Rain hits UAE; Pakistani helping an Indian in Iran; Meet the 'Sugar King' of Asia; Liverpool aim to pile pain on Man City: Top trending stories this evening, November 28, 2024
Rain in Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, RAK, cloudy in Dubai
Rain hit parts of the UAE on Thursday afternoon. According to the Met Office, light to moderate rainfall was recorded in parts of Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah.
On Friday, the weather will be partly cloudy and dusty at times. Low clouds will appear over some areas, with a significant decrease in temperatures.
From $3,000 loan to billion-dollar empire: Robert Kuok
When he was a young man, Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok took a $3,000 loan from the Johor royal family to start his business. It was just after World War II ended. As Kuok turned 101 years old on October 6, 2024, he has become known as Asia’s “Sugar King” and hotel magnate, with a net worth of $17.4 billion, as per Bloomberg.
‘Europe’s best’ Liverpool aim to pile pain on Man City
Jude Bellingham said Real Madrid were beaten by “the best-performing team in Europe” as Liverpool’s dismantling of the Spanish giants set a new bar in Arne Slot’s stunning start at Anfield.
Indian traveller amazed by Pakistani man’s hospitality
An Indian travel vlogger who landed in Iran received unexpected help from a Pakistani student leading to a warm exchange of views across the border. The vlogger going by the name OnRoadIndian shared the video of his experience which went viral with people across the border and those from Iran praising the warm hospitality and love between people.