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Abu Dhabi’s innovative and disruptive coding school has opened applications for candidates to register and join its boot camp called ‘Piscine’, which starts on February 5. Students who succeed in this 25-day-long intense boot camp will get to join the tuition-free coding school, which uses a unique peer-to-peer and gamified learning methodology. “Over the past two years, we have witnessed hundreds of our students grow from aspiring coders to digital leaders who have successfully secured positions with key entities operating in vital fields across Abu Dhabi,” Marcos Muller Habig, acting CEO of 42 Abu Dhabi, said. Students who join 42…
Sooner or later, you will have to completely wipe your iPhone memory — whether it’s to clear it of personal data before selling it or just to refresh it for better performance. When that happens, a factory reset is a useful, though nuclear, option. When you’re done, you will have what amounts to a brand new iPhone. To reset your iPhone, click on Settings> General> Transfer or Reset iPhone> Erase All Content and Settings. Before you get started, however, it’s essential to back up your iPhone. This allows you to restore your backup once the factory reset is done. Even…
‘Will you marry me?’ Apart from cheers and voices singing on top of their lungs, these were the four special words that were whispered in corners of Dubai’s Ed Sheeran concert, creating an eternal memory in the hearts of at least three couples across the stadium. As videos of men getting down on one knee with jewelled rings surfaced online, Khaleej Times reached out to one such couple who locked in their forever on that evening. Michael Mohammad and Ekaterina, a couple residing in Russia, were down in Dubai to attend the concert when Ekaterina, or Kati – an adoring…
The first all-European commercial crew to head for the International Space Station (ISS) arrived safely at the orbital outpost on Saturday morning. The Axiom-3 crewmembers — Marcus Wandt of Sweden; Michael López-Alegría, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Spain; Walter Villadei of Italy; and Alper Gezeravcı of Turkey — launched on Thursday from the Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule powered to orbit by a Falcon 9 rocket. Current ISS crewmembers Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara recently shared some dramatic imagery showing the Crew Dragon as it approached the space station on Saturday morning. The clip…
In the world of coffee, a captivating art form has emerged -latte art. This visually stunning craft, characterised by intricate designs adorning the surface of a latte, has garnered immense popularity. It showcases the skill, precision, and boundless creativity of baristas and latte artists. Latte art encompasses many designs, from elegantly simple heart shapes and tulips to awe-inspiring creations of animals and intricate portraits. Accomplished baristas and latte artists employ techniques such as free pouring and etching to breathe life into these designs, transforming a simple cup of coffee into a mesmerising work of art. Latte art competitions not only…
Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Sunday its October 7 attacks in southern Israel were a “necessary step” against Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. But the group admitted in a 16-page report justifying the attack that “some faults happened… due to the rapid collapse of the Israeli security and military system, and the chaos caused along the border areas with Gaza”. The document was the group’s first public report released in English and Arabic explaining the background to the attack, when the militants broke through Gaza’s militarised border. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
In many ways, it was the sweetest of homecomings. Eighteen years after he first came to Dubai in mid-2000 as a teenager following an invitation to play as an amateur, Rory McIlroy sealed a monumental victory at the Emirates Golf Cup on Sunday when he brushed off some serious pressure to win the Hero Dubai Desert Classic for a record fourth time. The Northern Irishman claimed a maiden ROLEX Series crown at this event 12 months ago but came into the weekend ten shots in areas before a stunning third-round 63 on Saturday saw him storm right back into contention…
If you’re looking for a discount on the Samsung Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S24 Plus, you’re in luck. Right now, both phones offer a hefty number of benefits when you pre-order from Samsung direct. These include up to $550 enhanced trade-in when buying the S24 or up to $650 when buying the S24 Plus, along with $25 Samsung credit with the S24 and $75 Samsung credit with the S24 Plus. Both benefit from a free storage upgrade while there’s 5% or 7.5% student discount depending on the phone you pre-order. Even better though, use our links below and you can…
With two new Salik gates announced in Dubai, residents are now taking stock of their expenditure on transport and assessing their options. While there is no denying the convenience and time savings offered by driving a car, Dubai’s public transport offers an affordable way to travel around the city without traffic and parking hassles. Khaleej Times spoke to car owners and public transport users to understand their choices, difference in monthly expenditures and convenience. We managed to get a public transport vs car breakdown as detailed by two residents living on their own, two families and two couples. Noel Pselis…
It is hard not to think that this could be the year that Rory McIlroy would end his wait for another Major title to add to the four that he already has. Ten years is a long time in any sport and the Northern Irishman must now believe he can set the record straight and add another biggie to his repertoire although he would reveal much in Dubai on Sunday. McIlroy’s last Major triumph was at the 2014 PGA Championship followed by impressive wins at the 2011 US Open, 2012 PGA Championship, 2014 Open Championship Along with Jack Nicklaus and…