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Thirty years ago, nobody would have imagined that a small desert town would become a behemoth futuristic urban city, attracting millions of tourists and investors each year. With revolutionary and visionary projects regularly up its sleeve, the city doesn’t shy away from ambitious, futuristic innovations. Here are some of the ways in which the city shows its commitment to being a force at the forefront of metropolitan developments: 1. World’s largest airport Dubai, a city of well-lit skyscrapers and bustling crowds, is also home to the world’s largest airport Al Maktoum International (AMI). The second phase of the airport’s expansion…

Choreographer Sahil Kumar found fame showcasing folk dances on TikTok, but his profile has been dormant since the video he posted four years ago supporting India’s decision to ban the platform. The world’s most populous country offers a glimpse of what the social media landscape could look like in the United States next year, should a move to block local access to the Chinese-owned short video app goes ahead. Several local copycats tried to fill the void left by TikTok’s departure — prompted by a wave of nationalist fervour that followed a border clash between Chinese and Indian troops –…

Abu Dhabi’s property market recorded resilient growth in the first quarter as the UAE’s capital city continues to attract global investors amid a surge in sales prices, particularly in upscale neighbourhoods. Data from Bayut, a leading property portal in the UAE, shows that sales prices for luxury apartments and villas in popular neighbourhoods have increased by up to six per cent in the first quarter of 2024. Saadiyat Island has seen moderate price hikes, with luxury apartments experiencing a 3.64 per cent surge and premium villas witnessing a 5.53 per cent appreciation. “The data analysis for the first quarter indicates…

The wait for Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is over; ace Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s stunning magnum opus is now available to stream on Netflix. Featuring all elements of a SLB project – the massive sets, heavy outfits, jewellery, and what not – the show stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Taaha Shah in lead roles. Fardeen Khan, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman also star in the series. The ladies play the ‘tawaifs’ of Heeramandi, a courtesan district in pre-independence Lahore, and the gents play the nawabs. Love, power, and the…

Next month’s T20 World Cup will help build cricket’s profile and popularity in the United States ahead of its appearance at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, the sport’s world body said. The showpiece 20-over event will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States in June with New York, Florida and Dallas as venues. The International Cricket Council (ICC) said it was confident the tournament would help the sport leave a mark in a land where baseball rules. “The fact that a World Cup has come to the US — the largest sports market in the world…

CEO Clubs’ Inaugural Cigar Night Lights Up Fairmont Hotel, Dubai Dubai, April 26, 2024: CEO Clubs delighted its esteemed members and VIP guests with its highly anticipated first cigar night of the year, held at the Cigar Bar, Fairmont Hotel on April 25th. Attended by over 30 elite individuals, the event provided exceptional hospitality and a serene backdrop for unwinding after a day of corporate pursuits. The evening epitomized the ethos of networking and collaboration that defines CEO Clubs, drawing notable attendees from esteemed organizations such as Emirates Neon Group, GoBazzar, Seaside Holding, Matu International, Immersion4, Al Vakil Group, and…

“Welp, just got back from the doctor. Marissa is pregnant with twins” “Owen did something bad and then gave me flowers.” “Zoey with our new daughter Zara.” “I am in love, but also feel guilty.” These are some of the conversations shared by human users on Reddit. The people described, however, are not real. The statements are about robotic companions created in an app. Everything here sounds perversely disturbing and amazingly dystopian, yet experts have a different opinion. The software in question is Nomi, an AI companion app that is arguably the most diverse in terms of its tech stack,…

Even as the UAE braces for more heavy rains in the coming days after the historic rainfall event on April 16, the Arab world has entered a new season that is known as Kanat Al Thuraya. The season marks a significant shift in weather patterns with temperatures breaching the 40°C-mark. True to the nature of the season, the UAE recorded a high of nearly 40°C on the first day of Kanat Al Thuraya. Expected to last till June 7, it signals the UAE’s transition from spring to peak summer heat. During this period, the air is typically dry with a…

More than 200 students from Dubai and Qatar are celebrating today after the ‘Wellington Charity Single’, their cover of The Climb by Miley Cyrus, debuted at the top of the UAE download and UK soundtrack charts on iTunes within hours of being released. This single marks the debut publicly released song for charity by the GEMS Wellington school group. The project’s aim is to generate funds for Harmony House, an orphanage located in Gurgaon, India. All proceeds from the sales are directed towards supporting homeless children through this charitable cause. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…

The Dubai-based boutique luxury property developer Amali Properties on Tuesday (April 30) unveiled its first master-planned community, Amali Island on The World Islands, housing 24 villas targeted at millionaires. The villas are priced between Dh50 million and Dh125 million. A villa on a private island is also available at Dh250 million. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Amali Island offers seven distinct architectural styles and spans a total area of 1,200,000 sqft. It links two of The World Islands – Uruguay and São Paolo – and each villa comes with up to 50…