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Dubai’s multiculturalism often attracts people from across the globe. And sometimes, this meeting point of different cultures lends itself to memorable associations. As it did for 47-year-old Marco Mariotti and 46-year-old Yolanda Pohl Mariotti. Marco holds dual citizenship in Switzerland and Italy. Yolanda, on the other hand, was born in South Africa and holds residencies in Italy, France and the UAE. While theirs is a relationship that began on a professional note, today, they are proud parents to three kids aged two, eight and 10. All this while the duo runs its own business in the UAE. Marco and Yolanda…

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…

Despite the ongoing concern about rising school fees among parents in Dubai, many are still prepared to spend extra on co-curricular activities (CCAs), with some paying as much as Dh12,000 per term. Although tuition fees are often viewed as a financial burden, it appears that extracurricular activities (ECAs) are highly valued, with parents willing to pay whatever it takes. These expenses vary based on whether children engage in these activities professionally or recreationally. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Khaleej Times reached out to a cross-section of parents in Dubai who reiterated that…

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon on Sunday killed five people, official media and a source close to Hezbollah said, as Israel’s military claimed attacks targeting the Iran-backed militant group. Lebanon’s Hezbollah, a Hamas ally, has traded regular cross-border fire with Israel since the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack on southern Israel which triggered war in the Gaza Strip. Lebanon’s official National News Agency (NNA) reported that “the Israeli enemy targeted a motorbike in Hula”, a border village, “leading to two martyrs and two wounded”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. It was…

The UAE seeks to attract new investment to the tune of Dh100 billion to the tourism sector and welcome 40 million guests to the country’s hotels by 2031, a senior government official has said. Khaled Al Midfa, chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, said the country’s tourism sector contributed Dh220 billion to the gross domestic product in 2023, accounting for 11.7 per cent of the overall economy. This upward trend is expected to continue in 2024, with projections indicating the sector will reach Dh236 billion and account for an even greater share of the GDP at 12 per…

As she was expecting her fourth child, Dubai resident Saba Ali was hoping for an uneventful pregnancy like her previous three. However, during the 24th week of pregnancy, she developed a very high fever that refused to go away with any kind of medication. “I knew something was wrong,” she recalled. “On that day, January 25, I readied my three kids — children aged 12, 8 and 6 — for school and told them that I would go to the hospital to see if everything was ok. My husband was travelling, so I went on my own.” She reached Aster…

TVs aren’t always a form of art, but The Frame TV certainly pushes the boundary between a TV and an art piece, is a pretty unique piece of tech to snag, and is probably one of the best TVs on the market. That said, being something that is half painting, half TV can get pretty expensive, especially if you want something on the bigger side to fill a big space. Luckily, there’s an excellent Memorial Day weekend deal on the The Frame TV, knocking up to $1,000 off the stylish telly. 43-inch Samsung ‘The Frame’ QLED 4K TV — 50-inch…

Insurers in the UAE have become stricter about the renewal of vehicle insurance policies and underwriting guidelines, following a massive jump in claims after the record rains on April 16. Brokers in the country told Khaleej Times that delays in insurance policy renewals beyond the grace period by motorists will cost significantly higher premiums, additional declarations and higher inspection fee. In mid-April, the UAE had its highest rainfall in 75 years after a storm, causing flooding in many areas of the country, and damaging thousands of vehicles, homes and shops. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…

Floods in northern Armenia killed at least two people as they destroyed key roads and bridges, forcing some 200 to evacuate, officials said on Sunday. Floods caused by heavy rain in the northern Lori region have left two people dead and two more missing, the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures, Gnel Sanosyan, told journalists. The country’s interior ministry said earlier that 232 people were evacuated from their homes. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Several bridges and parts of a strategic highway linking the mountainous Caucasus country with Georgia were destroyed after…

Middle East startups in the booming gaming industry have the power to drive positive real-world impact, and a prominent tech investor says they should seize this opportunity to increase their significance. Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, Director and co-founder of UAE tech venture company, Scalo Technologies, says gaming startups are well-positioned to be both profitable and meaningful by considering their social impact. “With great power comes responsibility,” says Mirakhmedov. “Founders who don’t factor in societal impact are missing a major chance to create value beyond entertainment.” The global gaming market, currently valued at $282 billion, is spiraling with 3.32 billion gamers expected this…