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President Sheikh Mohamed has mourned Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, who passed away today. The Presidential Court issued the following obituary: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful… With hearts faithful to God’s decree and destiny, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan mourns his uncle, H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, who passed away today.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Presidential Court declared official mourning with…
Paul Auster, the prolific American novelist whose works included “The New York Trilogy,” has died of complications from lung cancer, a friend of the novelist told AFP. He was 77. Auster died on Tuesday evening at his home in Brooklyn surrounded by family, including his wife Siri Hustvedt and daughter Sophie Auster, his friend and fellow author Jacki Lyden said in a statement sent to AFP. He made his name with noirish, existentialist novels about lonely writers, outsiders and down-and-outers that were a huge hit in Europe particularly. The author with the soulful, sunken eyes gained cult status in the…
Auto makers from Audi and BMW to MG Motors, and a host of companies from China, vied with each other to flaunt their posh electric vehicles at the Mobility Live Middle East in Abu Dhabi. Most EVs promise mileage of 250km to 500km depending on engine variants and price points. “Electric cars are the future. We have been in this market for a few years now. And we have, so far, got good feedback from our customers in the UAE. However, the one major hindrance is the lack of charging stations. Even malls are having 2 or 3 charging points,…
American actor and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone is writing a memoir titled ‘The Steps’, which is inspired by his famed “Rocky” character’s running up the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s steps in the 1976 film’s legendary training montage, reported Page Six. The book will be published in the fall of 2025 by HarperCollins’ imprint William Morrow, which won the tome in a heated auction. According to an insider, the book draws comparisons to Matthew McConaughey’s “Greenlights” and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Be Useful.” Said the source, “‘The Steps’ will offer readers not only riveting anecdotes from one of Hollywood’s biggest stars but also invaluable…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
Dubai Police on Wednesday issued a public safety alert due to the unstable weather conditions. The authority said that the emirate is expected to witness weather fluctuations during the coming hours. Please stay away from the beaches and do not sail, avoid valley areas, torrential rains, and low places, exercise caution while driving vehicles, and adhere to the instructions of the competent authorities. We wish you safety, it said.
The bodies of three Filipinos who died during the inclement weather last month will be repatriated this week, the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) confirmed to Khaleej Times on Wednesday. “One of the deceased is scheduled for repatriation tomorrow (Thursday) while the other two are expected to be repatriated on Friday,” the Assistance to the Nationals (ATN) section of the PCG said. Financial and other necessary assistance will be provided by the Philippine government for the NOK (next of kin). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Three Filipinos – one male in Dubai and…
Spinneys 1961 Holding plc (Spinneys), an operator of premium grocery retail supermarkets under the Spinneys, Waitrose and Al Fair brands in the UAE and Oman, on Wednesday announced the successful completion of the bookbuild and public subscription process for its initial public offering (IPO) on Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Spinneys confirmed that the final offer price for its shares has been set at Dh1.53 per share, at the top end of the previously announced offer price range of the IPO, resulting in offer proceeds of c. Dh1.38 billion (c. US$375 million), and implying a market capitalisation at listing of Dh5.51…
Following the widespread popularity of Baby Reindeer on Netflix, the alleged real-life inspiration behind Jessica Gunning’s character, Martha, has broken her silence, according to The Hollywood Reporter. An unidentified woman, claiming to be the basis for Martha, expressed her intention to pursue legal action against the creators, citing defamation concerns. She disclosed to the Daily Mail that she felt targeted by the Richard Gadd project and believed it amounted to bullying an older woman on television. In Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd portrays Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian whose encounter with Martha at a bar leads to a harrowing experience of…
Team owner Mukesh Kochhar hails ‘outstanding’ ladies as he pays tribute to his tried and tested squad of players By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer The Tristar Gladiators Team won the Ultimate Team Golf Challenge in warm and windy conditions at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club The winners shot 150 Stableford points in a closely fought contest with the top three teams covered by just one point. The event was presented by Charles Monat and supported by Sobha Realty. Ten teams, each consisting of 14 players in the squad, played in a Betterball Stableford format with men…