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Al Ain deserved to reach the Asian Champions League final after eliminating Saudi giants Al Hilal and Al Nassr and will continue to defy the odds to make their dream of lifting the trophy come true, Brazilian defender Erik said. The UAE club progressed 5-4 on aggregate against Al Hilal, winning 4-2 in the first leg before losing 2-1 in the return last Tuesday when Erik equalised before suffering an injury that forced him off after 18 minutes. They will face Yokohama F Marinos in the final after the Japanese team beat Ulsan Hyundai on penalties. Against the odds Al…

Customer Experience Live Show Middle East 2024 Unveils Insights into Evolving Regional CX Landscape ● 76% of Companies in 2024 Re-evaluating AI Platforms 89% Poised to Invest in CX Solutions in the Middle East Dubai, UAE – 1 May, 2024 – In today’s complex business environment, achieving operational efficiency is paramount for businesses in the Middle East. The annual Customer Experience Live Intelligence Report 2024 highlights one of the most striking revelations that a staggering 72% are keen to attain operational efficiency with 49% of them leveraging digital experiences for the same.  This underscores the pressing need for strategic investments…

Netflix is home to great television. The best shows on Netflix usually dominate the pop culture discourse, earning positive praise from critics and fans alike. Some even make it all the way to the Emmys, with projects like The Crown even claiming the top prize. However, not every show from the streamer is a home run. Even those that are widely acclaimed can easily be blown out of proportion. The quality of these shows has been severely exaggerated by both critics and audiences, and while they remain worthy and entertaining additions to the streamer’s ever-increasing library, they might not be the…

Residents of the UAE always look forward to rainy days. However, they are now stocking up on food, protecting their businesses with sandbags, and moving their cars to safe locations as heavy rains are forecast for this week. Memories of the torrential rain and floods that impacted the country on April 16 are still fresh in their minds, prompting them to be proactive. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an advisory, forecasting heavy rains and unstable weather conditions in the country. The unstable weather will peak on May 2 and 3. Stay up to date with the latest…

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, arrived today on a state visit to the United Arab Emirates. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was at the forefront of receiving Sultan Haitham and the accompanying delegation upon their arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Also present at the reception were Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, head of the honorary delegation accompanying the country’s guest, as well as Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security…

The Dubai Financial Market on Monday announced that it posted a net profit of Dh95.6 million before tax for the first quarter of 2024, a rise of 171 per cent as compared to the same period last year. Total consolidated revenue rose 64 per cent to Dh148.1 million. This includes Dh62.5 million in operating income and Dh85.6 million in investment returns and other income. Total expenses excluding tax reached Dh52.5 million, compared to Dh54.8 million during the same period last year. DFM’s trading value during the quarter topped Dh25 billion, as compared to Dh19 billion in the first quarter of…

Benefit Cosmetics GIVES BACK with Bold Is Beautiful Campaign! YOUR WAX GIVES BACK At Benefit, a wax means more than just really good eyebrows. In May, it also means a donation to local charities dedicated to empowering women & girls through our Bold is Beautiful project. During May, Benefit Middle East will donate 100% from EVERY brow wax done in Saudi Arabia to AlNahda Society & in Dubai to Al Jalila Foundation.* So, yeah… your wax CAN make a difference (in more than just your brows!). BROW SERVICES INCLUDED: Brow Wax Brow Tint Brow Wax & Tint Brow Wax & Lip Brow Wax + Tint + Lips…

Everyone should sign up to a virtual private network, so if you’re looking for VPN deals, here’s one that you wouldn’t want to miss — two years plus three extra months of PureVPN’s Max Plan at 80% off for just $4 per month, for a total of $108 for 27 months. That’s $16 in savings per month for dependable online protection, and to top it off, you’ll be getting an Uber Eats voucher worth up to $30. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on this offer though, so if you’re interested, you’re going to have to sign up…

A new free exit has been opened in Dubai Marina and it is expected to cut travel time by 60 per cent, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said on Tuesday. Motorists will now be able to take the new exit from Al Seba St towards the intersection of Qarn Al Sabkha St, the authority said. Aimed at easing congestion in the area, the project comes as part of the RTA’s efforts to improve traffic flow. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The RTA has been working on several projects that all seek…

Major steps have been taken for the highly anticipated railway that will shuttle passengers on trains between the UAE and Oman, a top official revealed on Tuesday. The mega project — now known as Hafeet Rail — has entered the implementation phase. Partnership agreements have been signed and key contracts have been awarded to UAE and Omani companies that will operating as one team, said Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, CEO of Hafeet Rail. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Previously known as ‘Oman and Etihad Rail Company’, Hafeet Rail was unveiled on…