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More than 4,000 workers from 75 nationalities sat together for iftar forming a huge human tableau spelling out ‘Ramadan in Dubai’ in Arabic. The feat was organised by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (Iacad) to mark Zayed Humanitarian Day on the 19th day of Ramadan. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “It is the legacy of the founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who showcased the power of giving as practised by the UAE, fostering the values of solidarity with fellow humans wherever they are,” noted Iacad director-general Ahmed…

Microsoft Teams is an incredible video conferencing and workflow platform. Similar to programs like Zoom and Skype, Teams allows you to do more than just confer with your teammates. You’ll be able to share files, photos, and videos on these calls too, and the Teams app is available for most desktop PCs and mobile devices. But sometimes the most poignant features are the ones you have to dig a little deeper for. For instance, did you know you can change your background when you’re on a Teams call? It’s actually pretty easy to pull this stunt off, and it adds…

Egypt received approval on Friday from the International Monetary Fund’s executive board for an expanded, $8 billion financial support programme that enables the immediate release of $820 million, the IMF said in a statement. The IMF agreed to widen the agreement after Egypt’s wobbly economy was further hurt by the Gaza crisis, which slowed growth in tourism and triggered attacks from Yemen on shipping in the Red Sea, halving Suez Canal revenue. Tourism and shipping are two of Egypt’s main sources of foreign exchange. “The difficult external environment generated by Russia’s war in Ukraine was subsequently aggravated by the conflict…

It looks like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Sora, among other projects, are about to get a lot more juice. According to a new report shared by The Information, Microsoft and OpenAI are working on a new data center project, one part of which will be a massive AI supercomputer dubbed “Stargate.” Microsoft is said to be footing the bill, and the cost is astronomical as the name of the supercomputer suggests — the whole project might cost over $100 billion. Spending over $100 billion on anything is mind-blowing, but when put into perspective, the price truly shows just how big a…

The weather today is expected to be fair to cloudy, with medium clouds increasing gradually, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. There is also a weak probability of light rainfall by night towards westward areas, with a gradual increase in temperatures. Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Sunday morning over some internal areas. Light to moderate winds are set to blow, freshening at times. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea.…

Drake & Scull International (DSI) has formally requested the attendance of its shareholders at the rescheduled General Assembly meeting set for April 1. This comes after the initial meeting held on March 27, failed to meet the required quorum. The assembly will discuss several important matters concerning the company’s future, the financial restructuring plan and a capital increase of up to Dh600 million. Shafiq Abdelhamid, chairman of Drake & Scull International, reassured stakeholders of the company’s readiness for the upcoming General Assembly meeting. He emphasized the significance of highlighting the feasibility and indicators of the primary restructuring. This includes writing…

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…

For 38-year-old Mohammed Otoom, a Jordanian working as a manager at a clothing store in Sahara Mall in Sharjah, the last 10 nights of the holy month of Ramadan are special, in which he finds profound peace. He eagerly anticipates this sacred period each year, as he believes the last 10 days are an opportunity to build a strong connection to Allah during the night prayers, which are offered for a few hours across many mosques in the country. These prayers are called Qiyam al Layl, which is translated to ‘standing during the night’, and hold a specific significance in…

Actor Daniel Balaji, who worked primarily in Tamil films, has passed away at the age of 48 due to cardiac arrest. He died while going to a hospital in Chennai. His mortal remains are at his Purasaiwakkam home for the last rites. Born in December 1975, Daniel Balaji began his career as a unit production manager in Kamal Haasan’s incomplete ‘Marudhunayagam’. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. He made his acting debut on TV with a Tamil show, ‘Chithi’, in which he played the role of Daniel. His first film in Tamil was…

Gold prices in the UAE jumped eight dirhams per gram during this week as global prices rallied above $2,200, hitting an all-time high. Whereas the precious metal prices in the month of March gained around Dh17 per gram. Analysts expect this rally will continue in April, driven by the demand for the yellow metal global uncertainties and higher purchases by central banks. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K variant of the yellow metal closed the week at Dh270.5 per gram on Friday as compared to Dh262.5…