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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…
The UAE residents and visitors’ dream of flying in an air taxi is one step closer to reality. The US-based Archer Aviation’s Midnight aircraft, which will operate as a flying taxi in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2025, successfully completed the transition to flying at a speed of over 360 kilometres per hour. Considered to be a challenging task, an eVTOl takes off vertically like a helicopter during the transition, accelerates forward, and shifts from thrust-borne to wing-borne flight like an aeroplane with tilt propellers forward before decelerating and landing vertically. Transition is critical for Midnight and other similar aircraft…
Hollywood actor and comedian Amy Poehler says working on American animated coming-of-age film Inside Out 2 has changed her. The movie is the sequel to 2015 film Inside Out. While talking about joining the cast of the film, Poehler told The Hollywood Reporter, “It’s actually given me an incredible gift, to be in a film like this means a lot. It’s very hard to be in something that is really good, that means something and says something and that a lot of people see. You don’t always get those three things. It’s changed me a lot, I’m very, very grateful…
Bridgestone highlights role of telematics and data for fleet management in the MEA region June 12, 2024: Bridgestone MEA, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, highlighted the future prospects of fleets in the Middle East during its participation in the Fleet and Mobility Summit. The event convened industry experts to shed light on vital topics linked to the industry including sustainable practices, digital transformation and the evolving landscape of urban mobility. Currently, the Middle East region is accelerating its efforts to capitalise on global industry trends, especially in the fields of sustainability and digitalisation, by leveraging its…
We haven’t seen or heard from secret agent Joanna Dark since the launch of the Xbox 360, and that’s not because she’s undercover. A new entry in this cult classic firstperson shooter series was revealed in 2020, but seemed to vanish into thin air between then and now. Thankfully, we have signs of life for this project from The Initiative and reason to start getting excited. You don’t need to go back and play the old games to catch up with Agent Dark for the upcoming Perfect Dark when we can fully brief you right here on all the details…
Passports — checked. Luggage — packed; Gilbert and his family are ready to fly to Japan for the Eid Al Adha holidays. Friday, after work, they take off and will be back in Dubai nine days later on June 23. Although most UAE residents will get a four-day break for Eid Al Adha (June 15 to 18), Gilbert requested his company for an extended leave. He is among the 35 per cent of UAE travellers who have opted for an extended 7 to 10 days of vacation during the holiday break, according to a study by a Dubai-based online travel…
The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince approved the allocation of housing benefits worth Dh3.3 billion to 2,015 citizens in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on Thursday (June 13), ahead of the Eid Al Adha celebration. The second housing package of 2024 includes housing loans totalling more than Dh3.046 billion in value and aiding 1,766 citizens, including 782 loans to purchase residential units in the Balghaiylam residential project. Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, also approved the decision to exempt senior citizens, retirees with low incomes, and the…
Catherine Laga‘aia has joined the cast of Disney’s live-action Moana movie as its titular character, Moana, reports Variety. The film is set to be released in July, 2026. Meanwhile, the second instalment of the animated movie is expected later this year. Upon being announced as the new Moana, Laga‘aia, a 17-year-old Sydney, Australia native told Variety: “I’m really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites. My grandfather comes from Fa‘aala, Palauli, in Savai‘i. And my grandmother is from Leulumoega Tuai on the main island of ‘Upolu in Samoa. I’m honored to have an opportunity to…
In the UAE, every year, we receive thousands of new cars ready to be picked up by their eager new owners. However, before the car is handed over to the buyer, each of these cars embark on a meticulous journey of preparation. To uncover this incredible process, Khaleej Times joined forces with Al-Futtaim Automotive, an automobile titan prepping over 100,000 new cars a year for all the brands within their portfolio: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, Volvo, Polestar and BYD. Al-Futtaim Automotive’s aftersales division allowed the Khaleej Times team a rare peek behind the curtains to explore this…
A SPECTACULAR SCHEDULE OF LIVE MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES THIS EID AL ADHA World-renowned singers, side-splitting comedians, and one-of-a-kind plays are coming to venues across Dubai this Eid A packed schedule of amazing performances will help residents and tourists make the most of the long public holiday Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 June 2024: This Eid al Adha, residents and visitors can join in the extraordinary celebrations across the city with an impressive lineup of live music and performances. As the city transforms into a vibrant hub of cultural festivity from 16 to 23 June, there are endless ways to create…