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Bodour Al Qasimi: Books unite us in a multicultural global tapestry Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi discusses the impact of children’s literature and how it can ignite a passion for learning, culture, and reading during a panel discussion at TIBF 2024 Thessaloniki, Greece, May 18, 2024 Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, underscored the undeniable impact of children’s literature in cultivating young readers’ awareness of global literary hubs. Speaking at a recent panel at the Thessaloniki International Book Fair (TIBF), Sheikha Bodour detailed how such…

More than almost any other streaming service, the past lives on at Tubi. Some of that is by necessity, since the bigger streamers sweep up most of the contemporary box office hits, and almost every major studio in Hollywood has its own streaming service. While there are some modern films and TV shows on Tubi, it also has a robust lineup of movies and series that pretend like cinematic and television history began in the ’80s. These older titles need a home, and Tubi has given it to them. However, our pick for the one Tubi movie that you have…

Marwa Harb, an Egyptian breast cancer patient in the UAE, recently celebrated her 52nd birthday at the Canadian Specialist Hospital. Waking up to a room decorated with balloons, as well as a birthday note and cake waiting for her, she couldn’t help but say: “It’s the best birthday ever.” “The celebration was not just about marking a birthday party but also reinforcing the message that she is not alone in her fight,” noted the doctors and nursing staff who helped arrange the celebration for Harb. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Harb was…

Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people in western Afghanistan, provincial police said Saturday, with some reaching safety on higher ground mere minutes before the water hit. The floods on Friday also destroyed about 2,000 houses, and damaged thousands more homes and businesses, Ghor police spokesman Abdul Rahman Badri said in a statement. The fresh flooding in the country — which has experienced above-average rainfall this spring — comes after flash floods on May 10 in northern Baghlan province washed away hundreds. Survivors there were still searching for missing relatives days after the disaster. Stay up to date with…

“دريم سيتي العقارية”: مشروع مطار آل مكتوم الدولي يعزز الطلب العقاري في دبي القطاع العقاري أكبر المستفيدين من توسعات مطار آل مكتوم الدولي آثار إيجابية مباشرة على المشاريع والطلب على السكن في المناطق القريبة من المطار الجديد المطار الأضخم في العالم يقود خطط دبي التوسعية في قطاع السياحة والطيران دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، السبت 18 مايو 2024: توقعت شركة “دريم سيتي” للوساطة العقارية، التي تتخذ من دبي مقرا لها، أن يكون للتوسعة المعلنة لمطار آل مكتوم الدولي تأثير إيجابي مباشر على القطاع العقاري في الإمارة، لا سيما وأن المشروع سيشكل علامة فارقة في مسيرة التنمية الاقتصادية لدبي. وفي تعليقه، أفاد…

The Triple Crown has reached its next stop. After the 150th Kentucky Derby, horse racing heads to Maryland for the 149th Preakness Stakes. This is the second race in the Triple Crown, with the third being the Belmont Stakes. The 2024 Preakness Stakes is held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Mystik Dan opened as the morning line favorite at 5-2. Mystik Dan ran a magical race at Churchill Downs, narrowly beating Sierra Leone to win the 2024 Kentucky Derby. No horse has won the Triple Crown since 2018’s Justify. Mystik Dan’s toughest competition will be Catching Freedom and Imagination,…

Al Hamriya Municipality in a social media post, announced that they’re giving beachgoers at Al Hamriya Beach a free ‘floating chair’ service for the elderly and people of determination. This inclusive community service provided on Al Hamriya Beach is available daily from 6.00am to sunset. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The ‘floating chair’ is a wheelchair that enables easy beach access for elderly and people of determination, while ensuring a safe swimming experience. For reservations and inquiries, residents may call the toll-free number (800700666).

Austria will release funds to the UN’s Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA that were blocked after allegations that agency staff were involved in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Vienna’s decision comes after UNRWA set out an action plan to better ensure its impartiality, strengthen internal reviews, and improve how its staff are monitored. “After a thorough analysis of the action plan, we will release funds to UNRWA again,” the Austrian foreign ministry said on Saturday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Funds totalling 3.4 million euros ($3.70 million) have been budgeted for 2024,…

Nicolas Jarry claimed the biggest win of his career on Friday, defeating Tommy Paul 6-3 6-7(3) 6-3 in the Italian Open to reach his first ATP Masters 1000 final. The Chilean, seeded 21st, is the first player from his country to reach a Masters 1000 final since Fernando Gonzalez in Rome in 2007. He will also move up in the world rankings to 17th. “I think I played my best tennis. I gave it everything and went for it. I did that the whole match. It’s hard to keep that level of concentration, but now I’m in the final,” Jarry…

Experts: Al Maktoum International Airport project boost real estate demand in Dubai – The real estate sector is the first winner of the Al Maktoum International Airport expansion – Direct positive effects on projects and demand for housing in areas near the new airport -The largest airport in the world drives Dubai’s expansion plans in the tourism and aviation sector Dubai, United Arab Emirates Saturday, May 18, 2024  Dream City Real Estate confirmed that Al Maktoum International Airport expansion will have great positive impact on the Dubai real estate sector in particular, and on Dubai economy in general. “The real…