jiliko 747.io The GCC never disappoints when it comes to keeping us on our toes with updates! From flight dramas to futuristic skyscrapers, here’s your rundown of the latest and greatest happening across the region. Grab your coffee (or something stronger, if that’s your vibe), and let’s dive in! 6 GCC Updates for You 1. Ring In The New Year With Free Parking In Dubai Here’s a little New Year’s gift from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) all public parking will be free on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in celebration of the holiday. This freebie, however, doesn’t apply to multi-storey parking, so keep an eye out for those. Normal paid parking services will kick off again on Thursday, January 2, 2025. So, if you’re planning on ringing in the New Year with some extra space for your car (and less stress on your wallet), you’re in luck! 2. Air Arabia Takes You To Russia, Non-Stop! Get your bags packed, because Air Arabia has just launched a new flight route that might just become your next adventure! The budget-friendly airline now offers a non-stop service from Abu Dhabi to Yekaterinburg, Russia. Twice a week, you’ll be able to jet off directly to Koltsovo International Airport in Yekaterinburg, making it easier than ever to explore Russia. Whether you’re into snowy landscapes or vodka tasting, this new route is your passport to Eastern Europe. 3. Dubai’s Skyscraper Innovation: A Sky Pool Between Towers If you thought Dubai couldn’t get any cooler, think again! Architecture firm Foster + Partners is creating something out of this world, literally. The Regent Residences Dubai, a pair of 180-meter-tall towers, will be connected by a sky pool at the penthouse level. Talk about luxury! The apartments will boast 360-degree views of everything that matters: Burj Khalifa, sunsets, sunrises, you name it. Also Read: From Harry Potter Dishes At Riyadh To Hussain Al Jassmi Concert At Global Village; 6 GCC Updates For You 4. 2025 Public Holiday For Dubai Government Employees And here’s something to look forward to: Dubai’s public sector workers are getting a New Year’s Day holiday in 2025. The Government Human Resources Department finally announced January 1st as a holiday for all public sector employees. So, if you work for the Dubai government, enjoy your well-deserved break, and get ready to resume your work on January 2nd. Time to plan that hangover recovery day! 5. Qatar’s New Digital Service: Document Attestation Made Easy In case you’re dealing with paperwork (who isn’t, right?), Qatar has just made it way easier. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an online document attestation service, so you can get your paperwork sorted from the comfort of your couch, no matter where you are in the world. The initiative is part of Qatar’s commitment to the digital future. If you’re a jobseeker needing documents verified overseas, this new service is about to make your life a whole lot simpler. 6. Air Arabia’s Mid-Air Drama: Emergency Landing Edition Here’s a plot twist for you, Air Arabia had to make an emergency landing earlier this week after a mechanical malfunction in one of its flights. The plane, which had just taken off from Chennai with 168 passengers, had to make a return to the airport after about 30 minutes in the air. Luckily, the pilot took swift action, and the flight safely touched down. Passengers were evacuated and even got some chill time in the airport lounges while the aircraft was fixed. It was a tense few hours, but hey, at least everyone’s safe, right? And there you have it, folks! Whether you’re planning your New Year’s festivities or dreaming of a swim between skyscrapers, the GCC is full of updates that keep things exciting. Stay tuned for more buzz, and make sure to keep your holiday plans in check! Cover Image Courtesy: Canva Stock ImagesArizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray had been enjoying a lot of hype for his play this season. He hadn't faced pressure like he has today against the Seattle Seahawks , though. Murray just came up pure cheeks in a high-leverage situation in the third quarter. It started with an incredible effort play by cornerback Devon Witherspoon , who peeled off his man and then pressured Murray all the way to the sideline. In a panic, Murray threw the ball in the general direction of Seattle's end zone. Coby Bryant did the rest. Watch. Kyler Murray throws pick-6 to Coby Bryant HOUSE CALL FOR COBY 🎱 pic.twitter.com/hiQNjq1uzw That's a huge swing play, resulting in a 10-point lead for Seattle after Jason Myers missed the extra point attempt. From a broader perspective, the home crowd is louder than it's been in a long time for a big game and the Seahawks defense looks like it's finally respectable again. Everyone in the NFC except the Detroit Lions are officially on notice. More Seahawks stories Seahawks predicted to trade for $275 million star quarterback in 2025 ex-Seahawks punter Jon Ryan shares his take on Aaron Rodgers critics PFF projects Seahawks draft massive Minnesota OT in 2025 NFL draftThe Times of Israel smeared Rebel News founder and journalist Ezra Levant as a “far-right activist” on Sunday after he was arrested in Toronto, Canada, for filming an anti-Israel protest in a Jewish neighborhood on a public sidewalk. The Times of Israel reported : Canadian far-right political pundit Ezra Levant has been arrested at a pro-Hamas rally in Toronto, after he refused police instructions to move away from the demonstration, claiming he was being discriminated against for being Jewish. In a video of the arrest posted to social media by Levant’s Rebel News platform, officers can be heard telling the conservative activist that his presence at the pro-Palestinian rally was “inciting the crowd.” ... The officer then tells him he is under “arrest for breaching the peace,” at which point the protesters erupt in cheers and calls of “Zionist” and “loser.” As the Times of Israel admitted, one protester at the Toronto event was dressed as Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, while another held a sign urging Jews to go to Amsterdam, the site of a massive antisemitic riot earlier this month. Such displays would be offensive to mainstream readers of the Times of Israel, yet it smears Levant as “far-right.” Video of the arrest, posted by Rebel News — a self-identified conservative news outlet, but not “far-right” — shows Levant being ushered by police away from a group of protesters holding Palestinian flags. A confrontation ensues as police claim Levant is inciting the mob by filming them in public, while Levant says it is the mob that is inciting violence. After Levant refuses to move aside upon the orders of the police, the police arrest him for disturbing the peace. Police in Canada have a habit of arresting conservative reporters, so much so that Rebel News is actually suing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) over an earlier arrest of reporter David Menzies for attempting to ask a member of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government a question as she walked down a public sidewalk. In the United States, public sidewalks are typically where free speech is at its most free, with few boundaries. Levant is no more “far-right” than the Times of Israel’s readership. But the online news website often reliable on news in Israel, frequently takes potshots at conservatives in the United States and Canada — as in this egregious example. Joel B. Pollak is Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News and the host of Breitbart News Sunday on Sirius XM Patriot on Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT). He is the author of The Agenda: What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days , available for pre-order on Amazon. He is also the author of The Trumpian Virtues: The Lessons and Legacy of Donald Trump’s Presidency , now available on Audible. He is a winner of the 2018 Robert Novak Journalism Alumni Fellowship. Follow him on Twitter at @joelpollak .

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Quion Burns scored 17 points as Maine beat Canisius 84-79 on Saturday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Quion Burns scored 17 points as Maine beat Canisius 84-79 on Saturday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Quion Burns scored 17 points as Maine beat Canisius 84-79 on Saturday. Burns had seven rebounds for the Black Bears (8-5). Kellen Tynes scored 15 points while shooting 5 of 5 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line and added nine assists. Christopher Mantis had 15 points and went 5 of 8 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range). Jasman Sangha led the way for the Golden Griffins (0-11) with 26 points and three steals. Paul McMillan IV added 22 points and six assists for Canisius. Tana Kopa also had 16 points and two steals. The Golden Griffins prolonged their losing streak to 11 in a row. Maine plays Saturday against Stony Brook on the road, and Canisius visits Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Advertisement