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‘Tis the season of hosting small gatherings and spending time with friends and family. As we enter the festive season in full swing, residents have taken time off to celebrate and kick back. Some expats enjoy buying and drinking alcoholic beverages during their time off. Recently, laws in Dubai regarding buying alcoholic beverages have eased. Authorities have also removed a 30 per cent tax that was earlier imposed on beverages in the emirate. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Expats head to authorised liquor stores during this time to purchase liquor. However, buying…
It’s shopping season, which can only mean one thing: scores of fake “missed delivery” smishing messages trying to steal our money, data and identities. But there is some good news. Proofpoint data show that smishing growth has slowed in the past 18 months across many regions, becoming an established part of the landscape rather than a rising threat. However, the risk remains serious; recent research shows that 66 per cent of organisations in the UAE have reported at least one smishing attempt in 2022. And, in many cases, these attacks are becoming more specialized and devious. New conversational attacks emerge…
Superstar Salman Khan, who attended the nikah ceremony of his brother-actor Arbaaz Khan and Shura Khan on Sunday, grooved to his song Tere Mast Mast Do Nain. Arbaaz married make-up artist Shura Khan in an intimate nikah ceremony on Sunday at his sister Arpita Khan Sharma’s residence in Mumbai. Several videos and pictures from the ceremony have gone going viral on social media. One of the videos from Arbaaz and Shura Khan’s wedding has surfaced on social media, which shows Salman Khan dancing at the wedding on his songs. In a video shared by one of the fan clubs on…
Although the magical Hogwarts adventures of Harry Potter and the super villaininfested New York City of Spider-Man are worlds apart, the two franchises have a common history in this century. The first Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, arrived in theaters in November 2001. Six months later, Spider-Man marked his big-screen debut in May 2002. Both film series went on to be among the highest-grossing franchises ever. There isn’t a true rivalry between Spider-Man and Harry Potter fans in the way that fans would pit comic book heroes against each other. Comic book crossovers actually exist that have…
A non-Muslim student is among the winners of a mosque design competition held in Dubai. Anna De Sa from Brazil won the third place in the contest that challenged students to build the ‘most beautiful mosque’ on the Pearl Jumeirah Island. De Sa’s oval-shaped mosque design is inspired by Prophet Nooh’s ark — a ship that features prominently in both Quranic and Biblical narratives. According to a senior official at the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai (IACAD), the win signifies the cultural diversity and values of coexistence prevalent in the UAE. Stay up to date with…
Pope Francis lamented the war in the Holy Land where Palestinian health officials said airstrikes killed at least 78 people on Christmas Eve in one of the Gaza Strip’s deadliest nights in Israel’s 11-week-old battle with Hamas. Israeli strikes that began hours before midnight persisted into Christmas Day on Monday. Local residents and Palestinian media said Israel stepped up air and ground shelling against al-Bureij in central Gaza. At least 70 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting Maghazi in central Gaza, health ministry spokesperson Ashraf Al-Qidra said, adding that many were women and children. Stay up to date…
Spend your Christmas morning with your favorite Disney songs and characters for the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. Every holiday season, Disney holds a parade inside the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, that airs on Christmas. The parade features appearances from iconic Disney characters, such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and more. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the parade. Derek and Julianne Hough will host the event inside the Magic Kingdom, with Mickey Guyton anchoring coverage at Walt Disney Resort in Florida and Jesse Palmer at Disneyland Resort in California.…
Experience a magical night at Miss Tess filled with an array of exquisite Asian delights, you’ll be transported to a world of luxury and wonder. The menu offers an array of Asian cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. From sushi to dim sum, every dish is expertly crafted with the freshest ingredients and bursting with flavour. The restaurant also features a stunning terrace that offers breath-taking views of the Downtown skyline. It’s the perfect spot to take in the sights and sounds of the city while enjoying a delicious cocktail or two. While you…
Despite the global economic challenges faced by many markets in 2023, the economic outlook in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the UAE remains robust, a senior official has said. “Forecasts for the UAE, in particular, suggest that it will emerge as the top-performing economy in the GCC in 2024, experiencing an overall GDP growth of 4.0 per cent,” Arindam De, Deputy CEO and Managing Director, Protiviti Member Firm for the Middle East region, told Khaleej Times in an interview. Excerpts: What are the anticipated key trends shaping the UAE and GCC business landscape in 2024? Projections for 2024 indicate…
Mother-son duo Saif Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore are all set to add a royal touch to Koffee With Karan couch this week. On Monday, KJo took to his Instagram and dropped the new promo of the season’s next episode. Twinning in black, Sharmila looks graceful in a black floral saree, while Saif is dapper in a black suit. Sharing the video, he wrote, “A royal brew is on the menu for this week! Catch the mother-son duo, Sharmila Tagore & Saif Ali Khan on the latest episode of #KoffeeWithKaranS8.” From their iconic roles to family tales, this episode is…