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Blu Pizzeria Before entering into a heated debate about the finest pizza in Dubai, we recommend that you visit Blu Pizzeria at Umm Suqeim Harbour. They make perfect, slightly soggy Neapolitan pizzas with wood-fired blistered crusts. These beauties are also made with sourdough, making them extra fancy. The small menu features just a few pizza options, but each one is superb. The margo – with San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte cheese, extra virgin olive oil and basil – is the best item on the menu. It’s a classic pizza done right, with Blu’s thin and crispy crust and puffy…
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday his side were ready for the threat posed by “extraordinary” Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham in their Champions League semifinal first leg. Tuesday’s clash at the Allianz Arena between 14-time winners Real and Bayern, with six Champions League titles, is the most played semifinal in the competition’s history. England midfielder Bellingham, still just 20, joined Real Madrid before the start of the season from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. Bellingham has since become one of Real’s most important players and is already considered among the world’s best. He is their top goalscorer in…
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New daily protocols are being implemented at Dubai Metro stations to ensure passengers’ safety, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Tuesday. RTA said ‘crowd management protocols’ would be in place during rush hours: From 7am to 9.30amFrom 5pm to 8.30pm Dubai Metro riders are urged to plan their trips ahead of time. Sign boards will be put up at stations and staff will be on-site to guide passengers. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “We apologise for any inconvenience and reassure you that our foremost concern is ensuring you reach your…
The UN’s top court Tuesday threw out Nicaragua’s request for emergency measures to stop Germany sending military supplies to Israel because of its action in the Gaza war. International Court of Justice presiding judge Nawaf Salam said the circumstances presented to the court did not warrant “provisional measures”. Nicaragua hauled Germany before the ICJ to demand emergency measures to stop Berlin from sending Israel weapons and other assistance that could be used in the devastating Gaza war. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Nicaragua accused Germany of violating the 1948 international genocide convention.…
Tesla received a key security clearance from China during Elon Musk’s whistlestop visit to the world’s biggest electric car market, which wrapped up on Monday. The tech billionaire arrived on Sunday for his second trip to China in less than a year, meeting top officials including Premier Li Qiang as he worked to boost his electric car company’s fortunes in the face of intense competition from local challengers such as BYD. On the same day, Tesla’s locally produced models were listed among the EVs that meet China’s data security requirements for smart cars, clearing a key regulatory hurdle. Musk boarded…
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. In the age of social media, however, there are many beholders. With every image or video we put out on the Internet, the beholders are deciding how we look, how we dress, who gets to epitomise beauty and who doesn’t. No one feels this heat as much as public figures in the entertainment realm whose every feature, every bulge, every curve is out for close scrutiny. If a criticism on your weight or skin tone ever upset you, imagine the celebrity who reads comments on how they look on an everyday basis…
An Emirati illustrator recently joined forces with a Dubai-based restaurant famed for its biryanis. Alia Al Hammadi, a growing personality in the city’s art scenes, worked on art that embodied UAE’s cultural richness. Her collaboration with the restaurant Gazebo shows a diverse group of people sharing a meal. The vibrant picture features the restaurant’s delights, celebrating unity and inclusivity. In a chat with City Times, she said, “The collaboration was an opportunity to showcase the rich cultural tapestry of the UAE, highlighting how despite our diverse backgrounds, we are united by traditions such as sharing meals during Ramadan. Projects like…
The UAE and Thailand registered impressive wins at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The wins kept alive the teams’ hopes of reaching the semifinals. At Tolerance Oval, Thailand beat Uganda by nine wickets, while UAE claimed an emphatic 10-wicket victory under the Zayed Cricket Stadium lights. Both matches were dominated by the bowlers of the winning teams, who ripped through their opponents’ batting line-ups with superb pace and spin bowling displays. Equally, UAE’s openers ensured that their bowlers’ hard work paid off, with a scintillating chase led by captain Esha Oza’s outstanding 66…
Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…