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The UAE’s real overall output growth is rebounding to 3.9 per cent, primarily on the back of a recovery across diverse sectors of the economy, the Central Bank of the UAE said on Thursday. The Central Bank on Thursday released its 2023 Annual Report, which provides an analysis of financial and economic developments domestically, regionally and globally in addition to detailing the CBUAE’s actions, strategic developments and progress delivered during 2023. The report states that the UAE’s real GDP growth stood at 3.6 per cent in 2023. The UAE’s financial sector also recorded robust performance in 2023, achieving 11.1 per…

Rap legends Xzibit, D12, and Obie Trice are set to perform at Coca-Cola Arena on June 29. As part of their 3 Twenty Anniversary Tour, the trio will celebrate 20 years of their most loved albums, Man vs. Machine, D12 World, and Cheers respectively. Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, known by his stage name Xzibit, was discovered by Dr. Dre as a rising rap prodigy in the early 2000s; he rose to fame with his 2002 album, Man vs. Machine. D12, or The Dirty Dozen, had a multi-platinum record, D12 World, in 2014, featuring hits Git Up, My Band, and How Come.…

Chris Ball, managing partner at Dubai-based financial advisory, has had a complex relationship with alcohol. When he moved to Dubai at 25 as a young entrepreneur and as a new father to twins, the fast-paced lifestyle filled with nightly events and parties quickly became the norm. “In the UK, I might’ve gone out once or twice a week. But here it was a lot more and alcohol was always a huge part of socialising,” he said. “Drinking was a great way to de-stress because life was stressful. I was working at leading wealth management companies in a new country. My…

England coach Matthew Mott said he hopes Josh Hazlewood’s comments that Australia might look to secure only a narrow victory over Scotland that would see England knocked out of the T20 World Cup were tongue in cheek. England’s Group B opener against Scotland was washed out and after losing to Australia the defending champions must win their remaining two matches to go level on points with the Scots, who have a significantly superior net run-rate. While Australia are overwhelming favourites in their final group match on Saturday, Hazlewood said they would welcome a narrow win that would end England’s title…

Despite being a certified classic, I never played the original Yars’ Revenge on the Atari 2600. It was well before my time. However, Yars Rising caught my eye as a newcomer with its bright visuals and Metroidvania label. The radical reimaging is built just as much for old-school fans of the classics as it is for new players who have never even heard of the series. In a hands-on demo at Summer Game Fest, I played through an opening chunk of the game, fought my first boss, and even tried a handful of new abilities that show just how deep…

When I started to plan my vacation, I was clear that the country to visit should not be run of the mill. I was not looking at countries that had crowds of tourists flocking to them. Instead I was seeking a country that would appeal to my sense of adventure, where I could be safe while travelling solo and whose people would be friendly. I narrowed down on Malawi in Africa and my itinerary (mentioned below) was magical and memorable. 1) Black rhino tracking: Last year, I had seen the good work being done by African Parks which is a…

Dubai motorists will enjoy four days of free public parking except at multi-level parking terminals from Saturday, June 15, until Tuesday, June 18, for the Eid Al Adha holidays. Tariffs will resume on June 19, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Thursday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The transport authority also announced the revised operating hours for Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram during the holidays. Both Red and Green Lines will run on Friday (June 14) Saturday from 5am until 1am (next day).On Sunday (June 16), from 8am – 1am…

Kuwaiti authorities said Thursday three people had been detained for suspected manslaughter over a building fire that killed 50 foreign workers, mostly Indians, and plunged relatives and friends into mourning. Three Filipinos were also among the dead, officials in Manila said, after the fire sent black smoke billowing through the six-storey structure south of Kuwait City and injured dozens more. Most of oil-rich Kuwait’s population of more than four million is made up of foreigners, many of them from South and Southeast Asia working in construction and service industries. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…

Valorant’s PS5 trophy list has leaked, revealing that the game lacks a Platinum trophy, potentially disappointing some players. This news comes as Valorant prepares for a limited beta on PS5 and Xbox. When Riot Games announced Valorant’s arrival on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S later this year, excitement surged. Since its 2020 release, the free-to-play shooter has been a favourite on PC. Now, a limited console beta starts June 14. However, the leaked PlayStation trophy list shared by PSN Profiles shows 16 trophies without a Platinum. This may dishearten completionists who enjoy collecting Platinums. The challenging trophies include defusing a…

At the tender age of seven, a child disheartened by his drawings consistently missing the editor’s pick in a kids’ magazine, overshadowed by his younger brother’s successful attempts, now stands as an inspiring figure for an entire generational cohort in a country with the largest population in the world. Nikhil Taneja, a multifaceted media personality, has left a significant imprint on the Indian media and content creation landscape, particularly in his efforts to uplift India’s youth through his social advocacy platform, Yuvaa. However, his story began in 1993 when he migrated to the Middle East. Growing up in Dubai and…