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If you’re shopping for laptops on a budget, then you probably don’t want to aim for the best laptops on the market, since they often cost thousands of dollars and usually give you diminishing returns the more expensive they get. On the other hand, refurbished laptops are a great way to save money while also helping the environment and reducing e-waste. Not only that, but most refurbished laptops tend to be refurbished by the brand and are backed by warranties and return windows, so even if something is not right with your refurbished laptop, you can get a replacement or…
More than 200 volunteers, including people of determination and senior citizens joined Dubai police in cleaning the streets of the city, following the unprecedented rain that lashed the country on April 16, leaving dirt and waste in its wake. ‘An Hour for Dubai’, an initiative organised by Dubai Police that lasted for 10 days ending on Wednesday (May 1), was participated by volunteer teams composed of Dubai Police employees and community members. To ensure cleanliness and safety of public spaces, the volunteers cleared debris and waste from the streets, proceeding to make sure the neighbourhoods are back to their pre-rain…
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan on Friday, authorities said. The epicenter of the earthquake was detected at a depth of 13km in the Turbat area of Balochistan, said the Pakistan Meteorological and Geological Survey. Tremors were felt by residents of the northern part of the province, including the capital Quetta. There were no immediate reports of human or material losses as a result of the earthquake.
Dubai Municipality has opened submissions for the first edition of the DM Food Elite, the latest programme to honour food establishments in the Emirate for their excellence in standards for food safety, nutrition, sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation. Sultan Al Taher, Director of Food Safety Department at Dubai Municipality, said the programme is the result of the Municipality’s continuous efforts and steadfast commitment to creating a sustainable food system. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Al Taher also confirmed that the food system incorporates exceptional health and food safety requirements that strengthens Dubai’s…
West Indies wicket-keeper batsman Devon Thomas has been banned for five years, with 18 months suspended, after admitting to seven charges, including those related to match-fixing, in franchise-based leagues in Sri Lanka, UAE and the West Indies, the ICC said on Thursday. The sentence will be backdated to May 23 last year, when the West Indies batter was provisionally suspended. The 34-year-old, who last played for West Indies in August 2022, will be eligible to play again in November 2026. Thomas admitted he agreed to fix matches in the Lanka Premier League believing it was required for his selection, and…
Emirates NBD gears up to accelerate financial innovation at second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit Bank joins Dubai FinTech Summit as Premium Banking Partner highlighting its ongoing commitment to driving innovation and transformative change in the financial sector Dubai, UAE, 3 May, 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, will be marking its presence, as the Founding Partner and Premium Banking Partner, at the upcoming second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS), cementing its ongoing commitment to spearheading innovation and driving transformative change in the financial sector. The Summit will…
Despite being among the best processors you can buy, some high-end Intel CPUs have faced a wave of instability over the past few months. Intel is investigating the problem, but the company and its motherboard partners have already worked toward some temporary fixes to improve stability on high-end Intel CPUs — even if it comes at a performance cost. Before getting into the fixes, keep in mind that they are temporary. Intel will release a statement on the instability soon, likely with more direct guidance on what affected users should do. In addition, the scope of the problem isn’t clear…
People can make the most of this ongoing breezy weather and engage in a free-to-attend reading programme filled with a gamut of activities on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. Coinciding with the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024, the seven-day reading programme starts today and will run until Thursday, May 9, at Mamsha Al Saadiyat. It is being organised by Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, and is open to all ages. No prior registration is needed to attend. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The programme…
Adnan Al-Bursh, head of orthopedics at Al Shifa Hospital, Gaza’s largest medical facility died in an Israeli prison after more than four months of detention, two Palestinian prisoner associations said on Thursday. The associations said in a joint statement that the senior Palestinian doctor had been detained by Israeli forces while temporarily working at Al-Awada Hospital in north Gaza. They called his death an “assassination” and said his body remained in Israeli custody. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. At a statement released on April 19, the Israeli Prison Service said that a…
Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka produced a brilliant comeback from a set and a break down to beat Elena Rybakina and reach the final on Thursday. The Belarusian second seed triumphed 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 [7/5] and will face world number one Iga Swiatek on Saturday in a rematch of last year’s final. The clinical Swiatek earlier eased past American Madison Keys with a comfortable 6-1, 6-3 victory. Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka produced a brilliant comeback from a set and a break down to beat Elena Rybakina and reach the final on Thursday. The Belarusian second seed triumphed…