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A powerful gaming PC should be paired with an excellent display, so if you’re willing to go all out on monitor deals, you should set your sights on the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor. From its original price of $1,300, it’s down to a more reasonable $800 following a $500 discount from Samsung. It’s still not what you’d call cheap, but it’s the screen that you want for an unparalleled PC gaming experience. However, it’s highly recommended that you complete the purchase now because tomorrow may already be too late if you want the savings. Why you should…

Financing for the upcoming Dh128-billion Al Maktoum Airport in Dubai South will not be an issue as many local and global firms will be keen to fund the mega project, said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group. “Any project in Dubai when we decide to launch, financing will always be part of it. Today, we know that a lot of companies locally and internationally will be very keen and interested in financing this project from baggage handling system to parking to terminals,” Sheikh Ahmed said during a media briefing on the sidelines…

International Holding Company, the diversified Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate, on Monday announced a share buyback programme totaling up to Dh5 billion, as its net profit surged 87.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2024. This initiative is slated for execution over a one-year timeframe, is designed to cancel the shares bought back in adherence to the trading regulations stipulated by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, the company said in a statement. “The rationale behind this decision is driven by IHC’s robust financial standing, characterized by significant cash flow and a strong balance sheet. The Buyback Program will be carried out…

English teenager Kris Kim, playing on a sponsor’s exemption, became the fifth youngest player to make the cut on the PGA Tour. Still amateur the sixteen-year-old golf prodigy had rounds of 68 and 67 in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Texas, for a seven-under-par 36 hole score on his PGA debut, to make the cut with a shot to spare. His rounds over the weekend were 70 and 73 for a 72-hole total of six under par 278. On making the cut Kim said: “I’m happy. I’ve enjoyed it so much the last couple of days and being here…

Americana Restaurants announces Q1 2024 Financial Performance, reports $493.5 million in Revenue Revenue of $493.5 million in Q1 24, resulting in Adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.9% Continued restaurant portfolio growth with the opening of 37 new stores in Q1 2024 and 37 new restaurants under construction Persistent focus on optimizing costs and driving revenue opportunities Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, 07 May 2024: Americana Restaurants International PLC (“Americana Restaurants” or the “Company”) (ADX symbol: AMR/ ISIN: AEE01135A222) (Saudi Stock Exchange symbol: 6015), the largest out-of-home dining and quick service restaurant operator in the Middle East & North Africa (“MENA”) and Kazakhstan,…

It’s no secret that I’ve been cheering on Apple’s gaming advances over the last year or so. Long-suffering Mac gamers have gone from being the forgotten also-rans of Apple’s ecosystem to feeling on top of the world, all in a very short period of time. But there’s one vital piece missing from the puzzle, and Apple’s new M4 iPad Pros have made it incredibly obvious. I’ll admit, Mac gamers have been treated well in recent times. Not only have we had phenomenal hardware advancements in the form of the M3 Max chip — which is a genuine gaming chip so…

Smaller, more fuel efficient planes will become more popular in the future resulting in more flights and better connectivity, according to the chief of Dubai airports Paul Griffiths. This is one of the reasons why the upcoming Al Maktoum airport will have a mammoth 400 gates. Griffiths’ comments came during a session at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) on Tuesday where he said a lot of calculations had gone into designing the new Dh128-billion passenger terminal, which once completed will be one of the largest in the world. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

Taxi fare in Dubai has gone up by 12 fils per kilometre, following four consecutive months of petrol price hike, Khaleej Times has learned. Petrol prices in the UAE have been rising since February this year. The price of Special 95, for example, was Dh2.71 per litre only in January but is now Dh3.22 per litre, up by 51 fils since the start of the year. According to Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC) website, the per kilometre charge for taxis in Dubai is now Dh2.09, up by 12 fils, as compared to the previous Dh1.97 per kilometre charge. Stay up…

United Nations experts on Monday condemned “unacceptable” violence by the Israeli military against women and children during the ongoing war in Gaza, particularly sexual violence and enforced disappearances. “We are appalled that women are being targeted by Israel with such vicious, indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks, seemingly sparing no means to destroy their lives and deny them their fundamental human rights,” the seven special rapporteurs said in a statement. Special rapporteurs are independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council. They do not speak on behalf of the United Nations. The statement pointed to “continued reports of sexual assault and…

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, on Monday reported first quarter revenue of Dh538 million, an increase of 8.8 per cent, and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of Dh313 million, with a growth of 8.2 per cent, compared to the same period of 2023. Empower earned Dh182 million as profit before tax with an impressive growth of 8.6 per cent compared to the same period of 2023. Net profit after tax amounted to Dh166 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. According to its financial statements, Empower has…