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Dubai Municipality has opened submissions for the first edition of the DM Food Elite, the latest programme to honour food establishments in the Emirate for their excellence in standards for food safety, nutrition, sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation. Sultan Al Taher, Director of Food Safety Department at Dubai Municipality, said the programme is the result of the Municipality’s continuous efforts and steadfast commitment to creating a sustainable food system. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Al Taher also confirmed that the food system incorporates exceptional health and food safety requirements that strengthens Dubai’s…

West Indies wicket-keeper batsman Devon Thomas has been banned for five years, with 18 months suspended, after admitting to seven charges, including those related to match-fixing, in franchise-based leagues in Sri Lanka, UAE and the West Indies, the ICC said on Thursday. The sentence will be backdated to May 23 last year, when the West Indies batter was provisionally suspended. The 34-year-old, who last played for West Indies in August 2022, will be eligible to play again in November 2026. Thomas admitted he agreed to fix matches in the Lanka Premier League believing it was required for his selection, and…

Emirates NBD gears up to accelerate financial innovation at second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit Bank joins Dubai FinTech Summit as Premium Banking Partner highlighting its ongoing commitment to driving innovation and transformative change in the financial sector Dubai, UAE, 3 May, 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, will be marking its presence, as the Founding Partner and Premium Banking Partner, at the upcoming second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS), cementing its ongoing commitment to spearheading innovation and driving transformative change in the financial sector. The Summit will…

Despite being among the best processors you can buy, some high-end Intel CPUs have faced a wave of instability over the past few months. Intel is investigating the problem, but the company and its motherboard partners have already worked toward some temporary fixes to improve stability on high-end Intel CPUs — even if it comes at a performance cost. Before getting into the fixes, keep in mind that they are temporary. Intel will release a statement on the instability soon, likely with more direct guidance on what affected users should do. In addition, the scope of the problem isn’t clear…

People can make the most of this ongoing breezy weather and engage in a free-to-attend reading programme filled with a gamut of activities on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. Coinciding with the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024, the seven-day reading programme starts today and will run until Thursday, May 9, at Mamsha Al Saadiyat. It is being organised by Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, and is open to all ages. No prior registration is needed to attend. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The programme…

Adnan Al-Bursh, head of orthopedics at Al Shifa Hospital, Gaza’s largest medical facility died in an Israeli prison after more than four months of detention, two Palestinian prisoner associations said on Thursday. The associations said in a joint statement that the senior Palestinian doctor had been detained by Israeli forces while temporarily working at Al-Awada Hospital in north Gaza. They called his death an “assassination” and said his body remained in Israeli custody. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. At a statement released on April 19, the Israeli Prison Service said that a…

Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka produced a brilliant comeback from a set and a break down to beat Elena Rybakina and reach the final on Thursday. The Belarusian second seed triumphed 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 [7/5] and will face world number one Iga Swiatek on Saturday in a rematch of last year’s final. The clinical Swiatek earlier eased past American Madison Keys with a comfortable 6-1, 6-3 victory. Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka produced a brilliant comeback from a set and a break down to beat Elena Rybakina and reach the final on Thursday. The Belarusian second seed triumphed…

BITS Pilani Dubai Introduces Diverse Programmes to Align to Industry Needs Dubai, UAE – In a recent move to enrich its academic offerings, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) proudly announces the addition of seven new undergraduate degree programmes, approved by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Tailored to meet the diverse career demands and needs of the modern world, each of these programmes equips students with specialized skills and knowledge for success. With the addition of these seven programmes, BPDC now offers a total of 15 programmes, effectively doubling its undergraduate course offerings. All these four-year undergraduate degree programmes…

The Pogues are back for Outer Banks season 4. Upon its release in 2020, Outer Banks became a breakout hit and one of the most popular TV shows on Netflix. In the Outer Banks of North Carolina, several friends known as the Pogues set out to find the valuable treasure on an iconic ship. The Pogues have hunted for gold for the past three seasons while avoiding every sinister obstacle thrown in their path. Season 4, coming later this year, will be no different, as the Pogues have their sights set on another treasure. Here is everything you need to know about Outer…

Expect a generally fair and partly cloudy day at times in some areas on Friday (May 3), the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has said. Some rainy clouds may appear over the eastern and southern areas. The night is expected to be humid, as well as Saturday morning, following the gradual rise in temperature. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperature will reach up to 38ºC and 35ºC in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. The weather department also said to expect light to moderate winds, which may cause dust and sand to blow…