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Replaced reminds of me a lot of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, in a good way. Ninja Theory’s latest was a visual spectacle with extremely cinematic combat and gorgeous setpieces that I won’t be forgetting anytime soon. While Hellblade 2 did that with Unreal Engine 5, Replaced is going to do that with pixel art. Replaced has had some amazing trailers across various gaming showcases over the past few years, so I was stoked to go hands-on with it at Summer Game Fest Play Days. Now that I have, I can’t wait to see more from this adventure that might put…

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A special private corridor has been set up for Haj pilgrims flying out of Dubai for the annual Islamic pilgrimage, a top official has said. With dedicated counters for check-in and passport control, and special departure gates, pilgrims will not get stuck in the peak travel rush that Dubai experiences ahead of the Eid Al Adha break and summer vacation. Mohammad Al Marzouqi, head of the Haj Committee at Dubai Airports, told Khaleej Times: “From the moment they enter the airport building, Haj pilgrims have a private corridor till they reach their departure gates.” Airlines that operate Haj flights requested special departure…

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Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan on Monday launched the trailer of upcoming film Pushtaini. The movie will be Roshan’s acting coach Vinod Rawat’s directorial debut. Roshan introduced fans to the the trailer on Instagram and wrote a lengthy note alongside it. He wrote, “When @vinraw first spoke to me of “PUSHTAINI” I couldn’t quite imagine or visualise the film. I remember thinking this is a great germ of an idea but it seemed absurd to me that he would give up everything and put all his finances into executing it. We were in the middle of the lockdown, Vinod told me…

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In line with the UAE’s determination to provide world-class healthcare services: His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahyan Inaugurates ART Fertility Clinic in Al Ain City, which is Positioned as One of the Leading IVF Fertility Platforms across the GCC and provides an Integrated Therapeutic Environment with Global Expertise Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, June 7th, 2024: His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed that the UAE earned a distinguished reputation on a global scale in the field of healthcare, thanks to the great support and dedication of our wise leadership, represented…

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Fable finally got a big blowout trailer showing off some gameplay during the Xbox Games Showcase. It still does not have a firm release date, however. Fable was first announced back in 2020, and since then fans have been chomping at the bit for any new information. After another yearly check-in with Fable, developed by Playground Games, we now know the game is set to release in 2025. Playground Games is known for its work on the Forza Horizon franchise, and after being acquired by Microsoft in 2019, it started work on the next Fable game. Every year, we see…

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A new Nol card with discounts of up to worth Dh17,000 on various products and services was launched for tourists, residents and citizens on Monday, June 10. According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the nol Travel Card will be initially available at the Dubai International Airport (DXB) as well as some partners such as Zoom, Europcar and others. It has an initial price of Dh200 for a year with a balance of Dh19. It can be renewed at the end of the year for Dh150 so users can continue enjoying the benefits. Stay up to date with the…

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Cairo on Monday, June 9, at a critical time as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Hamas and Israel to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and ensure the war does not expand onto Lebanon. In his eighth visit to the region, the top US diplomat is also set to travel to Israel, Jordan and Qatar this week. US President Joe Biden on May 31 outlined a three-phase ceasefire proposal from Israel that envisions a permanent end to hostilities, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and the reconstruction…

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During the June 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, The Coalition announced Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel to the Gears of War series. The game takes place 14 years before the start of the first game, and is built from the ground up with Unreal Engine 5. However, there is no release date, but it will presumably launch for PC and Xbox Series X/S. The trailer starts with a protagonist Marcus Fenix as a younger man fighting against a big Locust enemy. When he barely manages to win, he gets pulled up by his friend, Dominic Santiago. The camera then pans…

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Saudi Arabia has announced that Haj this year will start on June 14. The Haj is one of the five pillars of Islam and must be undertaken at least once by all Muslims with the means. It involves a series of rituals completed over at least four days in Makkah and its surroundings in the west of Saudi Arabia. Along with booking flights, arranging accommodations, managing Haj permit and tour packages from approved operators, pilgrims should prepare themselves physically and mentally before the journey. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channel Saudi Arabia has…

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The UAE stands out as one of those regions where there is still a very clear growth outlook for corporates, which really translates into growth for the banking sector overall as well By Gaurav Arora The Middle East journey has been a multi decade journey. In terms of growth especially across the banking sector, there have been a lot of interesting things which have happened during and post Covid. In many ways, the Middle East region has demonstrated tremendous growth in several aspects with the ability to not just attract the banking sector but the entire ecosystem. From enabling companies…

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