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A San Francisco-based company called UVify has set a new world record for the most drones used in an aerial display. Confirmed by Guinness World Records, UVify’s display involved 5,293 LED-lit IFO drones flying into various formations in a dazzling display that lit up the night sky in Songdo, South Korea, just west of Seoul. Taking place about 10 miles (16 kilometers) from Incheon International Airport, the display team had to obtain special permission from air traffic control and local authorities to ensure safety and compliance with the relevant regulations. You can watch some of the display in the video…
Elias bin Haider has witnessed how Jumeirah grew through the years. He started working as a bread maker in the mid-1970s, when he was only 18 years old. When a landlord offered Haider an opportunity to work in a local grocery store, he asked for a small bakery instead. Filled with ambition and natural baking talent, all Haider needed was a small corner, dough, and a crepe pan to make his signature Regag bread (Emirati flat bread). Today, 48 years later, at the age of 66, the Iranian expat has remained a familiar face in Jumeirah, still making the same…
Fire broke out at Lahore airport in the lounge area causing chaos and disrupting several international flights, including the inaugural Hajj journeys, Aaj News reported. Swift action from emergency responders contained the flames, ensuring no harm to individuals. However, the fire, originating from the immigration counter’s ceiling, filled the lounge with smoke, necessitating the evacuation of passengers. Images broadcast by Aaj News revealed the billowing smoke, painting a picture of the tumultuous scene. A specialised team has been mobilised to determine the fire’s cause, with airport authorities noting significant damage to the immigration counter. Stay up to date with the…
“بنك مونيومنت” البريطاني يؤمن تمويلاً من الشيخة أمل بهوان دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 8 مايو 2024: يسر “بنك مونيومنت” ، وهو بنك رقمي مقره المملكة المتحدة، أن يعلن عن تأسيس علاقة مالية استراتيجية مع “الشيخة أمل سهيل بهوان”، رئيسة مجلس إدارة البنك الوطني العماني وواحدة من أبرز الشخصيات في قطاع الخدمات المالية في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي. وقد استحوذت الشيخة أمل بهوان على حصة كبيرة من أسهم “بنك مونيومنت” وستساهم في تعزيز تطوير عمليات البنك في المملكة المتحدة ودول مجلس التعاون الخليجي وعبر الأسواق الدولية الأخرى. وستساعد خبرة الشيخة بهوان في توجيه استراتيجية “بنك مونيومنت” للارتقاء بعملياته في المملكة…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
Residents in the country’s southern areas may see a drizzle this morning with the formation of some cumulus clouds. A drop in temperatures is also expected, particularly in the west, the Met department said. Most parts of the UAE, however, will experience a partly cloudy day that may turn dusty at times, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Winds will be light to moderate in general, but they may reach 40kmph and cause dusty conditions. The Arabian Gulf will be turbulent while the Sea of…
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…
Following the delay and cancellation of more than 90 international and domestic flights due to cabin crew reporting sick, Air India Express’ chief executive officer (CEO), Aloke Singh, announced on Wednesday that the airline will reduce its flight operation in the coming days. “Since last evening, over a 100 of our cabin crew colleagues have reported sick prior to their rostered flight duty, at the last minute, severely disrupting our operations. Because this action was mostly by colleagues assigned L1 role, the impact was disproportionate, disrupting 90+ flights even though other colleagues reported for duty,” the airline’s CEO said in…
[UPDATE: The first launch attempt on Monday, May 6, was scrubbed two hours before liftoff due to an issue with the Atlas V rocket. The earliest target launch date is now Friday, May 17. This article has been adjusted to include the new schedule.] NASA and Boeing Space are making final preparations for the first crewed launch of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, with liftoff targeted for Monday, May 17. In a highly anticipated mission, a ULA Atlas V rocket will launch the Starliner and NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Read on…
Entries will be welcomed from the entire world in the eleventh edition of Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA). The eleventh edition of the SGCA will have 22 categories across five segments, namely Government, International Organisations, and Private Sector; Individual Awards; Challenge and Competition Awards; Jury Awards; and Partner Awards. Those interested in applying for this year’s awards can register online through the website www.igcc.ae from May 7 to August 1, Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) announced. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The award categories are as follows: Government, international organisations and private…