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The US Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain its key monetary policy rate is bad news for borrowers in the UAE who have been waiting for months to see a drop in the current high interest rates on loans and mortgages. Since the UAE currency is pegged to the dollar, borrowers in the Emirates are not likely to get any respite from the high loan rates in the foreseeable future. The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the base rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 5.40 per cent following the Fed move to keep…

Having recently made the move into mixed martial arts promotion, Mounir Lazzez is confident of surpassing his achievements as a fighter when he launches his brand-new venture, 971 Fighting Championship, in Dubai this coming Saturday. Spearheaded by Tunisian Lazzez, the first fighter who was born and raised in an Arab country to be signed to the UFC, 971 Fighting Championship is a unique and innovative MMA entertainment brand which has been created to change the face of the combat sports industry. Saturday’s high-profile launch event, which takes place at The Agenda in Media City, features 14 professional bouts, with Lebanon’s…

5th e-learning initiative offers talent horizons of creativity and innovation Dubai, UAE, 2 May 2024: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is offering more than 16,000 specialised educational courses in creative fields within the fifth edition of its e-learning Initiative, launched in collaboration with LinkedIn, the largest professional network in the world. The initiative aims to provide an innovative platform capable of supporting emerging talent and empowering them to develop their professional skills, offering them the opportunity to benefit from free e-learning services. This coincides with Dubai Culture’s commitment to advancing the creative scene and enriching the cultural movement…

Shopping the best headphone deals will turn up a number of options from a wide variety of headphone brands, but if you’re interested in what Apple has to offer in terms of premium audio, the Apple AirPods Max are where you’ll want to turn. The AirPods Max are Apple’s top-of-the-line headphones, and while they churn out some impressive audio experiences, they also churn out a hefty price point. With the rumors of AirPods Max 2 going on, you’ll be able to find some decent AirPods deals out there on all models, including AirPods Pro deals. We’ve done that hefty lifting…

“That’s a bowl of flour, a glass of water, a plate of oil, and a cup of salt,” says Jaimiely Monedo Dionglay, FS 2 teacher at Newlands School-Dubai, as she shares her online class today. As schools transitioned to distance learning on Thursday teachers have been getting innovative, spicing up science lessons with kitchen utensils to create engaging learning experiences. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. They have also been encouraging students to assume responsibility for their own learning. The unstable weather conditions prompted schools to switch to online learning to prioritise the…

Leveraging the pervasive ubiquity of mobile phones, fintech solutions have democratically extended the mantle of financial services directly into the palms of users’ hands. The challenge of financial exclusion often originates from the cost concerns faced by traditional financial service providers. While it’s commonly perceived that underserved populations cannot access services, it’s crucial to recognise that providers may struggle to offer affordable solutions. Profitability is central to any enterprise, and when the cost of extending services outweighs potential returns, exclusion occurs. This dilemma leads to a paradox where providers find it economically unviable to cater to certain demographics. Affordability becomes…

Top seed Iga Swiatek made light work of Madison Keys to book a place in back-to-back finals of the Madrid Open as she beat the American 6-1 6-3 after 70 minutes in the semi-finals on Thursday. Heading into the contest having won two of their last three meetings, the 22-year-old Pole dominated from the start and wrapped up the opener in just over half an hour against the 18th seed. The second set was no different with Keys causing little trouble to Swiatek, who lost last year’s final to world number two Aryna Sabalenka, as the world number one broke…

“International Humanitarians: UAE Emerges as Trailblazer in Humanitarian Action” “DIHAD 2024 Concludes with Record-breaking 1,390+ Networking and B2B Sessions” Dubai, UAE – 02 May 2024: The 20th edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD 2024) concluded with ground breaking records echoing its impact on the international stage. DIHAD, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, concluded with exceptional success and attracted considerable attention, drawing specialists, humanitarian activists, and representatives from prominent humanitarian organizations. The event witnessed an unprecedented…

Apple’s lineup of headphones has grown over the years. It currently makes a number of AirPods models that can be talked about among the best wireless earbuds. Among them are the AirPods Pro. The AirPods Pro are regularly in contention to be among the best headphones overall as well, and because of their popularity it can be difficult to track down AirPods deals worth shopping. When they do show up, they end up near the top of our best headphone deals list. We’ve managed to find some, and below we’ve rounded up all of the best AirPods Pro deals you…

Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, gave birth to her first child. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Sheikha Mahra, who married Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum last year, revealed that the couple welcomed a healthy baby girl. She also revealed the name of the baby girl — Sheikha Mahra bint Mana bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Back in February this year, the couple…