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Sharjah Public Library provides countless opportunities for young imaginations to take flight at SCRF 2024 The SPL pavilion at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is home to engaging workshops and edutainment activities for children and their families Sharjah, May 05, 2024 The Sharjah Public Library (SPL) pavilion at the ongoing 15th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) has emerged as a beehive of activity, educating and entertaining children of all ages as well as their parents with its comprehensive agenda designed to foster critical thinking and unveil the intricate wonders of the universe. Cyber safety awareness and exploration of…
For whatever reason, the internet seems to love mountain-climbing games. Some of the most viral games of the last several years on platforms like Twitch have been titles like Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy and Only Up! — games where it’s difficult to climb up something and the punishment for failure is massive. If you’ve found yourself playing or watching content about those kinds of games, then you’ll want to check out one of the first notable games to come out this May: Surmount. Released by indie developer duo Jasper Oprel and Indiana-Jonas, Surmount is a roguelite where players…
A Kuwait authority on Sunday clarified the origins of a video clip circulating on social platforms. Taking to X, the Ministry of Interior announced that the video which shows a number of people gathering and security personnel shooting in the air is an old clip, dating back to 2018. The video was taken during the arrest of a reckless person, where the necessary measures were taken at the time, as per the authority. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The authority has urged everyone to investigate accuracy of clips, not to circulate rumours,…
Saudi Arabia posted a budget deficit of 12.387 billion riyals ($3.30 billion) in the first quarter of 2024, the finance ministry said on Sunday, as a result of lower oil revenues and increased spending weighed on the economy. The kingdom needs to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to fund giga-projects aimed at weaning the economy off oil and to boost tourism and the private sector. Oil revenues reached 181.922 billion riyals, while total revenues were 293.433 billion riyals as non-oil revenues edged higher, although oil still dominates. Public spending was 305.820 billion riyals surpassing last year’s 283.855 billion riyals.…
Neve Campbell reveals that Spyglass Media Group increased her compensation following her remarks about a wage disparity during negotiations for “Scream 6,” the film that led her to exit the series. Expressing gratitude, she told People, “I’m really grateful that the studio heard me when I talked about pay discrepancy and when I talked about not feeling respectful.” Campbell’s decision to depart the franchise in June 2022 stemmed from feeling inadequately compensated for reprising her role as Sidney Prescott in the sixth instalment. She believed her offer would have been higher if she were a man. “As a woman, I…
President of Madagascar, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, and Secretary General of the Arab League to Participate in 2024 AIM Congress in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE, 5th May, 2024: The 13th Edition of the AIM Congress 2024 is set to commence the day after tomorrow, Tuesday, hosted by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, with support from the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development as the lead partner, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The event will witness the participation of heads of states, governments, ministers, and global officials, aiming to…
Samsung Galaxy A35 MSRP $400.00 “The Samsung Galaxy A35 delivers great value with its decent performance, up-to-date software, fun main camera, and chunky modern look.” Pros Light and comfortable to hold IP67 rating makes it durable Main camera takes fun photos Long software update commitment Cons Battery doesn’t last two days No wireless or fast charging Is the Galaxy A35 the Samsung phone for you if you don’t want to pay the high price for a more expensive S-series phone? Samsung isn’t giving you much of a choice, as the Galaxy A55 — the next step up on the A-series…
With a recent increase in mosquito sightings across the UAE, especially after the historic rains on April 16, the country announced its growing efforts in controlling and reducing pest infestation on Saturday. In Dubai, the municipality has intensified its efforts in doing the same by incorporating chemical control methods, as well as spreading awareness among residents on curbing the surge in mosquitoes. Areas like parks, markets, drainage areas, water bodies and all residential, commercial, and industrial areas have been the main focus for the authority’s teams among numerous other locations as they work around the clock to control the spread.…
A local official in Lebanon and state media said an Israeli strike on a southern village on Sunday killed several family members, with Hezbollah fighters announcing rocket fire in retaliation. Israel and Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group have exchanged regular cross-border fire since Palestinian militant group Hamas’s unprecedented October attack on southern Israel sparked the war in Gaza. Fighting has intensified in recent weeks, with Israel striking deeper into Lebanese territory, while Hezbollah has stepped up its missile and drone attacks on military positions in northern Israel. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Lebanon’s…
W Capital, a leading Dubai real estate brokerage, stated that the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport, the largest in the world, will drive and boost the Dubai real estate sector in general in the near future by enhancing demand for all types of real estate in the Dubai South area in the long term, which will attract increased interest due to its proximity to the airport. “The new project, which costs Dh128 billon, is a major economic leap towards the future, and reflects the sustainable development efforts pursued by the emirate in accordance with the creative and forward-looking vision…