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UAE residents are exhausted but thankful after having braved the intense heatwave in Saudi Arabia to complete the pilgrimage of a lifetime. A lethal heatwave, which caused temperatures in Makkah to reach up to 51.8ºC, has resulted in hundreds of deaths. Dr Syed Ahamed, who works at Royal Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi, said he attended to seven people who fainted while waiting to take a train from Mount Arafat to Muzdalifa. Talking to Khaleej Times from Makkah, he said: “People were dehydrated, tired and just struggling to manage the heat. Around me, I could see others helping a lot…

At least 31 people died and over 60 were still being treated in hospitals after consuming tainted liquor in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a government spokesperson said on Thursday. Since Wednesday more than 100 people, suffering from vomiting, stomach ache and diarrhoea, have been admitted to hospitals in the Kallakurichi district, 250km (150 miles) by road from the state capital Chennai, the spokesperson said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The state government suspended at least 10 officials, including the district’s collector and police chief, over the illicit liquor incident,…

The Indian rupee has hit a record low of 22.784 against the UAE dirham or 83.6188 against the US dollar. The currency weakened past its last low of 22.732 against the Emirati dirham. Earlier today, at the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 22.732 and lost further to 22.746 against the dirham, registering a fall of 4 paise from its previous close. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The fall comes due to the firm American currency and an upward trend in crude oil prices overseas. The Indian rupee resisted…

A short film from the UAE is making waves worldwide, snagging over a dozen awards in six countries and earning seven official screenings, including three nods at the World Film Festival in Cannes. Named Calling, the psychological thriller was filmed in just 12 hours. According to UAE actor and filmmaker Raaj Rao, who drew inspiration from his own life experiences for the story, Calling paints a vivid picture of the inner struggles we all face. He explained, “Every human experience is a story waiting to be told. I chose to blend my own journey into a raw, immersive narrative, hoping…

After facing several questions on the ongoing T20 World Cup with a straight bat at a press conference, Robin Uthappa was all smiles as he made his way to a private corner of an indoor sports facility at Al Quoz, Dubai, for an interview with City Times. Hordes of super excited fans slowed him down, grabbing selfies with their mobile cameras; some even wanted to shake his hands and give a pat on his back. It was not easy to know if any of them were loyal fans of Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, teams with which Uthappa…

Airtel Africa plc (“Airtel Africa”, or the “Company”) Airtel Africa embarks on digital customer value management of 150 million subscribers with WebEngage Dubai, 20th June 2024: Airtel Africa, a leading telco group with more than 150 million subscribers across 14 African countries, has partnered with WebEngage to drive its digital customer base management. Airtel is the second largest telecom service provider in Africa, with more than 60 million data users among a total of 150 million customers. Driven by a vision of bridging the digital divide and driving financial inclusion across Africa, Airtel provides mobile money, entertainment, and digital services…

The Arlo Pro 4 is one of the best security cameras of 2024, offering crisp footage, superior night vision, and a generous 160-degree viewing angle. But if you’re running into any pesky glitches or are gearing up to sell the camera, you might be inclined to perform a factory reset. Doing this will wipe all your settings and data from the device, allowing you to start fresh or give it away without handing the next user all of your data. Arlo made it easy to reset the Pro 4 – here’s how to get the job done, including steps for…

When Iranian ambassador Reza Ameri assumed office in June 2023, after the post had remained vacant for about seven years, he prioritised boosting tourism between the UAE and Iran. Ameri focused on enhancing people-to-people ties and economic cooperation between the two countries. In an exclusive interview with Khaleej Times, the diplomat said, “The firm political will among leaders of the two countries has strengthened relations across all fronts, including boosting tourism and cultural exchanges. “We are very keen to promote tourism between the UAE and Iran. We are also interested in exchanging official and business delegations,” he added, noting: “Plans…

Hill progresses to round two of the prestigious golf event administered by the R&A and staged in Ireland By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Despite not being at his best Dubai’s Josh Hill found a way to win his first-round match in The Amateur Championship at Ballylifin, Co. Donegal, Ireland. The Amateur Championship is one of the biggest and most prestigious amateur golf championships around the world and is administered by The R&A. Hill, 20 years old, who represents Trump International Golf Club, Dubai when in the UAE, qualified through the 36-hole stroke play as seed number 24…

FIA LAUNCHES A WOMEN’S MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME AND A CONCUSSION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN DURING THE FIA 2024 CONFERENCE IN UZBEKISTAN Paris, 20 June 2024 – Setting a precedent in the support of motorsport racers, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has launched two innovative projects while at the FIA 2024 Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, namely: The Women in Motorsport Mentorship Programme and the Concussion Awareness Campaign. BEN SULAYEM Mohammed (uae), President of the FIA, portrait Hamda Al Qubaisi and Amna Al Qubaisi, portrait during the 2023 Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix, 18th round of the 2023 Formula One World Championship from…