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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…

InfraX Partners with Nokia to Pioneer Cutting-Edge Networking Solutions in the UAE InfraX and Nokia will pool their expertise and resources to deliver state-of-the-art network infrastructure solutions Dubai, 13 June 2024: InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia, a B2B technology innovation leader. The agreement was signed by InfraX’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Rashid Al Ahmedi and Rima Manna, Vice President of Network Infrastructure for Middle East and UAE country director at Nokia. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the realm of…

Communicating while in a Helldivers 2 party with friends will soon be easier than ever, as PlayStation announced Thursday that it’ll be rolling out built-in Discord voice chat to PlayStation 5 consoles. While Discord voice chat has been available on the PS5 since last year, you needed to use an outside app on your mobile device or computer to access it. With the latest update, all you’ll need to do is go to the Discord tab on the console after linking your PlayStation and Discord accounts together, then choose the server, channel, or DM you want to join. So no…

Educators in the UAE are urging students not to disrupt the school year routine by missing the final weeks of learning, as many families may prepare to travel during Eid Al Adha and the long summer holidays. They stressed some parents may have a misconception that the last weeks of school are less important. School heads reiterate instead that this period often involves critical assessments, final projects, and preparations for the next academic year. Therefore, families are encouraged to plan vacations during designated school holidays to ensure students do not miss important academic time. Stay up to date with the…

NMDC Energy, in partnership with Technip Energies and JGC Corporation, have been awarded a contract worth $5.5 billion by Adnoc for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project, located in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. The project will consist of two natural gas liquefaction trains with a total LNG production capacity of 9.6 million tonnes per annum. The plant will use electric-driven motors instead of conventional gas turbines and will be powered by clean energy. The plant is set to be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region to run…

Xbox has released a new system update packed with quality-of-life improvements, reinforcing its commitment to player satisfaction amid concerns over studio closures. This update introduces greater customisation options, enhanced connectivity, and better accessibility features. Users can now personalise console backgrounds with specific game art and enjoy a beta feature for cloud gaming. The update also improves general console, accessory, PC, and cloud gaming performance. Notably, consoles can remember up to 10 wireless networks for seamless reconnection and allow subscription plan changes directly from console settings. Accessibility has been enhanced with support for up to 12 buttons, a second stick, and…