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The Dubai Frame will soon undergo a massive makeover. “We will have a future of Dubai exhibition which will show visitors how the city will look 50 years in the future,” said Ahmed Ibrahim AlZarouni, Head of Public Parks and Recreational Facilities Department at Dubai Municipality. “It will be totally different to what the public has seen at the attraction so far.” This was revealed by Dubai Municipality at the Arabian Travel Mart (ATM) that kicked off on Monday. Located inside the Zabeel Park, Dubai Frame stands at 150 metres tall and provides a bird’s eye view of the emirate’s…

A person died and 75 were hospitalised after a food poisoning incident in a restaurant chain in Saudi Arabia, as per a statement from the Ministry of Health. From the 75 cases, 69 of those who fell sick were Saudis, while six were non-Saudis. The authority revealed that all the cases of food poisoning were linked to a single restaurant, without providing information of its name. From all the cases, 50 were confirmed to be food poisoning. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. After being taken to the hospital, 43 individuals recovered and…

Tess the Labrador, a superstar member of the Reading Dogs team, recently spent an hour with twelve seniors who are battling Alzheimer’s and dementia. She wiggled her way into their hearts while they read books and sang songs, creating a special human-animal connection. Tess is part of the ‘Hapinnies’ crew, a group of dogs in the Reading Dogs that recently teamed up with the ‘4Get-me-not’ organisation that raises awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. The animal-assisted intervention has proven to enhance mood, reduce agitation, increase social interaction, and provide a calming effect for those suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, and children facing…

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have arrived at the Starliner spacecraft that will take them to the International Space Station (ISS) in the first flight for the crew capsule. A ULA Atlas V rocket will carry the Boeing-made Starliner and the two astronauts to orbit in a launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida that’s scheduled for 10:34 p.m. ET tonight. Digital Trends has full details on how to watch a live stream showing the launch buildup and the early stages of the mission. Wilmore and Williams had a short chat with family and friends before climbing…

The Department of Tourism and Archaeology of Umm Al Quwain has continued its archaeological activities at the site of Siniya Island for the fourth consecutive season, in collaboration with a number of local and international partners. The excavation works covered both sites of Siniya Monastery and the Pearling town, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and archaeological history and to contribute to the preservation of the region’s identity. Commenting on this year’s excavation season, Rania Hussein Kannouma, Acting Director of the Department of Archaeological and Heritage at the Department of Tourism and Archaeology, said that the work…

Israel called on Palestinians to leave eastern Rafah Monday ahead of a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city, amid increasing global alarm about the consequences of such a move. The evacuation call followed disagreement between Israel and Hamas over the Palestinian militant group’s demands to end the seven-month war, during weekend negotiations in Cairo. Egyptian state-linked media said the talks stalled after a rocket attack claimed by Hamas’s armed wing killed four Israeli soldiers on Sunday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to send ground…

Armenia has emerged as a favored travel destination among UAE residents, quickly earning a place on many bucket lists. Furthermore, UAE residents can explore Armenia visa-free, while others can opt for a convenient visa on arrival. The Tourism Committee of Armenia is attending the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024. With a thriving tourism industry and a growing number of visitors from the UAE, this event presents an exciting opportunity for Armenia to forge strong partnerships and showcase the nation’s diverse offerings. Several UAE airlines offer daily direct flights to Armenia, with a flight time of just 3 hours – including…

A technical issue has forced NASA engineers to call off Monday’s launch of the Starliner spacecraft. The decision to scrub the launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida came just two hours before the ULA’s Atlas V rocket was due to lift off at 10:34 p.m. ET, and just minutes after NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams had been strapped into their seats inside the Starliner spacecraft. Details are still coming through about the decision to stop the countdown clock, but commentators on NASA’s official live stream said it was due to an issue with an oxygen relief…

A video has gone viral showing a wild animal roaming near a residential area in Fujairah. The emirate’s environmental authority said on Monday that it is currently investigating the situation. A specialist team from the Fujairah Environment Agency is currently checking whether the animal is still present in the area where it was photographed and spotted by residents. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. As per the authority, the spotted animal is called Al Washq in this part of the region — also known as a Caracal — and is a medium-sized cat…

Columbia University on Monday cancelled its main, university-wide commencement ceremony scheduled for May 15 in favour of smaller, school-based events, a decision that follows weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that roiled the Ivy League School. “We have decided to make the centrepiece of our commencement activities our Class Days and school-level ceremonies, where students are honoured individually alongside their peers, rather than the university-wide ceremony that is scheduled for May 15,” Columbia said in a statement, calling the past few weeks “incredibly difficult for our community.” The protests at Columbia, which drew national attention, have inspired similar demonstrations at dozens of…