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Israeli forces pushed further into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Monday, residents and Hamas media said, while tanks and troops crossed a key highway on the outskirts of Rafah in the south. In Jabalia, tanks were trying to advance towards the heart of the camp, the biggest of Gaza’s eight historic refugee camps. Residents said tank shells were landing at the centre of the camp and that air strikes had destroyed clusters of houses. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Residents and medics said several people were killed and wounded in…

The 3rd truck with the Raptor badge is yet another tall, brawny off-roader with fender flares as big as Stallone’s biceps. Over 10 years ago, Ford revealed the F-150 SVT Raptor. It was a hulking off-road-ready machine that took the world by storm. In 2019, the Ranger pickup got the Raptor badge and it too earned market favour. Now, the much-hyped Bronco SUV has received the Raptor treatment…and here’s our takeaway from the few days spent driving it. The Bronco nameplate was revived to rival the Wrangler, Jeep’s cash cow that’s been dominating the mid-size off-roader segment for decades. As…

Novak Djokovic’s shock exit from the Italian Open on Sunday could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot, as the top-ranked Serb prepares for his French Open title defence with Jannik Sinner poised to leapfrog him. Two days after accidentally being hit on the head by a water bottle while signing autographs in Rome, an off-colour Djokovic crashed to his earliest defeat in the tournament he has won six times after a 6-2 6-3 third-round thrashing by Alejandro Tabilo. Djokovic will remain 1,090 points ahead of Sinner before the year’s second Grand…

المسابقة الخليجية الأولى للريشة الطائرة للأولمبياد الخاص – أبوظبي 2024 تختتم فعالياتها بتكريم الفائزين من ستة وفود مشاركة أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة –13 مايو 2024: اختتمت أمس فعاليات المسابقة الخليجية للريشة الطائرة للأولمبياد الخاص -أبوظبي 2024 ، وانطلقت في التاسع من شهر مايو الجاري في جامعة خليفة، بدعم من الأولمبياد الخاص لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا. وفي اليوم الأخير للمسابقة تم تكريم الفائزين في التقسيمات التي جرت قبل بداية المسابقة، حيث فاز بالمركز الأول فردي الرجال العماني عبد الله النوبي (تقسيم أول)، وحسن علي البلوشي من الامارات (تقسيم ثان)، والبحريني محمود غلوم حسين (تقسيم ثالث)،   وفي فردي السيدات فاز بالمراكز…

We consider the Google Pixel 8 to be one of the best phones on the market, and find it to be one of the better value phones you’ll come across. This is in part because it has a wide range of features and in part because it almost always makes for some of the best phone deals you can shop. Right now there are a number of ways to save on a Google Pixel 8. They’re spread across various retailers and carriers, so we’ve done the heavy lifting of rounding up the best Google Pixel 8 deals below. If you’re…

Training and creating the right environment for Emiratis is the responsibility of the private sector companies, a senior official said on Monday. “It is the employer’s responsibility to train the Emiratis. It is part of a partnership between the government and private sector. We have invested in learning, education, regulations and subsidisation of Emiratis. There are things that the private sector has to take part in to achieve the Emiratisation target, which is manageable,” Ahmad Yousuf Al Nasser, assistant undersecretary of National Human Resources Development at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), told Khaleej Times in an interview…

Kuwait’s emir approved a new cabinet Sunday two days after he dissolved the parliament elected only weeks earlier, and he and the new government assumed some of the assembly’s powers. Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmed al-Sabah on Friday dissolved the most powerful elected legislature in the Gulf and suspended articles of the constitution, citing “interference” by lawmakers. The new government — the small emirate’s 46th — is headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed al-Abdullah al-Sabah and comprises 13 ministers, two of them women. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The former oil minister was tasked…

The International Art Marathon, conceived by Shiba Khan and Farah Khan of the Funun Arts Group, aims to galvanise creativity and unity in addressing contemporary global challenges. Beginning in 2023 with a student art show centred on climate change, the initiative has evolved into a platform uniting individuals worldwide to heal the planet through art. Supported by Young Times and Khaleej Times, the marathon launched from Al Mawakeb School in Dubai, gathering esteemed guests and participants from various schools and countries. Symbolised by a baton representing global connectivity and hope, the marathon will traverse different nations, promoting the theme “Heal…

Arsenal are exactly where they want to be with one game remaining in front of their fans at the Emirates Stadium and the possibility of claiming a first Premier League trophy in 20 years, manager Mikel Arteta said on Sunday. Leandro Trossard scored in the 20th minute to secure a 1-0 victory at Manchester United on Sunday that saw Arteta’s side provisionally overtake Manchester City atop the Premier League, ensuring the title race will be decided on the final day. Arsenal have 86 points with one game left of the tightest title race in years. While City remain in the…

International Digital Economies Association (iDEA) and Global Fintech Alliance Spearhead Financial Innovation at Dubai Fintech Summit 2024 Dubai, May 13th – The International Digital Economies Association (iDEA) and the Global Fintech Alliance convened at the Dubai Fintech Summit from May 6 to 7, 2024, hosted at the prestigious Madinat Jumeirah. Organized by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), this seminal event marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of financial technology, bringing together luminaries, policymakers, and influencers to chart the course of FinTech and finance on a global scale. The summit served as a platform for groundbreaking initiatives, underscored by…