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Back in May, we were drowning in a surprising deluge of new video games. A lot of the month’s best releases felt like they came out of left field thanks to indie gems like Animal Well and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. Around that time, it was common to see players wondering where so many killer games came from, despite the fact that many had positive buzz coming off streams like Day of the Devs. If you found May overwhelming, I regret to inform you that it’s about to happen again in July. And I’m telling you right now so…
Have you seen a Facebook post offering a Rolex watch for a paltry Dh320? For watch lovers and collectors, it might seem like a dream come true, but it’s actually a nightmare waiting to happen. Cybercriminals are luring unsuspecting victims into a sophisticated phishing scam. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The post claims that the Rolex store at Dubai Mall is temporarily closed due to overwhelming crowds eager to snag a YACHT-MASTER 40 watch at a 65% discount. However, the watches are supposedly available on Rolex’s official website and can be delivered…
The UAE on Sunday (June 30) announced the retail fuel prices for the month of July 2024. The approved fuel prices by the Ministry of Energy are determined every month, according to the average global price of oil, whether up or down, after adding the operating costs of distribution companies. The Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee slashed the rates by up to 15 fils per litre, compared to prices in June. The new rates will apply from July 1 and are as follows: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. CategoryPrice per litre (July)Price per…
Dubai’s real estate market has seen three cycles of growth so far. But it saw two boom-bust cycles – first during the 2008 global financial when the market crashed for the first time and again during the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the three-and-a-half-year rally, industry players are confident that the market will not bust but see a slower and steady growth. This is because the industry now has more end-users and serious investors who are investing in the local market. As the third growth cycle comes to an end, experts are confident that there will be no boom-bust again – thanks…
A bridge that links the Dubai Harbour to a major highway will cut travel time from 12 minutes to three, it was announced Sunday. The Dh431-million Dubai Harbour bridge will have two lanes in each direction and connect the residential seafront destination with the Sheikh Zayed Road. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract to construct the 1.5-km bridge, which will have a capacity of 6,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, said: “The project provides a direct entry/exit for Dubai Harbour…
Pop star Dua Lipa lit up a chilly Glastonbury evening on Friday, transforming its famous Pyramid stage venue into an open-air nightclub where thousands grooved to hits such as Levitating and Houdini. Headlining the iconic music festival in southern England for the first time, Lipa delivered a glittery, energetic performance featuring firework displays, five different outfits and an ensemble of break dancers and musicians. The 28-year-old British-Albanian singer told the crowd how it had been a dream for her to sing on Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage, where artists such as Paul McCartney, Beyoncé and David Bowie have performed over the festival’s…
Germany’s first knockout victory at a major tournament in eight years will raise fans’ expectations that a former powerhouse of the sport are returning to their best at Euro 2024, but the players will not feel pressure, coach Julian Nagelsmann said. Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala’s second-half goals sent Germany into the quarterfinals. The game was suspended for 20 minutes in the first half due to the weather before Danish defender Joachim Andersen went from hero to zero when his close-range finish was disallowed for offside and he conceded a penalty converted by Havertz in the 53rd minute. The hosts…
Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad has released his latest single, I’m Someone New. Taking to Instagram, Kuhad treated fans to the song and the video, captioning it, “Straight from the I’m Someone New OUT NOW!” Prateek recently embarked on his globally successful Silhouettes Tour. In March, he opened for Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour in India, followed by the release of three singles: No Complaints, Just Like A Movie, and I’m Someone New. Reflecting on his new single, Kuhad said, “Sometimes, being around a person and their love can really change you into the best version of yourself, a version that maybe you…
Question: I bought a second-hand vehicle directly from the owner after seeing his ad on a classifieds website. I found out recently that the vehicle was involved in a major accident, but the owner did not disclose this to me. Since I was not made aware of the accident, I paid the owner the current market value of the vehicle. In this situation, do I have a legal case against him? Is there anything I can do? Do warranty rules or consumer protection laws apply in this situation? Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
Question: I work at a freezone company as an administrative executive. A new team leader recently joined our small 3-member department. He is highly disrespectful and often demeans us; his directives are usually inappropriate and unprofessional. Sometimes, he shouts at us and, moments later, buys us snacks to make up for it! However, he is cordial with the company’s directors and C-suit executives, and it is impossible to register a formal complaint against him. What do I do in such a scenario? Who do I complain to without worrying about repercussions, especially since ours is a freezone company? Answer: An employer in the…