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It’s not without some irony that cricket’s two most famous rivals, India and Pakistan, are now facing a very complex captaincy conundrum, albeit at different levels of the game. The aftermath of a controversial change in captaincy in the Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the world’s richest sporting events, has led to merciless abuse against a star player. Across the border, the change in the national team’s captaincy turned out to be an absolute PR disaster for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The four central characters in the two potboilers are Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Babar Azam and Shaheen…
Microsoft is sharing more details of its plans to transition customers still using Windows 10 from a free offering to a paid structure if they wish to continue receiving security updates. The company is phasing out the legacy operating system, which will reach its end-of-life support on October 14, 2025. After this, Microsoft will begin charging enterprise users a monthly fee for Extended Security Updates (ESU). Businesses must purchase an ESU license for all Windows 10 devices in order to maintain security support beyond the cutoff date. Pricing tiers begin at $61 for the first year, double to $122 in…
Abu Dhabi Police has arrested an Asian man for breaching trust through bribery and embezzling Dh600,000 from a company in Abu Dhabi. As per the details of the incident, the Al Khalidiya Police Centre in Abu Dhabi received a report from the affected business establishment, which alerted authorities to the theft by one of its employees. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The criminal investigation teams of the Al Khalidiya Police Centre immediately started their investigation and gathered information, leading to the arrest of the suspect in record time. The investigation is ongoing,…
Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, is a time of joy, celebration, and generosity. When it comes to gifting options for this festive season, there is a wide range of choices to express gratitude and love towards family and friends. [email protected]
The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo is the latest product to join the Deebot lineup. It’s fairly unique compared to other robot vacuums in the family, as it bundles a cordless vacuum with the docking station and robot vacuum — making it an all-in-one bundle for keeping your floors clean. But aside from the inclusion of a cordless vacuum, what exactly is different between the new X2 Combo and the old X2 Omni? More importantly, should X2 Omni owners feel the need to upgrade? Here’s a closer look at the X2 Combo and X2 Omni to help you decide which is…
Emirates Development Bank has unveiled a record increase in total financing since the launch of EDB’s strategy in 2021 to Dh10.4 billion, bringing its cumulative contribution to the nation’s industrial GDP impact to Dh4.9 billion. The results were presented at a board meeting held this week to review the bank’s results for the period ending March 31, 2024. The Board meeting was led by Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chairman of the EDB Board and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. EDB’s three-year performance results showcase transformative progress driven through strategic focus and support for the key priority sectors crucial…
The much-awaited Eid Al Fitr holidays have been announced. And that means it’s time to plan a getaway. If you are in the mood for a staycation that won’t break the bank and yet, will give you a bit of a reprieve from the daily business of life, you are in good hands. We’ve done the research for you – here’s a look at some top deals to consider as you plan your festive break. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Address Sky View Always had a wish to stay in Downtown Dubai?…
Shubhman Gill smashed an unbeaten 89 for the highest individual score of this year’s Indian Premier League for Gujarat Titans but Punjab Kings still snuck through to a three-wicket victory on Thursday. Shashank Singh’s 61 and a late cameo by debutant Ashutosh Sharma saw Punjab reach the target of 200 with one ball to spare, the highest successful chase this season. “Still trying to sink in,” said Singh. “Visualised all these things, but when it turned into reality, proud of the effort.” For most of the evening, Gujarat looked on course for a comfortable victory with Punjab plummeting to 70-4…
It’s not the destiny of every film to go on to become either a blockbuster or a classic. More often than not, movies come and go and barely get remembered years or even decades later. But in the streaming age, movies that could have been lost to oblivion are still with us, even on Paramount+. After looking over everything new on Paramount+ this month, we’ve put together the following list of three underrated movies that you have to watch in April. Our first pick is a thriller from director James Mangold, while the second was the breakout film for Game…
Abu Dhabi-headquartered Ahalia Exchange, a money transfer and exchange company with 30 branches in the UAE, is giving 1kg gold and 5 sedan cars as lucky draw prizes during its summer promotion campaign. Community members sending money through its branches will get a coupon each to enter the lucky draws. “We have been operating since 1996. We have always strived to build a strong relationship with our customers. Currently, we have 30 branches in the country,” Santosh Nair, senior marketing manager, said during a press conference. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This…