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Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court called on all Muslims to sight Ramadan’s crescent moon on the evening of Sunday, March 10. As per Saudi’s Umm Al Qura calendar, this will coincide with the 29th of Shaban in the ongoing Islamic year 1445AH. The authority requested residents to reach out to them if they spot the crescent with the naked eye or through binoculars. Witnesses must inform the nearest court and record his/her’s testimony. They can also get in touch with the nearest centre, which will help them reach the nearest court. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…

Abu Dhabi-Japan Economic Council supports energy transition and sustainable development Abu Dhabi- 7 March 2024: The 10th session of the Abu Dhabi-Japan Economic Council (ADJEC) held Today in Abu Dhabi, emphasised the Council’s commitment to support delivering the objectives of UAE Net Zero 2050, COP28, and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hosted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME), the session continued to mark a successful collaboration and showcased a dedication to fostering a sustainable future. H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, and H.E. Kodaira Nobuyori,…

YouTube is such a common part of internet infrastructure that it’s now used for everything from entertainment to recording work events to livestreaming conferences to publishing the newest music videos. But as the platform has grown, it has become more and more reliant on ads. If you’re sick of ads before, during, and after YouTube videos, then you can consider paying for a subscription for YouTube Premium so you won’t have to see any more ads while browsing or watching videos. The YouTube family of products can be a bit confusing, however. As well as YouTube Premium, there are other…

Travellers flying out of the UAE this weekend are advised to come to the airports early to avoid delays due to forecasted adverse weather conditions from the March 8 to 10. Flights are currently operating as scheduled from Dubai International Airport (DXB), Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Sharjah International Airport. UAE-based airlines Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia have not yet announced any flight delays. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In a statement sent to Khaleej Times on Friday, Etihad said: “Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions across the UAE…

VELOX Life Safety provides smart wireless fire alarm system tailored specially for villas and townhouses, in collaboration with Dubai Civil Defence By Kushmita Bose In a world where safety is paramount, every step towards enhancing residential protection is a significant stride towards safeguarding homes and loved ones. To make homes safer from fires, the UAE has introduced a new rule that requires better fire safety measures in residential buildings. Since January 2024, the installation of fire alarms has become mandatory for all homeowners in the UAE, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being…

Abu Dhabi and Slovak Republic  to strengthen economic cooperation Abu Dhabi – 8 March 2024: The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen economic cooperation between Abu Dhabi and the Slovak Republic, with special focus on manufacturing, tourism, innovation, advanced technologies, and logistics services. The MoU represents a pivotal step in fostering robust bilateral relations between both parties, underpinned by shared commitment to fostering economic prosperity. Recognising the essential role of economic cooperation in fortifying ties between nations, the MoU will facilitate…

There are many reasons to want to block specific numbers on your phone. Whether it’s nuisance spam callers, or a particularly persistent ex you no longer want to talk to, the humble Block option is a phone mainstay. It used to be you’d need to contact your carrier to stop a particular number from calling you, but thankfully, it’s a lot easier to block numbers in this day and age. Blocking numbers is now built into both Android phones and Apple iPhones, and it’s easy to access too, being available directly from your phone dialer. No, you don’t need to…

With memories of ice pellets smashing car windows and denting hoods still fresh in their minds, Al Ain residents are not leaving anything to chance this time. They will be ‘extra careful’, they say, as UAE authorities warned of heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms this weekend. “During the last hailstorm, my neighbour’s brand new car was damaged so badly. He lost around Dh25,000 on the vehicle,” said resident Semeer Moyin. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “So, now, everyone is being extra careful with their vehicles. I have only one shaded parking. So,…

The UAE will be working with the EU, US and other partners to open a maritime corridor and deliver aid directly to Gaza, it was announced on Friday. This comes as the European Union launched the Cyprus Maritime Corridor on Friday. “Europe is financing a major humanitarian aid effort for Palestinians. €250 million euros this year alone,” said Ursula von der Leyen, president of the EU Commission, during a Press conference in Cyprus. “But the key challenge is getting this aid to people in Gaza. This is why we’re launching the Cyprus Maritime Corridor, with the US and UAE.” More…

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso was fastest in Thursday’s floodlit second practice for the Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix after Red Bull’s reigning champion Max Verstappen set the afternoon pace. George Russell was second on the timesheets for Mercedes, 0.230 slower than Alonso’s one minute 28.827 second effort, with Verstappen third and 0.331 off the Spaniard’s best. The second session was delayed briefly due to reported loose drain covers, a problem that beset testing in Bahrain last month and also in Las Vegas last November. This time the matter was swiftly resolved. Alonso had been second in the first session,…