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The largest mall in Dubai is about to get bigger. Emaar Properties on Monday announced a massive Dh1.5 billion expansion of Dubai Mall, which will include 240 new luxury stores and food and beverage outlets. The contractor is already mobilising on-site for this large-scale project. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Announcing the news, Mohamed Alabbar stated, “The new Dubai Mall expansion is a great addition to one of the most visited sites in the world. It reflects Dubai’s ambitious vision to remain at the forefront of global innovation and culture, further solidifying…

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Egypt said on Monday it was important to “deal seriously and positively” with a proposal presented by U.S President Joe Biden that would lead to a ceasefire in Gaza, Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The foreign ministers met virtually to discuss the proposal alongside U.S-Qatari-Egyptian mediating efforts for an Israeli hostages-Palestinian prisoners swap deal that would lead to a permanent ceasefire and sufficient aid entry into Gaza, SPA said.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic toiled to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 on Monday and reach the quarterfinals of the French Open after the top seed recovered from a knee issue during the milestone victory. The Serb, who is chasing a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, sealed his 370th match victory at the majors that broke a tie with Swiss great Roger Federer but his title rivals will be smelling blood after another up-and-down display. The 37-year-old showed no early signs of fatigue from his marathon third-round win over Lorenzo Musetti, a 4-1/2 hour epic that ended…

If you don’t recognize the name Oculus, it’s the company that kicked off the modern VR era. Facebook (now Meta) was so impressed by the Oculus Rift developer kit and sudden revival of interest in VR that it acquired the company in 2014. Now Oculus founder Palmer Luckey is back with plans for another VR headset. While Luckey shared no specific details or even the name of the device, the announcement will no doubt create a buzz in the industry. The X (formerly Twitter) post came as a reply to VR analyst Brad Lynch’s reaction to Luckey’s X post about…

After the Singapore Airlines turbulence incident that left one dead and at least 20 injured, many global airlines are reviewing their safety and seatbelt policies. Several of them are now in talks with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to join their Turbulence Awareness platform that shares data from multiple airlines. “There are a few that have reviewed [their policies],” said Nick Careen, Senior VP, Operations, Safety and Security, IATA. “We have seen an increased interest in the Turbulence Awareness platform. We have been in talks with several airlines across the world. Any time there is an incident that close…

Nigel Farage, who helped champion Britain’s departure from the European Union, said on Monday he would stand as a candidate in next month’s election and will lead the right-wing Reform Party in a major blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The surprise U-turn by Farage, now a TV host, will boost his movement’s profile and challenge Sunak’s Conservatives for the support of right-leaning voters at a time when the governing party is already badly trailing the Labour Party in the polls. Farage, 60, had previously said he would not stand in the July 4 vote in order to help Donald…

Nearly two-thirds (62 per cent) of single-family offices – the structures established by multi-generational business-owning families to manage their affairs – in the Middle East are now led by second-generation family members, a study has revealed. The research by Tharawat Family Business Forum and LGT Middle East showcases the profound shift underway as family heads begin to involve next-gen family members. The study shows that 41 per cent of single-family offices have next-gen family members making investment decisions and contributing. Findings also reveal that investment decisions are being taken by third-generation family members in 35 per cent of family offices.…

South Africa’s Anrich Nortje took a remarkable four wickets for just seven runs as the Proteas dismissed Sri Lanka for a record low 77 on their way to a six-wicket win in the teams’ T20 World Cup opener in New York on Monday. Sri Lanka’s total was their lowest in all T20 cricket, with fast bowler Nortje’s figures the best by a South African at a T20 World Cup, surpassing his own 4-10 against Bangladesh in Sydney two years ago. Kagiso Rabada (2-21) and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, who took two wickets in two balls on his way to 2-22,…

This isn’t Skynet. AI isn’t taking over absolutely everything, at least not yet, but it is taking hold all across the tech world. The technology is making our interactions and capabilities more powerful, from mobile devices to smart virtual assistants. Take GIGABYTE’s latest and innovative AI PC, which amplifies the capabilities of your average system. It unleashes VR creativity through optimal computational power merged with AI capabilities, pushing the boundaries of content creation. It also offers a ton of value to collaborative projects, sparking networking and knowledge exchanges through AI-driven creative opportunities. But to truly understand how this technology is…

As summer vacation draws nearer, parents in the UAE are increasingly worried about finding affordable ways to keep their children occupied. They have voiced concerns about the steep expenses associated with summer camps, which makes it challenging for many to enroll their kids in them. Some parents are even considering keeping children home rather than choosing these pricey camps, which, they say, do not significantly contribute to their educational development. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channel Despite the availability of moderately priced summer camps starting at Dh311 per week, totaling Dh1,244 per month,…