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From heroic performances to heartbreak stories, the $12 million Dubai World Cup has enthralled and intrigued flat-racing fans like no other since its inaugural running in 1996. On Saturday, there is adequate evidence to suggest that another riveting chapter is set to be added to the sport’s rich folklore. Nine glittering contests, each with its appeal and uniqueness, will be held at Meydan racecourse where the action will blend seamlessly from day to night. The jewel in the crown is the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) Sponsored since its inception by Pillar Partner Emirates Airline, a contest that, like…
The final season of Stranger Things aims to be the biggest television event in recent memory, with countless fans wondering what will become of their favorite characters during and after their war with Vecna. Netflix is already developing two spinoffs of the show, one live-action and one animated. But at this point, audiences can only guess what the franchise’s next step will be after season 5. However, if Netflix is reading this, they should consider taking these ten spinoff ideas and making them a reality. The First Shadow adaptation The Stranger Things prequel stage play, The First Shadow, has left quite…
The Ras Al Khor road widening project from three to four lanes along a 3 km stretch in both directions has been completed by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Works extend from the Bu Kadra intersection to the Al Khail Road intersection. RTA will widen the collector road for turns on Ras Al Khor Road in the direction of the Dubai-Al Ain Road from one to two lanes by the start of April. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This project is part of RTA’s efforts to upgrade Dubai’s infrastructure, particularly in…
Nearly one in five teachers in England says they have been hit by a pupil in the past year, a poll revealed Thursday, as schools grapple with a post-pandemic slide in behaviour. The findings come after education chief Amanda Spielman last year blamed a national increase in disruptive classroom behaviour on the loss of “socialisation” caused by Covid lockdowns. The outgoing head of the UK’s school inspection agency Ofsted said the problem would take years to resolve and was taking up “disproportionate” amounts of headteachers’ time. The poll of around 9,000 staff in February and March, carried out by the…
“One of the fascinating things about endometriosis is that it’s so multifactorial. There’s a lot about the disease itself that we don’t understand, and it deserves a lot more attention,” says Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, director of the Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Consultative Clinic, USA. Endometriosis is easy to misdiagnose because its symptoms can be associated with other illnesses, she adds. Despite symptoms, the diagnosis often comes painfully late. Though extremely painful periods are the most common symptom, there is much more to endometriosis. In light of World Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr. Charles Nagy, consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist and master surgeon…
While much of the recent attention on Vizio has been connected to its imminent acquisition by retail giant Walmart, the TV maker has just announced its first TV to break the 75-inch screen size barrier. The new 4K TV model has an 86-inch screen and will be available on April 29 for $999, a price that undercuts almost every other 86-inch model from competitors. Along with this new TV, Vizio has also announced a major rebranding of its TV model categories. Its entry-level D-Series will now be identified by resolution: 720p screens will now be known as Vizio HD TV…
Flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today the launch of services to two destinations in Saudi Arabia. This includes the resumption of flights to Al Jouf and the start of operations to Red Sea International. Flights to Al Jouf Airport (AJF) and Red Sea International Airport (RSI) start from April 18 and will operate twice a week from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at Flydubai, said, “We are pleased to further expand our network in the GCC with the launch of flights…
An Indian court on Thursday extended custody of a top opposition leader for four more days after his arrest last week triggered protests, as the country gears up for a general election starting next month. Arvind Kejriwal, New Delhi’s top elected official and one of the country’s most consequential politicians of the past decade, was arrested by the federal Enforcement Directorate on March 21. The agency, controlled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, accused Kejriwal’s party and ministers of accepting 1 billion rupees ($12 million) in bribes from liquor contractors nearly two years ago. The Aam Aadmi Party, or Common…
A new blockchain-based coin is changing the pattern of real estate transactions in Dubai, UAE By Ahmed Almenhali is a partner at a leading business conglomerate based in Dubai Climate Cron, a pioneering blockchain-based cryptocurrency, has emerged as the driving force behind a change in Dubai’s property market, a historic development for the UAE’s real estate industry. With prominent real estate companies using this revolutionary token in the Emirates, like Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai, Climate Cron has quickly established itself as the go-to option for completing transactions and drawing investments totalling over $2 billion. The Climate Cron platform is…
As Juergen Hasenkopf picked up his heavy bag from the car boot, Bur Dubai’s streets were bursting with life in the middle of the night. In his trademark sweatshirt and shorts, and without an ounce of fat on him, the 73-year-old began walking at the speed of an Olympic race walker. “Oh, don’t worry, it’s only a few minutes walk to my hotel,” Hasenkopf affirmed when I asked him if he needed a ride to his hotel at Al Fahidi. Hasenkopf loves walking. He effortlessly climbs the stairs at the world’s most iconic tennis stadiums while carrying his heavy camera…