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Transformation journeys are inspiring. It is quite commendable when a person overcomes the several hurdles to completely transform oneself and change their lives completely. Among the countless people who have wandered this path, Zack Chug is one of them. The 24-year-old recently moved to Dubai from the UK and documents his entire journey on social media, another modern-world phenomenon. His journey started six years ago when he decided to shed excess weight gained during his school years. He was bullied and made to feel isolated which got him to embark on a journey of self-improvement. “I used to be very…

Expanding on insights from over 16,000 office workers worldwide, the Gensler Research Institute’s most extensive study yet uncovers the strategies that define today’s top-performing work environments. UAE,May 15, 2024 – The Gensler Research Institute, today, announces the findings from its Global Workplace Survey 2024, offering fresh insights into the future of workplace. The comprehensive global study shifts the focus from employee presence in the office to workplace performance. A high-performing workplace is no longer solely defined by building efficiency or space effectiveness, it is also measured by the workplace experience—or, how the space drives higher performance and, therefore, improves the…

There’s some hubbub in the world of display tech right now over Tandem OLED. If you missed Apple’s announcement of the new iPad Pro, you’ve probably never heard of Tandem OLED, but it’s already making inroads into other devices. TCL, at Display Week 2024, showed off a slidable Tandem OLED display that could fit into a laptop, and it claims a brightness of more than 2,500 nits. If you’ve caught our reviews of monitors like the LG UltraGear OLED 27, you’ll know that’s an insane level of brightness. And that all comes down to the Tandem OLED tech. Tandem OLED…

Nearly two-thirds – 66 per cent – of UAE employees work from co-working spaces, third spaces or on-site at client offices, reflecting the growing trend of co-working spaces in the country, especially in Dubai, according to a new survey released on Thursday. Released by the Gensler Research Institute, the findings from its Global Workplace Survey 2024 revealed that more than 9 out of 10 employees – 94 per cent – in exceptional workplaces have a choice in where they work within the office, granting them the autonomy to work across multiple settings and promoting a higher sense of value and…

French traveller Mohamed Boulabiar spent eight months on a journey on foot to perform Umrah, covering more than 8,000 kilometres starting from Paris and walked through 13 countries to reach Madinah. He will then proceed to Makkah to perform Umrah. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) met Boulabiar in the courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque, mere hours after completing his journey through various terrains and enduring numerous weather conditions. Despite the difficulties and dangers, these challenges did not deter his goal of reaching the holy sites on foot. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…

There are more travel options to India available from Abu Dhabi Airports now. On Thursday, India’s budget airline IndiGo announced the introduction of daily flights to Chandigarh from Zayed International Airport. It also announced daily flights to Kannur and the resumption of daily flights to Lucknow. IndiGo, which commenced operations from the Zayed International Airport in 2020, has added a total of 21 weekly flights in its schedule. This marks a 50 per cent increase in IndiGo’s flights from Abu Dhabi, bringing the airline’s total to 63 weekly frequencies. The launch of new flights brings the total number of destinations…

Ubisoft has lifted the veil on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, disclosing key details about the upcoming video game including its protagonists and release date. The anticipation for an Assassin’s Creed instalment set in Feudal Japan was finally met when Ubisoft announced the project, formerly known as Assassin’s Creed Red, during the 2022 Ubisoft Forward livestream. Since then, speculation has been rife, offering eager fans a glimpse into the next chapter of the historical action franchise. Rumours circulating suggested that Assassin’s Creed Red would feature two playable characters: an unnamed female shinobi and Yasuke, a real-life African samurai who served Oda Nobunaga…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s star batter Virat Kohli doesn’t want to leave cricket with any regrets once he draws the curtain on his glorious career. Kohli, who made his debut in 2008, has broken one batting record after another in international cricket. The 35-year-old is currently keeping Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL playoffs hopes alive with powerful performances. During the Royal Gala Dinner, held in Bengaluru, the hugely experienced batter explained how he manages to give his 100 per cent in every single game. “It’s very simple. I think as a sportsman, we do have an end date to our careers. So…

16 May, 2024; Dubai, UAE – musafir.com, the UAE’s premier online travel agency, is proud to announce the expansion of its longstanding collaboration with travel technology leader Amadeus. This partnership between musafirbiz, which is musafir.com’s corporate travel management tool, and Amadeus, aims to integrate the latter’s cutting-edge NDC technology and Robotics into musafir.com’s platform, ushering in a new era of enhanced traveler benefits and streamlined booking experiences. New Distribution Capability (NDC) represents a transformative standard in the travel industry, an enabler for enhanced retailing and more tailored and relevant offers. By embracing Amadeus’ NDC [X] program, an esteemed initiative dedicated…

Bose SoundLink Max MSRP $399.00 “The Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth speaker is a robust option when you want to take your audio on the go.” Pros Great build quality Excellent portability Impressive sound Optional accessory handles Supports Multipoint Bluetooth speakers tend to be a matter of extremes. On one end, you can spend very little and get sound that can, at best, be recognized as sound. Some folks are OK with that. Or you can spend a good bit of money and get something that sounds good, if not great. The Bose SoundLink Max falls onto the latter side of…