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A gang of scammers comprising five people has been caught by the Sharjah Police, the authorities announced on Thursday. The criminal network operated from outside the country and specialised in cyber fraud through a process called “173”. In connection with the scam, more than Dh3 million have been seized from accounts linked to 11 anonymous reports registered with the police in the country, the authorities further said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Meanwhile, the Sharjah Police called on the public to be cautious in dealing with people of unknown identities so that…

Organizations across the UAE have been actively raising the bar for employee well-being and community engagement. Moreover, researchers have found that 92% of consumers prefer to buy from companies that promote such causes. The wellness of employees and the ESG risks of the company are foremost among the priorities for executives in the region today. Over the recent months, ORO24, a real estate development company, has put up a good blueprint on how to handle such priorities. At the Employee Happiness Awards (EHA) held earlier this month, ORO24 won a Gold award each, in the ‘Best Workspace Design’ and ‘Best…

Rafael Nadal confirmed on Thursday he will miss Wimbledon to focus on the Paris Olympics, which will be played on the clay courts at Roland Garros. The announcement came a day after Spanish tennis chiefs said the 14-time French Open champion would team up with Carlos Alcaraz at the Games in the French capital, which start late next month. Nadal, 38, lost in the first round at Roland Garros last month and indicated he was likely to skip Wimbledon, played on grasscourts, where he was champion in 2008 and 2010. The injury-plagued Spaniard, who has slumped to 264 in the…

Mohammed Ben Sulayem chairs the 2024 FIA Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan and celebrates 120 years of the Federation The four-day Conference took place at the Silk Road Complex in the heart of Samarkand, Uzbekistan It was hosted with support from the National Automobile and Karting Federation of Uzbekistan (NAFKU), the City of Samarkand and the Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Department of Social Development, the Ministry Of Sport, and the national Olympic and Paralympic Committees Key announcements included all new Cross Cars, a helmet programme, and the launch of a Women in Motorsport Mentorship programme and Samarkand, 13 June…

There are all kinds of Mac deals and MacBook deals out there, which helps to lighten the load on a new computer purchase. In fact, we’d like to draw your attention to an incredible Best Buy promotion that’s going on right now. Normally retailing for $2,000, you can score the 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple’s M3 Pro for $1,800. But act fast: Computer deals like this could be gone tomorrow. Why you should buy the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro  The M3 Pro is an absolute beast of an Apple processor. And when you combine the 12-core CPU with…

The Rulers of the Emirates have sent messages of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Princess Munira bint Mohammed bin Turki bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The courts of Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman; Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah; Sheikh…

India’s Rajasthan state has told the federal government it found some spices of popular brands MDH and Everest “unsafe” for consumption after tests, a letter shows, as local and global scrutiny of the brands for alleged contamination intensifies. Hong Kong in April suspended sales of three spice blends produced by MDH and one by Everest, saying they contained high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide ethylene oxide, triggering scrutiny by regulators in India and other markets. Singapore also ordered a recall of the Everest mix, and New Zealand, the United States and Australia have said they were looking into the issues.…

Dubai South Properties has announced the successful sell-out of the final phase of South Bay, its development in the heart of Dubai South’s Residential District, in four hours after launching it onto the market. The new launch follows the sell-out of all previously launched units across different phases, reiterating the huge demand on properties in the area and the strategic approach by the company in launching its projects. The new phase incorporated 160 units comprising of three-, and four-bedroom townhouses, as well as four-, and five-bedroom semi-detached villas. Construction contracts for all phases have been awarded and work is progressing…

Dubai-based Saudi doctor Dr. Zainab Alkhamis in her book ‘The implementation of telehealth & AI in pediatrics: Smarter solutions for the modern world’ explores the huge potential of AI and telehealth in transforming pediatric care. There have been many studies in the past about how these technologies produce fascinating results, however they often remain obscure and underutilized outside niche medical fields. In her book Dr Alkhamis aims to bring these studies to light, demonstrating the impressive strides being made in modern medicine. Speaking in detail about AI and telehealth, she said: “I often feel opposite of what the people talk…

Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hit a half-century as Bangladesh defeated the Netherlands by 25 runs on Thursday to edge closer to the second round of the T20 World Cup. Shakib, the 37-year-old former captain, recorded his 13th fifty in the format as Bangladesh made 159-5 in their 20 overs. Shakib went on to finish undefeated on 64 off 46 deliveries having crunched nine fours as international cricket returned to Arnos Vale for the first time in 10 years. In reply, the Dutch made 134-8 off their 20 overs. The win took the Tigers to four points from three games…