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There’s been a long-held belief that if you own a Mac, you don’t need to use any type of antivirus software to keep your machine free of malware and other destructive code. But it turns out this may actually be more of an old wive’s tale than even the most devoted MacOS users would like to admit. Indeed, Apple has built many safeguards into its operating system, but that doesn’t always mean you’re completely safe. We get it: Who would want to sign up for a free or paid version of another computer-adjacent thing? That being said, it never hurts…
A visit to Deira’s once-vibrant shopping centre Souk Al Marfa paints a bleak picture. The retail destination, which was bustling with activity last Ramadan, has a deserted look with barely any visitors. Most shops have been shut down and the few that are open have very little business. There have been talks that the mall, which stretches for 1.9km along the waterfront of Dubai Islands, could soon be shut down or be relocated. In a brochure of the redeveloped Dubai Islands sent out by Nakheel to property agents, Souk Al Marfa does not feature. In its place, there is a…
Dubai’s toll gate operator Salik Company on Thursday asked customers to remain vigilant against clone websites, fraudulent emails, and social media scams that falsely carry its name and label. It urged them to rely exclusively on official websites and trusted sources for information. “We are constantly striving to raise awareness among the general public to remain alert about fake websites as well as various phishing emails and scams that are masquerading our identity and being circulated across social media and other platforms. We would like to advise customers not to reveal their personal and financial details to these accounts as…
Keep your oral hygiene in check this holy month with a few adjustments to your routine By Kushmita Bose Can you truly be healthy without prioritizing oral health? the clear answer is a ‘no’. Ramadan, a month of spiritual reflection, community, and delectable feasts, is eagerly anticipated by millions worldwide. However, amidst the joyous celebrations and fasting, it’s easy to overlook a vital aspect of health: oral hygiene. The combination of sugary foods can be tempting, however this indulgence coupled with reduced saliva flow during fasting hours, creates an ideal environment for bacterial growth, potentially leading to dental issues. Consequently,…
Moody’s Upgrades ADIB’s Baseline Credit Assessment, Reflecting the Bank’s Strong Financial Position • Moody’s affirmed ADIB’s local and foreign currency long-term issuer ratings at A2 and short-term issuer ratings at Prime-1 • ADIB’s Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) and Adjusted BCA were upgraded to baa3 from ba1. Abu Dhabi, UAE: 03 April 2024: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, received an upgrade to its Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) from Moody’s as the ratings agency affirmed ADIB’s credit ratings, indicating continued stability and improvement in the bank’s financial health. The upgrade in ADIB’s BCA is attributed to the…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
Rains lashed parts of UAE early today morning, as the National Centre of Meteorology reported showers across Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra region. Cloud cover will continue, along with a chance of light to moderate rainfall over some coastal, southern, and eastern areas during the day. Cloudiness will subside by tonight. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times. The NCM has issued an alert for the formation of rainy clouds in the areas marked in the map below: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperatures could be as high as 36ºC…
Fears are already growing over generative AI’s challenge to human talent in the creative industries, and an update from Stability AI on Wednesday will only serve to heighten those concerns. The London-based startup has just released Stable Audio 2.0, the latest version of its music-generation platform. It claims the update offers “a new standard in AI-generated audio,” with the ability to create high-quality, full tracks with coherent musical structure, and lasting up to three minutes in length (double the original version) at 44.1kHz stereo. When it launched in September last year, the tool offered text-to-audio capabilities, but version 2.o incorporates…
Gold jewellery sales in the UAE increased despite yellow metal prices hitting a record high on Thursday. Retailers in Dubai said consumers continue to purchase gold and precious metal jewellery on the back of expectations of prices rising further in the months ahead. Gold prices rose to a record $2,300 an ounce on early Thursday morning. It gained 9 per cent in March alone. In the UAE, the 24K variant of the metal rose to Dh278.25 per gram, while 22K, 21K and 18K were trading at Dh257.5, Dh249.25 and Dh213.75 per gram, respectively, on Thursday morning “Sales have actually increased…
The 24K variant of the yellow opened at Dh278.25 per gram at the opening of the markets on Thursday as compared to Dh276.25 per gram at the close of the markets on Wednesday. Among the other variants, 22K, 21K and 18K were trading higher at Dh257.5, Dh249.25 and Dh213.75 per gram, respectively. Globally, spot gold was trading higher at $2,299.81 per ounce at 9.10 am UAE time after the US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said that recent job gains and higher-than-expected inflation readings do not significantly alter the overall picture of the central bank’s monetary strategy about interest rates.…