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On Thursday evening, Al Safia Park in Ajman transformed into a sprawling and vibrant dining haven, possibly hosting UAE’s longest iftar spread. Serving 15,000 meals to residents of Ajman and their families, the park became a symbol of unity and togetherness. Organised by the Emirates Red Crescent Society, this grand affair aimed to nurture a profound sense of inclusivity and belonging within the community. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. As the clock struck 4 pm, volunteers from the society carefully unfurled thin plastic sheets across the park, spanning an impressive distance of…

German fourth seed Alexander Zverev overcame tricky conditions to beat Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan 6-3 7-5 on Thursday and reach the Miami Open semifinals. Zverev attacked Marozsan’s serve and converted three of his seven break-point chances, swatted aside the two break points he faced and won 80% of his first serve points en route to the last four in Miami where he has yet to drop a set. Despite not dropping a set in windy conditions, Zverev had his hands full with Marozsan, who is making his Miami debut and enjoyed top-10 upsets over Holger Rune and Alex de Minaur on…

An attempt to launch United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV Heavy rocket for the very last time was scrubbed on Thursday with a little under four minutes remaining on the countdown clock. The launch of the Delta IV Heavy from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida was called off in the dying minutes because of “an issue with the gaseous nitrogen pipeline which provides pneumatic pressure to the launch vehicle systems,” ULA said in a post on social media, adding that the team initiated operations to secure the vehicle. ULA is now targeting Friday for a second attempt at the launch.…

For Dubai resident Asangaziev Elim, Ramadan brings him memories of his hometown in Kyrgyzstan. A Muslim-majority country, Kyrgyzstan is rich of its cultures and traditions. Elim, who arrived in Dubai four years ago, said he missed the warmth and togetherness of his hometown Issyk Kul the most during Ramadan. “My town is located roughly 3.5 hours away from capital Bishkek,” said Elim. “We have a beautiful lake in our town, and we get a lot of visitors in the area because of that. Most of my cousins and extended family stay in the same locality.” Fondest memories For him, one…

The wife of an Indian DJ, who has been sentenced to 25 years in jail in a drug case in Sharjah, has expressed her faith in the UAE’s judicial system as the family appeals the verdict passed against her husband. Clayton Rodrigues, 37, from Mumbai, was imprisoned after being apprehended at Sharjah Airport with a drug-laden cake in June 2023. Clayton’s wife, Falyn, believes he was entrapped in the case and will be proven innocent. Speaking to Khaleej Times over the phone from Mumbai, she said: “The UAE upholds high standards of justice, and I believe justice will prevail.” Falyn’s…

The buzz for the Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon starrer ‘Crew’ is reaching new heights. The writer duo Mehul Suri and Nidhi Mehra shared that the lead actresses had gone through training sessions for the role of air hostess. Talking about how Tabu, Kareena and Kriti went through rigorous preparation for their characters, the duo said, “They had former cabin crew members on set for a few days to help with authenticity. Tabu, Kareena, and Kriti paid close attention, asking questions and ensuring accuracy in their portrayal through constant communication with the team.” Recently, makers unveiled the trailer…

Emirati trainer Musabbeh Al Mheiri has never given up on his dreams, even at the age of 64. Twelve months ago he reached a significant personal milestone of saddling 500 winners, an achievement that he confessed he never ever thought was possible in his lifetime. Now he stands on the threshold of another major landmark, and a far greater one – of winning the $12 million Dubai World Cup. A former amateur jockey who competed in bareback horse races on the beaches of Ajman, as a youngster, Al Mheiri saddles the oldest horse in the race on Saturday, a nine-year-old…

As they battle it out for the top seed in the West, the Dallas Stars and Vancouver Canucks meet for a crucial regular-season matchup at Rogers Arena tonight. The game is going to start very soon, at 10:00 p.m. ET, and if you live in the United States, it will be televised exclusively on Bally Sports Southwest, which is only available in the Stars markets. But if you don’t have that channel or you live out of market, here’s how to watch a live stream of the game. Is There a Free Stars vs Canucks Live Stream? This is only…

Hollywood star Kristen Stewart has given many hits and is known for her role in ‘The Twilight Saga’, but the actor has been least interested in being part of Marvel films. She said she will “likely never” star in those movies unless told by one specific person, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ star said on a recent episode of the ‘Not Skinny But Not Fat’ podcast that making a superhero movie “sounds like a …nightmare.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, when host Amanda Hirsch told Stewart that she could see her playing Mary Jane “MJ” Watson…

When was the first official score of 59 achieved in a professional golf tournament? It was by Al Geiberger (US) in 1977, his 59, a 13 under par score that he shot in the second round of the PGA Tour’s Danny Thomas Memphis Classic where he also went on to wi He was nicknamed ‘Mr 59’ and that title has stuck with the 86-year-old to this day. So let’s have a look at the history of 59’s (and even lower) since then, on the elite golf tours around the world. For this article, we have limited the research to golf…