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Muhammad Al Ketbi, a 28-year-old Emirati heart disease patient with multi-organ failure, received a successful heart transplant from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi after four months of waiting. Al Ketbi who had been suffering from familial cardiomyopathy, a heart disease he’s been enduring for more than a decade, was first transferred to the hospital in a state of cardiogenic shock, a life threatening condition. He was initially put on an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support – an external pump for the heart. He was later placed on a biventricular assist device (BiVAD), which consists of two separate pumps positioned on the…

UEFA Champions League finalists Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid and Mats Hummels of Borussia Dortmund are among the 20 nominations for Best Men’s Player at the inaugural KAFD Globe Soccer European Awards 2024, set to take place on May 28 at the prestigious Hotel Cala di Volpe in Costa Smeralda, Italy. The high-flying duo are joined by, among others, PSG’s Kylian Mbappe, Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, Manchester City quartet Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, and Rodri, Bayer Leverkusen’s free-scoring full-back Álex Grimaldo, and Inter Milan trio Alessandro Bastoni, Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Çalhanoğlu. The final shortlist will be decided…

SCRF 2024 breathes excitement into science with hands-on experiments for young learners The ongoing Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival has beautifully crafted a melange of activities and workshops to entertain, inform, and educate children and visitors of all ages Sharjah, May 10, 2024 Experts from L’Atelier Bus are delighting children at the ongoing Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) with fun-filled science experiments. The 40-minute workshop, Exploring Volcanoes, is more than a simple lesson – it delves into the fascinating facts about the explosive openings on Earth’s crust. “Did you know that there are about 1,500 active volcanoes worldwide, and of…

After a year of no new iPad models, Apple finally gave us what we were hoping for (and then some) during its Let Loose event on May 7. Apple revealed a new 13-inch size for the iPad Air (in addition to the standard 11-inch model), plus brand new iPad Pros. I typically prefer having the best specs possible with any device, and for the iPad, that means the iPad Pro. However, one problem that has plagued the iPad Pro for years is that Apple has punished those who prefer the smaller 11-inch model over the larger 12.9-inch one. What’s the problem I’m…

Dubai residents will be able to fly across the city via air taxis in a few years — and the cost? Dh350 per passenger, Khaleej Times has learnt. US-based aviation firm Joby gave KT a preview of the flying taxi that is expected to take off in Dubai by the end of 2025. Riders are sure to enjoy breathtaking city views from the sky — but beyond the scenery, a flying cab becomes a practical choice for those who wish to zoom over traffic jams. These aircraft can cut travel time between two locations in Dubai by nearly 70 per…

India’s top court on Friday ordered a jailed opponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be released on bail, allowing him to campaign in an ongoing national election. Arvind Kejriwal, chief minister of the capital Delhi and a key leader in an opposition alliance formed to compete against Modi in the polls, was detained in March over a long-running corruption probe. He is among several leaders of the bloc under criminal investigation, with one of his colleagues describing his arrest the month before the election as a “political conspiracy” orchestrated by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Stay up to…

“Wonder Walks” show makes enthralling debut at SCRF 2024 Zoomorphic Italian duo of Rya and Kos to delight crowd with their circus on bubbles  show aided by amazing bubble effects until last day of annual festival Sharjah, May 10, 2024 The lobbies and hallways of the ongoing 15th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) turned into a fabled wonderland full of soapy sparkle as Rya, the Ram, and Kos, the deer, made a fantastical entry with their famed ‘circus on bubbles’, leaving festival goers amazed and creatively inspired. The debuting Wonder Walks act saw the Italian duo of artists Alekos…

Whenever we recommend games at Digital Trends, we tend to go heavy on titles available on subscription services like Xbox Game Pass. Rather than telling our readers to buy new games, we always try to find ones that might be on services they’re already paying for. Still, that doesn’t cover every player. There are plenty of more casual gaming fans who aren’t subscribed to any service that offers extra games. We don’t want to leave them out, do we? If you’re in that category, or you’re simply strapped for cash, we’ve got some recommendations for some free games you can…

With a lot of sales events happening in Dubai, it gets tempting to just keep buying things, making us hoard more than what we need. Dubai offers multiple spaces for residents to sell their used items, helping them earn some money and reduce their personal carbon footprint at the same time. Here are some ways in which you can sell your used items, as well as help buyers purchase things at a much lower price. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. 1. Use Facebook Marketplace Facebook is huge in Dubai. People use it…

Olympiakos will face Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final after making history with their 2-0 win against Aston Villa in Thursday’s semi-final second leg. Jose Luis Mendilibar’s side clinched a 6-2 aggregate triumph thanks to a double from Villa’s chief tormentor Ayoub El Kaabi, who hit a hat-trick in the first leg. UEFA Europa Conference Leaguemis the third tier of continental club football in Europe, behind the second-tier Europa League, and the first-tier Champions League. On a raucous night at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, Olympiakos, champions of Greece a record 47 times, booked their first appearance in a…