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Parents in Dubai are taking an online survey sent by their children’s schools aimed at understanding and studying the transportation needs of students and parents. The survey is being conducted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in cooperation with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). This is part of Dubai’s new plan to improve traffic flow in the emirate. Among the steps that will be taken to ease traffic is a plan , as announced earlier, to develop a policy to encourage students to use school transport, “which will help improve traffic flow around schools by 13 per…

Thailand may have to consider relocating its capital Bangkok because of rising sea levels, a senior official in the country’s climate change office said on Wednesday. Projections consistently show that low-lying Bangkok risks being inundated by the ocean before the end of the century. Much of the bustling capital already battles flooding during the rainy season. Pavich Kesavawong, deputy director-general of the government’s department of climate change and environment, warned that the city might not be able to adapt with the world on its current warming pathway. “I think we are beyond the 1.5 (degrees Celsius) already,” he told AFP,…

In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, sustainability is critical for businesses across the globe. It’s very easy to equate sustainability with environmental performance. While environmental aspects are crucial, it is important that a sustainable business approach also embraces social and governance aspects – the three interconnected areas collectively known as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). The social dimension includes, for example, human and worker rights, health and safety, and relationships with the communities in which you operate. Among the elements of governance are how the organisation engages with all its stakeholders, its code of conduct, and ethical considerations. Governance also…

Transformation journeys are inspiring. It is quite commendable when a person overcomes the several hurdles to completely transform oneself and change their lives completely. Among the countless people who have wandered this path, Zack Chug is one of them. The 24-year-old recently moved to Dubai from the UK and documents his entire journey on social media, another modern-world phenomenon. His journey started six years ago when he decided to shed excess weight gained during his school years. He was bullied and made to feel isolated which got him to embark on a journey of self-improvement. “I used to be very…

Expanding on insights from over 16,000 office workers worldwide, the Gensler Research Institute’s most extensive study yet uncovers the strategies that define today’s top-performing work environments. UAE,May 15, 2024 – The Gensler Research Institute, today, announces the findings from its Global Workplace Survey 2024, offering fresh insights into the future of workplace. The comprehensive global study shifts the focus from employee presence in the office to workplace performance. A high-performing workplace is no longer solely defined by building efficiency or space effectiveness, it is also measured by the workplace experience—or, how the space drives higher performance and, therefore, improves the…

There’s some hubbub in the world of display tech right now over Tandem OLED. If you missed Apple’s announcement of the new iPad Pro, you’ve probably never heard of Tandem OLED, but it’s already making inroads into other devices. TCL, at Display Week 2024, showed off a slidable Tandem OLED display that could fit into a laptop, and it claims a brightness of more than 2,500 nits. If you’ve caught our reviews of monitors like the LG UltraGear OLED 27, you’ll know that’s an insane level of brightness. And that all comes down to the Tandem OLED tech. Tandem OLED…

Nearly two-thirds – 66 per cent – of UAE employees work from co-working spaces, third spaces or on-site at client offices, reflecting the growing trend of co-working spaces in the country, especially in Dubai, according to a new survey released on Thursday. Released by the Gensler Research Institute, the findings from its Global Workplace Survey 2024 revealed that more than 9 out of 10 employees – 94 per cent – in exceptional workplaces have a choice in where they work within the office, granting them the autonomy to work across multiple settings and promoting a higher sense of value and…

French traveller Mohamed Boulabiar spent eight months on a journey on foot to perform Umrah, covering more than 8,000 kilometres starting from Paris and walked through 13 countries to reach Madinah. He will then proceed to Makkah to perform Umrah. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) met Boulabiar in the courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque, mere hours after completing his journey through various terrains and enduring numerous weather conditions. Despite the difficulties and dangers, these challenges did not deter his goal of reaching the holy sites on foot. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…

There are more travel options to India available from Abu Dhabi Airports now. On Thursday, India’s budget airline IndiGo announced the introduction of daily flights to Chandigarh from Zayed International Airport. It also announced daily flights to Kannur and the resumption of daily flights to Lucknow. IndiGo, which commenced operations from the Zayed International Airport in 2020, has added a total of 21 weekly flights in its schedule. This marks a 50 per cent increase in IndiGo’s flights from Abu Dhabi, bringing the airline’s total to 63 weekly frequencies. The launch of new flights brings the total number of destinations…

Ubisoft has lifted the veil on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, disclosing key details about the upcoming video game including its protagonists and release date. The anticipation for an Assassin’s Creed instalment set in Feudal Japan was finally met when Ubisoft announced the project, formerly known as Assassin’s Creed Red, during the 2022 Ubisoft Forward livestream. Since then, speculation has been rife, offering eager fans a glimpse into the next chapter of the historical action franchise. Rumours circulating suggested that Assassin’s Creed Red would feature two playable characters: an unnamed female shinobi and Yasuke, a real-life African samurai who served Oda Nobunaga…