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Thousands of workers in the UAE will soon undergo training that could turn them into first responders in case any of their colleagues suffer heat stroke or other related illnesses. The initiative was announced on Wednesday at the launch of this year’s ‘Heat Exhaustion and Disease Prevention Campaign’, organised by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap), in collaboration with other government entities. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “As many as 6,000 workers will be trained on how to save their colleagues in emergencies like heat exhaustion and heat stroke and other…

The Ministry of Finance has successfully closed its offering of a US dollar-denominated 10-year US$1.50 billion bond, maturing in July 2034. Issued with a yield of 4.857 per cent, the bond represents a spread of 60 basis points over US Treasuries. The bond will be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and Nasdaq Dubai. The bond issue attracted high-quality investors, with the order book US$ 6.50 billion, firmly oversubscribing by more than four times by the final guidance. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for…

Scarlett Johansson, who’s played assassins (Black Widow) and a superhuman (Lucy), is excited for her new role. In fact, she’s been chasing the franchise for 10 years, she confesses. Johansson, who will be leading the next Jurassic World, explains it’s a dream come true. She told Comicbook.com: “I’m an enormous Jurassic Park fan. It’s one of the first films I remember seeing in the theatre. I remember seeing it so vividly. It was like life-changing. It was mind-blowing. I cannot express how excited I am.” She added, “I’m such an enormous fan of the franchise and a huge nerd for…

Itching during the summer could be indicative of more serious health issues, said healthcare specialists, as they advised people not to ignore the condition. Doctors said the most common summer rashes they record in the clinic are acne breakouts, folliculitis, dry and irritated skin, melasma, sun allergy, sunburn, and rashes related to swimming such as swimmer’s ear and swimmer’s itch. “However, itching might be a sign of a more serious underlying medical condition including diabetes, thyroid issues, liver or kidney illness, or even certain malignancies,” said Dr C Vijay Krishna, specialist, at Centre for Dermatology and Cosmetology, Thumbay University Hospital.…

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand was on the edge of his seat for much of the second half of his side’s scoreless draw with Serbia on Tuesday but after booking a last-16 berth against hosts Germany at Euro 2024 he expects his side to step up their performance level. The Danes endured a nervy climax against Serbia but held on to qualify in second place in Group C with three points, two fewer than group winners England, who were also held to a scoreless draw by Slovenia. “The last seven, eight minutes (against Serbia) were just defending, so I think our…

Dubai Sports World officially inaugurates its 14th edition, featuring a wide range of sports, new attractions, events, and exciting challenges for all ages and abilities    The event aligns with the Dubai leadership’s vision to promote a healthier, fitness-oriented lifestyle, encouraging increased participation in sports and physical activities across the city Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 June 2024: Dubai Sports World (DSW) – the region’s largest indoor sports and fitness destination – is now officially open for another action-packed summer season featuring a wide variety of sports, all-new features and events, and exhilarating challenges. The 2024 edition was inaugurated by HE…

Ever since our Beats Pill review came out, we’ve been hit with one question over and over. And it’s a good one, given that it’s been a bit of a banner year for Bluetooth speakers. That question: whether the Beats Pill is better than the Bose SoundLink Max. I wasn’t crazy about that question at first. I’ve had the Bose SoundLink Max for a while now, and the Beats Pill for about a week before it became available. Or to be more precise, I’ve had two Beats Pills. That’s important context in this case. So with the table set, let’s…

Temperatures in the UAE have surpassed the 50°C mark this week ahead of peak summer. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the highest temperature recorded in the country on Tuesday was 50.3°C in Um Azimul (Al Ain) at 2pm. Popular Emirati photographer Rashid Aziz also posted a video on Monday recording a sweltering temperature of 50.6°C displayed on the National Meteorological Centre panel in Al Shawamekh, Abu Dhabi. The most intense summer period in the region typically starts from mid-July and extends through the end of August. Alongside the high temperatures, humidity levels may soar to 90 per…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on Wednesday said it has asked the Tamil Nadu state to submit a “detailed report” after a Reuters story revealed that Apple supplier Foxconn rejected married women from iPhone assembly jobs in the country. In a statement calling for the probe, the federal government’s Ministry of Labour and Employment cited the Equal Remuneration Act of 1976, saying the law “clearly stipulates that no discrimination (is) to be made while recruiting men and women workers.” The ministry said it has requested a detailed report from the Labour Department of Tamil Nadu, site of a major…

On the 50th anniversary of the barcode being scanned for the first time, 22 industry champions – including marketplaces such as Alibaba.com, retailers like Carrefour and manufacturers like Procter & Gamble, are calling for the global adoption of QR Codes with GS1 standards. Powered by GS1, the leading standards organisation behind the barcode, these QR Codes can give access to a wealth of product information easily accessible via smartphones – which is expected to completely revolutionise the consumer experience. Since the first scan in 1974, the collaboration between retailers and manufacturers through GS1 has led to the widespread adoption of…