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For millions of Muslims worldwide, Eid Al Adha is a moment to come together with loved ones for prayers and joyful celebrations. Some families have travelled specifically to the UAE to celebrate the festival with their loved ones in Dubai. Residents observed the first day of Eid Al Adha by attending prayers at mosques throughout the UAE early on Sunday morning. Mosques and large open spaces called Eid musallahs hosted the special prayers shortly after sunrise with the prayer spaces typically remaining open from the Fajr prayer. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…
Blake Lively, known for her roles in Gossip Girl and The Age of Adaline, is confident that fans of Colleen Hoover’s novel It Ends With Us will deeply connect with the upcoming film adaptation, set to release on August 9. In an interview obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, Lively, who portrays Lily Bloom in the film, expressed her dedication to honouring the beloved book and its passionate fan base. “Some people will always prefer the book, and others the movie, but I believe we did our best to honour both,” Lively said. “If you don’t know the book, the movie…
As the intense summer peaks in the UAE, the rains descend in another part of the world; where lush greenery and blue mountains welcome you. At The Farm at San Benito this period is known as the Healing Green Season, a time when the rains cleanse the earth, bringing life and vitality to the surroundings. This cleansing extends itself to the profound opportunity for us to cleanse ourselves from all toxins of daily life: mental, emotional and physical, in a way mirroring the natural purification process taking place around us. The Farm at San Benito is a multi-awarded, eco-luxury, medical…
The companies that are part of the same corporate group should comply with compulsory compliance requirements By Mahar Afzal/Compliance Corner The companies which are outsourcing staff are recruiting employees and assigning them to work at client locations. These companies paying salaries and benefits to the employees, as well as monitoring their performance, work assignments, and even their work sites. They also manage various aspects of the employees’ work, such as their tasks, hours, and offer guidance and supervision. These types of services are called the manpower services, and the payments made by the client for such services is subject to…
Director Neil Jordan’s 1994 Gothic horror film Interview With the Vampire is making headlines again. The movie is based on Anne Rice’s 1976 novel of the same name, starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. His decision to choose Cruise over Daniel Day-Lewis made many people unhappy at the time. According to Variety, Director Jordan discussed his choice to cast Cruise alongside Brad Pitt and the backlash that followed in his memoir. He also recalled that he had initially offered the part to Day-Lewis. “The problem was the casting of Lestat. Brad Pitt had agreed to play Louis and somehow assumed…
Australia’s formidable swim team heads for the Olympics this week headlined by two superstars of the sport in Ariarne Titmus and Kaylee McKeown as they look to snap a 68-year hoodoo against arch-rivals the United States. The pool squad was whittled down after six intense days of trials that culminated in Brisbane on Saturday, with bettering their haul from Tokyo three years ago the immediate target. “I’m excited, really excited, we have a great group of athletes,” said head coach Rohan Taylor, who steered them to nine gold and 21 medals overall in Japan behind only the all-conquering Americans. Australia…
What do you want to get your dad for Father’s Day this year? Word to the wise, it might be bad form to buy your father ties and socks, unless they really love clothing. For our money, the best thing to give is the gift of binge watching with your loved ones on a quiet Sunday afternoon. And if you’re a Max subscriber, then we’ve already got some suggestions in mind. Our picks for the five best (HBO) Max TV shows to watch on Father’s Day 2024 include an overlooked sci-fi series, three all-time great HBO originals, and an updated…
The leaders of the UAE performed Eid Al Adha prayers on Sunday, June 16, as Muslims across the country celebrated the highly revered religious festival. Eid Al Adha, also known as Feast of Sacrifice, is the holiest of the two Eids that are celebrated by Muslims across the world. The rituals of the day include offering special prayers and slaughtering livestock such as goat, cow, sheep or camel. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed greeted leaders, as well as citizens and residents of the country. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In a social…
As global wealth continues to rise, so does the demand for luxury properties, commercial spaces, and investment opportunities. In 2023, Dubai ranked No. 1 globally for greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects for the third consecutive year, surpassing cities like Singapore and London, with an estimated capital attraction of nearly Dh39.3 billion ($11 billion). As a testament to Dubai’s stature as a luxury living hub, PRIME by Betterhomes launched the ‘Dubai’s Top 50 Homes’ competition in 2022. This prestigious event created a platform to showcase the pinnacle of luxury real estate, unveiling fifty of the city’s most exceptional residences to…
Friends star Courteney Cox turned 60 on June 15 and received sweet birthday wishes from one of her dearest friends, Jennifer Aniston. The two actors, who rose to fame thanks to their Friends’ stint, have stayed closeover the years. In an Instagram post, Aniston shared pictures of herself with Cox and wrote: “Celebrating this powerful, magical, mystical, interesting, interested, ferociously talented girl today!!! My sweet CC @courteneycoxofficial… she’s funny like no other, STUNNING on the inside and out. Independent in the most gorgeous way, cares for everyone even if she doesn’t know you. Terrified of dogs even though I’ve never…