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The UAE topped the Arab world in creative thinking and financial literacy, based on an assessment of educational systems across the globe. The latest results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) were revealed in a forum hosted by the UAE from June 27 to 28. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Conducted every three years, Pisa looks into educational systems by testing students’ skills and knowledge in countries participating in the programme. Based on its 2022 evaluation, the UAE was ranked first in the Arab world for financial literacy and, along…
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the international body in charge of coordinating and assessing policies to fight money laundering and terrorism financing, on Friday said it removed Turkey from its ‘grey list’ of jurisdictions under special scrutiny. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Turkey has made significant progress in improving its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime, the Paris-based body said in a statement.
“Hooked on Success: From Marketing Expertise to Launching UAE’s First Fishing App” June 27th ,Rajiv Ramnath’s journey from a young boy fishing in Sharjah to a tech innovator revolutionizing the angling community is a compelling tale of passion for meeting entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Sharjah, Rajiv’s weekends were often spent by the water with his family and close friends, casting lines and sharing stories. This early exposure to fishing ignited a lifelong passion that would eventually inspire his innovative venture. As he matured, Rajiv’s love for fishing transcended the shores of the UAE. He embarked on global expeditions, pursuing…
Solos, makers of the AirGo smart glasses, sees what Ray-Ban Meta is doing and wants some of the same. Announced today, the Solos AirGo Vision adds a front camera to the frames, set in the corner just like the popular Ray-Ban models, and is ready to provide on-the-go access to AI-powered visual search and other interactive features. The company gives some general examples of what you’ll be able to do with a camera on your face. Using its camera, AirGo Vision can provide information on what it “sees” for extensive visual search information and interesting additional features like summarization for…
On Friday, June 28, Dubai resident Muzaffar Habib rushed to a mosque in the Zabeel area around 1:20pm from his nearby work site to pray the special Jum’uah congregational prayers. The worker had a small scarf covering his head as he knew he would only find a spot out in the sun. He was very thankful for the new UAE directive that capped the length of Friday sermon at 10 minutes. “The khutbah (sermon) was only for seven minutes,” he said, speaking to Khaleej Times after the prayers. “It was a big relief for people like me who often have…
Jordan’s well-loved Queen Rania is one excited mother — and soon-to-be grandmother — as she shared a new photo of her son and her pregnant wife on Friday. The kingdom’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II and her wife Princess Rajwa Al Hussein are expecting their first child this summer. Since the announcement in April, this is the first time an official photo of the royal couple — and Princess Rajwa’s baby bump — was shared online. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Queen Rania posted it on Instagram as he wished Prince…
Popular Hindi film and TV actor, Hina Khan, has recently said that she has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. In a post on social media, the actor called the diagnosis “challenging” but wanted to reassure her fans that she is “fully committed to overcoming this disease”. Khan said that her treatment has already begun and that she is “ready to do everything necessary to emerge from this even stronger”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Her former co-stars and other members of the film and TV industry also commented on her…
Abu Dhabi (UAE), 28 June 2024: The World Tennis League (WTL) is thrilled to announce that legendary rock musician Bryan Adams will be performing at the third season of the league, promising an unforgettable musical experience for tennis fans and music lovers alike. Renowned for its unique blend of supercharged musical performances and elite tennis action, the WTL promises to return bigger and better as it builds upon the success of the previous seasons. Past editions featured stellar performances by global sensations such as Tiesto, DeadMau5, Wiz Kid, Armin Van Buuren, 50 Cent and Ne-Yo, who mesmerized audiences and contributed to…
Microsoft has had a strange relationship with local video playback for the past several years. It’s one of those features that was caught in the purgatory that was created with the start of Windows 10, as Microsoft hung onto legacy apps like Windows Media Player while trying to push into a new, modern era. We’ve come a long way since that point, and Windows 11 is the closest to offering a full-featured video player that Microsoft has been in years. Media Player, the app built into Windows 11 for video and audio playback, has come a long way in the…
No flights operated by UAE airlines were impacted by the closure of Delhi airport’s Terminal 1 on Friday, airline spokespersons confirmed to Khaleej Times. Dubai-based airlines said their flights are not affected. A Flydubai spokesperson said their flights to and from Delhi are operating according to schedule, while Emirates is not operating from Delhi Terminal 1. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is also flying out of Terminal 3 at Delhi Airport. “Our flights are not affected by the closure. However, we expect congestion at the airport due to…