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Pakistan’s national carrier PIA will resume direct seasonal flights from Dubai to Skardu from May 3, 2024, to facilitate tourists and residents of that area. Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s envoy to the UAE, and Hussain Muhammad, consul general in Dubai, held a meeting with a delegation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) at Pakistan’s Consulate General, Dubai, where they were apprised that the airline is starting direct Dubai-Skardu direct flights from May 3. Direct flights from Dubai to Skardu will be on Friday while flights from Skardu to Dubai will be on each Monday. However, connecting flights will be available…
The Indian rupee was largely unchanged on Tuesday, tracking the rangebound movement in its Asian peers and largely steady US bond yields as traders await fresh cues from economic data due later in the week. The South Asian currency was at 83.3275 against the US dollar (22.705 against UAE dirham) around 9am, UAE time, slightly higher than its close of 83.3625 (22.714) in the previous session. Most Asian currencies were steady and the dollar index also hovered little changed at 106.1. [Editor’s Note: For real-time forex rates, click on the widget below or visit KT’s dedicated Trading News page here.]…
Pakistani singer Atif Aslam is gearing up for his debut in India’s Malayalam film industry. Recently, it was announced that he will sing a song for the movie ‘Haal.’ Directed by Prashanth Vijayakumar and produced by JVJ Productions, ‘Haal’ features Atif’s comeback in the Indian film industry after seven years. The film stars Shane Nigam in the lead role. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The movie will begin filming in Kozhikode, Kerala and will later move to Mysore, Karnataka and Jordan as shooting progresses. Shane Nigam will join the shoot in early…
“Miners refuse to work after death,” screamed the headline in a newspaper. So would I, one might well have thought, if I were dead! But the story sought to highlight a safety controversy at a mine: the intended meaning of the headline was that miners were refusing to work after a death there. But the ambiguous language of the headline invited ridicule rather than sympathy. Ambiguous sentences occur far too often in newspaper headlines drafted carelessly by editors in a hurry to meet deadlines. “Man Eating Piranha Mistakenly Sold as a Pet Fish” could mean that a piranha that eats…
South Africa have included fast bowler Anrich Nortje and the uncapped duo of batter Ryan Rickelton and seamer Ottniel Baartman in their 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies from June 1-29. Nortje, 30, has not played a T20 international for over a year due to persistent injuries, and his return in the Indian Premier League this season has seen him record a woefully high economy rate of 13.36 runs per over across six matches. Rickelton, who can also keep wicket, has been rewarded for his fine form in SA20 this year, where…
There’s a distinction that few people make with Alien‘s famous “In space, no one can hear you scream” tagline. That statement is only true in the vacuum of space. Inside of a spaceship, the screams are perfectly audible, and it sounds like there’s going to be a lot of screaming in the next film in the series, Alien: Romulus. It’s no secret that the films after Ridley Scott’s Alien embraced action over horror. But Alien: Romulus is getting back to the franchise’s horror roots thanks to director and co-writer Fede Álvarez. Prior to this film, Álvarez established himself in the…
School principals in the UAE are suggesting that students scheduled to start their International Baccalaureate (IB) exams on Wednesday consider exploring alternative transportation routes, particularly for those impacted by significant waterlogging caused by the recent severe weather conditions. Many schools in Dubai resumed on-site learning on Monday after heavy rainfall on April 16 damaged infrastructure and disrupted transportation services, compelling schools to switch to distance learning. The IB exams are the culmination of 12 years of school, with the examination beginning on April 24, 2024 and ending on May 17, 2024. The results will be published on July 6, 2024.…
Cautious hopes were building Tuesday for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal as Hamas said it was studying the latest proposal and US top diplomat Antony Blinken was due to head back to Israel. The Palestinian militant group whose October 7 attack started the Gaza war said it was considering a plan for a 40-day ceasefire and the release of scores of hostages for larger numbers of Palestinian prisoners. The group, whose envoys returned from Cairo talks to their base in Qatar, would “discuss the ideas and the proposal,” said a Hamas source, adding that “we are keen to…
The EU on Monday said Apple’s operating system for iPads must comply with tougher new rules that Brussels is imposing to rein in the world’s biggest digital companies. The European Commission designated Apple’s iPadOS system as a “core” service under the landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA), which forces companies to modify their business ways to encourage competition between online platforms. It joins other Apple products that were already in the DMA net since September: iOS for iPhones, the App Store, and the Safari browser. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Under the DMA,…
Take a dive into the world of outstanding Emirati cooking with this hand-picked collection of traditional and modern dining choices in Dubai. From genuine tastes to creative spins, look into these distinctive eateries that provide a mouthwatering excursion through Emirati food. Al Fanar A much-loved local eatery, Al Fanar provides a nostalgic trip back to 1960s Dubai through its authentic Emirati food, traditional decor, and charming courtyard. Patrons can also explore a mini-museum displaying the UAE’s cultural history. With seven spots across the UAE, Al Fanar has been featured in the Michelin Guide for two years running and has expanded…