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The next few months are quite critical in forming a long-term investment strategy; especially with elections happening in India and United States; the geo-political unrest in the region and beyond; and most importantly the direction to be taken by the Fed on the rates revision and inflation adjustments, an investment expert said. “We currently remain overweight on high-grade and long duration bonds. Given the increase in interest rates over the last two years, this particular asset class has been beaten the most and presents a unique opportunity to lock an attractive coupon yield for a significant period of time and…
Red-hot Sunil Narine smashed 81 off 39 balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders thrash Lucknow Super Giants by 98 runs and take top spot in IPL table on Sunday. Narine’s blitz, laced with six fours and seven sixes, guided Kolkata to 235-6 after they were invited to bat first in Lucknow’s final home game. Two-time champions Kolkata bowled out Lucknow for 137 in 16.1 overs for their eighth win in 11 matches and almost guaranteed a play-off berth. Second-placed Rajasthan Royals have played one match fewer. In the first game of the day, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja starred with bat and…
Star Wars fans and booksellers celebrate May 4th at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival Visitors immerse themselves in the world of Jedi knights, Sith lords, and epic space battles on a day dedicated to one of the highest-grossing media franchises created by George Lucas Sharjah, May 05, 2024 The Force was strong at the 15th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) on Saturday as Star Wars fans and booksellers came together to celebrate May 4th, also known as Star Wars Day. The 12-day festival, being organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) at the Sharjah Expo Centre, provided the perfect setting…
The death toll from heavy rains that have inundated Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 66, local authorities said on Sunday. The number of people still missing rose to 101 and more than 80,000 have been displaced, according to the state civil defence authority. It was investigating whether another six deaths were related to the storms, the authority added. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. According to Reuters, storms in the past few days have affected about two thirds of the nearly 500 towns and cities…
Companies in the UAE are increasingly embracing hybrid work models that blend remote and office-based work, offering employees greater flexibility and autonomy, an expert said. “This shift will not only impact how businesses operate but also influence talent acquisition and retention strategies. Employers will need to adapt by implementing robust remote work infrastructure, redefining performance metrics, and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration,” Jayant Paleti, the Co-Founder of Darwinbox, a human capital management (HCM) firm, told Khaleej Times in an interview. The UAE government has been actively promoting digital transformation initiatives such as the UAE National AI Strategy 2031.…
Andrey Rublev won the Madrid Open with a hard-fought 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime on Sunday to secure his second title of the year, despite battling with illness. The Russian world number eight said he was “almost dead every day” and could barely sleep this week after securing a career second Masters 1000 victory. Rublev had lost four consecutive matches before arriving in the Spanish capital but came from a set down to beat his Canadian opponent. The 26-year-old triumphed at the Hong Kong Open in January but struggled since before turning around his form in Madrid, dropping…
Dubai Culture supported the nomination file as part of its commitment to supporting talent Diaa Allam nominated for UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture His innovative endeavours accentuate the richness and variety of Arabic calligraphy Dubai, UAE, 5 May 2024: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially announced the nomination of artist and calligrapher Diaa Allam as a laureate for the 20th edition of the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture. This award honours individuals, groups, or institutions that seek to expand the scope of knowledge and raise awareness of Arab art and culture through their works and…
The armed wing of Hamas claimed responsibility on Sunday for an attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza which, Israeli and Palestinian media reports said, had resulted in Israeli casualties. Israel’s military said 10 projectiles were launched from Rafah in southern Gaza towards the area of the crossing, which it said was now closed to aid trucks going into the coastal enclave. Other crossings remain open. Hamas’ armed wing said it fired rockets at an Israeli army base by the crossing, but did not confirm where it fired them from. Hamas media quoted a source close to…
Every year, Dubai gets one step closer to establishing itself as a global hub for gaming. With consistent government initiatives, the city sees several gaming and eSports festivals across the year. Now, running in its third edition, is the Dubai eSports and Games Festival. It’s not just about games; it’s about bringing people together who love gaming and new ideas. Running till May 5, all around Dubai, video game enthusiasts can see what’s next in gaming, meet new friends, and enjoy the eSports scene. This year’s festival is the biggest one yet. There are many tournaments and things to do…
Cesar Luis Menotti, who led a dashing Argentina team to victory in the 1978 World Cup, has died aged 85, the country’s football federation announced on Sunday. Menotti, who was born in Rosario, Argentina, in 1938, won 11 caps for Argentina in the 1960s and then managed 11 clubs, some more than once, and two national teams in a coaching career that lasted 37 years. He is best remembered for leading Argentina to the 1978 World Cup and the under-20 title the following year and for his commitment to a romantic ideal of football at a time when Argentina had…