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Paceman Jofra Archer was on Tuesday recalled to England’s squad for the defence of their T20 World Cup crown after a year out of action. The 29-year-old, who has endured a string of injuries since his international breakthrough in 2019, has not played competitive cricket for a year but has recovered from a right elbow injury. He takes his place in a 15-man provisional squad captained by Jos Buttler for the tournament that starts on June 1 in the West Indies and the United States. The same group will play take on Pakistan in a four-match T20 series beginning at…

In late 2023, just ahead of CES 2024, Hisense gave us a taste of just how far its engineers had been able to push the TV brightness envelope in the form of the limited-edition, 85-inch UX TV. With 3,500 nits of peak brightness, it was one of the brightest TVs we’d ever reviewed. And while Hisense’s UX series remains the company’s flagship (with massive 98- and 110-inch models coming later this year), some of the UX’s features have trickled down to the new U9N ULED, a 4K TV that Hisense claims will produce an even brighter 5,000 peak nits. The…

A local community organisation in Ajman has come up with an inventive solution to aid residents stranded by the recent floods. With roads too flooded for even SUVs, the Samastha Kerala Sunni Student Federation (SKSSF – WIQAYA) quickly brought in a wheel loader to deliver much-needed supplies. Sayyid Shuahib Thangal, SKSSF UAE National President, stressed the importance of their decision to rent the heavy machinery. ‘We needed to get through those waterlogged streets fast,” Thangal said. “The wheel loader was a lifesaver. We loaded it up with food, water, and essentials, making it possible to reach multiple areas with our…

Visitors at Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will get a chance to meet, interact and engage with the second generation of the world’s first AI-powered cabin crew. Qatar Airways’ Sama 2.0 will answer real-time questions, help travellers design curated travel experiences, and find answers related to FAQs, destinations, support tips and much more during next week’s event. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The digital human crew will participate in the Dubai World Trade Centre annual exhibition from May 6 to 9, 2024, at the Qatari Airways pavilion in Hall No.2. Qatar Airways’…

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company on Monday reported a 62.7 per cent surge in net profit to Dh603 million for the first quarter of 2024. Revenues increased by 4.1 per cent to Dh3.58 billion. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) soared by 16.2 per cent to Dh1.59 billion reflecting top line growth, margin expansion as well as continued focus on enhancing operational efficiency. Ebitda margin expanded by 4.6 points to reach an impressive 44.3 per cent. The rise in net profit primarily reflected strong Ebitda growth, the company said in a statement. “Capex was at Dh359 million, while operating…

Jacopo Stecchini and Diletta Ricciardi Durand de la Penne, Italian siblings and UAE residents, have embarked on a unique endeavour to showcase Emirati culture through a series of ventures in collaboration with the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Describing themselves as global citizens, they emphasise on their deep connection to the UAE, which they now call home. “We started the business in the UAE in 2019,” the duo explains. “Dubai has worked incredibly well for us as an excellent place to set up the business and a solid platform to reach local and key nearby markets in the region.” Their…

Saudi Arabia is becoming quite the special place for PFL lightweight Biaggio Ali Walsh. Following an impressive amateur resume, the grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali finally made his professional debut earlier this year, notching an impressive unanimous decision victory against Emmanuel Palacio at PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions in Riyadh. Just a few months later, Ali Walsh returned to the Kingdom for a more spiritual outing. A practising Muslim, Ali Walsh went to Umrah and he was joined by Loren Mack, PFL Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications. Recently getting more in touch with his faith, Ali Walsh says…

If you simply need the cheapest TV possible, check out the TV deals at Walmart at the moment. Currently, you can buy an Onn. 32-inch HD TV for just $88. It usually costs $98 so you’re only saving $10, but $88 is incredibly cheap for any TV. If you just need a TV for your child’s bedroom, a kitchen, or somewhere else where the basics are just fine, this is the TV for you. Here’s what else to expect. Why you should buy the Onn. 32-inch HD TV For $88, you won’t be getting one of the best TVs but…

On Monday, when Sharjah teacher Lubna Syed returned to class, she saw the heartwarming scene of her Foundation Stage 2 students hugging each other. The class of 15 were seeing each other after several weeks. “They were just so happy to see their friends and be back in class,” said the teacher of Al Ansar International School. “It was really sweet to see how excited they were to be back.” On Monday, all private schools in Sharjah returned to face-to-face lessons after almost two weeks of online classes in the aftermath of the unprecedented rain and flooding. This came after…

Travelling to Europe has become much more convenient for GCC and Indian visitors. The European Commission has approved new regulations for the issuance of Schengen visas to citizens of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and India who live in their home countries. Under the new system, Saudi, Bahraini and Omanis will now have access to multiple-entry visas, allowing them to travel to 29 European countries using the same visa within five years. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This implementation has significantly simplified the process of obtaining a Schengen visa, making it much more…