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It’s been a busy June for gamers. Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, Ubisoft, and Summer Game Fest all held dedicated video game showcases over the past month. It’s the most exciting time of year for the video game industry as we get updates on highly anticipated games, get stoked for newly revealed games, and learn more about when some games we are looking forward to will launch. For work and for pleasure, I have watched all five of these major video game showcases and have a lot of feelings on each. Just like I did in 2023, I’ve decided to give the…

Gold prices inched higher in Dubai at the opening of the markets on Wednesday, rising by nearly Dh2 per gram in the past 24 hours. In the UAE, the 24K variant opened of the yellow metal at Dh282.0 per gram at 9am local time as compared to Dh281.75 per gram at the close of the markets on Tuesday. Yesterday, it gained Dh1.75 per gram during the day. Among the other variants, 22K was trading at Dh261.0, 21K at Dh252.75 and 18K at Dh216.75 per gram, respectively, on Wednesday. Globally, gold was steady at $2,327.64 per ounce at 9.07am UAE time…

In response to recent travel updates for visitors from India to UAE, a few Indian airlines have issued a set of guidelines for passengers. The advisory, issued by airlines to travel agents in India and in UAE, states that “travellers should carry necessary documents when travelling from Indian cities to the UAE.” An Air India Express spokesperson confirmed to Khaleej Times that they issued an advisory urging passengers to carry valid passports, return tickets, accommodation details, and financial proof. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The advisory stated that travellers from India must…

Pop sensation Katy Perry announced that her new single, Woman’s World, will drop on July 11 at 7 pm ET (July 12, 3am in the UAE). The official music video will premiere the next day, according to a post by Perry on her official Instagram handle. The announcement came after Perry recently held exclusive listening sessions for her sixth album, signalling a fresh chapter in her musical journey. The single cover art, shot by Jack Bridgland, showcases Perry in striking metallic armour-like pants paired with a bikini top. Teasing her fans, Perry shared a snippet of Woman’s World on Instagram,…

Moonslice, Dubai’s renowned gourmet pizzeria, is teaming up with Mudhouse Studio for a one-of-a-kind candlelight ceramic workshop at Mudhouse Studio, Al Quoz. Priced at Dh250, including workshop and pizza, this unique event combines creativity and relaxation with the delectable flavours of Moonslice’s celebrated pizzas. The three-hour workshop on June 27, from 6pm to 9pm, begins with a mingling session to spark creativity and foster connections among participants. Guests can share ideas and enjoy a slice of pizza, setting the stage for an evening of artistic exploration and delicious indulgence. The highlight of the night is the hands-on ceramic class led…

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NVIDIA Announce ‘NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE’ to Accelerate Generative AI Industrial Revolution New Lineup Features First-of-Its-Kind Turnkey, Private-Cloud AI Solution Including Sustainable Accelerated Computing with Full Lifecycle Services to Streamline Time to Value with AI. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – June 19, 2024 – HPE Discover 2024 – Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) and NVIDIA today announced NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE, a portfolio of co-developed AI solutions and joint go-to-market integrations that enable enterprises to accelerate adoption of generative AI. Among the portfolio’s key offerings is HPE Private Cloud AI, a first-of-its-kind solution that…

Although I’ve followed and played a bit of Valorant over the years as I’ve covered it, I’ve never fully taken the plunge and gotten into Riot Games’ intense hero shooter competitively. I simply don’t like playing first-person shooters on PC. I understand that’s a somewhat odd take because using a mouse and keyboard gives players such precise control, but I grew up playing Call of Duty games on a console rather than a PC. I could take the time to really learn and get used to mouse-and-keyboard controls for a game like Valorant, but it’s so competitive, and proper teamwork…

Emirates airline on Wednesday said it ‘cannot guarantee a nut-free inflight environment’ and asked passengers to consult doctors before starting their journey. The statement comes after Love Island star Jack Fowler, who has an allergy to nuts, said he “ate a curry containing cashew nuts” on an Emirates flight. Upon landing at the Dubai airport, he was rushed to a hospital for treatment. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. An Emirates spokesperson said “teams on the ground are providing him with all possible assistance.” After consuming the curry, Fowler said he told the…

The release date of Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt’s Formula One movie has been announced. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie re-teams the filmmakers behind Top Gun: Maverick, including director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Internationally, the movie will begin rolling out on June 25. Pitt will share screen space with Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo. Pitt stars as a former driver who returns to Formula 1 alongside Idris’s racer as his teammate at APXGP, a fictional team on the grid. The film was made in collaboration with ten…

Opinion by Mariam Al Hammadi, Director General of The Big Heart Foundation, on World Refugee Day Sharjah, June 19, 2024 On World Refugee Day, let’s shift our perspective. Rather than focusing solely on what we can provide to refugees, let us acknowledge the depth and immensity of the life lessons we can learn from their resilience, strength and their human spirit. Mariam Al Hammadi, Director General of The Big Heart Foundation, on World Refugee Day As I share this observation, there are over 2 million of these lessons coming out of Gaza, whose people, though fraught by an unprecedented humanitarian…