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A hotel apartment building in the Chinese Cluster of the International City remained cordoned off on Sunday afternoon as Dubai Police officials were on the scene for further inspection after the deadly fire on Saturday evening. When Khaleej Times visited the site, police officials and the building’s security guard were stationed outside the building, not allowing the residents to go into their apartments due to safety and security reasons. Authorities evacuated the entire building after a fire on Saturday night and many residents were still waiting outside for further instructions. Drones and helicopters were also deployed in order to evaluate…
The head of the World Health Organisation said on Sunday the health system in Gaza was being destroyed and reiterated his call for a ceasefire. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also hailed Gaza’s medical workers who continue their work under increasingly dire circumstances. “The decimation of the Gaza health system is a tragedy,” he posted on X, formerly Twitter. “We persist in calling for Ceasefire now.” “In the face of constant insecurity and inflows of wounded patients, we see doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers and more continue striving to save lives,” Tedros said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
In recognition of the region’s growing strengths in international space research, ICEYE, a pioneer in space satellite technology, and leading light of the ‘new space’ economy, opened a UAE office at the end of 2022 and has pledged more resources to the region in the coming years. The company recently announced an ambitious programme with Bayanat and Yahsat to broaden commercial opportunities across the UAE space-ecosystem. As the competition in the global space race intensifies, the Middle East is emerging as a prominent hub of space-related activities. In early 2023, it was reported that Oman has plans to construct the…
Ineos Chief Executive Jim Ratcliffe has become a minority shareholder in Manchester United, buying a 25 per cent stake at a price of $33 per share, the Premier League club said on Sunday. Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani was also looking to buy the club but dropped out of the bidding process, saying he would not be raising his $6 billion offer, leaving the British billionaire to strike a deal with the owners, the Glazer family.
It’s Christmastime in the NFL, and four teams find themselves on the “nice list” heading into Week 16. The San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles have clinched playoff berths in the NFC, and the Baltimore Ravens remain the only AFC team to punch their ticket to the postseason. Several teams – Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Kansas City Chiefs – could clinch playoff berths this weekend. Contents Indianapolis Colts at Atlanta Falcons start time, channel, and live streamSeattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans start time, channel, and live streamGreen Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers start time, channel, and live…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has approved a Dh152-million bonus for government employees. The performance-based bonus was approved on Sunday, December 24, 2023, under the guidance of his Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The bonus is intended for those civilian employees who have met certain standards that have been set by the authority. This bonus is meant to motivate employees to keep excelling and to provide a better life for Dubai government employees.
What does it take to bake a cake for a celebrity? Turns out it’s not just about knowing your craft; the measure of flour and flavour or the technique to fluff it out neither too moist nor too dry; but it’s also about time management. Mich Turner MBE, celebrity baker and ‘Queen of Couture Cakes’, illustrates the point by recalling one of her most challenging orders – a birthday cake for footballer David Beckham. “I think the most challenging order I have taken was when I was asked to create David Beckham’s 30th birthday cake, which had to be baked,…
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to construct 762 public bus shelters in strategic locations throughout the emirate. According to the project plan, all shelters are scheduled for completion by 2025. RTA is exploring the use of 3D printing technology in the construction of some shelters on a trial base in collaboration with a company. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, said that the bus shelters are part of the authority’s efforts to improve public transport services and improve customer satisfaction. “The design of the new shelters is compatible with the…
Israel pushed on Sunday with its military campaign to destroy Hamas over the October 7 attacks, as the focus of the deadly combat shifted to southern Gaza where most displaced Palestinians are trapped. US President Joe Biden stressed the “critical need” to protect civilians, in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who vowed Israel would “continue the war until all of its goals have been achieved”, officials said. As heavy fighting raged on, the Israeli army said it had struck another 200 targets in the past 24 hours in the besieged Palestinian territory where it is seeking to defeat…