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Children create electric motors at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2024 With science lessons made fun, SCRF continues to ignite a passion for learning, one workshop at a time. Sharjah, May 12, 2024 This year’s Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) is a hive of activity, especially for science enthusiasts. On Saturday, a group of children aged 8 years and above gathered at The Brain Pavilion to participate in the ‘Make an Electric Motor’ workshop. Led by Sara Mezher, a filmmaker with a penchant for science, the workshop promised an engaging hands-on experience. Excited to see a copper wire swirl and…
Are you dreaming of a cross-border road trip with your family? Or perhaps considering renting a car for your upcoming work trip? Whether it’s business or pleasure, most countries require visitors to have an International Driving License (IDL) to drive. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Obtaining an IDL is indispensable for UAE citizens and residents planning to drive abroad. This permit, aligned with a United Nations convention, is a legal requirement. Visitors planning to drive in the UAE must also obtain an IDP in their home country or country of residence before…
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight en route Dubai to Islamabad experienced a moment of concern when passengers reported a burning smell emanating from the food storage area. Prompt action ensued as an emergency was declared, leading to the deployment of essential services, including fire brigade and ambulances, at Dubai Airport, Pakistani media reported on Saturday. In-flight smoke detection and the resulting delay in departure was confirmed by the PIA spokesperson to ARY news media. Khaleej Times reached out to Dubai Airport and PIA for more details on the incident. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
Brooks Koepka used a humbling 45th-place finish at last month’s Masters to revive his game and recover top form just in time to defend his title at the 106th PGA Championship. The 34-year-old American seeks his sixth career major crown next week at Valhalla, having won last year at Oak Hill to become the first active LIV Golf player to capture a major. “I think the big thing that kind of separates me is my ability to lock in and go someplace where I think a lot of guys can’t go,” Koepka said. With LIV players banned from PGA Tour…
Russia made nesting dolls popular, but roots of this artare in Japan, children learn at SCRF 2024 For visitors of all ages and interests, the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival has been a vibrant platform to unleash creativity and be thoroughly entertained Sharjah, May 12, 2024 Nesting dolls, a cherished set of colourful wooden figurines nested within one another in decreasing sizes, have long been synonymous with Russian craftsmanship. However, workshop instructor Lotorieva Svitlana Nikolaerna revealed to a group of young attendees of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024), that the origins of this beloved art form trace back to…
Perhaps the most common genre of TV show is the crime series. Whatever else TV viewers tend to like, they’re almost guaranteed to love a show about a murder being solved. Because there are so many crime shows out there, though, they can actually take a bunch of different forms. Shows like Netflix‘s Bodkin combine the trappings of the crime show with a lighter tone. It follows a group of podcasters as they investigate a murder in a small Irish town. We’ve found three shows that have something in common with Bodkin, whether it’s the show’s comedic vibe or its…
The UAE’s weather department issued a warning to motorists regarding poor visibility caused by fog formation on Sunday morning. The Met Department sent out a red alert, notifying residents of visibility dropping to less than 1,000 meters. In a post on X, Abu Dhabi Police called on motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog. Drivers are urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Generally, the UAE can expect a fair to partly cloudy day on Sunday, with the weather…
Dubai has seen a large upsurge in Airbnb listings over the last three years. There are currently between 25,000–30,000 listings in the city, with significant growth in 2024 compared to the previous year. This boom looks set to continue over the coming years, providing a great opportunity for investors, but there are certain considerations to make before you dive in. Since a legal framework was introduced in the region and short-term lets have been fully regulated since 2016, the Airbnb market has emerged as a lucrative alternative income source for UAE nationals and expat property owners. We have seen a…
Actor Bhumi Pednekar never misses a chance to stand out with her performance in films but also impresses her fans by taking big steps for actionable change in the world. Bhumi is currently in Geneva to be inducted as a Young Global Leader of the world. Bhumi is one of the five Indians who have been chosen by the World Economic Forum to be a part of its Young Global Leaders (YGL) Community: The Class of 2024. The international organisation recently unveiled its list of nearly 90 changemakers under 40 who are shaping the future. Among these changemakers, five Indians…
Al Ain head coach Hernan Crespo remains confident of his team overturning the 2-1 deficit against Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos when the two clubs clash in the second leg of the Asian Champions League final in Al Ain on May 25. In the first leg on Saturday, the UAE club stayed on course for a win after Mohammed Abbas put the 14-time national champions ahead in the 12th minute. Argentine midfielder Matias Palacios then found the back of the net in the 30th minute of the contest only for the goal to be ruled out for off side. The…