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Aston Martin Vantage Gets Stunning Facelift; Launched in Dubai Following the recent international unveiling of the stunning 2025 Aston Martin Vantage, the newly refreshed model made its Middle East debut during a Suhour event held on 20 March 2024, at the Bulgari Hotel Yacht Club in Dubai. The ‘baby’ Aston is baby no more as it takes the company’s “Engineered for Real Drivers” tagline quite seriously. It comes powered by a heavily reengineered, hand-built twin-turbo 4.0 V8 engine that churns out stupendous output peaks of 665 PS and 800 Nm of torque. The increase of 155 PS and 115 Nm…

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji said he was unable to understand how Arsenal avoided some “clear yellow cards” during Sunday’s foul-filled scoreless draw at the Etihad Stadium. After Liverpool went top of the Premier League with a win over Brighton, the other leading title contenders strengthened the Merseysiders’ position in a 0-0 encounter that featured a mere three shots on target. As the visitors, Arsenal were happier with a point. But City were left perplexed by the failure of referee Anthony Taylor to book a single Arsenal player for one of the 20 fouls committed by the Gunners. The only…

Gymboree Play & Music Dubai Presents 50% Discount for Open Gym Fun This Eid Dubai, March 2024 – Gymboree Play and Music Dubai, the pioneer in early learning and play centers is inviting parents and children to join them for three days of joyous playtime as it offers a discount of 50% for its Open Gym, filled with balloons and treats for every child. Starting from the first day of Eid until the third day, Gymboree Play & Music Dubai will open its doors to families across the city for an unforgettable experience at Open Gym. Parents can bring their…

While today’s electronic devices are moving towards using built-in or swappable rechargeable batteries, every family should still have stocks of AA batteries somewhere in their home for gadgets that use them. If you need to replenish your supply, you should consider shopping this offer from Amazon’s Woot — 72 pieces of AmazonBasics AA batteries for only $13, which is 43% off their original price of $23. There’s supposedly a month left before the $10 discount expires, but since every household needs AA batteries, we don’t expect stocks to last long. Push through with the transaction as soon as possible to…

A newly launched school fee payment app is gaining popularity among UAE families, which offers them the flexibility to pay in instalments and streamline the process Direct Debit System, the country’s pioneer in paperless direct debit solutions for the education domain, has joined forces with fintech start-up Zenda. Together, they aim to revolutionise the payment process for tuition and related educational expenses by introducing an automated and digitised approach. Pay-now and pay-later options Considering the significant financial strain parents experience, it is not unexpected that payments of school fees are sometimes delayed. The new partnership integrates Zenda’s user-friendly payment app…

A Pakistani court on Monday granted former Prime Minister Imran Khan an appeal of his conviction for graft and suspended his 14-year jail sentence, his party said. Just a week ahead of Feb. 8 elections, Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were both handed a 14-year sentence on charges of unlawfully selling state gifts. Khan remains in jail after multiple other sentences were imposed on the ex-cricket star ahead of the national polls, which also disqualified him from holding any public office for 10 years. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Islamabad High…

India’s Vistara airlines has suffered severe operational turbulence as more than 100 flights have been delayed or cancelled in last week. The airline said its teams are working to stabilise the situation as it has happened due to various operational reasons. “We have had a significant number of flight cancellations and delays in the past few days for various reasons, including crew unavailability. We acknowledge and are deeply concerned about the inconvenience this has caused to our customers. Having said that, our teams are working towards minimising the discomfort to the customers,” said Vistara Spokesperson. Stay up to date with…

The UAE is a haven for getaways so why not spend the upcoming Eid break at one of these exotic locations in the country? Burj Al Arab Immerse yourself in the ultimate luxurious staycation with the exclusive Bed and Breakfast Package at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Enjoy a 20% discount on the Jumeirah Flexible Rate, including daily breakfast feasts and luxurious Hermes amenities in your room. Families with children under 11 can enjoy complimentary stays for two kids, along with attentive butler service, access to the private beach, and unlimited entry to Wild Wadi Waterpark. Additionally, indulge in exclusive access…

Last week we looked at words derived from the days of sailing ships, but the English language has also been altered by a more recent phenomenon — aviation. “Mayday!” is a familiar word from action films. Derived from the French phrase “m’aidez”, which translates to “help me”, it was introduced into the English language in 1923 for use in maritime and aviation communication. Assigned the task of devising a clear distress signal for voice radio, ships, and individuals facing severe trouble at sea, Frederick Stanley Mockford, a senior radio officer at Croydon Airport in London, chose “Mayday”. The term gained…

TikTok Partners with NGOs Under #TikTokForGood To Give Back To Communities Across MENA Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 1 April 2024: TikTok announced partnerships with esteemed NGOs across Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Egypt under #TikTokForGood to support their goals with tangible actions. In partnership with Saudi Food Bank Eta’am, Emirates Red Crescent, and Egypt Food Bank, #TikTokForGood aims to support the NGOs’ goals by raising awareness and educating audiences on how to engage with them, as well as provide actionable ways to make a difference to communities. #TikTokForGood serves as a central hub for users to explore inspiring content…