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A red alert has been issued by the UAE weather department for heavy fog formation on Thursday morning. Motorists driving towards Dubai from Abu Dhabi on E311 are strongly advised to resist raving up the engines as dense fog blanketed the highway for most of it. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, authorities urged drivers to slow down, use fog lights, and maintain a safe distance during these foggy conditions. Speed reduction system has been activated in several Abu Dhabi roads to 80 km/h. The Met Department warned motorists of “fog formation with a deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may drop…

The Indian rupee — having opened weak on Thursday on worries over the rise in US Treasury yields — received help from dollar offers from public sector banks. The South Asian currency was at 83.4150 to the US dollar (22.729 against the UAE dirham) at 9.10am, UAE time, having opened at 83.42 (22.73), and compared with 83.3450 (22.71) in the previous session. Public sector banks are on the offer on the dollar/rupee pair, a foreign exchange salesperson at a large bank said. [Editor’s Note: For real-time forex rates, click on the widget below or visit KT’s dedicated Trading News page…

New York will boost security for the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup in June, the governor said on Wednesday, after reports of threats especially related to the India-Pakistan match. “In preparation for the @cricketworldcup, my team has been working with federal & local law enforcement to keep attendees safe,” Governor Kathy Hochul wrote on X, adding there was “no credible threat at this time”. ABC News cited a New York City Police Department bulletin saying the tournament and its related events in New York City could be viewed by extremists as an opportunity to commit acts of violence or disruption.…

Habib Al Mulla and Partners Expands Its International Reach with New Office in Russia Dubai, UAE – 29 May 2024 – Today, Habib Al Mulla and Partners, proudly announces its newest milestone as the first Arab law firm to establish a presence in Russia with the opening of its office in Moscow. This expansion marks a significant move in the firm’s international outreach, following closely on the heels of its second office launch within six months since Istanbul. Renowned for its expertise in regional and international disputes and arbitration matters across diverse sectors, Habib Al Mulla and Partners has also…

NASA and Boeing Space teams have confirmed their readiness to proceed with Saturday’s first crewed launch of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS). The result of the Flight Test Readiness Review was announced on Wednesday following a number of postponed efforts to launch the Starliner over the last month. As engineers set to work on final preparations for Saturday’s much-anticipated mission, the two astronauts who will fly aboard the Starliner — Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams — returned from Houston to the launch site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida where they will remain in quarantine…

India’s capital Delhi recorded its first heat-related death this year as temperatures reached record highs, media reported on Thursday. Parts of northwest and central India have been experiencing heat wave to severe heat wave conditions for weeks, and the temperature in Delhi reached a record high of 52.9°C (127.22°F) in Mungeshpur neighbourhood on Wednesday. That reading may be revised however, as maximum temperatures in other parts of the city ranged from 45.2°C to 49.1°C. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The capital territory’s first heat-related fatality this year was a 40-year-old labourer who…

Abu Dhabi Maritime Announces Second Edition of Marina Awards Now Open for Entries Categories highlight the diverse aspects of marina excellence Abu Dhabi, UAE – 29 May 2024: Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), is pleased to announce the second edition of the prestigious ‘Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards (Marinas Edition)’. Following the success of last year’s inaugural awards, entries for 2024 are now open, inviting marinas from across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye to showcase their excellence and achievements. The Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards aim to recognise and honour outstanding marina facilities that demonstrate…

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…

Doctors in the UAE are seeing children as young as 14 come to hospital emergency rooms with complaints like chronic cough, chest pain, and breathlessness. Reason: E-cigarette smoking. Some picked up the habit thinking it would help them alleviate the stress of studies. Dr Emadeldin Ibrahim, consultant pulmonologist at Medcare Hospital Sharjah, told Khaleej Times that a boy he treated started smoking when he was 14 to cope with schoolwork. When he arrived at the hospital, he was wheezing nonstop, “exhibiting many of the classic signs and symptoms of recurrent bronchitis and asthma”. “I asked him about e-cigarettes because there…

A trade agreement signed by the UAE and South Korea will reinforce supply chains and facilitate direct investment flows, said a joint statement issued by the two countries. The two countries signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) at a summit in Seoul on Wednesday to cut import duties and forge closer business and investment ties. Following is the full text of the joint statement: “At the invitation of Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea, President Sheikh Mohamed conducted a state visit to Korea from May 28 to 29, 2024. On 29 May, Yoon Suk Yeol and Sheikh…