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Colin Munro, Rassi van der Dussen, David Willey Star on an Entertaining 2nd Day at Zim Afro T10

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It was an action-packed Sunday at the Harare Sports Club as Colin Munro and Rassie van der Dussen both scored delightful half-centuries to help the Durban Wolves and the NYS Lagos register comprehensive wins. And after that, the day was rounded up by a well-contested thriller involving the Cape Town Samp Army, who saw off the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars by 3 wickets. The NYS Lagos finished the day at the top of the table with 2 wins out of 2.

In the opening game of the day, the Harare Bolts batted first, and they had some solid contributions from Sean Williams (35) and George Munsey (37), and Jimmy Neesham (11) to get their total upto 99 for 3 in their 10 overs. The Durban Wolves bowled brilliantly with Dawlat Zadran finishing with figures of 2/12, and Mohammad Irfan returning with figures of 1/11, in their overs. In response, the Wolves lost Sharjeel Khan off the first ball, but after that it was the Colin Munro show. The experienced New Zealander scored 58 not out from 29 deliveries, hitting five boundaries and four sixes. He was ably supported by Will Smeed (13) and Mark Chapman (12) along with Regis Chakabva (10), as they chased down the total with 4 deliveries to go.

After that, the NYS Lagos took up the responsibility of entertaining the crowd, as Rassie van der Dussen scored his second consecutive fifty of the tournament. The South African opened the batting and scored at a brisk pace from the get-go. Van der Dussen smashed an unbeaten 81 from 32 balls, which included 8 maximums and four boundaries. Along with him, Avishka Fernando and Najibullah Zadran added 20 each, as they posted an impressive 133/2. In response, the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers could not really get going in their chase, even though the likes of Hazratullah Zazai (18), Sikandar Raza (6) and Charith Asalanka (17) tried their best. For the NYS Lagos side, Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy bagged a 3-fer and Thisara Perera picked two wickets as they won by 16 runs.

The final game on the Sunday evening produced a cracking contest, as the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars played the Cape Town Samp Army in a low scoring thriller. The Jaguars were restricted to 83/6 in their overs with Kobe Herft scoring 38 and Nick Hobson adding another unbeaten 21. For the Cape Town Samp Army side, David Willey (3/13) and Amir Hamza (2/11) were the pick of the bowlers. In the chase, the Samp Army had the likes of Brian Bennett (20) and Rohan Mustafa (19) to thank as they won the contest despite some fantastic bowling from the Jaguars. While Wesley Madhavere picked a 3-fer, Akila Dananjaya and Richard Ngarava both finished with 2 wickets each, it wasn’t enough as Qais Ahmad smashed a six over long off to wrap it up with more than an over to go and three wickets in hand.

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Abu Dhabi launches ‘Safety Patrol’ to protect homes and workplaces

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The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has launched a new ‘Safety Patrol’ initiative aimed at raising awareness and enhancing emergency readiness across industrial, commercial, and residential facilities in the emirate.

In line with the UAE’s Year of Community, the Safety Patrol conducts on-site visits to assess safety standards, promote awareness, and provide hands-on training. The goal: to empower both individuals and institutions with the knowledge and tools needed to prevent and respond to emergencies.

The patrol offers preventive guidance, evaluates site readiness, and hosts training sessions to improve safety compliance and response efficiency. Facilities that meet prevention standards are awarded Safety Certificates, while others may receive Observation Cards as informal notices for improvements.

Adding a practical incentive, the initiative also offers Safety Vouchers, which provide discounts on safety equipment to encourage better preparedness.

Authorities say the Safety Patrol represents a proactive approach that merges public awareness with action, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s wider commitment to protecting lives, property, and community wellbeing.

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flydubai to resume daytime flights to Jordan and Lebanon from Tuesday

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Dubai-based airline flydubai will resume daytime flights to Jordan and Lebanon starting Tuesday, June 17, as regional tensions continue to disrupt air travel across the Middle East.

The airline had warned passengers of ongoing disruptions due to congested airspace and shifting geopolitical conditions. Travellers should expect delays, cancellations, and rerouted journeys.

Flights to Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Syria, however, will remain suspended until at least June 20. Services to Minsk and St. Petersburg are also expected to resume on Tuesday.

Ongoing Regional Disruptions

The update follows a tense weekend across the region, with multiple airspace closures and increased military activity prompting several airlines, including Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, to modify flight routes and schedules for safety.

flydubai emphasised that safety remains its top priority and confirmed it would continue to monitor conditions closely.

What Passengers Should Do

Travellers are urged to keep their contact information updated via the “Manage Booking” section on flydubai.com and to check flight statuses regularly for the latest updates.

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UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday on Friday, June 27

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Public and private sector workers in the UAE can look forward to a long weekend this month, as the country marks the Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) with a one-day public holiday on Friday, June 27.

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has confirmed the date for public sector employees.

Private Sector Holiday Details

Meanwhile, private sector employees across the UAE will enjoy a paid holiday on Friday, June 27, in observance of the Islamic New Year (marking the start of Hijri year 1447 AH). For those with a Friday-Sunday weekend, this translates into a fantastic three-day break, with regular work resuming on Monday, June 30.

  • Holiday Date: Friday, June 27 (paid holiday)
  • Occasion: Islamic New Year (Hijri 1447 AH)
  • Long Weekend: Employees with a Saturday/Sunday weekend will enjoy a 3-day break (June 27-29).
  • Work Resumes: Monday, June 30.

What is Hijri New Year?

The Hijri New Year, also known as Islamic New Year, commemorates the Hijrah, the migration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, which marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar.

While it’s a quieter occasion compared to Eid Al Fitr or Eid Al Adha, it holds spiritual significance for Muslims around the world and is recognised as an official public holiday in the UAE.


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