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While I never played the original GreedFall, I’d had it described to me enough that I thought I knew its deal. Friends described it to me as an action RPG in line with The Witcher. I had a pretty clear picture of it in my head, but I second-guessed myself the moment I sat down to play two hours of GreedFall 2: The Dying World. It was nothing like I was expecting. Had I been lied to? My mind wasn’t playing tricks on me. The upcoming sequel is a surprising departure from its predecessor both in terms of story and,…

“It was very tough. But I am thankful to Almighty, that I made it,” said Islam Belaribi, a cancer survivor who has become a social media influencer raising awareness about the disease. Diagnosed with thymus cancer in 2019, when he was just 18, Islam found it difficult to come to terms with his medical condition. “My family and friends were always there with me. I didn’t know much about cancer initially, but experiencing the pain and trauma first-hand inspired me to share my journey and spread positivity,” said Islam. He received treatment in both Algeria and the UAE and had…

Economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) will be at a modest rate of 2.7 per cent in 2024 up from 1.9 per cent in 2023, according to World Bank economists. The latest edition of the World Bank’s Mena Economic Update noted that oil importers and exporters are expected to grow at similar rates in 2024. “The difference between forecast growth in the GCC economies and developing oil importers (excluding Egypt) in 2024 is almost a percentage point. In contrast, in 2022 the GCC grew 5.6 percentage points faster.  The low growth is expected to bring tepid…

Burj Khalifa was not the only gleaming icon on his mind when Shankuraj Konwar, the versatile singer, songwriter and composer from India’s north-eastern state of Assam, was preparing to take off for a spring festival in Dubai. Of course, the giant structure always had Konwar’s attention as he landed here for the first time. But his canvas was also sprinkled with memories of Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible: The Ghost Protocol, in which the American icon jumps off a window to climb up several floors of the world’s tallest skyscraper in a jaw-dropping action scene. “Dubai always reminds me of Tom…

Malabar Gold & Diamonds announces HomeGoing offers for the summer holidays. Free AED 200 worth cash voucher on every diamond or precious gem jewellery purchase of AED 5000 Free AED 100 worth cash voucher on every diamond or precious gem jewellery purchase of AED 3000 HomeGoing gifting collections offers an exquisite range of gold, diamond and precious gem jewellery, including an extensive range of lightweight jewellery. Jewellery exchange without any loss (22K Gold) Offers available across all Malabar Gold & Diamonds outlet in UAE till the 7th July Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer in the world…

The Insta360 Go 3 has been one of my favorite vlogging action cameras for the past few months, alongside the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. Its go-anywhere size is the biggest advantage. However, it doesn’t support 4K video recording and has average battery life. But one of these is improving with the new Insta360 Go 3S. The new compact action camera offers 4K resolution support, better switching between aspect ratios, a more capable processor, and more. The $400 Insta360 Go 3S is heavier at 1.38 ounces (39.1 grams) compared to the Go 3, which weighs 1.25 ounces(35.5 grams). The added weight…

Jumbo Electronics Announces Exclusive Eid al-Adha Offers on Devices and Electronics Dubai, 13 June 2024:  Jumbo Electronics, the leading electronics retailer in the UAE, has rolled out an array of enticing offers, incredible promotional schemes and unmissable product bundles to celebrate Eid Al Adha. Running from June 14 until June 23, the exciting Eid Al Adha campaign aims to spread the joy of the season by offering a wide range of products and devices to serve every need that residents can bring home at exceptional bargains.  As a part of the campaign, shoppers can avail up to 60% discounts on selected…

“The home screen is truly your own.” That’s the phrase used when Apple introduced iOS 18 during its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC 2024) keynote, and it heralded the end of the days when the design of iOS’ home screen was rigidly fixed. It’s chaos from this point on and almost anything goes, just like on Android, and I couldn’t be more conflicted. Making iOS more like Android When rumors spread about more customization for the home screen in iOS, I wrote how I did not want it to lose any of its own personality at the same time. I think…

Besides serving up a four-day weekend in the UAE, the Islamic festival of Eid Al Adha is a deeply spiritual experience for Muslims. Celebrated a day after the holiest day in Islam — the day of Arafah — the festival sees friends and family come together for a day of prayers, celebration, and feasting. This year, employees of both private and public sectors will get four paid holidays to mark the festival. The break is from Saturday, June 15, till Tuesday, June 18. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Eid Al Adha is…

Kuwait has ordered financial compensation for the families of victims killed in a fire that broke out on Wednesday. At least 49 people died when a fire erupted in a building housing foreign workers. Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister accused property owners of violations that contribute to such incidents. First Deputy Premier Sheikh Fahad announced on Thursday that each of the 49 deceased from the Mangaf apartment building blaze would receive compensation. In a press release following an inspection tour of properties violating safety and building codes, Sheikh Fahad, Minister of Interior and Minister of Defence, emphasised that the victims’ bodies…