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The United Arab Emirates, home to the financial hub of Dubai, has been dropped from a global watchdog’s list of countries at risk of illicit money flows, a win for the nation that could bolster its international standing. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a body that groups countries from the United States to China to tackle financial crime, on Friday dropped the UAE from its ‘grey list’ of around two-dozen nations considered risky. The Gulf country, a magnet for millionaires, bankers and hedge funds, was placed under closer scrutiny in 2022, when the FATF highlighted the risk of money…
Technically, all you need to get started fishing in Lego Fortnite is a fishing rod and a body of water. As any great fisherman will tell you, though, the key to catching the rarest fish lies in your bait. The same applies here, but how you go about collecting said bait is a little obscure. The Bait Bucket is essential if you want to taste all the best fish in the game, so here’s how to make this big bucket of chum. How to craft a bait bucketAs with all craftable tools in Lego Fortnite, Bait Buckets come in either…
A vibrant celebration of Indian culture through diverse dance performances concluded the unique 12-day ‘Festival of Harmony’ held to mark the inauguration of the iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. The ‘Day of Inspiration’, a themed day organised by the women’s wing of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, brought together more than 2,000 women at the temple this week. A ‘Walk of Harmony’ promoting religious tolerance, love, and peace set the tone for the proceedings. Women playing traditional drums revved up the celebratory mood. There were folk dances from Assam, Gujarat, Punjab, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and more Indian states covering all…
A suspected missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels set a ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday as Israel intercepted what appeared to be another Houthi attack near the port city of Eilat, authorities said. The attacks come as the rebels escalate their assaults over Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attack on Thursday in the Gulf of Aden saw two missiles fired, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said. It said the unnamed ship was ablaze, without elaborating. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…
Top shareholders in troubled Indian educational technology firm Byju’s, including investment giant Prosus, voted on Friday to sack its billionaire founder, a decision the once high-flying company refused to recognise. Byju’s, which is controlled by CEO Byju Raveendran, was formerly one of India’s most valuable start-ups as demand for its online learning products boomed during the Covid pandemic. Once valued at more than $20 billion, Byju’s has seen its valuation crash by an estimated 90 per cent over the past year. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Risky acquisition bets and waning demand…
The scale and global ambitions of the Godolphin stable is best illustrated at Saturday’s blockbuster race meeting in neighbouring Riyadh where the Dubai-owned stable aim an interesting contender at the $20 million Saudi Cup, the richest horse race on the planet, Lemon Pop, who represents Godolphin’s Japanese operation, will bid to not only win the 1,800 metre dirt contest but also prove that the horses from ‘the land of the rising sun’ are capable of performing at the highest level on dirt, a surface that is not a favourite in the country. The son of Lemon Drop Kid, who is…
While dash cam deals are great for ensuring you always have a record of what’s going on around and, potentially, to your car, there’s also a reason why people buy radar detectors. We’re not saying that we’re advocating breaking the speed limit but we all know that going a little faster on an empty and straight stretch of highway is tempting. That’s why the Escort Max 360 is worth checking out. Usually costing $550, it’s down to $490 for a limited time at Amazon, so you save $60 on something that could cost you a heap more if you don’t…
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Local farmers are displaying their skills and best produce for a chance to win up to Dh20,000, while visitors are learning agricultural techniques and exploring an ancient underground falaj or irrigation system at the inaugural Hatta Farming Festival, happening until February 27 . The five-day farm festival which opened on Friday is aimed at supporting local farmers, traders and small business owners, whilst promoting tourism as visitors can explore the historic Hatta Falaj Al Sharia, an ancient 587-metre long underground tunnel that collects water from a nearby mountain to irrigate the plains. Restored in 2019 by Dubai Municipality, the falaj…
A pile-up of around 100 cars on an icy expressway in eastern China left nine people injured Friday, state media reported, with images of the accident showing scenes of chaos. Passenger vehicles could be seen crammed up against each other in footage shared by official broadcaster CCTV, with one pushed skyward at an awkward angle and others reduced to pieces of twisted metal. The wet road in Suzhou — a city located about one hour west of Shanghai by car — was strewn with broken glass, as orange-clad emergency responders wove between cars and onlookers milled about. Stay up to…