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Dubai residents Cristian Lanzanova and Austeja Brasiunaite are in love with Dubai not just because of its attractions, but because it was here that the couple met, fell in love, and tied the knot. It was here that they began a new innings in their personal and professional lives — from being single to becoming a couple and partners in business. “Dubai’s spirit of innovation and its abundance of opportunities sparked a dream: To become entrepreneurs, and we opened ABRA Consulting, a marketing, communications and events company. We believe deeply in crafting personalised services that align with each client’s goals…

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique sought to take the pressure off his side going into Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal second leg against Borussia Dortmund, telling them not to worry about having to win by two goals to reach the final. PSG must overturn a 1-0 deficit from last week’s first leg after a Niclas Fuellkrug goal gave Dortmund a narrow victory in Germany. “The objective is not to play to win by two goals, it is just to win. You can’t afford to think about having to win by two goals,” Luis Enrique told reporters on Monday, weighing up the…

Sharjah Ruler directs allocation of AED2.5 million to enrich Sharjah Public Library The grant will be mobilised to secure titles from publishers present at the ongoing edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival Bodour Al Qasimi: Ensuring that ample sources of learning and intellectual development are easily accessible to all, particularly our children, is fundamental to Sharjah’s developmental vision’ Sharjah, May 06, 2024 His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has directed the allocation of an AED 2.5 million for the buying of latest titles from participating publishers and booksellers at…

HP is one of the best laptop brands on the market, and if you’re thinking of picking up a new laptop, then you may want to consider one of its many varieties of laptops. Not only that, but HP usually has some form of deal going on each of its sub-brans, so whether you’re looking for an HP Omen gaming laptop or a Spectre X360 2-in-1 convertible, you’ll likely find a good deal on it. Of course, it can be hard to navigate the dozens of different types of laptops HP has, which is why we’ve gone out and collected…

Spirits were high and the atmosphere was filled with excitement as students across all CISCE-affiliated schools in the UAE celebrated a 100 per cent pass rate following the announcement of the ICSE and ISC results on Monday. In the ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) examination, the top-performing schools internationally are from Dubai, Indonesia, and Singapore, all achieving a 100 per cent pass rate. Meanwhile, in the ISC (Indian School Certificate) examination, the leading schools abroad are also from Dubai and Singapore, boasting a 100 per cent pass rate. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…

The Indian rupee was little changed on Monday as dollar demand from importers hurdled gains even as U.S. bond yields declined after weak US economic data raised hopes of a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve.[Editor’s Note: For real-time forex rates, click on the widget below or visit KT’s dedicted Trading News page here.] The rupee was at 83.4425 (22.736 UAE dirham) against the U.S. dollar as of 09:50 a.m. IST, barely changed from its close at 83.4225 (22.730 UAE dirham) in the previous session. Asian currencies were mixed with the offshore Chinese yuan down 0.3%, while the Korean…

Alpha Dhabi Holding, one of the region’s rapidly expanding investment holding companies, has reported a group net profit of Dh4.6 billion for the first quarter of 2024. The first quarter has been marked with record revenue of Dh14.2 billion, an 11 per cent increase year-on-year. The period also witnessed a stellar jump of 232 per cent in net profit from operations as compared to Q1 in 2023. The group also reported a 29 per cent increase in its cash balance to Dh21.5 billion, said the group listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. “Alpha Dhabi’s significant profitability demonstrates our ability…

Actor Chris Pine reminisced about a pivotal moment in his career that altered the trajectory of his life forever. The 2004 film ‘The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement’ may have seemed like just another acting gig at the time, but for Pine, it marked a significant turning point. Recalling the moment he received the life-changing news, Pine shared, “It was absolutely Earth-shattering,” as per an interview obtained by E! News. For Pine, who was relatively unknown in Hollywood at the time and had mainly appeared in commercials and minor roles, landing the role opposite Anne Hathaway was a dream come…

M42, an Abu Dhabi-headquartered tech-enabled health company, and AstraZeneca, a global leader in science-led biopharmaceuticals, inked an agreement to advance preventive cancer care and next-generation precision medicine. As AstraZeneca’s clinical genomics partner of choice in the region, M42 will conduct sequencing of hereditary breast cancer genes, to develop personalised care and prevention strategies tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), it is the leading cause of cancer death, resulting in 11.6 per cent of all cancer fatalities every year in…

Sharjah Animation Conference 2024 concludes welcoming over 8,000 aspiring professionals and animation legends The 2nd edition garnered record attendance, recognised exceptional industry talent through the SAC 2024 awards, and celebrated the 30th anniversary of Disney’s iconic film, The Lion King. Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri presented awards to winners of the “Book Trailer Award” and “Pitch the Project Award”. Khawla Al Mujaini: We are proud to have welcomed over 8,000 passionate animation enthusiasts, publishers, and industry leaders from across the region and the world. Sharjah, May 06, 2024 The Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) 2024 concluded its five-day celebration of the…