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Demand for ready properties grew in the UAE in the first quarter of 2024 as tenants are increasingly opting for ownership to beat rising rentals. According to the data released by Property Finder, the first quarter of 2024 opened up to strong demand for existing projects across both Dubai and Abu Dhabi unlike the first quarter of 2023 where off-plan transactions soared high. Rents have been consistently on the rise over the past three years after the pandemic. It is expected that this upward rental trend will continue in 2024 also due to unprecedented demand from the rising population. Rising…

Every evening during Ramadan, members of a motorbike club zip down the streets of Damascus to deliver meals to those in need during the Muslim holy month. “We hit the most disadvantaged areas,” said Tarek Obaid, head of Hope Bikers Syria, whose 50 volunteers make and distribute the food for various charities in the Syrian capital. The bikers — some sporting beards or wearing large silver rings on their fingers — head out as sunset approaches, racing to hand over the food so Muslims recipients can break their daytime fast. The volunteers don their club’s signature blue vest, the front…

Classics at Roxy Cinema Transport yourself back in time with a dose of nostalgia as Roxy Cinema presents a special screening series featuring timeless classics from Sony Pictures’ illustrious 100-year library. Enjoy iconic films like Karate Kid, Ghostbusters, Jumanji, My Best Friend’s Wedding, As Good As It Gets, Baby Driver, and Men In Black on the big screen once again. These beloved movies, paired with plenty of snacks, will be showcased at Roxy Cinemas branches located in Dubai Hills Mall, City Walk, The Beach JBR, Al Khawaneej, and Boxpark. Don’t miss out on this nostalgic cinematic experience scheduled until April…

Embark on a culinary journey this Eid Al Fitr with a curated collection of recipes bursting with delectable flavours and cherished traditions. Signature Smoked Black Cod This smoked black cod embodies the essence of Chinese culinary cuisine, weaving together a tale of tradition and taste. With each tender fillet of cod, delicately fried to golden perfection, and enveloped in a homemade sauce infused with the finest ingredients like dark soy and hoisin, this dish offers a harmonious blend of flavours. Recipe by Frankie Yang Tao, Executive Chef, Mott 32 Dubai Ingredients Black cod Homemade sauce Sauce for black cod :…

Saudi Arabia will host the WTA Finals for the next three editions, the Women’s Tennis Association said on Thursday, following widespread speculation . In just the latest high-profile Saudi sporting acquisition, the capital Riyadh will first hold the season finale featuring world’s top eight singles players and doubles teams from November 2-9. “Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the next three editions of the WTA Finals from 2024-2026,” the WTA posted on X, formerly Twitter, on its official account. The widely anticipated deal comes just weeks after Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, a sovereign wealth vehicle, announced a “strategic partnership” with the…

After a record-breaking string of hits through 2022, Marvel Studios hit a few serious roadblocks in 2023. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was rejected by audiences after its big opening, and The Marvels was an epic flop that lost a ton of money. You know there are problems when Marvel movies are performing like lower-tier DC films. Only Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was able to buck the trend and become a hit last year. Because of the writers and actors strikes in 2023, Marvel was forced to cut back its 2024 films to a single movie: Deadpool & Wolverine.…

With most Dubai private schools given the green light to increase tuition fees, the spotlight turns to institutions whose rates remain competitive. A spike of up to 5.2 per cent in fees could send some parents on a hunt for more affordable alternatives in a pool of more than 200 private schools in the city. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The emirate’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has made all information about school fees available in a comprehensive fact sheet that can be accessed online. In just a few taps, one…

Sri Lanka does not see any need to re-open talks on a contentious island ceded to it by New Delhi 50 years ago, the foreign minister has said, after the low-key territorial squabble turned into a hot-button election issue in India. The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is expected to win general elections that start on April 19, has flagged the issue of Indian fishermen discontented after a 1976 pact between the neighbours barred them from the waters around the island. “This is a problem discussed and resolved 50 years ago and there is no necessity to have…

Majid Al Futtaim report reveals retail sector’s robust growth during the year Overall UAE consumer spending rose by 13 per cent in 2023 compared to 2022, driven by a 14 per cent increase in the retail economy, a report showed on Thursday. According to Majid Al Futtaim’s ‘State of the UAE Retail Economy’ Report, the highest growth in spend compared to 2022 came in the first half of 2023, due to the higher base effect from the previous year’s Fifa World Cup, which had given impetus to consumer spending as a result of a surge in tourists in the second…

More than 1,400 cultural, artistic, and edutainment activities by 190 guests from 25 countries will set the stage for boundless explorations and creative expression along with 470 publishers from 75 countries at the upcoming 15th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) next month. Organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), and set to take place from May 1 to 12 at Expo Centre Sharjah, the region’s largest event dedicated to nurturing the imaginations of young heroes, carries the theme ‘Once Upon a Hero’ this year. The cultural agenda for SCRF 2024 as well as the details of the 3rd annual edition…