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The Dubai Ruler, who is no stranger to piloting helicopters, chose to take a back seat on Wednesday, opting to travel as a passenger, taking in the breathtaking views of the city. On the first day of Eid Al Fitr, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was spotted riding a chopper, looking at the scenic views over the Palm Jumeirah. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In the short clip shared on the Head of Protocol, Khalifa Saeed’s Instagram account, the Dubai Ruler…

Nada El Gazzar has been in the UAE for 17 years and is now heading UpskillX Advisory & Coaching. The 38-year-old Egyptian expat has a holistic attitude towards money, understanding its impact not only on her financial well-being but the physical and mental benefits it has on her life as a whole. How would you describe your relationship to money? Money is essential for meeting our basic needs and to obtain the things we need to survive. Money also plays a significant role in education. The key to creating a healthy relationship with money is to treat it like you…

Athletics has become the first sport to offer prize money to Olympic champions, announcing on Wednesday that the 48 gold medallists in Paris this year will earn $50,000 each to end a 128-year tradition. Although the concept of purely amateur competition has long since disappeared from the modern Olympics with athletes often receiving payments from sponsors and professionals taking part for years, the World Athletics (WA) decision is a major shift. WA President Sebastian Coe said there had been no discussion with the International Olympic Committee, only that his organisation had given the IOC a heads-up shortly before announcing the…

This April, several different indie studios have come together to hold a showcase of their own instead of relying on ones from companies like Microsoft, Sony, or Nintendo. Over the course of this 45-minute event, developers and publishers such as Darkest Dungeon 2’s Red Hook Studios, 33 Immortals’ Thunder Lotus, Dead Cells’ Evil Empire, and Hyper Light Breaker’s Heart Machine will showcase new trailers for their upcoming titles. For fans of indie games, the Triple-i Initiative is definitely shaping up to be a must-watch presentation. If you’re not able to tune into it live or just want to get a rundown of…

As UAE residents celebrate Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday, many of them are enjoying a nine-day break. While some residents have taken advantage of the year’s lengthiest holiday by travelling out of the country, many have opted to remain in the UAE. For those who have stayed back in the country, there are plenty of activities, including fireworks at 14 different locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, over the course of the week. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here is the full list of locations: Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Corniche The most…

Global economic growth will reach just 2.8 per cent by 2030, a full percentage point below the historical average, unless major reforms are made to boost productivity and leverage technologies such as artificial intelligence, the IMF said on Wednesday. The International Monetary Fund released a chapter of its forthcoming World Economic Outlook (WEO) that showed further declines in the global growth rate, which has slowed steadily since the 2008-2009 global financial crisis. “Without ambitious steps to enhance productivity, global growth is set to fall far below its historical average,” the IMF said, warning that expectations of weak growth could discourage…

In the world of comedy, where laughter reigns supreme, few storytellers captivate audiences with as much candour and authenticity as Anubhav Singh Bassi. Behind his effortless humour lies a journey marked by personal transformation, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of his passion. Born and raised in a village, Bassi’s early years, contrary to what one may assume, were characterised by being an introvert rather than an extrovert. Yet, even in the simplicity of rural life, his mind was a playground for witty observations and humorous musings. “I wasn’t very extroverted, but I often found myself making fun of things in…

Back in 2003, I was a young boy in my late teens and like most people my age, I desired a chiselled body and six-pack abs. So, I went to a gym and spoke to a coach who said it was simple: A few weeks of growth hormones plus steroids could do the trick. I may not have been the smartest cookie in town then but I certainly knew that I didn’t want to use unnatural means to a good body. This led me to more coaches and gyms and, unfortunately, most of them had the same advice. In the…

IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL) to partner with Invesco and acquire 60% stake in Invesco India Asset Management Limited (IAMI) IIHL has shareholders from the Indian diaspora in the UAE Dubai/Mumbai, 10 April 2024 – IndusInd International Holdings Limited (“IIHL”), a Mauritius based Investment Holding Company with several investments in banking and financial assets, and Invesco Ltd. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture (“JV”), and IIHL to acquire a 60% stake in Invesco Asset Management India Limited (“IAMI”). IIHL is the promotor of IndusInd Bank which have a representative office in…

It’s not often that we see Nintendo Switch deals on the OLED model but Woot has bucked that trend with the Nintendo Switch OLED currently available for $30 off the regular price. That means instead of paying $350, you pay $320 which is a great price for a consistently sought-after game console. The deal only lasts for the next 10 days or until it sells out with the latter extremely likely to happen soon. Here’s what you need to know before you miss out. Why you should buy the Nintendo Switch OLED The Nintendo Switch OLED is a great upgrade…