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The second season of the House of the Dragon returns next week after a strike-related delay, promising more of the blood, fire and power struggles that fans of the Game of Thrones universe have come to expect. The eight-episode second series kicks off next Sunday, plunging fans back into the mythical continent of Westeros, set almost two centuries before the events of Game of Thrones. It was pushed back by several months due to the long strike by Hollywood writers and actors last summer over pay and conditions. House of the Dragon picks up with Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) vying for…

Tarek, a 7-year-old Egyptian child, presented to the paediatric clinic after he showed symptoms that included a sore throat, recurrent colds, continuous coughing, wheezing, and eye discomfort that was noticeably worse in the night. When the doctors at Thumbay University Hospital diagnosed the reasons behind Tarek’s illness, it was concluded that his parents frequently smoked shisha inside, especially in the living room where the child spent a large portion of his daytime hours. Physical examination and spirometry tests indicated reduced lung function, consistent with reactive airway disease and asthma – exacerbated by second-hand smoke exposure. Stay up to date with…

CEO Clubs Commitment to Innovation Reaches New Heights at Lunch Meeting Focused on AI Dubai, UAE – June 5, 2024: CEO Clubs Network’s dedication to innovation reached new heights during their Lunch Meeting at the Metropolitan Hotel, Dubai. The event, focused on “Envisioning AI in the Next One to Two Years: Catalyzing Innovation Across Diverse Industries,” was attended by over 60 members and guests, including global leaders, diplomats, and VIPs, including H.E. Marie Ndjeka Opombo ,Ambassador, Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, H.E. Ersoy Erbay, Commercial Attache, Turkiye, H.E. Onur Saylan, Consul General, Turkiye, H.E. Bilal Unverdi, Treasury and…

We know you’ve been burned before, but according a promising report from Bloomberg, Spotify is poised to announce a new premium add-on later this year that will finally deliver its much-anticipated HiFi option, as well as some new playlist creation tools. Although Bloomberg’s report, which cites a “source familiar with the plan,” is light on specific resolution details, it says that the new high-fidelity audio option will be sold as an add-on for existing customer,s who could be charged at least an additional $5 per month depending on their base plan. The add-on will not only deliver better quality audio…

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai recently conducted an extensive inspection campaign on 698 developer sites and free zones across the Emirate. The campaign’s main objective was to monitor the occupation of the right-of-way, ensure compliance with regulations, and guarantee the safety of road users and adherence to standards in development and free zones. The campaign began at the start of the year and included inspections of all free zones and 57 development areas managed by 24 developers in Dubai. Through this intensive inspection campaign, RTA aims to maintain Dubai’s civilised and aesthetic appearance and ensure the sustainability…

Former British pop singer Gary Glitter was on Tuesday ordered to pay a woman he sexually abused as a child more than 500,000 pounds ($637,000) in damages. The 80-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, shot to fame in the 1970s as a “glam-rock” star before he was later repeatedly convicted and jailed for child sex crimes. Gadd was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2015 after being found guilty of indecently assaulting three girls in the 1970s. One of those three victims, who said she was 12 when Gadd raped and sexually assaulted her, sued the singer at…

Netflix has announced that Mia McKenna-Bruce, Martin Freeman, and Helena Bonham Carter will be starring in a new Agatha Christie adaptation titled The Seven Dials Mystery. The series is set in England in 1925 and revolves around a practical joke gone horribly wrong at a lavish country house party, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter. Mia McKenna-Bruce will be leading the cast as Bundle, a young and determined sleuth. McKenna-Bruce said, “Chris Chibnall’s scripts are brilliant, and I am thrilled to be part of this new interpretation of the iconic Agatha Christie’s storytelling.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Seven Dials Mystery…

Heads up, UAE-based artists: Here’s a chance to showcase your work in Dubai. The emirate on Tuesday announced an open call for artworks that will be used in the city’s roundabouts. Dubai Culture — in partnership with the Dubai Municipality and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) — has invited all Emirati and UAE-based artists, designers, and architects to submit innovative ideas and proposals for distinctive art installations. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. These installations will be set up at major roundabouts of the emirate in an initiative that is aimed at…

The DP World Tour and Challenge Tour Joint Cardholder believes that his game has improved ever since he relocated to the Emirates with his wife last August By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Dubai resident Garrick Porteous, a golfer with playing privileges on both the DP World Tour and the Challenge Tour, believes that living here in the Emirates has helped improve his game. Porteous moved to the UAE last August with his wife, Maisie, a history teacher in Dubai, who he met in Newcastle whilst she was studying there. In a distinguished amateur career, the 34-year-old Englishman,…

IBPC Event to Promote LCTSM/UPI-IPP Platform Adoption for Businesses and Traders RBI Delegation addressed in Dubai, the mechanism of cross border transaction between UAE and India in local currencies (AED vs INR) 11th June 2024, UAE:  Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai, along with representatives from the National Payments Corporation of India and the Reserve Bank of India, showcased significant advancements in digital payments and currency settlement mechanisms at a recent conclave in their efforts to enhance economic collaboration and facilitate seamless cross-border transactions. Convening the conclave, held recently at the Taj Dubai, Dr Sahitya Chaturvedi, Secretary General of…