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Ivy League degrees, prestigious awards and a multitude of hobbies — these Dubai-based Thomas sisters are well-rounded, high-achieving students. Interestingly, they never graduated from a traditional school with classrooms and teachers; instead, they were homeschooled by their parents. Recently, Dorothy Thomas — the second of the sisters — was conferred the prestigious Richard J. Estes global citizenship award from her alma mater, University of Pennsylvania. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channel The award is usually given to a graduating student from the University of Pennsylvania’s Nonprofit Leadership Program with a record of academic…
India’s six-week election was staggering in its size and logistical complexity, but also in the “unprecedented” scale of online disinformation. The biggest democratic exercise in history brought with it a surge of false social media posts and instant messaging, ranging from doctored videos to unrelated images with false captions. Raqib Hameed Naik, from the US-based India Hate Lab, said they had “witnessed an unprecedented scale of disinformation” in the elections. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Conspiracy theories… were vigorously promoted to deepen the communal divide,” said Naik, whose organisation researches hate speech…
The pressure is on at Computex this year. With the May announcement of Copilot+ PCs and Microsoft’s deep partnership with Qualcomm, the stakes were high for AMD coming into the show. But the company certainly didn’t show up empty-handed. Its announcements have all centered around Zen 5, the company’s latest architecture, both on desktop and mobile. But at the moment, these mobile chips feels especially noteworthy in light of Copilot+. AMD calls it the Ryzen AI 300 series. It’s a complete rebrand for AMD, not unlike Intel’s move to “Core Ultra” in its most recent generation. But this time, it’s…
A new dedicated bus lane has been added on First Al Khail Street in Al Quoz, with a warning to motorists that those who will use it will get a fine of Dh600, Khaleej Times has learnt. The dedicated bus lane is only on one direction – starting from Al Quoz Bus Station all the way to the bowling centre heading towards Zaa’beel. It does not have, however, the distinctive bright red markings and solid yellow lines found on Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Naif Street, and Al Ghubaiba Road. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
It’s not surprising that AMD released its Ryzen 9000 CPUs at Computex 2024. The company confirmed its Zen 5 chips would arrive this year, and Computex is the perfect place to release them. AMD answered two big questions about Ryzen 9000 in Taipei, however: When does Ryzen 9000 come out, and how long will AM5 last? Let’s start with that last question. AMD committed to supporting the AM5 platform through 2025 originally, but with the launch of Ryzen 9000, it’s recommitting. The company says it will support AM5 through at least 2027, and likely beyond that point. Everything works together,…
Two small planes collided midair Sunday during an air show performance in southern Portugal, the air force said, with media reporting that one of the pilots was killed. “The air force regrets to announce that at 4:05 pm (1505 GMT), at the Beja Air Show, two planes were the victim of an accident during an aerial demonstration” involving six aircraft, it said in a short statement. Portuguese media reported that the pilot of one of the aircraft had died. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channel They identified the aircraft as two Yakovlev Yak-52,…
The New York Times appeared at CES 2023 alongside Delta to confirm that the publication’s game lineup is part of the upcoming Delta Exclusives Hub. Delta Air Lines passengers will soon be able to play Wordle, Spelling Bee, and more during flights via the airline’s free Wi-Fi.Currently, those flying on a Delta flight only get free access to iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp. Starting on February 1, though, Delta Air Lines plans to offer free Wi-Fi on its flights to Delta SkyMiles members, and lots of content will be accessible from a new landing page called the Delta Exclusives Hub.When…
Employment transitions, whether termination or resignation, can be a complex process, and the notice period is critical in ensuring a smooth departure for both employers and employees. This period allows seamless and organised handover of responsibilities, safeguarding the interests of both parties involved. In the UAE, an employer or an employee may end the job contract by serving a notice period specified in the agreement. Either party may terminate the contract by giving the other a written notice, thereby facilitating an orderly exit or transition. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Understanding the…
Bajaj Finserv Direct Ltd, a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Ltd, announced a foray into the Middle East market by launching its technology services hub at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Thursday. Bajaj Technology Services’ DIFC operation will cater to the GCC and larger regional market, which is witnessing exponential growth in digital technology spending projected to reach $20 billion by 2026 in the UAE, according to a recent study done by BCG. Bajaj Finserv Ltd, a part of the multi-billion-dollar Indian conglomerate, the Bajaj Group, is one of India’s most diversified and leading financial services conglomerates with a…
Carlos Alcaraz produced his best display of the tournament to line up a quarterfinal rematch with Stefanos Tsitsipas at the French Open, while Iga Swiatek ramped up her bid for a third successive Roland Garros title with a 40-minute blitz on Sunday. Alcaraz says he feels much more like himself in Paris after an injury-hit build-up saw him sidelined by a sore forearm for almost a month. His 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win over Canadian 21st seed Felix Auger-Aliassime suggested he is rounding into top form, sending an ominous signal to his rivals as he made the last eight for the…