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All private schools, universities and nurseries in Dubai will be closed from Saturday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 18 for Eid Al Adha, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority announced on Sunday. They will reopen on Wednesday, June 19. Earlier, the Dubai government announced the Eid Al Adha holiday for government employees, starting from Saturday, June 15, until Tuesday, June 18, with official work resuming on Wednesday, June 19. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Federal Authority of Human Resources also announced Eid holidays for government. Paid holidays will be given to…
Private developer Peak Summit Development has launched the second phase of its The Orchard Place, a European-inspired residential community in Jumeirah Village Circle, following the completion of units in Tower A and B. Tower C will have a height of 20 floors and offers 193 units including studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units, 2-storey penthouses and townhouses with spacious terraces and private swimming pools. The anticipated handover date is the fourth quarter of 2026 and prices start from Dh687,000. “Following the success of the previous launches, we are thrilled to launch Tower C at The OrchardPlace, a European community focused…
The year 2015 was a seminal one for the smartwatch and personal wearables – it was the year that Apple introduced the Apple Watch. And everyone has been playing catch-up ever since. Granted, there were personal wearables – and even smartwatches – before the Apple watch. Fitbit, the brand that revolutionised the fitness tracking and personal wearables space, launched its first product way back in 2007. And Garmin had also carved a niche for itself – albeit a small one – by the time mighty Apple turned its attention to smartwatches. But like almost all Apple products, the Apple Watch…
The music industry in 2024 is buzzing with creativity and innovation. Advances in music production technology are changing the way music is created and experienced, insiders say. Jack Sleiman is a passionate music aficionado renowned for his multifaceted talents as a DJ, producer, and radio host. With a keen ear for producing, remixing, and pioneering new styles, Jack’s music reflects global influences, garnered from his extensive travels for shows and events. Jack’s ability to blend diverse cultural sounds and genres has made his remixes and tracks immensely popular. His reworks of Babylone’s “Zina” and Hozier’s “Take Me to Church,” along…
The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks meet for Game 2 of the NBA finals tonight. Boston leads the series so far, having won the first game. It starts at 8:00 p.m. ET and will be televised on ABC, but if you want to stream the NBA playoffs without cable, you can watch a live stream of the Mavs vs Celtics with any of the following options. Watch the Mavs vs Celtics Game 2 Live Stream on Sling TV You want the least expensive way to watch a live stream of this game and all of the NBA finals? Not counting…
More than 10,000 members of the Filipino community in the UAE gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Sunday, June 9 to celebrate their country’s 126th independence anniversary. The day-long festival filled with vibrant cultural performances, lively music, and a palpable sense of unity was an advance commemoration of Philippine’s independence, celebrated every June 12, when it was declared free from 333 years of Spanish colonial rule in 1898. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Your knowledge, talent, and energy have contributed to our development and progress. We in the UAE cherish…
Vision Developments, an Emirati enterprise, has unveiled its plans for local expansion and growth. Vision Developments has established itself in the market since 2021 with three projects completed and sold out. The compnay is backed by by 15 years of experience in construction and real estate developments by Vision Constructions. Vision is announcing numerous upcoming projects in the next three years. First of the handovers will be as soon as Q4 2024 with two properties — Karma and Platinum in Liwan. In line with their vision, the company aims to bring in substantial investment towards thriving and upcoming communities in…
More than any other subgenre in gaming, the mecha game has a very defined look. Titles like Armored Core and MechWarrior both tend to share a lot of aesthetic similarities, doling out rusty mechs in a hardened sci-fi world. The art style may change a here and there, but the genre certainly has a uniform so to speak. That’s about to change thanks to an unlikely indie. Bounty Star is an upcoming titled from publisher Annapurna Interactive that’s unlike any mecha game I’ve ever seen. In fact, I didn’t realize it was one at all until I went hands-on with…
The Dubai government announced the Eid Al Adha holiday for government employees, starting from Saturday, June 15, until Tuesday, June 18, with official work resuming on Wednesday, June 19. According to the holiday circular, exceptions apply to authorities, departments, and institutions whose employees work in shifts or are involved in public service or the management of public facilities. These organisations will set working hours for these employees based on operational needs to maintain the smooth operation of their facilities during the holiday period. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Federal Authority of…
It’s not easy to wade out of crippling depression, but Bollywood actor Imran Khan has done just that – and now he’s ready to talk about it. Khan, who has worked in movies such as Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, was quoted by storytelling platform Humans of Bombay talking about the fallout of his divorce. He said, “When I separated [from Vantika Malik] in 2019, I was at my weakest—emotionally and physically. I’d say, I would describe it as a husk of a human being. Brushing my teeth and taking a shower was a monumental ask. I didn’t know if…