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The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place this weekend, as Fierceness, Sierra Leone and the top three-year-old thoroughbreds will compete in the most anticipated race of the year. The 2024 Kentucky Derby starts today at 6:57 p.m. ET, and will be televised on NBC. The undercard races are about to start, at 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network and then moving to NBC at 2:30 p.m. ET. Fortunately, if you don’t have cable or don’t have access to those channels, there are many ways you can watch a live stream of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, including three different…

Sharjah has been invited as the Guest of Honour at the Thessaloniki International Book Fair 2024, happening from May 16 to 19. The emirate will hold a series of workshops, book signings, panel discussions, as well as literary and artistic performances showcasing Emirati heritage, values and arts. “Sharjah has long been celebrated as a beacon of Emirati and Arab identity, and we remain committed to fostering robust cross-cultural communication that transcends borders,” noted Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), stressed the importance of this celebration “The significance of gatherings like the Thessaloniki International Book Fair cannot…

Famed Saudi poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen has passed away at the age of 75. President Sheikh Mohamed mourned the passing of the poet, sharing a picture with him. He said, “He passed away after a long journey of creativity, leaving a long record of distinguished literary legacy.” The UAE leader added in the post on X, “May God have mercy on the poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen bin Abdul Aziz, and sincere condolences to his family and the brotherly Saudi people.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The poet has…

Huawei GoPaint Partners with World Art Dubai to Inspire Creativity and Innovation Dubai, May 3, 2024 – Huawei GoPaint, the cutting-edge digital art platform developed by Huawei, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with World Art Dubai (WAD) for its monumental 10th edition, taking place from May 2nd to May 5th, 2024, at the prestigious Dubai World Trade Centre. World Art Dubai has been a beacon of artistic expression in the region, showcasing the works of hundreds of local and international artists. As the region’s largest contemporary art fair, WAD has been instrumental in fostering Dubai’s growing creative economy, aligning…

When Disney+ launched in 2019, it was understood that the biggest attractions were the Star Wars and Marvel original series. Nearly five years later, the rollout of shows from those franchises has slowed down to a virtual crawl. However, heading into this year’s Star Wars Day, there are actually two new shows on the horizon. But we can’t guarantee anything else Star Wars-related will arrive on Disney+ in 2024. On May 4, Disney+ is premiering the animated anthology series, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, which follows up on some story threads from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Ahsoka. Star…

Students from the UAE won the award for the best comprehensive presentation at the second Gulf Arts Festival for general education students in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The festival was organised by the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States in collaboration with the Ministry of Education in the UAE, from April 30 to May 3, with the participation of 120 students in three main tracks including school theatre, Arabic calligraphy, and visual arts. The closing ceremony of the festival was attended by Ismail Abdallah, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Arab Theatre Institute; Secretary General…

The Russian defence ministry said on Saturday its air defence forces shot down four US-produced long-range missiles over the Crimea peninsular, weapons known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) that Washington has shipped to Ukraine in recent weeks. The ministry said later that Russian aircraft and air defence systems had downed a total of 15 ATACMS in the past week. On Tuesday, Russian officials said Ukraine had attacked Crimea with ATACMS in an attempt to pierce Russian air defences of the annexed peninsula but that six had been shot down. A US official said in Washington last month that the…

The third annual running of Formula One’s CRYPTO.com Miami Grand Prix is officially underway with practice Friday around the 3.363-mile Miami International Autodrome constructed around Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Even before the cars took the track for the first of three United States grand prix weekends, it had already been a busy time in the paddock. Drivers participated in news conferences on Thursday, answering questions that had as much to do with activity off-track as they did expectations of this race. Two-time defending Miami Grand Prix winner and reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen took it all in…

Ajman Tourism Unveils Tourism Growth at Arabian Travel Market 2024 2023 witnesses a remarkable 29% surge in international arrivals over 2022 With a total of 52 hotel establishments offering a combined 4,315 rooms across various categories Ajman, UAE – May 4, 2024: The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) is gearing up for a momentous presence at the Arabian Travel Market 2024 (ATM), scheduled from May 6 to May 9, 2024. This premier event serves as a significant platform for ADTD to unveil the rich Ajman’s cultural heritage, vibrant Events Calendar, Things to Do diverse tourism offerings, and the remarkable growth trajectory of its tourism…

Whether you have the best gaming desktop money can buy or a budget-oriented PC, the whole point of it all is to be able to play your favorite games and make them look nice and run great. Not every gamer cares about visuals, but performance matters, and getting your money’s worth out of your PC is important, too. If a PC performs poorly in games, many of us immediately assume that the hardware is to blame. Sure, that can often be the case, but before you start looking into ways to upgrade your computer, try out these solutions that might…