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SpaceX boss Elon Musk has said the mighty Starship rocket could take its fourth test flight as early as June. Responding to an inquiry on X (formerly Twitter) asking about plans for the next launch of the world’s most powerful rocket, Musk said: “Probably 3 to 5 weeks.” The 120-meter-tall (395 feet) Starship — comprising the first-stage Super Heavy booster and upper-stage Starship spacecraft — has flown three times to date, with all of the missions launching from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The first test flight took place in April last year and lasted only a few…
Residents in the country’s eastern areas may see some rain showers this afternoon, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Most parts of the UAE, however, will experience a fair to partly cloudy day that may turn dusty at times. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Winds can be light to moderate in general, but they may reach 35kmph, causing dusty conditions. Temperature will reach up to 42ºC and 41ºC in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. The sea will be slight to moderate at times in the Arabian Gulf and slight in…
A former economy minister of Kazakhstan was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Monday for murdering his wife following a widely watched trial that some saw as a litmus test of the president’s promise to strengthen women’s rights. Kuandyk Bishimbayev, 44, was found guilty of torture and murder by the court. His trial, which has been broadcast live over the past seven weeks, has been widely regarded as an attempt by the authorities to send a message that members of the elite are no longer above the law. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Fortis has entered the MENA market with an omnichannel platform and a clear vision – to bridge the SME’s digital gap with their customers and help them thrive amidst pressure from larger enterprises and marketplaces in the rapidly evolving region. Learn more in our exclusive interview with Arseny Kosenko, Fortis’s executive vice president, strategy and product The company announced its launch in the UAE market in early 2024. Why did you choose to enter the UAE? Recently, the UAE has become one of the world’s largest entrepreneurship centers, a hub for developing business projects worldwide. The unique location between Europe…
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) academy will bolster the skills of healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi and beyond by offering tailored courses and training sessions. AI-trained workforce, capable of advancing diagnostic and operational efficiency, will significantly improve patient care and streamline healthcare processes. The academy will have various courses tailored to advancing AI in healthcare. It will conduct mass training sessions for the Abu Dhabi healthcare workforce, accommodating up to 100 attendees. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Selected participants from these sessions will be able to pursue more customised courses based on…
Under the Patronage of the National Service and Reserve Authority: Launching the 7th Edition of the National Service Career Fair Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi inaugurates the 7th Edition of NSCF Expected to draw more than 20,000 National Service Cadets and Graduates Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 13 March 2024: His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, inaugurated today the 7th edition of the National Service Career Fair (NSCF) at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) – Expo City Dubai. This event, spanning three days, is designed to guide and empower Emirati youth in selecting appropriate career paths and…
Formovie, the Chinese projector maker that made a splash a couple of years ago with its excellent Formovie Theater UST projector, today announced that preorders are now open for its new, affordable compact 1080p projector, the adorable $299 Xming Episode One. Falling under Formovie’s independent sub-brand, Xming, the Episode One should fit in nicely with the portable projector set. Its lightweight and diminutive design — it weighs 2.8 pounds and measures 6.9 by 4.8 by 5.6 inches — makes it great for backyard movie nights. Inside that small package sits an LED light source that offers 150 CVIA (China Video…
The death toll from the collapse of a building in South Africa has risen to 30, with another 22 people still missing, authorities said Monday, a week after the structure came crashing down. Rescuers pulled ten more bodies from the rubble at the site in the southern city of George, city officials said. Rescue teams have worked tirelessly since the five-storey apartment block, which was under construction, suddenly collapsed last Monday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Eighty-one people, mostly construction workers, were at the site at the time. Twenty-nine people have been…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
Leafy greens, tomatoes, baby potatoes, rice, and wheat are some of the crops that will be grown in Dubai’s vertical farm. The farm, in the heart of the desert, has been designed to produce fresh vegetables within a controlled factory setting by UAE-based sustainable agricultural and food technology startup, Pure Food Technology. The vertical hydroponic farm is powered by artificial intelligence, solar energy, robotics, and innovation-patented technology. “This system has been specifically developed for the desert, where water resources and abundant sunlight are readily available,” said Sebastian Carlton, CEO of Pure Food Technology. “With minimum interference and with the robotics…