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As the fifth phase of voting in Lok Sabha elections kickstarted on Monday morning, several celebrities from Bollywood stepped out to cast their votes in Mumbai, India’s financial and entertainment capital. Actor RajKummar Rao was among the early voters. After casting his vote at his designated polling booth in Mumbai, Rajkummar talked about the role of a responsible citizen while speaking to the media. “It is a big responsibility towards our country, we should vote. Through us, if people can get influenced then, of course, that’s the biggest thing that we can do to make people aware of the importance…
Manchester City’s insatiable appetite for trophies spells bad news for any club hoping to break the stranglehold Pep Guardiola’s side continue to have on English football. Admirably, Arsenal pushed them very close this season but once again the sight of Guardiola’s players cavorting with the Premier League trophy was the abiding image of the final day. City’s 3-1 victory over West Ham United on Sunday took them to a place not even the great Liverpool side of the 1980s and Manchester United team of the late 1990s and 2000s inhabited. A fourth successive English league title is unprecedented and the…
Andalusia Courtyard Champions Socially Sustainable Communities Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday, May 20, 2024: Andalusia Courtyard, a leading boutique real estate developer, has taken a significant step towards creating socially sustainable communities with their latest event. The initiative was designed to connect property residents, fostering relationships, and reinforcing the essence of communal living. CEO and founder Saleh Tabakh emphasized, “Our mission extends beyond building properties. We are dedicated to crafting lifestyle experiences that enhance neighborly bonds, as these relationships are sources of goodwill and virtue. Strengthening our customers’ loyalty in this manner makes them our primary ambassadors, promoting our future…
This month, the three best dramas on Amazon Prime Video are all Oscar winners for their respective stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, J.K. Simmons, and Julia Roberts. They’re also excellent examples of the drama genre itself, even among Prime Video’s deep library of titles. Two out of the three picks for dramas on Amazon Prime Video that you have to watch in May are biopics, while the other is one of the most intense music school stories in recent history. Beyond the Academy Awards that the films took home for their stars, all three movies are captivating motion pictures that deserve…
Dr. Noor Sabah was recognised by Ajman police on Monday (May 20) for her heroic deed in saving the lives of major traffic accident victims in the emirate. The doctor was driving her car in the Masfour area in Ajman when she saw that there was an accident. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Upon seeing the accident, she immediately parked her car and headed towards the victims, providing them with first aid until the ambulance came. Dr. Sabah thanked Ajman Police, saying that what she did was a national and moral duty.
Iran’s veteran nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri, a harsh critic of the West, was Monday named acting foreign minister to replace the top diplomat killed in a helicopter crash along with the president. Bagheri, 56, had served as deputy to the foreign minister of the Islamic republic, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who perished along with the Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and seven others in the accident. Bagheri is considered close to Iran’s ultraconservatives and a member of the inner circle of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is the father-in-law of Bagheri’s brother. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
Alef Education Holding, an AI-powered learning solutions provider based in Abu Dhabi, on Monday announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering and listing of its ordinary shares for trading on the main market of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX”). Alef Education is indirectly majority owned by Abu Dhabi Capital Group. Founded in 2008, ADCG’s scale, global reach, diverse investment mandate, and sector leading businesses, help to create transformative value as the natural partner of choice for some of the world’s leading businesses and investment institutions. The selling shareholders expect to sell 20 per cent of the…
A Donald Trump biopic and the latest dark creation by David Cronenberg premiere in Cannes on Monday as the world-famous film festival reaches midway. Demi Moore looks a serious contender for the best actress award after rave reviews for The Substance, an ultra-gory horror about the pressures women face to maintain bodily perfection as they age. Deadline called the movie “the year’s smartest, goriest horror breakout”, while Variety singled out Moore as “nothing short of fearless”. The festival — considered the film industry’s foremost get-together — concludes with its award ceremony on Saturday, with Barbie director Greta Gerwig heading the…
The Eduscan Group recently had a memorable outing at Big Balloon, the premier destination for family at Al Majaz Waterfront developed by Shurooq. The team saw the presence of children and teachers from various nationalities. This event aimed to provide an inclusive and joyous experience for children from diverse backgrounds and abilities. The excursion was not just about amusement; it was a testament to the power of inclusion and the joy of shared experiences. Children with varying needs and abilities, including those with Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and ADHD, were warmly welcomed and actively participated in the day’s activities.…
UBF reaffirms commitment to providing innovative solutions to boost UAE’s global trade Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE, 20 May 2024: During its participation in the Global Trade Facilitation Summit 2024, organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (UAE Branch) and Dubai Chambers in May, UAE Banks Federation said that the efforts of UBF member banks are crucial in strengthening the trade ecosystem and trade facilitation solutions. The summit, held under the theme “Sustainability of Trade and Development”, was attended by senior government officials, members of chambers of commerce, experts in global trade, bank officials for trade finance, export credit, supply chains,…