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ICBA research paves the way to fast-tracking quinoa breeding Research by ICBA has identified genetic markers that are correlated with particular traits in quinoa. The study will help fast-track breeding programs so they can develop high-yielding, early-maturing quinoa varieties which are not bitter. Dubai, UAE, May 27, 2024 – Quinoa breeders now have the genetic information about the crop which will help them develop high-yielding, early-maturing quinoa varieties which are not bitter in taste in record time. In a study published in Scientific Reports, scientists from the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) identified specific segments of DNA that are…
The Indiana Pacers host the Boston Celtics for Game 4 of the East finals tonight. The action starts at 8:00 p.m. ET and will be televised on ESPN. Looking to stream the NBA playoffs? We’ve found a number of different ways you can watch a live stream of the Pacers vs Celtics tonight, including both free short-term options and cheap long-term options. Watch the Celtics vs Pacers Game 4 live stream on Sling TV You can watch a live stream of ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3 (this channel simulcasts any games that are on ABC) via Sling TV‘s “Sling Orange” channel…
In what may be a poignant close to one of the most celebrated careers in cinema and theatre, Judi Dench has suggested that her time on film could be over. The 89-year-old Oscar winner, known for her powerful performances and commanding presence, made the revelation during her appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, as confirmed by Deadline. Dench, who last graced the screen in the 2022 film Spirited, admitted that she currently has no new film projects on the horizon. “No, no. I can’t even see!” she confessed, hinting at the significant impact her deteriorating eyesight has had…
Israel said Monday it had told Spain’s consulate in Jerusalem to stop offering consular services to Palestinians from June 1, as a “punitive” measure for Madrid’s recognition of a Palestinian state. The foreign ministry said that Spain’s consulate in Jerusalem is “authorised to provide consular services to residents of the consular district of Jerusalem only, and is not authorised to provide services or perform consular activity vis-a-vis residents of the Palestinian Authority”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channel The directive is effective from June 1, the ministry said in a statement. Foreign Minister…
In a major boost to developing the UAE’s industrial ecosystem, more than Dh40 billion worth of incentives, investment opportunities, and initiatives were announced during the third ‘Make it in the Emirates Forum’ held in Abu Dhabi. Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, said since the launch of the UAE’s industrial strategy, Operation 300bn initiative, the industrial sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) has surged 49 per cent to Dh197 billion by the end of 2023 as compared to 2020 (when it was Dh132 billion). “We have boosted our industrial exports by 60…
Actor Janhvi Kapoor never misses a chance to express love and gratitude to her mother, the late actor Sridevi. Recently, she paid a visit to Muppathamman Temple, which was among Sridevi’s favourite places in Chennai. Taking to her Instagram handle, she shared a couple of pictures from her visit. “Visited Muppathanam temple for the first time…mumma’s most favourite place to visit in Chennai,” she posted. Sridevi passed away on February 24, 2018. Meanwhile, Janhvi is currently occupied with the promotion of her upcoming film Mr and Mrs Mahi, also starring Rajkummar Rao. While talking about the film, Janhvi told ANI,…
Doctors in the UAE are observing rising cases of ‘summertime blues’ or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression mostly seen in men and women between 40 and 50 years old. The symptoms for the disorder include feelings of sadness, lack of energy, loss of interest in usual activities, oversleeping, and weight gain. Shedding light on this phenomenon, experts in the UAE said that “several factors contribute to summertime SAD”, but it can be treated. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dr Samar Sharaf, a Specialist Psychiatrist at Zulekha Hospital Sharjah said,…
“ الخبير والمستشار القانوني والمحامي الدكتور فيصل الحفيتي: قوانين العمال تعزز مكانة سوق العمل الإماراتي عالميًا دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، الثلاثاء ٢١ مايو 2024: قال الخبير والمستشار القانوني المحامي الدكتور فيصل سعيد الحفيتي، إن سوق العمل في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وصل لحالة قوية من النضج الذي يخدم الاقتصاد المحلي بشكل فعّال، ويعزز مكانة الدولة عالميًا كأحد أبرز وجهات العمل والعيش، وذلك بفضل التشريعات والقوانين المُتبعة في هذا المجال. Expert, legal advisor and lawyer Dr. Faisal Al-Hafiti وأضاف فيصل الحفيتي، أن القوانين المنظمة لسوق العمل تكفل حماية للجميع سواء صاحب العمل أو الموظفين، لافتًا إلى أن علاقات العمل بين الموظف…
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A flydubai flight from Dubai International (DXB) airport to Chattogram International Airport (CGP) in the Bangladeshi city of Chittagong was diverted to the South Asian country’s capital Dhaka on Monday due to Cyclone Remal. The tropical cyclone, which hit Bangladesh on Sunday, caused torrential rains and heavy winds. It also impacted India forcing the evacuation of more than one million people in the two countries. Several flights between the UAE to India were impacted on Sunday and Monday owing to heavy rains, forcing the suspension of flight operations at Kolkata Airport for 21 hours from 12 am on May 26.…