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If you’re a fan of Pac-Man, you’re in luck. On May 9, Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs (not the catchiest name, is it?) hits PC and all major consoles. The online-only multiplayer release is a battle royale game where 64 players fight to survive across interconnected mazes. It’s a chaotic use of the Pac-Man formula that fans of the series should enjoy. If all of this sounds oddly familiar, it’s because the game originally launched nearly four years ago … as a now-lost Google Stadia exclusive. Originally released on November 17, 2020, Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle was touted as one…
Wynn Al Marjan Island, the first integrated gaming resort in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, will open to the public in early 2027, its developers said Monday. Under construction in Ras Al Khaimah, the structure is currently about 40 metres tall. The full tower height, which is more than 300 metres, is expected to be topped off in the fourth quarter of 2025. “We designed the 300-metre-tall resort tower with Ras Al Khaimah’s historic role as a great navigational sentinel in mind,” said Todd Lenahan, president and chief creative officer of Wynn Design and Development — which has…
Spirits are high and students are jubilant in all CISCE-affiliated schools in the UAE as institutions are recording an impressive pass rate after the ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) and ISC ((Indian School Certificate) results were announced on Monday. When contacted by Khaleej Times, school principals highlighted that they have seen promising results. However, they noted that they are still in the process of compiling the results and will share the final details shortly. This year’s CISCE board exams were marked by controversies, leading to the postponement of two papers by the council. Originally slated for February 26, the…
Flydubai on Monday (May 6) said it has launched a retrofit project that will see a complete upgrade of the cabin interior for the majority of its next-generation Boeing aircraft. The multi-million dollar retrofit programme is set to be completed before the end of the year. Flydubai operates 29 Boeing 737-800, 54 737 MAX 8 and 03 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The airline also added two new aircraft in 2024, growing its fleet to 86 Boeing 737 aircraft. Six more aircraft are expected to be delivered by the end of the year, amid the ongoing challenges in the supply chain…
Stress seems to be an inevitable part of modern life, but what if its roots go deeper than just external circumstances? What if our internal state, particularly our ability to manage thoughts and emotions, plays a significant role in our stress levels? Surprisingly, our energy levels might hold the key to understanding why some days we feel overwhelmed while others can manage life’s challenges with ease. When we’re drained of Qi energy, necessary not only for digesting food but also for processing information and maintaining positivity, we struggle to cope with everyday tasks and decisions, leading to increased stress. To…
Kibsons founder & CEO delivers keynote address at inauguration of BCCD Green May 06,2024 : Dubai, UAE: The British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD) has announced the launch of BCCD Green, a new strategic agenda that aims to encourage environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence across the network. The initiative was unveiled at a recent gathering of BCCD members and stakeholders, who heard from Halima Jumani, Founder & CEO of Kibsons, about her company’s ESG journey and the lessons learned in the process. Halima Jumani, Founder & CEO of Kibsons, Paul Todd, Founder of SupplyConsult and Katy Holmes, CEO, British Chamber of…
The Dubai Safari Park will remain open throughout the summer for the first time. This was revealed by the Dubai Municipality on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) on Monday. “Last year we trialled this experience and studied the sleeping and feeding patterns of our animals,” said Ahmed Ibrahim AlZarouni, Head of Public Parks and Recreational Facilities Department at Dubai Municipality. “Based on that, we are opening just limited daily batches of tickets available to small groups of up to 10 people.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Titled the Summer…
What started as seemingly minor symptoms soon escalated into debilitating chest pain that remained undiagnosed for long and severely impacted Mary Kirsten’s daily life. The 61-year-old endured the prolonged pain for months before it was found to be a serious cardiac disorder that made her vulnerable to a heart attack. “Spasms changed my life completely. I was in constant pain, unable to walk or sleep, and living in fear of a heart attack. One day, I was walking around the mall and suddenly I felt severe chest pain and thought it was heartburn. The pain subsided but eventually kept recurring,”…
The Israeli army said on Monday (May 6) that it was evacuating about 100,000 people from eastern Rafah, ahead of an expected ground assault in the southern city of Gaza. “The estimate is around 100,000 people,” a military spokesman told journalists when asked how many people were being evacuated. About 1.2 million people are currently sheltering in Rafah, according to the World Health Organization. Most of them fled there from elsewhere in Gaza during seven-month war between Israel and Hamas Palestinian militants Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Israel army earlier stated that…
Demand for hotels is outstripping supply in Dubai as the emirate attracts tourists from worldwide, said Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM). “We had seen constant growth year-on-year until 2019, but then things globally slowed down, and we were impacted as well. But in 2023, we managed to pick up where we left off, and we closed off with 17.15 million tourists, which was a record number for us. “What’s even more exciting is that with that growth, we’ve also seen a growth in the number of hotel rooms, occupancy and average daily rates,…