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Fresh floods killed 66 people in Faryab province in northern Afghanistan, a provincial official said Sunday, in the latest deadly flooding to hit the country. Hundreds of people have died in separate flash floods this month that have also swamped farmland in a country where 80 per cent of the population depends on agriculture to survive. The latest heavy floods hit multiple districts of Faryab province on Saturday night and “resulted in human and financial losses”, said Asmatullah Muradi, spokesman for the Faryab governor, in a statement. “Due to the floods 66 people were killed,” he said, adding that at…

Saudi designer Tima Abid got her start at a time when fashion shows were taboo and tourism, apart from religious pilgrimages, was almost nonexistent in the Gulf kingdom. So she was as surprised as anyone to see models draped in her latest couture collection gliding down an overwater boardwalk connecting beachfront villas that go for nearly $2,000 per night. The sunset show on Thursday kicked off Saudi Arabia’s first Red Sea Fashion Week, pitched by organisers as a milestone both for Saudi fashion and for a nascent tourism sector whose growth is key to diversifying the economy of the world’s…

Google’s main I/O 2024 keynote was jam-packed with a ton of new AI features that are coming to desktop and mobile, thanks to Gemini. There will be new ways to search Google through video and multimodal prompt requests, while smartphones eventually get AI superpowers through the camera with Project Astra. But there’s one feature that really stuck out to me: Ask Photos with Gemini in Google Photos. First, what is Gemini? First off, what is Gemini? It’s basically Google’s family of AI models, which include Gemini Nano, Gemini Pro, and Gemini Ultra. In short, it’s Google’s version of OpenAI and…

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s life is no longer in danger following an assassination attempt, Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak said on Sunday. A lone gunman, who appeared in court Saturday, shot Fico four times and he was at one stage said to be fighting for his life. “He has emerged from the immediate threat to his life, but his condition remains serious and he requires intensive care,” Kalinak, Fico’s closest political ally, told reporters. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Slovak premier was shot as he was greeting supporters after a…

Agthia Group announced on Thursday its results for the three-month period ending 31 March 2024. Agthia delivered a strong performance during Q1 2024, on track to meet its full-year 2024 guidance. The Group’s profitable growth across the snacking, water & food, and agri-business segments, combined with leveraging group-wide efficiencies, resulted in both Group EBITDA and Group net profit growing faster than revenue. Alan Smith, CEO of Agthia Group stated: “Our revenue growth in Q1 2024 was driven by a 17.5% growth in volume and a 5.1% increase in pricing. But what is also important to highlight in addition to our…

Dubai military can now file complaints and grievances, as per Resolution No.1 of 2024 issued by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR). The resolution also encourages the military departments to promptly address conflicts and settle issues and disagreements that satisfy all parties involved. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels DGHR reassured members that their requests will be processed according to the department’s internal procedures, ensuring that the grievance or complaint remains within the professional and objective boundaries by respecting others on the essence of the grievance or complaint. It was also underlined…

Sharjah will see a steady GDP growth over the next three years, driven by a strong private sector activity, according to S&P Global Ratings. “Strong private-sector activity will support economic growth averaging 2.8 per cent in Sharjah during 2024 to 2027,” the rating agency said, adding that the emirate saw real GDP growth of 4.6 per cent in 2023. Manufacturing, construction, transport, and trade sectors will be lead growth drivers between 2024 and 2027. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The agency projected growth in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 at 2.5 per…

Are you planning to travel outside the UAE? Preparing for an international trip involves more than booking flight tickets and packing your bags. It is essential to be aware of the potential health risks in your destination and take necessary precautions to protect yourself. You may need to be vaccinated against diseases as international travel increases your chances of getting and spreading diseases that are rare or not found in the UAE. The travellers’ vaccinations service provides residents with medical consultation and the recommended vaccines against diseases in other countries as per Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health…

In its quest to turn Dubai into a bicycle-friendly city, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to construct a track tailored for bicycles, scooters, and pedestrians. This new track, which links Al Sufouh to Dubai Hills via Hessa Street, features two bridges crossing Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. The multi-use track measures 13.5 km in length and 4.5 metres in width (2.5-metre-wide track for cyclists & scooter riders, and 2-metre-wide track for pedestrians). It serves 12 diverse residential, commercial, and educational areas in addition to service facilities in vibrant neighbourhoods like Al Barsha and Al Barsha…

Two passengers travelling from Dubai were arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi for allegedly smuggling 1349 grams of gold. The two Indians were intercepted by the Customs officials after their arrival at the Delhi airport on Saturday, May 18. Taking to X, Delhi Customs said the passengers were arrested on the basis of intelligence inputs. The confiscated gold is worth Rs 85.57 lakh (nearly Dh 377,314). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. According to Indian Customs, the maximum duty-free gold that male passengers returning to India from abroad…