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2023 hasn’t been a banner year for every Hollywood genre. This year’s horror offerings have, in particular, left a lot to be desired. At the same time, this year has seen Hollywood deliver more inventive and memorable mid-budget studio comedies than it has in quite a while. Not every one of the year’s comedies has necessarily hit the mark, but even flawed efforts like No Hard Feelings have brought welcome diversity to the entertainment industry’s typical yearly release slate. Now, with only a few weeks left to go before we all kiss 2023 goodbye, there’s no better time to celebrate some…
Question: I work in a private company in Dubai. If my boss asks me to work beyond the scope of my job, what should I do? I am in sales, but I have been asked to appear in promotional/marketing videos for the company, but I am really not comfortable doing this. If I refuse and it reflects badly on my performance review or I lose my job, can I file a complaint? How do I resolve this without creating any problems for myself? Answer: It is assumed that you are employed by a mainland company in Dubai. Therefore, the provisions…
Gaza officials said on Saturday that more than 200 people had been killed in Israeli strikes in 24 hours, as violence rages on after a UN resolution demanded more aid into the besieged territory. Israel pressed on with its offensive focusing on the southern Gaza Strip, with clouds of grey and black smoke rising over Khan Yunis city. AFPTV images also showed black smoke drifting over the north. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza reported 201 deaths in the past 24 hours across the territory, updating the death toll since the start of the war to 20,258, most of them…
The gentle wafting waves of the scented perfumes by Shaikh Mohd Saeed Est. resonates with the UAE culture of using aromatic oils and perfumes to this day By Anam Khan Of all the senses, smell casts a unique hold on one’s senses. A scent can transport you to a distant place, bring you back to a cherished moment or conjure the familiar embrace of a loved one. For many, choosing a fragrance runs much deeper than shopping for other beauty products; it’s an incredibly personal experience. There’s something so magical about the scents and fragrances and this is what the…
If you have an Amazon Prime subscription and you aren’t checking out the shows on Prime Video, you’re missing out. The streaming service, which is included as part of an Amazon Prime subscription, has tons of great content. This includes both movies and network shows, both old and new, as well as originals. When it comes to TV shows, Amazon Prime Video had fabulous ones this year. Four of the five shows listed here were released in 2023 and one returned with its second season this year. The shows are all very different in terms of premises and stories, but…
Sharjah has confirmed its New Year holiday for the government sector in the emirate. The Department of Human Resources announced Monday that January 1, 2024 will be the official New Year’s holiday for all Sharjah government departments, bodies and institutions. Official working hours are expected to resume from Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This translates to a four-day weekend for government employees in the emirate. Earlier last week, the federal government and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that January 1 would be a holiday for…
It may be nearly a year old, but Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra remains one of the most powerful smartphones on the market — and it’s still a great buy even with the Galaxy S24 Ultra on the horizon. All the incredible power and performance packed into the S23 Ultra doesn’t come cheap, which means you’ll want to keep your investment protected from the get-go, especially considering that its gorgeous and expansive Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8-inch display seems like such an easy target for scratches and impacts. It may have amazingly durable Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front, but that…
Actor Charlie Sheen was attacked in his luxury Malibu home, police said Friday, with the suspect arrested and charged with assault and burglary. Officers were called to the “Two and a Half Men” star’s home for a “battery/disturbance”, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. “Upon contacting the parties involved, deputies identified Charlie Sheen as a victim of assault,” the statement said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Suspect Electra Schrock was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, force likely to create great bodily injury and residential burglary, the sheriff’s…
Choosing the best CPU cooler for your next build isn’t easy. Between liquid and air options, a variety of different form factors, and differences in performance, it’s important to choose a cooler that will keep your processor at a reasonable temperature. There is no one-size-fits-all option. To help narrow down your search, we’ve compiled a list of CPU coolers that will keep every processor nice and cool, including some of the top CPUs. Noctua NH-D15 The best CPU air cooler Pros Excellent cooling Vast compatibility Relatively quiet even at full RPM Cons It’s really bulky Not the cheapest cooler Why…
At least 50 percent of Emirates travellers opt to go through the airline’s self-check-in systems or use Sara, the world’s first robotic check-in system. Adel Al Redha, chief operations officer of Emirates, said: “The simpler and more reliable a system is, the more confident people are to use it. Like online shopping or booking airline tickets, once people are more confident to use it, they continue using it.” Al Redha was speaking at a recent media roundtable after the opening of the Emirates innovation centre Ebdaa at Expo City Dubai. He said the centre will become a template on which…