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Indians who hold an ordinary passport and have a US green card or residence visa in UK or European Union countries must first apply online to avail of a pre-approved visa-on-arrival for entry to the UAE as a visitor for a period of 14 days. The short-term visa can be extended for another 14 days for one time only, noted the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai. Eligible Indian travellers were being granted visa-on-arrival at UAE airports for some years. The visa is typically stamped at the immigration counter once travellers disembark from their flights. Now,…
Czech President Petr Pavel was admitted in a Prague hospital after a motorbike crash on Thursday but his injuries are “not serious”, his office said on X. The 62-year-old, in office since March 2023, will stay in hospital for an unspecified period of time. “His injuries are not serious, but they will require a short monitoring stay in Prague’s Military University Hospital,” Pavel’s office said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. His spokesman, Vit Kolar, told the public Czech TV later that Pavel would spend “several days” in hospital, with a negligible impact…
Claudio Ranieri, who famously led Leicester City to a shock Premier League title in 2016, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 72. The Italian’s last match as a manager was Cagliari’s 3-2 home defeat to Fiorentina on Thursday, where he received a rousing ovation from fans at the Sardegna Arena as well as a guard of honour from his players. “There is a beginning and an end to everything. It is only fair: to close the circle in this way, where I had started, is something I dreamed of and the dream was wonderful,” Ranieri, who…
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 24 May 2024: UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its Annual General Meeting recently, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation, and in the presence of members of the Board of Directors of the Federation and representatives of member banks. During the meeting, the members approved the previous minutes of the General Assembly held recently, the audited financial statements for 2023 and the auditors’ report. The General Meeting also absolved the Board of Directors from liabilities arising from their duties for…
Samsung introduced a self-repair program in 2022 and expanded its scope earlier this year, offering access to repair kits and genuine replacement parts for DIY repairs. However, due to a lack of expertise and the risks of breaking things, most people still prefer to get it done at repair outlets — authorized or otherwise. But it seems visiting an authorized repair outlet comes at a serious cost. According to 404 Media, Samsung binds these outlets with a contract that requires them to send over details such as name, mobile number, address, email, unique hardware identifier code, warranty status, and details…
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will come up at paid parking zones across Dubai, it was announced Friday. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has signed an agreement to expand the number of its EV ‘Green Charger’ stations in “prime locations” managed by Parkin, the largest supplier of paid public parking facilities in the Emirate. “By the end of April 2024, the number of EVs in Dubai reached over 30,000,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa. “This number is expected to increase in the coming years … The number of registered customers in the EV…
Judges at the top court of United Nations (UN) top court will rule on Friday, May 24, on South Africa’s request to order Israel to halt its Rafah offensive and withdraw from Gaza. South Africa’s lawyers asked the court last week to impose emergency measures, and said Israel’s attacks on the southern Gaza city ‘must be stopped’ to ensure the survival of the Palestinian people. Rulings by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, are final and binding, but have been ignored in the past. The court has no enforcement powers. Stay up to date…
Five industries undergoing transformative change due to ongoing artificial intelligence research Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 24, 2024: Around the world, major industries are undergoing transformative changes thanks to the power and adaptability of artificial intelligence (AI). From AI algorithms that enhance the efficiency of flightpaths, to AI assisted drones that monitor crops, and metaverse-based immersive learning, here are five key sectors that are at the heart of the AI revolution. 1) Healthcare: AI will have large-scale impact in the health industry. The university has more than 20 ongoing or upcoming health-related research projects with partners such as the Malaria No More, Quris-AI, Aspire, Infinite…
Astronomers have discovered a rare type of planet called an “exo-Venus,” which is between the size of Earth and Venus and is located just 40 light-years away — practically in our back yard. Although scientists think that planets of this size could be very common in our galaxy, they are hard to identify because they are so much smaller than the big gas giants that are more commonly discovered. This new planet also seems to have similar temperatures to Earth, and studying it could help to explain how atmospheres develop and how Earth became habitable. The planet is named Gliese…
Popular brand Kelloggs is recalling chocolate cornflakes in the UK following complaints of hard lumps in the cereal that could be a potential choking hazard. According to UK’s Food Standards Agency, Kellanova, the company which manufactures the cereal, has asked consumers who had bought chocolate cornflakes packs to dispose of them “as a precaution”. It said the hard lumps “do not break down when eaten with milk” and could also result in damage of teeth. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. FSA has also advised customers to contact the brand for full refund.…