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Dubai Metro announced the extension of operating hours on Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2, ahead of expected weather conditions in the UAE. As per the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority, timings will be extended from 12am to 5am (next day). Trains will depart from centrepoint Metro Station and will only stop at the following stations: Emirates Metro Station, Airport Terminal 1 Station, Airport Terminal 3 Station, and GGICO Station. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Commuters have been advised to ensure their nol cards have a minimum balance of Dh15 before…

Famed for its blue seas, breathtaking views and cove-studded coastline, the Mediterranean island of Capri has been a tourist haven since the early years of the Roman empire. Unlike in the imperial heyday, when emperors made it their exclusive playground, Capri now attracts visitors from around the world, clogging its narrow alleys, packing the piazzas and blocking the beaches during the hot summer months. As many as 16,000 tourists a day pour onto the rocky isle in peak season, outnumbering the 12,900 residents. Most are day trippers, but increasing numbers stay the night as ever more homes are given over…

A Dh128-billion terminal being built at Al Maktoum International (DWC) airport will scale up passenger capacity to 260 million annually, enabling it to fully absorb Dubai International’s (DXB) operations in 10 years. The airport in the south of Dubai will become the world’s largest once fully operational and will replace DXB, which will likely close once its operations are fully transferred. “Because of the proximity of the airport to the city, there will be no business case to keep the two running,” Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, told Khaleej Times. Located in Al Garhoud, DXB opened to the world…

The stage is set for the much-anticipated World Art Dubai (WAD) 2024, the region’s premier contemporary retail art fair, happening from May 2 to May 5 at the Za’abeel Halls 1-3 in Dubai Trade Centre in collaboration with Dubai Culture. With over 4,000 artworks from over 65 countries, visitors can expect a diverse and captivating exploration of traditional heritage and contemporary artistic expressions. Organisers promise a vibrant and inclusive experience, catering to a wide range of artistic tastes. From the lively pop art of Sanuj Birla, blending contemporary imagery with classic masterpieces, to the serene watercolours of Mikhail Danilyuk from…

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis smashed 62 after he took a wicket on Tuesday to guide Lucknow Super Giants to an IPL win on the eve of Australia’s T20 World Cup team announcement. Stoinis top-scored in Lucknow’s modest chase of 145 against Mumbai Indians as the home team achieved their target with four wickets and four balls to spare. Lucknow moved to third spot in the 10-team table led by Rajasthan Royals. Five-time winners Mumbai remained ninth above wooden spooners Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Lucknow skipper KL Rahul fell for 28, hours after being snubbed by India’s selectors, who on Tuesday afternoon named…

The Dell XPS brand of laptops and desktop computers is one of the most trusted names in the computing industry today, whether you’re looking for a device for personal or professional use. We’ve found a pair of offers that you wouldn’t want to miss — the previous-generation Dell XPS 13 for $799, following a $300 discount on its original price of $1,099, and the Dell XPS Desktop for $1,100, for savings of $450 on its sticker price of $1,550. Either way, you’re going to have to be quick in completing your purchase because we’re not sure how much time is…

Columbia University, the epicentre of pro-Palestinian protests that have upended college campuses across the United States, began suspending student demonstrators on Monday after they defied an ultimatum to disperse. Overnight protesters occupied a campus building, barricading themselves inside while several others formed a human chain outside, according to videos posted on social media. “Columbia community members took back Hamilton Hall just after midnight,” student group Columbia University Apartheid Divest said in a statement. Columbia began suspending the students following almost two weeks of protests against Israel’s war in Gaza that have swept through higher education institutions from coast to coast,…

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Global Industries – Alfahim Group to enable the manufacturing and assembly of electric commercial vehicles (ECVs) in Abu Dhabi. Under the agreement, ADDED will support Alfahim Group in the establishment of an industrial facility for the manufacturing and assembly of electric buses and trucks. The facility will also develop energy storage and charging solutions for a variety of industries and applications, in alignment with the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS). The development and enhancement of the transportation and green solutions sector, in collaboration…

Margy Mommertz completed her contract role as an HR Director in a company in October 2023 and wanted to seek greater job stability. “I wanted to find my way into a full-time career with security in a stable company, and not contract work,” she says. The transition should have been a smooth one — she has, after all, worked in the region for more than two decades — but what followed was a difficult period where Mommertz was greeted with deafening silence when she relentlessly applied for jobs, even though she matched the job requirements. “You don’t get any feedback…

Brazil great Ronaldo has agreed to sell his majority stake in Cruzeiro, the club where he made his senior debut, the Brazilian Serie A team announced on Monday. Ronaldo, 47, agreed with BPW Sports company to sell the 90% stake he acquired in 2021 for $70 million through his company Tara Sports Brasil. No details were given on how much BPW Sports are paying for the stake. The former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Real Madrid forward helped clear the club’s $195 million debt and led their return to the domestic top flight in 2022 after three seasons in Serie B.…