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Ajay Sethi’s is among the most heartwarming success stories in Dubai. Having arrived on these shores to start a small-scale business in 1993, this Chandigarh-born businessman is now a big name in the world of cricket broadcasting. The chairman and MD of the Channel 2 Group Corporation has now one more reason to celebrate, having extended the audio rights partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the upcoming T20 World Cup (June 1-29) in the West Indies and the US. As per the new deal, the Channel 2 Group Corporation now has the audio rights for India, Bangladesh, Sri…
Do you need a laptop or a 2-in-1 laptop for an extremely low price? The kind that you can give to the unruly child for a moment without intense worry that something expensive is about to be broken? A piece of equipment that makes for a great laptop for homework but won’t tempt your child to use it for all night Fortnite sessions instead? Or maybe you just want a browser and a screen for when you’re out in public, something you can leave unattended without the worry that you’ve lost hundreds if not thousands of dollars should it get…
President Sheikh Mohamed has mourned the death of Saeed bin Ahmed Al Otaiba, who passed away today, May 29. Al Otaiba was an Emirati pioneer who served in several government entities after the formation of the UAE. His contributions in Abu Dhabi laid the foundation for the country’s economy. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channel. The UAE President said he was part of the “first generation who worked with the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed, with sincerity and dedication”. Here’s a post that the leader shared on X: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…
Defending champion Iga Swiatek came back from the brink to down Naomi Osaka in a French Open second-round blockbuster, saving a match point as she just avoided her earliest exit at Roland Garros, where the wild crowd came under fire on Wednesday. With fans starved of action on a day when persistent rainfall washed out play on the outside courts, the two four-time Grand Slam champions served up a memorable battle on court Philippe Chatrier, even if hundreds of ticket holders had already returned to the warmth of their homes. “This match was really intense, much more than I would…
The latest version of the Dell G16 gaming laptop, released last year, just had its price slashed with a $300 discount from Dell. In one of the brand’s most attractive gaming laptop deals, you’ll only have to pay $1,200 for this reliable machine instead of $1,500. Its price may go back to normal as soon as tomorrow though, so if you want to make sure that you get this device for cheaper than usual, there’s no time to waste — complete your purchase immediately, as otherwise, you’re risking missing out on the savings. Why you should buy the Dell G16…
Some UAE public health centres will stop offering medical fitness tests for residence visa applications starting June 3, authorities said. The Emirates Health Services (EHC) recently confirmed the closure, stressing that the service will remain accessible in other centres. Here are the four health centres that will no longer conduct medical fitness tests for visas: Ajman Public Health CentreRas Al Khaimah Public Health CentreUmm Al Quwain Public Health CentreFujairah Public Health Centre All expats who are applying for residence visas have to undergo medical fitness tests. A report confirming that one is “medically fit” is necessary for the application to…
If you’re searching for headphone deals, you should be on the lookout for offers involving Bose, which is one of the most popular brands in the audio industry. Best Buy currently has a rare discount that you wouldn’t want to miss — $100 off the Bose QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones, which brings their price down to a more affordable $249 from their sticker price of $349. You’re going to have to hurry with your purchase if you’re interested though, as the stocks that are up for sale may not last long. Why you should buy the Bose QuietComfort headphones It’s the…
UAE residents will enjoy up to 13 days off as public holidays in 2025. According to a resolution the UAE Cabinet has issued, the holiday to mark Islamic festival Eid Al Fitr will be slightly different next year. This marks the most notable change in public holidays as compared to recent years. The resolution — a copy of which Khaleej Times has seen — is effective from January 1, 2025. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Applicable to employees of both private and public sectors in the UAE, these holidays are in addition…
The Palestinian health minister on Wednesday urged the United States to pressure Israel to open the Rafah crossing, used to bring in humanitarian and medical supplies, saying there was no indication that Israeli authorities would open it soon. Rafah was a major entry point for humanitarian relief before Israel stepped up its military offensive on the Gaza side of the border earlier this month and seized control of the crossing from the Palestinian side. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that its closure has significantly affected its ability to deliver essential medical supplies into the Gaza Strip, which has…
Informative keynote speeches, riveting panel discussions and the exploration of emerging trends were all part of an unmissable New Age Finance and Accounting Summit which was organized by Khaleej Times at the Kempinski Central Avenue in Dubai on Wednesday. The event brought together some of the most diverse and leading industry experts, financial analysts and finance gurus to explore the future intricacies of corporate finance and banking. Speakers and panellists engaged in constructive dialogues, addressing the new-age intricacies and challenges that must be confronted to help reshape the volatile financial landscape of today and tomorrow. As the term ‘New Age’…