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Penalties for violating Haj regulations and instructions in Saudi Arabia are being implemented starting today (June 2), and will last until June 20. The authorities will impose a fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyal, roughly around Dh9,000 on citizens, residents, and visitors performing Haj without a permit. The authorities also highlighted that anyone caught transporting Haj pilgrims without a permit will be imprisoned to up to 6 months, and will be fined for up to 50,000 Saudi Riyal or Dh49,000. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sanctions Performing haj without a permit in the…
The United States destroyed Canada’s bowling after a slow start to overpower their neighbours by seven wickets in the opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup in Dallas on Saturday. Aaron Jones muscled 10 sixes in an unbeaten 94 from 40 balls to propel his team to 197 for three from 17.4 overs in reply to Canada’s 194 for five. Opener Navneet Dhaliwal top-scored with 61 for the Canadians before he was caught off former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson bowling his first delivery for his new team. The ninth edition of the sport’s shortest format opened with a match-up…
The former president of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run for president in the country’s upcoming snap elections organised after the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iran’s state television reported on Sunday (June 2). In the previous weeks, Ahmadinejad had kept voters guessing and said he was “checking the conditions to decide whether to register”. The country’s cleric-led Guardian Council will vet candidates, and publish the list of qualified ones on June 11. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Under Iran’s election process, candidates have several days to formally…
Every June, video game announcements typically take precedence over new releases. That said, there’s still plenty to look forward to this month, especially when it comes to new releases that build upon already existing games. Both Elden Ring and Destiny 2 are getting expansions, while Shin Megami Tensei V, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, and Monster Hunter Stories are all getting a new leases on life. While some surprise launches at this month’s showcases will surely beef up June’s game release calendar, I’ve highlighted some of the games that you should be keeping on your radar when you’re able to divert your…
Are you a pet-owner that makes frequent trips to and from the UAE, or going to permanently move to the UAE? Or are you a resident looking to leave the UAE for good, and relocate to another country? If any of these apply to you, you may want to know about the process of moving your beloved furry friend with you. There are different regulations to follow when importing and exporting pets. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Read on to know all about the required documents when travelling with a pet, the…
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, success hinges not only on technical prowess or qualifications but also on mastering the intricate web of organisational politics. While often shadowed in negativity, these politics are an inherent aspect of modern workplaces, stemming from various factors. Organisational politics emanate from multiple sources within the corporate environment. Predominantly, it stems from a ‘me-centric’ mindset pervasive among managers and higher-ups, prioritising personal agendas and fostering competitive environments characterised by information hoarding and centralised power. Interestingly, these dynamics are not exclusive to senior leadership; even junior employees may inadvertently contribute by withholding information to maintain a facade…
Novak Djokovic’s bid for a 25th Grand Slam briefly hung by a thread on a cold and damp Saturday night at Roland Garros but the Serbian battled back for a 7-5 6-7(6) 2-6 6-3 6-0 win over Lorenzo Musetti in the latest ever French Open finish. The reigning champion showcased the iron will that has made him one of the game’s greatest players to avoid defeat in a thrilling third-round contest that got underway at 10.37 p.m. local time on Saturday. Some 4-1/2 hours later at 3.06 a.m. on Sunday morning, the fans who had huddled up under rugs as…
When you look back down the list of the best Macs of all time, the iMac G3 from 1998 garners a lot of praise for putting Apple back on the map, and rightly so. But there’s another Mac from that period that often gets overlooked — and today it celebrates its 25th anniversary. That Apple computer is the Power Mac G3 450 Blue and White edition. While the colorful iMac G3 opened up a new era for Apple by forging its reputation as a forward-thinking company that built fun, innovative computers, the Power Mac G3 Blue and White cemented that…
The UAE is a melting pot of cultures with people of various nationalities residing here in harmony. With more than 100 foreign missions in the UAE, life for expatriates has been simplified – especially as the emirates has continued fostering great diplomatic ties with other countries. If you’re a Nigerian expat living in the UAE, and your passport is expiring soon – you can get it renewed right here. In order to get your passport renewed, you must book an appointment on the Nigeria Immigration Services Portal. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channel…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the attempts of Israeli occupation authorities. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Kingdom condemned the attempt to undermine the efforts of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), by classifying it as terrorist, and aiming to lift the immunity of its employees who carry out their duty to alleviate the severity of humanitarian catastrophe facing the Palestinian people. According to a ministry statement carried Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Kingdom stressed that Israel, as an…