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Triumphant Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald became the latest player to fire a hole-in-one on the iconic Majlis course during Round Two of the 35th edition of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Friday. The 46-year-old Englishman aced the 183-yard par-3 fourth hole at the Emirates Golf Club to make his second career hole-in-one on the DP World Tour. Following his round, Donald was recognised for his feat, receiving a certificate from Chris May, CEO of Dubai Golf. Speaking of his feat, he said: “I just hit a cut 8-iron over this little hill. My eyesight is not that good…
There are several good reasons to consider investing in an all-Apple computing platform. The MacBook Pro is one of the best laptops made today. The iPad Pro is arguably the best tablet. And the iPhone 15 lineup is highly regarded while the Apple Watch is unrivaled on the wrist. But beyond all those disparate products on their own, there’s a connection between them that is greater than the sum of its parts. I’ve discovered that myself by making the transition from Windows and Android, and going all-in on Apple’s walled garden, but was it really worth all the investment? That’s…
Two new toll gates will be added in Dubai, Salik Company PJSC (Salik), Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator announced on Friday. The two new gates will be located at Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road, and Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road between Al Meydan Street and Umm Al Sheif Street. Salik said the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has formally assigned the company “to install two new toll gates to optimise traffic flow and reduce congestion on key routes within Dubai.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The two locations…
A UN human rights official accused Israel on Friday of mistreating Palestinian detainees in Gaza, saying he had met men who had described being held for weeks, beaten and blindfolded, with some released in diapers. Ajith Sunghay, a UN human rights official in Gaza, told reporters it was not clear exactly how many men had been detained by Israel since it began its military operation in the Palestinian enclave in response to the deadly assault by Hamas on October 7, but he said the number ran into the thousands. “These are men who were detained by the Israeli security forces…
Does your teen spend hours scrolling though Instagram instead of sleeping at night? Meta has come up with a way to gently parent minors into putting their phones down and getting into bed. As part of a host of other safety features aimed at children and teenagers, Instagram has introduced ‘nighttime nudges’. These are pop-up messages that will appear when a teenage user has spent more than 10 minutes on the app “late at night,” according to a Meta blog – although it is not clear at what exact time the feature gets activated. The blog says that ‘nighttime nudges’…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), establishing trust remains a crucial prerequisite for widespread acceptance and ethical deployment of AI systems. Resmi Ramachandranpillai, a prominent researcher in the field, has made significant contributions in fostering fairness, transparency, and reliability within AI models. Her work transcends individual advancements to shape the broader societal perception of AI, making a lasting impact on the industry. Ramachandranpillai’s research encompasses various domains, with a resounding focus on addressing biases and ensuring fairness in AI algorithms. She has particularly made strides in healthcare, criminal justice, and vision systems, where biases can have far-reaching…
DUBAI, UAE, January19, 2024 – Presight is proud to announce that it is the official stage sponsor of the 2024 UAE Tour and UAE Tour Women, as the UAE’s leading big data and analytics powered by AI company continues its support for the Abu Dhabi Sports Council for the second year-running. The UAE Tour, a key pillar of the UCI World Tour and the premier cycling event inthe region, provides Presight with an opportunity to engage with fans directly and champion sporting excellence in the UAE. Presight will be thestagesponsor of the individual Time Trial Stage 2forthe UAE Tour, and…
My appreciation of the Oura Ring smart ring is well documented, and I’ve worn it almost continuously for more than two years. It means I am very familiar with both its positive and negative aspects and have a good idea of where competitors need to shine if they are going to compete, as it remains the smart ring to buy at the moment. Samsung used its January 2024 Galaxy Unpacked event to let the world know the rumored Galaxy Ring is real and coming at some point in the future. It’s all very exciting, as Samsung definitely knows what it’s doing…
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has asked parents and children to be careful while posting photos and videos on social media, and sharing them with their friends, in order to protect minors and ensure their safety. Children photographing their parents and sharing the pictures with their friends may seem like a harmless activity, but can actually lead to unintended consequences. According to the authority, exposing the home to those outside the family allows them to obtain details about the child’s life, which could lead to danger. This includes photos of family members and details of the house in which they…
Bestune Celebrates 70 Years of FAW’s Legacy with a Distinctive Artistic Showcase Dubai, 18th January – Bestune, a prestigious brand from the FAW Group, proudly commemorated the 70th anniversary of FAW at it’s Bestune showroom on the Shiekh Zayed Road. In front of a high profile audience of numerous media houses, VIPs, art patrons, industry veterans, and influencers, artists from across the UAE were invited to showcase their artistic talents. The event merged the world of art with Bestune’s artistic design concept applied to each of the Bestune cars and SUVs in the Bestune range. Headlining the event was Bestune’s…