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The Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) have warned residents of fraudulent calls and links to counterfeit websites circulating on social media, exploiting events, activities, and occasions to lure the public with fake services, offers, and benefits. The police pointed out the renewed methods of scammers, who try to deceive victims to obtain information related to their bank accounts through misleading means. Using the account information, they manage to withdraw money from the victims’ accounts. In a social media post, the police urged residents to avoid clicking on suspicious links and not to share confidential information with anyone, whether it’s account information,…

Born two months premature as war raged in Gaza, Palestinian baby Yehia Hamuda was evacuated to southern Gaza after Israeli forces raided the hospital where he was being cared for in the north. Stuck in the north, his parents have not seen him since then. His mother Sondos and father Zakaria scrolled through photographs of Yehia, now five-months-old, on a mobile phone at their home in Jabalia in northern Gaza, severed from the south by Israeli military checkpoints. Sondos said it was too dangerous to make the 30-km (20-mile) journey from Jabalia to Rafah. “There are tanks and bulldozers. My…

All operations at Dubai International (DXB) will be transferred to Al Maktoum International (AMI) over the next few years. A new Dh128-billion passenger terminal at the AMI announced Sunday will scale up passenger capacity to 260 million annually and “fully absorb” DXB’s operations in 10 years. The announcement marks phase two of the airport’s expansion. DXB will continue to serve as the primary hub “meeting the needs of 100 million plus guests over the next few years as phase two of DWC takes shape”, the operator of both airports said in a statement. Dubai-based Emirates Airline called the airport its…

The medical team at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi, the flagship facility of Burjeel Holdings, performed a successful liver transplant surgery for a 66-year-old patient, thanks to a deceased 23-year-old donor, giving her a new life after struggling with liver cirrhosis and liver cancer for two years. Fatima was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis, a condition where the body’s immune system attacks liver cells. In 2022, she was diagnosed with decompensated liver cirrhosis. A year later, she developed hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer). She consulted doctors at BMC who recommended a liver transplant, considering the severity of her condition. Since…

The DP World Tour sees its final event on its Asian Swing with the Volvo China Open By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer With all the drama of the first team play-off and all the buzz around LIV Golf Adelaide with the Rippers GC home team winning the team event, the league moves on to LIV Golf Singapore for this week’s $25 million 54-hole event. Adelaide is now being promoted as a model for all LIV Golf events – with other events in the series being encouraged to embrace fan engagement through local culture, entertainment and both the…

If you’ve been thinking about getting MLS Season Pass but didn’t want to pay the (pretty reasonable) annual subscription fee, that argument just got a little weaker. Apple has dropped the price for the remainder of the season to $69, down from $99. And if you also subscribe to Apple TV+ (which is where Apple streams its exclusives, like Severance, Ted Lasso, and Foundation), you can get the rest of the season for just $59. In addition to being the place to watch every MLS game without any blackouts, MLS Season Pass also gets you the MLS 360 live whiparound…

Dubai Customs officers intercepted a female African traveller attempting to smuggle 4.25kg of marijuana through Dubai Airports. The illicit substance was ingeniously concealed within compartments of a car engine air filter. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The customs inspectors became suspicious of the content and meticulously inspected the traveller’s luggage. During the search, officers discovered hidden compartments, prompting a thorough examination that revealed the illicit substance. Subsequently, the traveller, along with the confiscated materials, was handed over to the Dubai Police General Directorate for Narcotics Control to take necessary legal actions. Khaled…

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial fined the former U.S. president $8,000 on Tuesday for statements that he found violated a gag order in the case. Justice Juan Merchan’s order came as Trump’s trial was due to resume in New York with testimony from a banker familiar with accounts involved in the former U.S. president’s alleged scheme to influence the 2016 election by covering up a sex scandal. Trump, the Republican candidate in the 2024 presidential election, is charged with falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels in exchange for her…

Industry executives have advised UAE residents planning to purchase pre-owned vehicles in the next six to 12 months to be mindful. They recommend buying from approved pre-owned vehicle companies or thoroughly inspecting vehicles before purchasing. The storms in the region last week brought the heaviest rainfall since records began 75 years ago, causing severe road flooding and leading to thousands of cars damaged. These cars are likely to be put up for sale in the local market. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Abhinav Gupta, CEO of the Gulf region at Cars24, estimated…

French Onion Dip INGREDIENTS · 1 medium yellow onion, diced. · 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 cup water · 1 1/4 cup vegan sour cream · 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire · 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder · 1/2 teaspoon onion powder · mineral salt, to taste · chopped parsley, to serve. INSTRUCTIONS Onions Heat the oil/water in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 10-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add a little bit of water and let it sizzle and evaporate. Keep stirring every so often, add more liquids. After about 25 – 30…