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Saudi taekwondo standout Donia Abu Taleb had an unusual introduction to the sport: for years she trained at a boys’ club because there were no girls to compete with. Now the 27-year-old has become the first Saudi woman to qualify for the Olympics and is dreaming of bringing home the Gulf kingdom’s first gold medal when she competes in Paris. Though her smiling face today appears on posters and billboards, underscoring Saudi officials’ recent push to champion women’s athletics, the Jeddah native had much humbler beginnings. “I started taekwondo when I was eight years old and there was no support…

BitOasis, which recently reopened its Dubai platform, said on Thursday that it would open an office in Bahrain as part of its GCC expansion drive. The Dubai-based crypto trading platform has received a Category 2 Crypto-Asset Services Licence from the Central Bank of Bahrain shortly after it reopened its trading platform in Dubai to new retail and institutional users following the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) lifting an earlier suspension of its MVP Operational license on 12 April 2024, the trading platform said in a statement. The regulatory approval in Bahrain will enable BitOasis to launch its new broker-dealer platform…

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor, who will be hosting the reality show Bigg Boss OTT 3, revealed how he deals with trolls. He said: “Controversy and trolling will happen. Nowadays, that’s the way in everything, everywhere. Even the biggest leaders and artists are also trolled. I always say keep your head down and do your work. Don’t think about all these things.” On Tuesday, Kapoor was officially introduced as the host of the show at an event. While speaking with Bigg Boss 17-winner Munawar Faruqui on the stage, Kapoor said: “No one can replace Salman and no one can replace Anil…

MODESH WORLD ANNOUNCES MAGICAL NEW EXPERIENCES FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY Dubai’s favourite indoor edutainment experience brings endless excitement with its biggest and most exciting edition, with free entry for all from 21 June to 18 August 25th anniversary grand celebrations, as well as thrilling live shows, exhilarating rides, informative workshops, and much more promise to create magical memories for everyone this summer The attraction opens at Dubai World Trade Centre Halls 3-8 as part of Dubai Summer Surprises 2024 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 June 2024: Modesh World, one of the region’s largest indoor entertainment and amusement facilities, is opening the…

If you’ve set aside around $500 to spend on a new Android smartphone, and the camera is one of the features you expect to use the most, then which phone is best? The Pixel 8a will likely be on your list, but there are several other great phones available at a similar price. So, in a more casual test than usual, I grabbed four phones in the $500 price bracket and took photos with them all. I looked at the performance of the cameras and the apps, as well as the value offered by other photo features on the phones,…

Starting July, social media influencers and companies engaged in advertising and providing advertising services without a licence will be penalised, according to the Department of Economic Development-Abu Dhabi. The penalties would amount up to Dh10,000 and may even lead to the closure of the companies. The licence fee for individuals is Dh1,250; for companies it is Dh5,000. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Department said licences can easily be obtained through the Tamm platform by accessing the ‘Department of Economic Development Services’. It also said that foreigners from outside the country can…

A shipwreck more than 3,000 years old with its cargo intact has been found off the northern coast of Israel, the country’s antiquities authority said Thursday. The wreck and its artefacts were discovered more than a mile deep on the bed of the Mediterranean Sea by London-listed energy firm Energean which operates off Israel. A survey by the company uncovered the ship’s cargo of hundreds of amphorae, double-handled jugs that stored goods at sea like wine or olive oil during the Bronze Age. “The ship seems to have sunk in crisis, either due to a storm or to an attempted…

Rents have reached record highs due to unprecedented demand for uber-luxury properties in Dubai, with 270 rental transactions signed in the first five months of 2024 with annual rents of Dh1 million or more. This shows that the UAE continued to attract high net-worth individuals, or millionaires, from across the globe who are making the emirate their home. According to a study by property brokerage firm Betterhomes, the prime locations dominating the high-end market were Palm Jumeirah, Mohammad bin Rashid City, and Dubai Hills Estate as they are renowned for their upscale amenities and prime real estate offering. Among these…

Luxurious breakfast buffet Celebrate Father’s Day with a luxurious breakfast buffet at Les Cuisines, where dads eat for free when dining with a family of four. Enjoy a wide range of delectable treats for a lavish start to the day. The price is Dh125 per person and Dh75 for children up to 12 years old. Free brunch for dads For Father’s Day, from Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23, Michelin Select – Punjab Grill is offering a free Weekend Brunch experience for all fathers dining with three paying adults. Located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the brunch includes unlimited…

Get Ready for the Ultimate Dubai Summer Surprises Fun at Mercato! The countdown to one of the biggest summer festivals has officially begun at Mercato! The city’s annual shopping and entertainment festival, Dubai Summer Surprises, returns from June 28 to September 1, 2024, promising kids and families an abundance of shopping deals, prizes, and spectacular fun. As always, Dubai Summer Surprises promises to be the ultimate family destination for summer celebrations. This year’s Mercato lineup features a spectacular array of daily circus entertainment, bringing joy and wonder to visitors of all ages. Additionally, the much-anticipated summer slide installation is set…