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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…

Dr. Sahar Hashmi conducts ACCME-CME Accredited Seminar: Interprofessional Round on AI-Driven Redesign and Transformation of Healthcare at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School Dr. Sahar Hashmi was invited to discuss the latest advancements in implementing generative AI applications within hospital systems and medical research at Harvard Medical School (HMS). This CME-accredited session catered to physicians, fellows, residents, staff members, and hospital leadership teams. The discussion primarily focused on the impact of generative AI on healthcare stakeholders, the redesign of the healthcare system with AI, strategies for selecting the most suitable AI solutions, leveraging AI’s transformative power, addressing ethical considerations, ensuring…

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump accused Democratic rival President Joe Biden of running a “Gestapo administration” in a private address to donors in which he also attacked prosecutors involved in his criminal indictments, according to a recording heard by US media outlets. Trump, whose own rhetoric has drawn accusations of fascist tendencies from civil rights groups and other critics, made the comparison with the Nazi police in Germany’s World War Two regime at a donor retreat on Saturday night at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The comments came after Trump reprised his complaint that the multiple indictments against…

The resident juridical taxable persons include entities incorporated in the UAE including free zone businesses By Mahar Afzal/Compliance Corner The UAE corporate tax law offers to juridical taxable persons (resident and permanent establishment of non-resident) the opportunity to benefit from qualifying group relief (QGR). According to article 26(1) of the law, upon satisfying the criteria, assets and liabilities can be transferred between members of the same qualifying group at book value (cost less accumulated depreciation or amortization or other change in value) without acknowledging any gain or loss. This relief is available because the eligible assets or liabilities that are…

In a surprising turn of events, supermodel Bella Hadid has announced her decision to take a step back from the modelling world and embark on a new journey in Texas. The 27-year-old beauty recently opened up about her reasons for leaving the fashion industry behind and shared insights into her upcoming endeavours. “After 10 years of modelling, I realised I was putting so much energy and love and effort into something that, in the long run, wasn’t necessarily giving it back to me,” Bella candidly revealed in an interview obtained by E! News. This realisation prompted her to seek a…

Inspired by skipper Esha Oza’s all-round brilliance, the UAE put up a stirring fight against the hugely experienced Sri Lanka before going down by 15 runs in the Global T20 World Cup Qualifier semifinal in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Sri Lanka and Scotland, who had beaten Ireland by eight wickets in the first semifinal on Sunday, have now qualified for the World Cup to be held in Bangladesh later this year as the UAE missed out on a chance to make their first appearance in the showpiece event. After being put into bat, Vishmi Gunaratne helped the Lankans score 149…

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,…