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An Abu Dhabi-based hospital for serious and complex care has successfully repaired a bile duct injury in an Emirati patient using an innovative robotic surgery system. The 30-year-old patient was admitted to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) with clinical features of bile duct injury – a rare complication that can happen following a surgical procedure related to multiple gallstones and of acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) – which has an incidence rate of three to six cases per thousand. Radiological investigations, including a CT scan and MRI, confirmed bile duct injury. The patient was scheduled for a delayed bile…

It’s always an exciting week when the sequel to one of the greatest games of all time surprise releases on a Monday. That’s what happened on May 6 when Hades 2 surprise launched into early access. Players are already diving into the surprisingly robust roguelike, testing their might in its new biomes. I’ve been enjoying it myself from the comfort of my couch — and not on my Nintendo Switch, where I played the first Hades. Instead, I’m curled up with my Steam Deck. The PC-only launch means that Hades 2 is a Steam Deck “exclusive” for the time being…

Flying taxis to take off in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027. On Tuesday, authorities announced they signed an agreement with Skyports Infrastructure to introduce air taxis in the emirate. The announcement came on the second day of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) at a press conference where Ras Al Khaimah tourism development authority (RAKTDA), Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority and Skyports Infrastructure signed a MoU. Speaking at the event, CEO of RAKTDA Raki Phillips explained what this will mean to visitors. “This will mean cut the travel time from Dubai Airport to Marjan Island to between 15-18 minutes,” he said.…

Stability is important to draw investments into a country, and any war has an impact on neighbours and the region, said Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, while calling for an urgent solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Addressing the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi, Gheit pointed out that the ongoing Israel-Gaza war will have economic implications affecting the region. “Stability is very important as it is directly connected to investments,” Gheit said while pointing out the economic consequences of the Arab Spring and other crises, which left a lasting impact on economies…

Gaza civil defence and aid officials said Monday that Israeli jets struck two areas in eastern Rafah, which the Israeli military had ordered to be evacuated, ahead of a possible ground invasion of the Palestinian city. “The areas targeted by the Israeli occupation are near the perimeter of Gaza International Airport, the Al-Shuka area, the Abu Halawa area, the Salaheddin street area and the Salam neighbourhood,” Gaza civil defence agency spokesman Ahmed Ridwan told AFP. Another aid official confirmed the strikes. The Israeli military did not offer an immediate comment, but earlier on Sunday it ordered residents of Al-Shuka and…

Over the next two months, Etihad Airways will begin operating to Jaipur and Bali, as well as summer destinations, Al Qassim, Antalya, Malaga, Nice, and the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini. At the Arabian Travel Market, Etihad will be showcasing its significant network development undertaken since last year’s event with 15 new destinations announced or launched, including recent inaugural flights to Boston and two new destinations in Kerala, India. The UAE’s national airline expects to welcome thousands of visitors to its stand including distinguished guests, travel trade customers, members of the media and tourism partners. Stay up to date…

French hi-fi company Focal is known for it superb lines of speakers and headphones. It is not, however, known for its accessible prices. And while its latest wired headphones may still be out of reach for many, the Focal Hadenys and Azurys are the company’s most affordable open- and closed-back models so far, with prices that start at $549. They’ll be available from Focal and select retailer starting in June. The two headphones share the same M-shaped 40mm aluminum/magnesium drivers that Focal uses on its Bathys wireless cans, which bodes well for their audio quality. Our Bathys reviewer called their…

An Israeli official said on Monday no ceasefire had been agreed in Gaza, after Hamas said it had accepted a proposal from Egyptian and Qatari mediators. The Israeli official said the proposal that Hamas had accepted was a “softened” version of an Egyptian proposal, which included “far-reaching” conclusions that Israel could not accept. “This would appear to be a ruse intended to make Israel look like the side refusing a deal,” said the Israeli official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Earlier, Hamas said in a brief…

Messi, star of Oscar-winning movie “Anatomy of a Fall”, which won the top prize at Cannes last year, will return to the festival next week as a red-carpet interviewer to the stars. Using a special 360-degree microphone and camera attached to his back, the Border Collie will chat with stars thanks to an actor behind the scenes. “He’s the star… I’m just lending him my voice,” said comedian Raphael Mezrahi. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The resulting short clips will be available on French channels and TikTok. Messi earned global attention for…

UAE’s first-of-its-kind laboratory with comprehensive capabilities for advanced molecular and transplant diagnostics, cancer genomic profiling, and specialised immunology testing has opened at a leading quaternary care private hospital in the Capital. The newly opened OncoHelix-CoLab enables several sophisticated tests to be performed locally. The new facility uses advanced technologies like next-generation sequencing (NGS), droplet digital PCR, and multi-colour flow cytometry to offer several advanced diagnostic tests. The lab eliminates the need for the traditional time-consuming pack-and-ship approach, prevents samples from being sent out of the UAE, streamlines the process, cuts costs, and expedites results. It will improve patient care and…