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Boeing 737 MAX jetliner production has fallen sharply in recent weeks as U.S. regulators step up factory checks and workers slow the assembly line outside Seattle to complete outstanding work, industry sources told Reuters. The FAA has imposed a cap of 38 jets a month following a blowout on a 737 MAX in January, blamed on an assembly error. But the monthly output rate is fluctuating well below this level and in late March fell as low as single digits, they said. Boeing referred to comments by CFO Brian West who said last month it was taking comprehensive steps to…

My memories of Abu Dhabi Golf Club have always been about an amazing golf course, clubhouse, hotel and facility as well as the good weather. My recollection from 2012, when I won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, was all about a miracle. I recall Martin Kaymer winning the tournament several times in the early days – always with good scores. I never felt the golf course suited me. The week before in 2012 – I practiced very hard in South Africa at the tournament at Fancourt – I thought the hard work would be productive sometime in the season…

Foldable phones are becoming increasingly popular, and this trend should continue as we approach the year’s midpoint. Several new foldable phones are set to be released in the coming months — and from a few different companies. Whether you’re a fan of Samsung, Google, OnePlus, or Motorola, each one should have a foldable phone to look forward to this year. Here’s a rundown of each model that will likely be launched in 2024. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Samsung has been at the forefront of the foldable phone market since it entered the market five years ago. Unlike the Galaxy…

Football lovers in Dubai are in for treat: What better way to spend the Eid Al Fitr holidays than to “play” with the star footballers of Real Madrid? The world’s first Real Madrid theme park is now open, Dubai Parks and Resorts announced on Tuesday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Celebrating football and basketball, the emirate’s newest leisure spot is home to more than 40 original experiences and attractions — including the region’s first wooden roller coaster and tallest amusement ride in the world. From visiting the locker rooms of Real Madrid…

Seven banks from the UAE, with a market value of $128.7 billion, have made it to Forbes Middle East’s ‘30 Most Valuable Banks’. The First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is at number 3 with a market value of $41.5 billion. Gulf entities dominate this year’s ranking, with 26 of the 30 based in the GCC. The ranking represents banks from seven markets. Saudi Arabia makes up a third of the list with 10 entries, with an aggregate market value of $279.5 billion. Qatar placed third with six entries worth $73.6 billion. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

Hard-hitting batter Usman Khan was Tuesday included in Pakistan’s squad for the Twenty20 international series against New Zealand, four days after he was banned by Emirates Cricket Board. Usman, 28, was the second highest run scorer in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) last month with 430 in seven matches, while also on the books as a player in a United Arab Emirates (UAE) league. Usman, who also worked as a security guard and a storekeeper in the UAE, was a consistent run-maker in club cricket. The Emirates Cricket Board charged him with breaching his obligations to the Board after he…

Robert Downey Jr. recently picked up his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Oppenheimer. But just because Downey has enjoyed continued success beyond the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it doesn’t mean that he would turn down a chance to reprise his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the future. During a new interview with Esquire, Downey reiterated his willingness to work with Marvel again. “Happily,” said Downey. “It’s too integral a part of my DNA. That role chose me. And look, I always say, Never, ever bet against Kevin Feige. It is a losing bet. He’s the…

Dubai’s initiative of training young boys to become muezzins was a big hit — so much so that now, the youth can become imams, too. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and a huge supporter of the project, on Monday announced the launch of the ‘Imam Al Farij’ initiative, following the success of the Muezzin Al Farij campaign. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. For Dubai residents, hearing boys as young as six recite the call to prayer has been a heartwarming experience. Mums, whose sons have…

Two people, including an Indian-origin man, were killed in a shooting in Canada’s south Edmonton on Monday, Canada-based CTV News Edmonton reported. The Indian-origin man has been identified as Buta Singh Gill, the owner of Edmonton-based Gill Built Homes. In a press release, Edmonton police said that Southwest Branch patrol officers responded to the report of a shooting in the area of Cavanagh Boulevard Southwest and Cherniak Way Southwest. It said that the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating the death of two men in southwest Edmonton. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…

You don’t need much software to get your gaming PC running. Grab Steam and some of the publisher-specific launchers, as well as your new GPU drivers, and you’re off to the races. There are a ton of apps that make using your gaming PC easier and more feature-rich, however, and I’ve compiled a list of apps I install on every new build. I use more than these six apps on my PC, but they are essential for every PC. Some give you additional options for your games, while others allow you to monitor and analyze your performance. Even better, all…