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Beleaguered former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday predicted a short tenure for the current Shehbaz Sharif-led government as he anticipated his imprisonment in a slew of cases to end in five to six months. Khan, 71, made the comments during an informal talk with media persons at the high-security Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, where he is currently incarcerated, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. The founder of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf claimed that he was “targeted” by being convicted in three cases within a week in an attempt to undermine his party. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
The commercial real estate sector in Dubai is reaching new heights, with high-end space especially in demand as businesses seek to stand out from the crowd and woo employees back with a workplace environment worthy of the daily commute. Emirates REIT (CEIC) PLC, the largest Shariah-compliant Real Estate Investment Trust’s (REIT) in the world, which is managed by Equitativa (Dubai) Limited, has first-hand experience of this trend. Emirates REIT is seeing robust demand for commercial space at its flagship Index Tower in Dubai International Financial Centre. Occupancy at the impressive 80-storey building, which was designed by Foster & Partners, continued…
The Dubai World Cup has become synonymous with high fashion and racegoers attending this year’s horse racing spectacle will be looking to up the sartorial stakes with over Dh200,000 on offer in the competitions taking place at Meydan Racecourse. The meeting promises to showcase style and elegance as Dubai’s most fashionable individuals vie for in the Dubai World Cup Style Stakes on March 30. Glamorous racegoers can compete in five categories; Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Couple, Best Traditional Outfit and Best Hat. Some of Dubai’s best fashion experts have been tasked with picking out the winners,…
Introduced in the massive 1.6 update to Stardew Valley, Powdermelon is a brand new crop to try your hand at growing. It’s the most interesting among the new additions due to the fact that it is one of the rarer winter crops. With this handy melon, you can keep your farm producing even in the snowy months, but you won’t find the seeds to start growing it in your general store. Get your soil and farming tools ready as we show you how to start growing this chilly melon. How to get Powdermelons Like any crop you can grow in…
When there are only so many people a brand can acquire as “new customers” in an area it operates in, it is said to be dealing with a “finite market”. In such markets, consumption is unlikely to grow infinitely in the foreseeable future. The situation is best understood by drawing an analogy between the UAE and India: Due to a massive population, some of which continue to remain underserved, India presents ample opportunity for brands to onboard new customers. Conversely, in the significantly less-populated UAE, acquiring new customers can be relatively more challenging due to nearly 100% internet penetration and…
Actor Lukas Gage, who is known for his roles in ‘American Vandal’, ‘The White Lotus’, ‘You’, among others, talked about shooting for the psychological supernatural horror film, ‘Smile 2’, and said that it was intense and gruesome, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was speaking on the red carpet for ‘Road House”s New York City premiere. “I didn’t puke, I dry-heaved,” he said. ‘Smile 2’ is an upcoming American psychological supernatural horror film written and directed by Parker Finn. It is a sequel to 2022 film ‘Smile’, which is based on Finn’s short film ‘Laura Hasn’t Slept’. The film stars…
Apple is reportedly planning to further shrink bezels with the upcoming iPhone 16 series. According to Korea’s Sisa Journal, Apple is banking on a new display tech called BRS (Border Reduction Structure) that has allowed suppliers like Samsung, LG, and BOE to reduce the size of the black borders around the screen. Notably, all four iPhone 16 trims will get the display tech upgrade, but its true benefits will be reserved for the pricier Pro models. The report, citing market research firm Omdia, notes that both the Pro models will see their screen size go up by 0.2 inches thanks…
Against the backdrop of planes taking off and touching down, a group of employees at Dubai International Airport (DXB) held a first-ever iftar on the runway, symbolising a sense of community and the coming together of different cultures. In a video shared by DXB on Wednesday, staff of various nationalities can be seen setting up the iftar table set on the tarmac and placing customary Ramadan treats, including dates, fruits, sweets, refreshing beverages, and traditional Arabic dishes. “The collaborative effort fostered a shared sense of purpose for the special occasion, enhancing the overall experience,” noted DXB. Stay up to date…
New images of Kate Middleton appeared all over British media on Monday a week after the Mother’ Day photo scandal. Everyone thought they were the proof of life they needed to see — but they weren’t. Instead of ending all speculations about the Princess of Wales’ health condition and whereabouts, the pictures and video raised more questions — with many Netizens crying out on social media platforms, “It’s not her!” Numerous posts appeared with the hashtags #FakeKate and #WhereIsKate. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. British tabloid The Sun published a video and…
Highly desired villas in Dubai have more than doubled in value in three years, whilst apartment prices are up by just over a third on average, new data showed on Wednesday. The ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) for February registered 164.1 points, up 23.1 per cent annually, with a monthly increase of 2.1 per cent. Villas were at 206.1 points, and apartments were 136.6 points, this is compared to 100 points base set in January 2021. The VPI is a valuation-based price index constructed to represent periodic change in capital values and rental values experienced by typical residential and commercial properties.…