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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’…
Belgian David Goffin accused partisan fans at the French Open of “total disrespect” and said he was spat at by a spectator during his marathon first-round victory over local favourite Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Fans can often turn the usually quiet Roland Garros courts into a wild arena when a French player needs backing and Goffin was subjected to the experience on Tuesday afternoon. On a raucous Court 14, Goffin kept his cool to defeat wild card Perricard 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3, before the former world number seven held his hand to his ears as he left the venue to…
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Flexibility remains the top priority for mothers returning to work in the UAE, with 76.8 per cent ranking it 5 out 5 on the matrix. That’s according to the recent survey results released by UAE employment platform Beyond Careers. Among the other key findings, apart from flexibility, the most sought-after benefits include positive work culture, compensation, and career progression. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The study launched on International Women’s Day 2024, was conducted on a data sample of 115 responses, with approximately 92 per cent of respondents being mid-senior level female…
Egypt’s cabinet decided Wednesday to raise the price of subsidised bread for the first time in 30 years, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. The price of a loaf, long set at five piastres ($0.001), would quadruple to 20 piastres ($0.004) from June 1, Madbouly told a news conference. Madbouly acknowledged the move would be unpopular but emphasised the need to “rationalise the burden on the state treasury to ensure the sustainability of subsidies”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Of the country’s 106 million people, 71 million benefited from bread subsidies, he said.…
More than 80 per cent of chief economists worldwide expect the global economy to either strengthen or remain stable this year – nearly double the proportion in the previous report in 2023, according to the World Economic Forum. The share of those predicting a downturn in global conditions declined from 56 per cent in January to 17 per cent, reflecting the increasingly bullish sentiments held by chief economists. Over two-thirds of chief economists who participated in the WEF survey predicted a sustained rebound of global growth, driven by technological transformation, artificial intelligence, and the green transition. The latest Chief Economists’…
Bayern Munich have appointed Vincent Kompany as their new manager on a deal until June 2027 after the Belgian parted ways with Burnley following their relegation from the Premier League, the two clubs announced on Wednesday. “We understand the allure and prestige of a club like Bayern Munich and respect Vincent’s ambition to explore new opportunities,” Burnley said in a statement. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said: “We all at the club agree that Vincent Kompany is the right coach for FC Bayern and are very much looking forward to working with him.” Bayern, Bundesliga champions in the previous 11 seasons,…
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