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Residents in Ras Al Khaimah have been informed of a security drill set to be held in the emirate. Taking to social media, the RAK Police issued an advisory to residents and motorists. The exercise will be held on Monday, January 15 from 8am onwards. Residents have been warned to make way for military vehicles. The authority has also warned them not to spread rumours, take photographs and advised them to seek information from official sources. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.

PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has announced the successful completion of its strategic acquisition of Circle Health Group, the UK’s largest independent operators of hospitals, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. The completion of this deal, which has achieved regulatory approvals in record time, signifies PureHealth’s exceptional operational capabilities and commitment to international growth. Hamad Al Hammadi, chairman of the board of Directors of PureHealth, said: “We are pleased to complete the acquisition of Circle in record time. This epitomises PureHealth’s operational excellence and strategic adaptability in broadening its international impact. After…

The Peregrine lunar lander will be unable to do what it says on the tin, though the troubled spacecraft has nevertheless surprised many observers by continuing to fly way longer than expected. But Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic said on Sunday that it expects its spacecraft to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere in the coming days, bringing the troubled mission to a fiery close. Peregrine marked the first attempt at putting an American lander on the moon since the final Apollo mission in 1972, and was also aiming to become the first private endeavor to achieve the feat. But a propellant leak shortly…

2024 just kicked off, and Emirati youth are off to a great start. A three-year-old Emirati girl named AlMaha Rashed AlMheiri has made history by publishing two children’s stories — ‘The Flower’ and ‘Honeybee’. Within 24 hours, she sold over 1,000 copies of both her books and became the youngest published writer in the world (female), recognised by the Guinness World Records. The nursery student broke the record on January 7, 2024, with the official ceremony taking place later this month. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. AlMaha’s passion for storytelling and drawing…

The Indian embassy in Riyadh has helped three Indian female workers return home after they approached the embassy. In a post on social media platform X, the embassy shared a photo of the women at the airport. According to the post the female workers approached the embassy after they faced work-related issues. The embassy officials managed to obtain their final exit documents with the help of Saudi authorities. The workers travelled to India on Sunday, the embassy said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The embassy extended thanks to Saudi authorities for their…

Action icon Jason Statham is back in theaters this week with The Beekeeper. And despite what the name suggests, it is not about the proper care of nature’s most valuable insects. It’s a Statham flick, so, of course, his character, Adam Clay, is a former espionage operative who is just trying to find some peace in his retirement. However, Clay becomes incensed when scam artists drive his friend and neighbor, Eloise Parker (Phylicia Rashad), to commit suicide. And you can bet that Clay will be coming out of retirement and handing out some harsh payback for that. Where else can…

While field trips are a regular occurrence in private schools across Dubai, parents hold varying opinions about these ‘educational outings’. Some argue that they are costly and duplicative, as similar experiences are often part of family outings. On the contrary, some parents emphasize the significant educational benefits. Khaleej Times interviewed a diverse group of parents, revealing what led to this clear division in their perspectives. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Kazakh national Karina Shashkova whose children go to Sunmarke School Dubai said, “I personally think it is a good idea. I don’t…

France’s new foreign minister and his German counterpart said on Sunday they would continue to support Ukraine for as long as needed, nearly two years after the crisis started. “We are in full agreement… that we must support the Ukrainians for as long as necessary,” French minister Stephane Sejourne told a press conference alongside German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. Baerbock said they would remain “on the side of Ukraine as long as necessary, until Russia has withdrawn”, from Ukrainian territory. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. But she warned that Russian President Vladimir…

ANIB Expands Customized Services Portfolio, Enhances Individual Medical Insurance Offering to Dubai Residents Move well timed to meet evolving healthcare needs of surging population Addresses growth projections of Dubai Economic Agenda “D33” Dubai, UAE (January 14, 2024):ANIB, a leading insurance brokerage with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer centricity, today announced that it is expanding and enhancing its portfolio of personalized medical insurance offerings. The move comes in recognition of the evolving healthcare needs of the dynamic and diverse population in the emirate of Dubai that is poised to surge in line with the projections of the Dubai Economic…

Anyone interested in buying Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset will be encouraged to sign up for an in-store demonstration of the device so that Apple can ensure they have the best possible experience with it from the very beginning. The tech giant is about to launch its most important product since the Apple Watch in 2015, and with many people never have gone near such a device, Apple wants to ensure that the initial experience with the Vision Pro is as good as it can be. Pre-orders for the $3,499 Vision Pro begin this Friday, with sales starting at the…