• Isabeau Levito of the US celebrates her score after skating in the women's free programme during the World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal, Canada. She won a silver medal. AFP
    Isabeau Levito of the US celebrates her score after skating in the women's free programme during the World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal, Canada. She won a silver medal. AFP
  • Pope Francis meets managers and staff of Italian broadcaster RAI at the Vatican. Reuters
    Pope Francis meets managers and staff of Italian broadcaster RAI at the Vatican. Reuters
  • Miguel Oliveira during a practice session for the Motorcycling Grand Prix of Portugal, in Portimao. This year's Motorcycling Grand Prix of Portugal will be held on Sunday. EPA
    Miguel Oliveira during a practice session for the Motorcycling Grand Prix of Portugal, in Portimao. This year's Motorcycling Grand Prix of Portugal will be held on Sunday. EPA
  • A woman sits in her damaged house, amid the war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. Reuters
    A woman sits in her damaged house, amid the war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. Reuters
  • Flames rise above the burning Crocus City Hall, after a mass shooting at the concert venue in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow. EPA
    Flames rise above the burning Crocus City Hall, after a mass shooting at the concert venue in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow. EPA
  • A Venezuelan migrant carries one of his daughters while being forced to retreat by anti-riot members of the Texas National Guard, on the border between the US and Mexico. AFP
    A Venezuelan migrant carries one of his daughters while being forced to retreat by anti-riot members of the Texas National Guard, on the border between the US and Mexico. AFP
  • Iftar meals are prepared for distribution by the student-led Meso Pakistan organisation, in Karachi. EPA
    Iftar meals are prepared for distribution by the student-led Meso Pakistan organisation, in Karachi. EPA
  • Students of the National Defence Academy of Japan toss their caps in the air during their graduation ceremony in Yokosuka, Kanagawa prefecture. AFP
    Students of the National Defence Academy of Japan toss their caps in the air during their graduation ceremony in Yokosuka, Kanagawa prefecture. AFP
  • Duke guard Jared McCain dives for the ball during the second half of the team's first-round college basketball game against Vermont in the men's NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in New York. Duke won 64-47. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
    Duke guard Jared McCain dives for the ball during the second half of the team's first-round college basketball game against Vermont in the men's NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in New York. Duke won 64-47. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

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James Mustich, Workman

Men from Barca's class of 99

Crystal Palace - Frank de Boer

Everton - Ronald Koeman

Manchester City - Pep Guardiola

Manchester United - Jose Mourinho

Southampton - Mauricio Pellegrino

Afghanistan fixtures
  • v Australia, today
  • v Sri Lanka, Tuesday
  • v New Zealand, Saturday,
  • v South Africa, June 15
  • v England, June 18
  • v India, June 22
  • v Bangladesh, June 24
  • v Pakistan, June 29
  • v West Indies, July 4
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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Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction

Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.

Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.

Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.

Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.

Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.

What are the guidelines?

Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.

Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.

Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.

Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.

Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.

Source: American Paediatric Association
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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
 
Started: 2020
 
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
 
Based: Dubai, UAE
 
Sector: Entertainment 
 
Number of staff: 210 
 
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners

Founders: Abdulmajeed Alsukhan, Turki Bin Zarah and Abdulmohsen Albabtain.

Based: Riyadh

Offices: UAE, Vietnam and Germany

Founded: September, 2020

Number of employees: 70

Sector: FinTech, online payment solutions

Funding to date: $116m in two funding rounds  

Investors: Checkout.com, Impact46, Vision Ventures, Wealth Well, Seedra, Khwarizmi, Hala Ventures, Nama Ventures and family offices

Updated: March 23, 2024, 11:40 AM