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While some parts of the world have already spotted the crescent moon that will mark the beginning of the highly anticipated Eid Al Adha, Pakistan, India, and seven other countries are still on the look out for it. According to the Astronomy Center, today marks the twenty-ninth day of the month of Dhul-Qi’dah in the following countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, Morocco, and Ghana. When the sun sets in each country today, their own sighting committees are expecting to spot the crescent moon, and this will determine whether Eid al-Adha will be on Monday, June 17, or…
This weekend will be full of new game trailers and content shown at Summer Games Fest and other gaming showcases, but don’t let the new announcements distract you from the great games that just came out. While the waiting time between new console game releases can seem to drag on forever sometimes, new games are always released on Steam. If you need a game to jump into between showcases this weekend and want to try something new, here are three recently released games on Steam that are worth checking out based on initial reviews. The first game is a retro…
Eight public beaches in Dubai will be reserved for families during the Eid Al Adha break. This is to regulate the number of visitors and ensure that everyone can enjoy the beaches in the emirate during the holidays. Dubai Municipality (DM) announced that the beaches of Khor Al-Mamzar Beach, Cornish Al-Mamzar, Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, Umm Suqeim 2 and Jebel Ali Beach will be the ones where only families will be allowed. The municipality will also allocate a 140-member safety and rescue team to enhance beach safety during the period. A 65-member field control team…
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Friday that at least 36,731 people have been killed in the territory during eight months of war between Israel and Hamas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The toll includes at least 77 deaths in the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 83,530 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7.
Dell XPS 13 2024 MSRP $1,599.00 “Ready or not, the Dell XPS 13 feels like it comes from the future.” Pros Ultramodern appearance Excellent build quality Fast performance Good keyboard and touchpad Great OLED display Cons LED touch function keys unhelpful Hidden touchpad doesn’t add value Expensive It’s a weird time to review a laptop — or to buy one, for that matter. Microsoft’s new Copilot+ PC initiative is underway, with a variety of new machines set to arrive with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chipsets that promise good performance and the best efficiency yet from Windows laptops. At the same time,…
About 400 motorists, including senior citizens, people of determination, and pregnant women, have benefited from the free car repair service under the ‘On-the-Go’ initiative by Dubai Police, authorities said on Friday, June 7. The initiative, launched early this year, is available at 138 petrol stations across Dubai to provide police and emergency services to residents. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Captain Majid bin Saeed Al Kaabi, head of the “On-the-Go” initiative, said “since launch it has generated 1,679 reports of minor traffic accidents submitted by the public at petrol stations across the…
iPad Pro (2024) MSRP $999.00 “The iPad Pro (2024) is an unbelievably powerful and well-crafted machine. If you want the best tablet money can buy, this is the one to get.” Pros Sublime OLED screen Lovely design and build Top-notch speakers Surprisingly good battery life Blistering performance Excellent keyboard and stylus Cons iPadOS is achingly lacking It’s extremely expensive Pricey accessories It was in 2017 that Apple wowed us with the iPhone X. For years to come, I believed that no product could ever top the sheer magnitude of reinvention that Apple flexed for the iPhone X. The shift to…
Black Panther, Thor, Spider-Man, Grave Digger, El Toro Loco (The Crazy Bull) and Megalodon. These are Marvel-inspired, customised, off-road titans of motorsport that will slug it out at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi this weekend. It will be two days of full-throttle, roaring high-octane action for the family as Monster Jam brings together six 12,000-pound, four-metre tall, off-roaders on giant wheels. And they will be pushed to the limit in a series of jaw-dropping stunts. The event, happening on Saturday and Sunday (June 8 and 9), will feature professional drivers showcasing their prowess for a title in…
Eight people were arrested in Saudi Arabia for transporting 28 pilgrims without valid Haj permits, authorities said on Friday. The suspects — three expats and five citizens — were ordered to pay a fine of 10,000 Saudi riyals (roughly Dh9,700) for every illegal pilgrim they transported. This amounts to a total of 280,000 Saudi riyals (about Dh274,210). They will also be jailed for 15 days and their vehicles confiscated, the kingdom’s Ministry of Interior said in a social media post on X. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The expats who transported the…
The Dell XPS 14 is a brand-new 14-inch laptop that serves as a tweener between the XPS 13 and the new XPS 16. It’s an ultramodern laptop with several controversial new features that will either delight or bother users. And, it’s an expensive machine with good, but not great performance. That opens the way for a laptop that’s faster and more affordable. The Acer Swift X 14 is just such a laptop, as it puts out a lot more performance for a lot less money. This time there’s no question — it’s a better laptop for most users. Specs and…