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India captain Sunil Chhetri said on Thursday he will retire from international football aged 39, ending a record-breaking career for his country spanning two decades. The attacker has hit 94 goals in 150 appearances for India, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the list of active international goal-scorers. He is also India’s most-capped player. In a video message on social media platform X, Chhetri said the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6 will be his last international outing. “It’s not that I was feeling tired, not that I was feeling this or that,”…
Ground handling innovations major draw at Airport Show 30 new innovators jointhe Airport Show for the first time dnata showcases products to foster sustainability Smiths Detection introduces security screening device Experts discuss ground handling innovations for elevated passenger experience Dubai, UAE, May 16, 2024: The 23rd edition of Airport Show was the venue to showcase and introduce new technologies and services in ground handling, cargo movements and airport operations with a view to fostering agility as well as sustainability. More than 30 new innovators joined the Airport Show to introduce their cutting-edge technologies and services for the first time. Innovations…
Mother’s Day is just barely behind us and we’re already seeing Memorial Day sales. This year’s Memorial Day is not until the 27th, but if you’re excited to start shopping (or just really want a laptop) now is a great time to shop Lenovo. Lenovo is considered one of the best laptop brands of 2024, prized for both their longstanding commitment to durability and reliability in lines like ThinkPad and IdeaPad as well as more recent forays into extra-portable laptops and some of the best 2-in-1 laptops. As their Memorial Day sale is on, which laptops from their lineup should…
UAE residents can get return flights to Italy from Dh980; France from Dh1,135; and Spain from Dh1,308 during the upcoming five-day break to mark the Islamic festival Eid Al Adha. These were the cheapest deals on the travel platform Skyscanner, based on an ‘explore everywhere’ search. As per astronomical calculations, the holiday is likely from Sunday, June 16, to Wednesday, June 19. Including the weekend (Saturday, June 15), that’s five days off to mark the festival. These dates are subject to moon sighting, which determines the start and end dates of Islamic Hijri calendar months. Stay up to date with…
Most parts of the UAE will experience fair to partly cloudy weather and sometimes dusty conditions on Thursday, the Met department has said. Low clouds are likely to appear over the eastern coast by morning, which may turn convective towards the east by afternoon, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has further projected. Expect light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds laden with dust and sand. The speed of the wind will be 10-20 km/ph, reaching 35 km/hr at times. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperature in coastal regions and internal areas…
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa), one of the largest listed integrated utilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, on Wednesday reported Group revenues of Dh13.7 billion for the period ending 31 March 2024, 5.3 per cent higher than the prior-year period. The rise was primarily due to the contribution from SWS Holding, which also increased adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) and net income, the company said in a statement. Adjusted Ebitda was Dh5.5 billion, 4.9 per cent higher than the prior-year period. Net income (Taqa-share) was Dh2.1 billion, a decrease of Dh9.5 billion because…
a joint venture between Tamer Group and Mölnlycke Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 16May2024: Mölnlycke Health Care, a world leading MedTech company, has expanded its commitment to operations in the Middle East by extending its stake from 33.3% to 60% to become majority shareholder in Tamer Mölnlycke Care – a joint venture with Tamer Group, the market leader in healthcare distribution in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Tamer Mölnlycke Care joint venture was initiated in 2021 with the agreement to develop a customised surgical procedure tray factory in Saudi Arabia, with first production expected in Q4 2024. The increased investment allows…
Vacuum cleaners seems simple and they’ve been around forever. It seems like getting one on the cheap should be easy. But anyone who has ventured into a Walmart on the wrong day of the week will know better. Luckily, today is not the wrong day to be looking for a vacuum cleaner at Walmart, as the Shark Cordless Pro Stick Vacuum is over 50% off right now. The vacuum is usually $399, but you can get it right now for $169. That’s a discount of $230. Walmart reports that over 100 have been bought in just the past day, so be…
A British expatriate has filed a civil lawsuit demanding the tech giant disclose the identity of an AirTag owner, following allegations that his ex-wife used the device to secretly track his location. The case was filed after the man discovered the device hidden in his child’s toy, leading to a criminal report against the woman for breaching privacy. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The 47-year-old man said in court records that he detected an Apple AirTag concealed inside a teddy bear which his Belarusian ex-wife, 41, gave their daughters. Alerts from his…
At least 16 Sri Lankan mercenaries have been killed fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the island’s deputy defence minister said Wednesday. Tens of thousands of Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine since the invasion began more than two years ago, and Moscow has been on a global quest for more troops. Soldiers from Sri Lanka’s regional neighbours India and Nepal have also signed up to fight since last year, with several confirmed deaths in combat from citizens of both countries. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sri Lanka opened…