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Dubai Police have arrested 47 illegal street vendors, who violated public health and safety regulations, since the beginning of Ramadan. Several vehicles used to illegally sell fruits and vegetables were also confiscated, authorities said on Friday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “The risks of purchasing food products from street vendors or unlicensed vehicles parked on public roads are significant, as these products may be of unknown origin, expired, and may not have undergone proper quality control checks to ensure their safety and compliance with standards,” said Lt-Col Talib Mohammad Al Ameri, head…
Event organisers in Abu Dhabi won’t have to pay tourism fees on sold tickets until December 31, 2024, the authorities announced on Friday. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has extended the waiver of fees for issuing, distributing, and marketing event tickets in the emirate to further encourage growth in the sector. The tourism tax was usually charged at 10 per cent of tickets sold. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “The extension of the tourism fee waiver until the end of the year is part of…
Turkish Airlines Lounge Business honours once again UEFA Champions League memorabilia exhibit “The Starry Journey” New themed display features items used by world-famous football stars including Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and many others Turkish Airlines the first official airline partner of the UEFA Champions League, offers its Business Class passengers a unique journey to relive some of the most iconic moments from tournaments history. Following the success of last year’s exhibit, launched in March 2023 the new display showcases iconic items from the European teams with the most appearances in Champions League history. Dedicated football fans can…
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is one of 2024’s most interesting new Android smartphones, not least because of the massive camera bump on the back. It also has a number of great features inside — plus a very intriguing accessory kit you can get for the phone. I recently put my SIM card in the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, ready to fully review it over the coming days. Here are the things I’m looking forward to the most about it. Leica’s black-and-white filters Leica describes black-and-white photography as a medium that “eliminates all distractions posed by color elements, focusing the observer’s eye…
Two roads at an intersection in Al Ain’s Hili area will be partially closed for three days, the authorities said on Friday. Part of Baniyas Street and Al Falah Street — which are located near Hili Mall — will not be accessible from Saturday, March 23, until 5am on Monday, March 25, according to Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). Traffic on these roads will be diverted. Here’s a map of affected areas, as shared by the ITC: Motorists are urged to take precautions, plan their trips carefully, and stick to traffic rules.
Canada for the first time is planning to curb the number of temporary foreign workers it welcomes, officials announced Thursday, after years of lofty immigration levels. Ottawa is proposing to reduce the number of temporary residents to five percent of the population over the next three years, down from the current 6.2 percent (2.5 million people). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. That target will be firmed up after consultations with Canada’s provinces, some of which have been pushing back on large migrant inflows amid a housing crunch and soaring demands for services.…
After a magical run to the Final Four a year ago, FAU–which returns most of the same roster–is back in the familiar spot of an 8 vs. 9 matchup, as the Owls take on Northwestern in a Round of 64 game today. This one kicks off Friday’s slate of games, tipping off at 12:15 p.m. ET. It will be televised on CBS, but if you don’t have cable, there are a bunch of different ways you can watch a live stream of this one for free. Is There a Free FAU vs Northwestern Live Stream? There are a lot of…
After a loved one passes away, the most difficult part are the final goodbyes. With UAE hosting a diverse range of ethnic background and religions, the funeral process may be different among residents residing in the country. Apart from putting in place a straightforward 5-step process for post-death formalities in the country, the Emirates has also placed strict laws and hefty penalties around burial and funeral procedures, ensuring homogeneity and safety. These ensure families are able to bid farewell to their departed ones in peace, while complying with the law and giving due respect to those who have passed away.…
A Pakistani court sentenced a Muslim woman to life in prison after finding her guilty of burning pages of Islam’s holy book, a prosecutor said Friday. Under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, anyone found guilty of insulting the religion or religious figures can be sentenced up to death. While authorities have yet to carry out a death sentence for blasphemy, just the accusation can provoke riots. Government prosecutor Mohazib Awais said the woman, Aasiya Bibi, was arrested in 2021 on blasphemy charges after residents claimed she desecrated the Quran by burning its pages. Awais said the judge announced the verdict Wednesday in…
UAE residents using Google Chrome were urged on Friday to check their browsers and ensure they are using the latest version. The country’s Cybersecurity Council issued an advisory, warning the public of “several high-risk vulnerabilities” that were detected in the browser. These glitches could allow an attacker to hack into one’s system and “execute a code”, it added. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Google released a security update a couple of days ago to address the issue, so users are strongly advised to update their Chrome browser. Getting the latest version can…