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Kia is on a roll. Hot on the heels of the success of the Kia EV6 and EV9, the company is already announcing what could be its cheapest electric vehicle yet — the Kia EV3. The Kia EV line seems to follow the rule of lower numbers indicating a lower price — and if so, the EV3 will end up being the cheapest electric car Kia has released to date. That, however, thankfully doesn’t mean that the EV3 will be a low-end car — it just means that Kia may be pushing the boundaries on electric car pricing. Curious about…

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will deploy 30 electric buses to serve the passengers in Business Bay, Al Wasl Road and Dubai Mall, as part of its plan to convert diesel-powered buses to electric vehicles and in line with Dubai’s zero-emission public transport strategy. The RTA has yet to announce the fee structure for electric buses and rollout. In August last year, passengers got free rides when RTA introduced an electric bus trial service along the route from La Mer to Al Sufouh. Commuters were still required to tap their nol card to use the electric bus, but they…

A missile attack targeted a commercial vessel transiting southwest of Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah without causing any damage or casualties, maritime security firms said on Thursday. The vessel was “suspiciously approached” 68 nautical miles (125 kilometres) off Hodeidah, Ambrey said, without identifying the ship or the flag that it was flying. “The vessel had undergone what she described as a ‘missile attack’ at the location,” it added, noting that “no injuries or damages were reported”. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, run by the Royal Navy, also reported an incident at the same location, with “a missile impacting the…

Private luxury property developer Omniyat Thursday said it sold a penthouse for Dh139 million ($37.8 million) in Burj Khalifa district, making it the most expensive property in the area. The four-bedroom penthouse at the newly opened The Lana Residences, Dorchester Collection, spans over 16,594 sqft, overlooking the Marasi Marina between the Burj Khalifa District and the Dubai Design District. Dubai’s luxury and branded market has seen massive growth over the last three years, driven by high-net-worth individuals flocking to the city. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. According to Knight Frank’s latest report,…

Veteran Palestinian film director Rashid Masharawi was abroad when the Gaza war broke out last year, so he decided to hand over the camera to other filmmakers still inside the besieged territory. “They are the story” of Masharawi’s project, which he presented at the Cannes Film Festival in France, more than seven months after the conflict erupted. “They were fighting to protect their lives, their families, to search for food, for wood to make a fire,” said Masharawi The result is a collection of short films called Ground Zero recounting the Israeli bombardment of Gaza and ensuing humanitarian disaster from…

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has revealed he was approached to be India’s next head cricket coach, but said the demands of the high-profile job meant he was unlikely to take it up. Ponting, 49, is head coach of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League and has television commitments in Australia. He is also the head of strategy at Hobart Hurricanes for Australia’s Big Bash League and head coach of Washington Freedom in the US Major League Cricket tournament. “I’ve seen a lot of reports about it,” Ponting was quoted as saying Thursday by the International Cricket Council website.…

MERED to integrate climate-controlled parking solutions at flagship ICONIC Tower Dubai, UAE, 23rd May 2024: MERED, the renowned international real estate developer, is introducing innovative parking solutions at its award-winning flagship project, ICONIC Tower. In line with its mission to enrich people’s lives and provide its residents with a luxury urban lifestyle, MERED will integrate cutting-edge parking boxes with a range of features designed to enhance convenience, efficiency, and sustainability for residents, further solidifying ICONIC Tower’s reputation as a premier residential destination. Considering the region’s hot climate, each exclusive parking box is equipped with air conditioning and features separate access…

Poco isn’t a smartphone brand many may have heard of, but those who have will mostly associate it with bright, colorful gaming phones. That’s not the case for the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro, Poco’s two latest devices that are surprisingly mature in appearance, yet still furnished with some of the customary design flair expected from the brand. However, despite sharing a name, the two F6 phones are really different. It’s quite hard to work out which one is the real star just from looking at the specification sheets, as there are interesting things about both. When they arrived,…

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the UAE on Thursday. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court of UAE, received the Pakistan Prime Minister upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This is Sharif’s first visit to the UAE since his election in February this year. . During the visit, the Prime Minister is expected to meet high-level dignitaries, businesspersons, and heads of financial institutions. The Prime Minister’s visit “marks an important step towards further deepening multifaceted…

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan moved Supreme Court, seeking permission to appear in a ‘personal capacity’ in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendment case, after appearing via video link in the last hearing, ARY News reported. According to the sources, the incarcerated prime minister sent a written request to the Chief Justice, seeking permission to appear before SC in person in the case. The request has been forwarded to the apex court through the Adiala jail administration, reported ARY News. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Pakistan SC has fixed May…