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For someone who grew up in the cosy comforts of his residence in Downtown Dubai, Dhruv Parashar could have opted for a cab to reach Mumbai’s cricket grounds after the talented batting all-rounder arrived in India to play age-group domestic tournaments. But Dhruv decided to hop on local trains every day with his cricket kit, jostling for space in notoriously crowded compartments during peak hours. “I went to Mumbai because I wanted to learn and play a high level of cricket,” Dhruv told the Khaleej Times. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “After…
At the start of 2023, SpaceX had its sights set on achieving 100 Falcon rocket launches by December 31. It breezed past its current annual record of 60 launches in September, but looks set to just fall short of its ambitious target for this year. In the SpaceX’s busiest 12-month period since launching the first Falcon rocket in 2010, it’s so far achieved 90 flights using its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket and four missions using its Falcon Heavy rocket, which is basically three Falcon 9 boosters linked together. Before the end of the year, SpaceX plans to fly one more…
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority announced a major road closure in the emirate due to water accumulation. The closure is on Emirates Road in both directions between Expo Road and Al Fayah Truck Road. Motorists heading towards Dubai can use Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road as their alternative route. Those going towards Abu Dhabi can use Expo Road as an alternative route. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dubai Police has also warned motorists of the situation. RTA’s emergency team is currently dealing with the water accumulation to restore smooth traffic flow.
Palestinian Mawaheb Marei is mourning a double tragedy — her relatives suffering and dying in Gaza, and the killing of her teenage son, a victim of Israel’s frequent raids in the occupied West Bank. “I wish I could wrap him in a coat”, Marei told AFP, like she had done every winter to keep her son, Eid, warm. The 15-year-old was killed on October 25 in an Israeli raid on Jenin refugee camp where the family live in the northern West Bank, said the mother. “Now, it doesn’t matter if I live or die in the raids.” Marei said she…
You don’t normally think of thrillers when Christmas rolls around. For many, comedies, dramas, or family films are usually the preferred genre to view on that day. It’s understandable, as many folks want to escape viewing Bill Murray encountering Christmas ghosts in Scrooged, laugh while watching Home Alone, or just be merry with Will Ferrell’s cheery Elf. There’s a smaller crowd, however, that prefers their holidays to be a little darker, maybe even bloodier. That’s where these three thrillers come in. Now streaming on Netflix, each one serves up an ample dose of suspense that will take your mind off…
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without some marathon bingeing in front of the TV set. Yet while there are plenty of movies to watch over the holiday (don’t believe us? Just check Digital Trends’ best Christmas movies to stream), there’s also a smorgasbord of Christmas TV shows and episodes worth watching. If you’re looking for tree lightings or Mariah Carey specials, this isn’t the list for you. Instead, this list will spotlight classic TV specials from yesteryear, modern specials starring vibrant talents such as Hannah Waddingham, or streaming shows that are holiday themed. From streaming services like Netflix and…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that literature chronicles the rich tapestry of a people’s culture, while fostering vibrant dialogues between civilisations. Societies that cherish literature’s embers ignite the furnace of progress and kindle the flame of intellectual discovery, he said. Sheikh Mohammed’s remarks came as he congratulated Professor Waciny Laredj for winning the Great Arab Minds Award in Literature and Arts. A pillar of Arabic literature, Laredj has been recognised for his exceptional contributions with the prestigious Great Arab Minds Award in Literature and Arts.…
There are far more Christmas romances, comedies, and dramas than Christmas action movies. But it’s a subgenre that’s only gotten more popular since Die Hard lit the way back in 1988. This year, if you and your family are tired of watching A Christmas Story and It’s a Wonderful Life for the thousandth time, then we’ve got a few recommendations for some appropriately Christmassy action films. It would be too easy to pick Die Hard, or even the original Lethal Weapon, for this list. So instead, we’re going with a superhero flick, a graphic novel adaptation, and a film that…
Some of the Gen Z and millennials in the UAE are turning away from the ease of streaming their favourite songs to cherishing the tunes via vinyl records. “It’s for the experience,” said Saif Sami, explaining why he collects vinyl records. “It’s nice to have some tangibility to music.” Between him and his brother Samir, the 27-year-old Emirati owns around 60 records, joining a growing number of young people who are going old school when it comes to music. According to the founder of UAE record fair Vinyl Souk DXB, the practice is getting “more and more prominent because vinyl…
Santa’s dusted off his red suit, given his beard a trim, and jumped aboard his sleigh for another year of selfless gift-giving. Thanks to the wonders of the internet and satellite technology, it’s long been possible to track Santa’s real-time location as he makes his way around the world, sliding up and down chimneys, dropping off presents, and consuming copious quantities of milk along with an eye-popping number of cookies. Google’s Santa Tracker is a perennial favorite among those keen to follow Santa’s progress on December 24. At the time of writing, Santa is tootling around Europe, a continent where…