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An earthquake of magnitude hit South Iran on Thursday, May 23, as per the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The quake struck at 9.07pm (local time). It occurred at a depth of 10km. Residents in the UAE did not feel any tremors due to the quake in the neighbouring country. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In October last year, UAE residents felt tremors when multiple earthquakes struck the southern part of Iran. A 5.5. magnitude earthquake hit South Iran on October 17, 2023, at 8.59am UAE time. The second quake struck at…

UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) chief Philippe Lazzarini said on Thursday that Israeli authorities are prioritising the private commercial sector at the main crossing point for goods entering Gaza. “When it comes to the crossing in Kerem Shalom, the private sector for the time being is being prioritised,” Lazzarini told AFP, adding that the development had occurred over the past two weeks. He said the prioritisation took place at the inspections level, with private sector trucks inspected “before any other trucks”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. While private goods are “welcome in…

Turkish Airlines started flights to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Having the title of “the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world” with 346 destinations in 130 countries over 6 continents, Turkish Airlines has now started flights again to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, as of 21 May 2024. Available for purchase as of 26 April 2024, Kabul flights will be operated 4 times weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Round trip fares are available from Istanbul to Kabul starting from 805 USD. (including taxes and fees). Kabul flight times as scheduled from 21 May 2024; CarrierFl.…

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…

For Dubai resident Noora Salim, one of the most unforgettable flights of her life was when she flew from Saudi Arabia to her hometown in the southern Indian state of Kerala in the late 1990s. “It was a late night flight and the cabin crew were serving food,” she recalled. “I was a young girl of about 10 or 12. I was in the bathroom when the flight hit turbulence. I started to get thrown about.” She managed to get out of the toilet but cabin crew and their food tray were in the aisle, preventing her from returning to…

Israeli forces killed at least 50 Palestinians in aerial and ground bombardments across the Gaza Strip on Thursday and battled in close combat with Hamas-led militants in areas of the southern city of Rafah, health officials and Hamas media said. Israeli tanks advanced in Rafah’s southeast, edged towards the city’s western district of Yibna and continued to operate in three eastern suburbs, residents said. “The occupation (Israeli forces) is trying to move further to the west, they are on the edge of Yibna, which is densely populated. They didn’t invade it yet,” one resident said, asking not to be named.…

24 French Asset Management Firms With $1.6 Trillion AUM Convene for Second UAE – France Investor Meetup Organized by ADGM and the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. Four major French asset management firms—Ardian, BNP Paribas, Tikehau Capital, and Eiffel Investment Group have offices in ADGM as part of their strategy to expand their global footprint. Aimed at reinforcing investment ties between the two nations, forging strategic alliances, identifying new opportunities, and driving mutual economic growth. Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23 May 2024: Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, ADGM, the leading international financial centre…

Alienware m16 R2 MSRP $1,850.00 “The Alienware m16 R2 fixes many of its predecessor’s flaws and performs well too.” Pros Smaller footprint, streamlined design Nice touches of RGB Great gaming performance Convenient ports Upgradeable Cons Limited configurations Lackluster screen Flimsy touchpad The Alienware m16 R2 feels like a fresh start for the brand’s gaming laptops. In the era of compact, discreet laptops like the Razer Blade or ROG Zephyrus G14, Alienware laptops haven’t always followed the trend. The m16 laptops, particularly, were the defiantly chunky ones in the lineup. But with the Alienware m16 R2, many of the hallmarks of…

Parents in the UAE spend up to Dh98,800 on various products and equipment during their child’s first year, said a new study. According to new research commissioned by The Baby Expo and conducted by Censuswide, parents mainly spend on gear such as strollers, car seats, high-chairs, carriers; nursery furniture and décor; clothing and accessories; feeding, nursing and nutrition; maternity products and services; and bath and baby care. Among the other items are gadgets, post-partum support, toys, education and outdoor fun; health and safety essentials such as first aid, safety gates, baby and toddler proofing accessories etc; and childcare and nurseries.…

Dubai World Trade Centre introduces Home Business Packages for its growing Expo Village Community Top of Form Targeted at first time business owners, entrepreneurs and SMEs, looking to establish a presence in Dubai, the Home Business Package enables residents of DWTC’s Expo Village to operate from home without renting separate office space The Home Business Package provides access to the ‘Expo Village Work Hub’ co-working space, aimed at digital nomads and entrepreneurs seeking networking and collaboration Initially available for select licence types and business activities in sectors such as information technology, management consulting, research, events and entertainment, design and production…