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Students, aged 11 to 18, can now learn scuba diving, horseback riding, and receive military training in upcoming summer courses by Dubai Police starting next Monday, July 1. The courses are open to students from both private and public schools, and from all nationalities. The programme is part of Dubai Police’s Hemaya International Center initiative to equip students with valuable social and life skills. It aims to instil values of discipline, organisation, and responsibility. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Khaleej Times spoke to different students who joined the courses. Jincheng Zhou, a…
England finished top and Slovenia also advanced to the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after an uninspiring 0-0 draw in their final Group C match on Tuesday. England had already qualified for the round of 16 and, despite another flat performance, the draw leaves them in first place in the group on five points. Slovenia finished level on three points with Denmark, who drew 0-0 with Serbia, and though they had the same goal difference, goals scored and disciplinary record, the Danes appeared to have advanced in second place due to their Uefa ranking, going through with Slovenia, subject to…
It’s official! Amazon Prime Day 2024 will be on July 16 and 17. Amazon confirmed the dates for the massive shopping holiday earlier today. The announcement was accompanied by a Megan Thee Stallion music video (for her on-the-nose song “It’s Prime Day”) and a few early Prime Day deals. Amazon confirmed a few weeks ago that the event would be in July, but this announcement is the first we’ve heard of the final dates. July 16 and 17, a Tuesday and Wednesday, are in line with the last several Prime Days, which have taken place in late June or early…
Yaser Qudaih, a professor in the electrical engineering department at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), has returned to being a student. At 52 years old, the UAE resident has taken a sabbatical from his teaching career to join the corporate world for hands-on training, similar to student interns. Three weeks into his training programme at Schneider Electric Company, the professor, who holds a Japanese passport, expressed that he is thoroughly enjoying the industry experience. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Speaking to Khaleej Times on Tuesday, he said: “I had to get…
The timeline on GPT-5 continues to be a moving target, but a recent interview with Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman sheds some light on what GPT-5 and even what its successor will be like. Mustafa Suleyman on Defining Intelligence The interview was with AI and tech investor Seth Rosenberg, where he and Suleyman discuss a wide range of topics on the future of generative AI and attempting to “define intelligence.” Rosenberg asks Suleyman about the idea of autonomous agents and how far the chatbots we have access to today are from achieving that. “It’s still pretty hard to get these…
UAE banks have begun rolling out the necessary infrastructure to accept Jaywan debit card and preparing their ATM network to enable cash withdrawals. Currently, Ajman Bank is among the first banks in the UAE to successfully integrate Jaywan card acceptance across its ATM network, according to a press statement released by the bank. Operated by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, the soon-to-be-launched Jaywan card is being progressively integrated across all payment channels, including ATMs, point of sale, and e-commerce. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…
Migliozzi, Manassero set to tee-off as the DP World Tour rolls onto week 25 of 44 in the season-long Race to Dubai By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer The DP World Tour rolls onto week 25 of 44 in the season-long Race to Dubai with the Italian Open presented by Regione Emilia-Romangna. Patrick Reed (US) is in the field of entries and is joined by Danny Willett (Eng), Adri Arnaus (Spain), Adrian Otaegui (Spain), Ewen Ferguson (Scot), Nicolas Colsaerts (Bel), Rafa Cabrera Bello (Spain) and home players Guido Migliozzi (It) who resides in Dubai – and winner of…
With Prime Day 2024 coming up fast, we’re counting on seeing some awesome Prime Day deals soon. For now, though, we’re anticipating a bunch of stuff, including what Prime Day soundbar deals we may see in the near future. We know that Prime Day is coming July 16 and 17, and there are always some early Prime Day deals that drop leading up until the main event. If you want to know what today’s best soundbar deals are along with everything you need to know about Prime Day, and even what to look for when buying a soundbar, keep reading.…
Two Emirati children, an 8-year old girl and a 7-year-old boy, have died in a fire at their home in Fujairah. Authorities have rescued a` 5-year-old child who has been seriously injured. The Civil Defence Operating Room received a report at 2am on Tuesday, June 25 of a blaze having broken out in the home located in Al Tuwiyain. Civil Defence teams reached the home immediately and began taking action. They secured the house, started treating the injured and sent them to Dibba Hospital for further treatment. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined by authorities and…
Schools are giving way to summer break and that can only mean one thing – time to plan time out with the kiddos. Wondering where you can enrol the young ones for a day of run and excitement? Check out the Circuit X Island Adventures Summer Camp at Hudayriyat Island, where they can have an exciting holiday filled with outdoor and indoor activities. Running from July 8 to August 23, the camp includes kayaking, swimming, climbing, biking, skating, creative workshops, team-building games, and science experiments. Designed for ages 6-14, the camp operates from 8.30am to 2pm, providing water, snacks, and…