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For a few days, AI chip juggernaut Nvidia sat on the throne as the world’s biggest company, but behind the its staggering success are questions on whether new entrants can stake a claim to the artificial intelligence bonanza. Nvidia, which makes the processors that are the only option to train generative AI’s large language models, is now Big Tech’s newest member and its stock market takeoff has lifted the whole sector. Even tech’s second rung on Wall Street has ridden on Nvidia’s coattails with Oracle, Broadcom, HP and a spate of others seeing their stock valuations surge, despite sometimes shaky…

As summer begins in the UAE, and scorching temperatures are recorded in the country, much-needed rainfall is here to bring some relief amid the heat. The UAE weather continues to surprise residents, with hail pelting heavily in June, even as the highest temperature this summer was recorded at 49.9°C on June 21, in Mezaira, Al Dhafra region. Heavy rains lashed Khatm Al Shiklah in Al Ain, accompanied by hail, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Watch below a video shared by UAE’s weather-related social media account…

All flights from Terminals 1 and 2 at the UK’s Manchester Airport have been cancelled after a power cut in the area caused widespread disruption, airport authorities said in a statement on Sunday. The airport also said on social media platform X passengers due to fly from Terminal 3 should come to the airport as normal unless advised otherwise by their airline but could be affected by delays. “Some arriving flights are being diverted to other airports meaning people due to pick passengers up from the airport should check before setting out,” the statement said. Stay up to date with…

Chinese state-owned planemaker Comac has the opportunity to break Airbus and Boeing’s duopoly of the passenger jet market over the next decade, the chief of aircraft leasing company Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) told Reuters. Airbus and Boeing are the main suppliers of aircraft to airlines, but the European planemaker is struggling to boost production amid record orders and Boeing is under scrutiny from regulators after a mid-air panel blowout on a new plane in January. The narrow-body C919 jet, which is manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) and is pitted against Airbus’ A320 and Boeing’s 737 MAX,…

Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has been ruled out of this year’s tournament after undergoing back surgery, the ATP Tour confirmed on Sunday. “After an operation on a spinal cyst, Andy Murray is sadly out of Wimbledon. Rest up and recover Andy, we’ll miss seeing you there,” the ATP said on X, formerly Twitter. The Scot had been aiming to make a farewell appearance at the grass court Grand Slam where he won in 2013 and 2016. However, the 37-year-old will need an expected six weeks to recover from surgery with Wimbledon starting on July 1. He also faces a…

Each month, there are new movies coming to Amazon Prime Video and other movies leaving the streaming service. It’s tough to create a schedule to watch TV, especially as you near the end of the month when a lot of the transition happens. If there’s a movie you want to watch, you’ll want to check it out before it’s gone. We’re here to help with that. If you’re planning out your late June watch parties or quiet nights in with a good flick, add these five movies leaving Prime Video in June you have to watch to the list. Some…

Private schools in Dubai will not be subject to full inspections during the 2024-25 academic year except for new schools entering their third year of operations. This directive was issued by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) after releasing the full report of its latest inspection. Here’s a breakdown of what this means for various stakeholders in the Dubai school community. No quality checks during this period? The Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) will conduct visits targeting specific focus areas and ongoing monitoring activities. Institutions will be notified of the focus areas and priorities for the next academic year. Schools…

Nvidia has signed a deal to deploy its artificial intelligence technology at data centres owned by Qatari telecoms group Ooredoo in five Middle Eastern countries, Ooredoo’s CEO told Reuters. The agreement marks Nvidia’s first large-scale launch in a region to which Washington has curbed the export of sophisticated U.S. chips to stop Chinese firms from using Middle Eastern countries as a back door to access the newest AI technology. It will make Ooredoo the first company in the region able to give clients of its data centers in Qatar, Algeria, Tunisia, Oman, Kuwait and the Maldives direct access to Nvidia’s…

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh again has been gushing about his wife, Deepika Padukone, on social media. The power couple are expecting their first child. Taking to his Instagram Stories on Saturday, Singh expressed his admiration for his wife. In the pictures, Padukone can be seen in her stunning look from the Kalki 2898 AD trailer launch. The actor’s post also featured the first picture of Padukone’s baby bump. On Wednesday, Padukone dropped a series of blurry, monochrome pictures, showcasing her in a form-fitting dress with a slit in the back. She completed the look with high heels and jewellery. One…

Mexico scraped out a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in their Group B opener in the Copa America in Houston on Saturday, but their joy at making a winning start was tempered by what appeared to be a potentially tournament-ending injury to captain Edson Alvarez. Alvarez, who plays for West Ham United in England and is one the most experienced players on the Mexican team, collapsed clutching his hamstring in the 30th minute and limped off the pitch in tears. “We’re going to wait a couple of days to do some testing on him and to know well what he’s got…