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Take a glance at 2023 and it would be easy to say it had been a gloomy year — with headlines like the ongoing Israel-Gaza war killing more than 20,000 and a Titanic-bound submersible imploding in the depths of the Atlantic. But take a closer look and you’ll find some silver lining. There remained news stories that made us smile and go ‘wow’. In the UAE, new laws and initiatives earned two thumbs up from thousands of readers. Then, there are stories that gave hope, allowing us to dream and believe that perhaps, one day, we’ll find our luck and…
Liverpool was held by first-placed Arsenal to 1-1 at Anfield in the English Premier League on Saturday. Arsenal led through Gabriel’s fourth-minute header but Mohamed Salah evened the score in the 29th. Salah’s 151st Premier League goal moved him to 10th on the all-time list. Liverpool pressed hardest in the second half and hit the woodwork twice. Mikel Arteta’s team will go into Christmas at the top of the standings, with Liverpool a point behind in second. Defending champion Manchester City is likely happiest with the result after seeing two of its title rivals drop points. City, which fell to…
The Sims franchise has been around for a while now and has become extremely successful thanks to its quirkiness and ability to rope players into its bizarre world. The most recent entry, The Sims 4, launched in 2014 and has continued the series’ legacy, giving players a refined way to create a Sim, along with adding a hefty list of quality-of-life improvements. When you’re ready to goof off and get even crazier, you might want to dive into the game’s expansive selection of cheats, which grant you the ability to do all sorts of things, including a way to increase…
In a momentous occasion, ‘Harees’, a traditional Emirati dish has been added to the UN intangible cultural heritage list. As the UAE celebrates the achievement, we explored how the porridge-like dish unites Emiratis and expatriates across generations — from Gen Z to the seniors. Mohammed AlFardan, a 17-year-old Emirati, expressed his admiration for Harees, stating that it embodies the essence of Emirati culture. He devours this dish twice a month and enjoys it daily during the holy month of Ramadan. Intrigued by the craft of making Harees, Mohammed aspires to become a licensed Harees master and hopes to learn the…
The game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks, which starts in just an hour, isn’t a super simple one to stream. It’s only available through local channels and the NBA League Pass. But don’t worry, we’ve pulled all the ways you can watch the Bucks vs. Knicks live stream tonight, starting with our go-to options, Sling TV. The best way to watch Bucks vs. Knicks Sling TV gets our highest recommendation when it comes to live streaming NBA games. That’s because there are some basketball-specific packages that can get you every NBA game for fairly cheap. This…
At least 12 people were killed and 39 injured in eastern Indonesia on Sunday after an explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant, an industrial park official said. The island of Sulawesi is a hub for the mineral-rich country’s production of nickel, a base metal used for electric vehicle batteries and stainless steel, and Beijing’s growing investment has stoked unrest over working conditions at its facilities. The accident occurred at around 5.30am (2130 GMT Saturday) at a plant owned by PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel in the Morowali Industrial Park in Central Sulawesi province, a spokesperson for the complex said in…
South Africa are hopeful that both fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi will be available for selection in the first Test against India that gets underway in Pretoria on Tuesday, coach Shukri Conrad has confirmed. Rabada has been struggling with a heel injury and Ngidi with his ankle, but Conrad says they are still part of the squad. “They are both here with us and that means they are available for selection as things stand,” Conrad told reporters on Saturday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “We have not called anybody in…
The holiday season comes with plenty of excitement and surprises and also a slate of new movies designed to appeal to a vast swath of different demographics. Among the new titles hitting theaters in late December of 2023 is Migration, an animated movie about a group of birds who decide to leave their quiet life in a New England pond behind, and ultimately find themselves dealing with the many dangers of life in New York City. While this isn’t exactly a Christmas movie for kids, it is certainly a movie aimed at kids that is coming out at Christmas time.…
The weather today is expected to be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. Temperatures are likely to increase slightly, with weather conditions getting humid by night and Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas with a probability of mist formation. Light to moderate winds are set to blow. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Lowest temperature in the country will drop to 7ºC in mountainous parts…
Get ready for a dazzling celebration with spectacular festivities, delicious delights, and Dh100,000 worth of gold to be won! By Kushmita Bose The season of joy and light is upon us, and you know what that means — it’s Diwali time! While traditional festivities at home are wonderful, why not switch things up this year and embark on an epic Diwali adventure at BurJuman Mall? That’s right – we’re here to show you how to celebrate Diwali in style, right at the heart of shopping, entertainment, and delicious food. Lights, Shopping, Action Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time…