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The Sacramento Kings need to stop the losses that have been piling up as of late. They have had four straight games added to the loss column and need a quick rebound. In about an hour, at 10:00 p.m. ET, they square off against the Atlanta Hawks. The Kings are going to need to put up points for multiple reasons, one of which is that they’re 18-1 when they score 122.5 or more. However, Atlanta isn’t too bad when they put up that amount either. They have a record of 15-7 in games where they have put up 118 points…

Abu Dhabi’s Authority of Social Contribution (Ma’an) has been striving to promote a culture of social responsibility among corporate and private sector companies in the emirate. The authority has been playing a crucial role in assisting businesses to simplify their corporate social responsibility (CSR) planning and execution by offering projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, a top official said. Khaled Saleh Alameri, Social Responsibility Division Director at Ma’an, noted that social impact requires a long-term perspective. “Ma’an helps companies to go beyond short-term projects and initiatives and strive for lasting change. This involves addressing root causes, collaborating with…

With the Chicago Bulls just a few games under .500, they head to Phoenix tonight to take on the 24-18 Suns. Phoenix is trying to build off of its five-game winning streak. This season, they have a 48.6% shooting percentage from the field. The Bulls rank 17th in rebounds right now, and the Suns are right behind them at 18th overall so far this season. If the scoring gets high, the Suns could become a favorite as they find themselves 19-7 if they score more than 112 points in a game. Tip-off is coming up soon, 9:00 p.m. ET at…

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday visited the third edition of the World of Coffee 2024 exhibition being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre until 23 January. During the visit, Sheikh Mohammed said that Dubai continues to consolidate its status as a key player in shaping the future of global trade by providing world-class infrastructure and services for bridging markets across the world. “Our city’s emergence as the heart of global trade in major commodities demonstrates our constant commitment to excellence and innovation. As we progress…

Deyaar Development PJSC, one of the leading real estate developers and service providers in Dubai, on Monday announced a 206 per cent increase in net profit for 2023 compared to the previous year, with the company’s net profit rising to Dh440.7 million from Dh144.2 million in 2022. The total revenue saw a 56 per cent increase, reaching Dh1.254 billion in 2023 compared to Dh803.4 million in 2022. The increase in revenue is attributable to an increase in property development revenue of Dh412 million from sale of properties mainly due to higher construction progress in its development, as well as rewardable…

It’s February, which means it’s time to celebrate that phoniest of holidays, Valentine’s Day. Disney+, however, did not get the memo, as their February programming slate has a lack of rom-coms or anything remotely lovey-dovey. Contents Friday, February 2Saturday, February 3Friday, February 5Wednesday, February 7Friday, February 9Wednesday, February 14Friday, February 16Tuesday, February 20Wednesday, February 21Wednesday, February 28Show 5 more items That’s a good thing, as the House of Mouse is giving what the fans want: Marvel heroes in colorful spandex, Star Wars battles, and an intriguing miniseries about two of the 20th century’s most influential leaders. The big highlight is…

Dubai’s Crown Prince has launched a scholarship programme to support outstanding Emirati graduates from public and private schools in Dubai. The Hamdan bin Mohammed Academic Scholarship Programme allocated Dh1.1 billion to support the higher education of meritorious Emirati school graduates. The programme, which will fund 100 students annually, will start accepting applications in April 2024 for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students can apply through the DubaiNow platform powered by the Dubai Digital Authority using the ‘Emarati’ icon. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The selection criteria will be subject to the terms and…

The UAE witnessed the highest growth in absolute terms for contract awards in the GCC last year, a new report showed on Monday. According to Kamco Invest’s GCC Projects Market Update January 2024, the total value of projects awarded in the UAE jumped 2.7 times year-on-year during 2023 to reach the highest ever mark at $79.5 billion as compared to $29.7 billion in 2022. The UAE’s projects market maintained its spot as the second biggest projects market in the GCC during 2023 managing to increase its share of total GCC projects awarded from 27.1 per cent in 2022 to 37.9…

The UAE will take on Iran in their final group game on Tuesday with a place in the Asian Cup knockout rounds at stake. The Whites currently sit second in the group with four points from two games, but a defeat at Education City Stadium in Qatar and other results going against them could see Paulo Bento’s men exit the competition in the group stage for the first time since 2011. After a convincing 3-1 win over Hong Kong, China in their opening fixture, the UAE were held to a 1-1 draw against Palestine in a game they finished with…

Compared to the other categories on Hulu, kids movies are clearly not the priority right now. There are definitely some great kids movies in Hulu’s library, but the selection is looking especially sparse at the moment. This is disappointing, because Hulu’s selections have previously been a nice alternative to the best kids movies on Disney+. Nevertheless, we are going to throw the spotlight on the best kids movies on Hulu right now, because these are the kind of films that are suitable for all ages. Some of us grew up with Paddington Bear and Curious George, which is why it’s…