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England all-rounder Ben Stokes has opted out of selection for this year’s Twenty20 World Cup to focus on regaining his fitness ahead of the summer’s Test fixtures, the country’s cricket board (ECB) said in a statement on Tuesday. England are the defending T20 World Cup champions, having claimed their second title in 2022 in Australia. The ECB added that Stokes’s primary focus “is to get fully fit to bowl” for the upcoming Test series against West Indies and Sri Lanka. England’s Test captain Stokes last played a T20 international for England in the World Cup final in November 2022. “I’m…
Philip Morris International: Smoke-free products reached nearly 40% of total PMI net revenues in the fourth quarter 2023, and over 40% of gross profit. As of December 31, 2023, Philip Morris International’s smoke-free products were available in 84 markets, including 25 markets with smoke-free products accounting for more than 50% of the company’s total top-line in 2023 Dubai – UAE, 1 April 2023 – Philip Morris International, the world’s leading tobacco company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (NYSE: PM), announced its quarterly net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023, where net revenues from heated…
Even with discounts, tablet deals can get pretty expensive. If you need a new tablet but you’re on a tight budget, you should take a look at this offer from Amazon’s Woot for the 2021 release of the Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus. The 32GB model is already relatively affordable at its original price of $150, but a 53% discount brings it down to a very cheap $70. The $80 in savings will only be available for a limited time, which will probably be shorter as we expect a lot of demand for this device. If you don’t want to…
Private schools in Dubai will be able to increase their fees by up to 5.2 per cent, depending on how they fared in the latest annual inspections. Schools whose ratings dropped will not be eligible to apply for any fee increase. This came as Dubai’s education regulator Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced an Education Cost Index (ECI) of 2.6 per cent, based on which schools can adjust their fees for the 2024-25 academic year. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The increase rate is tied to each institute’s rating in inspections…
Huawei contributes to building UAE’s first 5G Smart Warehouse The 5G Smart Warehousing project leverages the power of 5G technology to intelligently upgrade warehousing logistics and improve the efficiency and accuracy of warehouse logistics operations and management Dubai, UAE, April 2, 2024: The first 5G Smart Warehouse in the UAE has officially started operating, by the joint efforts between Huawei and a local carrier. This innovative project aims to deliver 5G-driven robot warehouse solutions for the UAE’s logistics industry. Located in Dubai South Freezone, the 5G Smart Warehousing project leverages cutting-edge 5G solutions to intelligently upgrade warehousing logistics, significantly driving…
If you’re traveling abroad, you’ll want to keep your wireless service active for many reasons, the most important being to still contact friends and family. It’s highly likely you’ll also need to use GPS, Google, and other smartphone features during your trip. Unfortunately, even with the best cell phone plan deals, most wireless plans don’t include international travel or coverage overseas. That means you’ll either have to sign up explicitly for a foreign wireless account, or you can grab a burner phone to use while you’re there. Regardless, there are a few options, and we’ve taken the liberty of hunting…
This is just the second Ramadan for Irish expat David Lynch and he feels like fasting has become easier. “Last year was a trial fast and I often got too hungry or thirsty,” he said. “But this year, thankfully, it has become a lot easier. I have also been working hard to maintain the discipline of Ramadan.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Lynch, who moved to the UAE in 2017, accepted Islam in late 2022. “It has been an interesting journey so far,” he said. “I am still trying to get the…
Dozens of schools in the Philippine capital of Manila suspended in-person classes on Tuesday due to dangerous levels of heat, education officials said. The country’s heat index measures what a temperature feels like, taking into account humidity. The heat index was expected to reach the “danger” level of 42 degrees Celsius in the metropolis on Tuesday and 43C on Wednesday, the state weather forecaster said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The actual highest temperature forecast for Manila on Tuesday was 34C. Primary and secondary schools in Quezon, the most populous part of…
If you have a good projector, it can be a lot of fun since you can have a big screen size without actually needing to spend thousands of dollars on a massive screen. Granted, you will have to pay quite a bit if you want high-resolution and other TV-like features, but it’s still a great alternative to a traditional TV. Projectors are also a good option if you want to go outdoors camping, have a picnic, or even if you live in an RV or Camper where space is at a premium, and you can’t fit a massive TV in…
Several people were injured in a shooting at a primary school in Finland early on Tuesday, and a suspect was later apprehended, Finnish police said in a statement. The shooting took place at the Viertola school in Vantaa, a suburb to the capital Helsinki, which has around 800 students from first to ninth grade.