos village, which was visited by US Vice President Kamala Harris, in the Philippines. Reuters
A Household Cavalry soldier, whose UK regiment will take part in ceremonial events during this week's state visit by the President of South Africa. Getty Images
A Household Cavalry soldier, whose UK regiment will take part in ceremonial events during this week's state visit by the President of South Africa. Getty Images
Light at the end of the tunnel as Ukrainian pupils attend a PE class in Kyiv after Russia abandoned its attempt to seize the capital - although it is still firing missiles at its energy infrastructure. Getty Images
Light at the end of the tunnel as Ukrainian pupils attend a PE class in Kyiv after Russia abandoned its attempt to seize the capital - although it is still firing missiles at its energy infrastructure. Getty Images
Migrant workers watch England play Iran at the free-entry World Cup Industrial Area Fan Zone in Doha. EPA
Migrant workers watch England play Iran at the free-entry World Cup Industrial Area Fan Zone in Doha. EPA
A heap of 2,490 rifles, pistols and pieces of firearms equipment will be destroyed near Sarajevo after an anti-weapons drive with the EU and UN in Bosnia and Herzegovina. EPA
A heap of 2,490 rifles, pistols and pieces of firearms equipment will be destroyed near Sarajevo after an anti-weapons drive with the EU and UN in Bosnia and Herzegovina. EPA
Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari is head over heels after scoring his side's second World Cup goal against Argentina in Lusail, Qatar. AP
Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari is head over heels after scoring his side's second World Cup goal against Argentina in Lusail, Qatar. AP

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Sri Lanka-India Test series schedule
  • 1st Test India won by 304 runs at Galle
  • 2nd Test India won by innings and 53 runs at Colombo
  • 3rd Test August 12-16 at Pallekele

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World Cricket League Division 2

In Windhoek, Namibia - Top two teams qualify for the World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, which starts on March 4.

UAE fixtures

Thursday February 8, v Kenya; Friday February 9, v Canada; Sunday February 11, v Nepal; Monday February 12, v Oman; Wednesday February 14, v Namibia; Thursday February 15, final

Getting there

The flights

Emirates and Etihad fly to Johannesburg or Cape Town daily. Flights cost from about Dh3,325, with a flying time of 8hours and 15 minutes. From there, fly South African Airlines or Air Namibia to Namibia’s Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport, for about Dh850. Flying time is 2 hours.

The stay

Wilderness Little Kulala offers stays from £460 (Dh2,135) per person, per night. It is one of seven Wilderness Safari lodges in Namibia; www.wilderness-safaris.com.

Skeleton Coast Safaris’ four-day adventure involves joining a very small group in a private plane, flying to some of the remotest areas in the world, with each night spent at a different camp. It costs from US$8,335.30 (Dh30,611); www.skeletoncoastsafaris.com

Dubai Bling season three

Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed 

Rating: 1/5

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
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Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett

Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina

Rating: 4/5

Updated: November 22, 2022, 4:22 PM`
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