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Few things can be as baffling as choosing a present for a friend or a favourite person in our life. The boxes that need to be ticked when picking a present are many, and more often than not, we end up reconciling to the theory that gifts are goodwill gestures, and buy something in the hope that it’s our thought and not the thing that’ll be genuinely appreciated. As Eid draws near, many might find themselves in a similar quandary – unable to figure what would make for a gift that embodies tradition, grace, and long-lasting worth. However, this year,…

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron met Donald Trump on Monday, British officials said, ahead of talks with senior members of President Joe Biden’s administration on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Cameron sat down with the former US president and Republican challenger to Biden in November’s closely watched election, one month after the two Americans became their parties’ presumptive White House nominees. “Ahead of his visit to Washington, the Foreign Secretary met former president Trump in Florida,” said a UK Foreign Office spokesman on Tuesday. “It is standard practice for ministers to meet with opposition candidates as part of their…

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced that the total issuance of government treasury bills amounted to 63 million Omani rials this week. Oman News Agency (ONA) quoted CBO’s statement as saying that the value of the allotted Treasury bills amounted to 3 million rials, for a maturity period of 28 days. The average accepted price reached 99.625 rials for every 100 rials, and the minimum accepted price arrived at 99.625 rials per 100 rials. The average discount rate and the average yield reached 4.88839 per cent and 4.90679 per cent , respectively. CBO added that the value of…

Eid feasts are all about good food. But if you are in a group, it makes sense to go for budget feasts. Here are some options around town for budget feasts for Eid Al Fitr… Askim Celebrate Eid in style at Askim, located in Downtown Dubai. Meaning ‘love’ in Turkish, Askim promises a warm and delightful experience over three days of Eid festivities. Indulge in a fusion of Levantine and Turkish delights amidst the iconic skyline. Enjoy signature Eid dishes like Askim salad and fattoush eggplant, along with a variety of hot and cold mezze. Explore the fattah selection and…

Speaking to Rayan Ahmed, a rising star of UAE golf, you can’t help but be impressed by the confidence, emotional intelligence and honesty that he exudes. Rayan’s objective is to achieve success both academically, and professionally in golf. His ability to spell out his goals offers a unique insight into the mind of a self-assured young man. “My dream is to play at the highest level and I believe I can achieve that if I put in the work and stay grounded because golf requires a lot of structure a lot of planning,” he says. “I plan to have elite…

Samsung’s latest Bespoke Refrigerators heavily utilize artificial intelligence for features that will benefit your whole family. They’re pretty expensive, which is understandable considering the technology that you can find in these refrigerators, but Samsung is already offering discounts of up to about $1,200 if you buy any of them right now for lowered prices that start at $3,799. There’s no telling how much time is remaining on these bargains, so if you want to get them for cheaper than usual, you’re going to have to proceed with your purchase as soon as possible. Samsung Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator in White Glass…

If you’re going out and about in the UAE this Eid Al Fitr, there’s one thing you shouldn’t forget to bring: Cash. While credit and debit cards and digital transactions have become the preferred method of payment for many residents and tourists, there are still pocket areas in the country where cash reigns supreme. Gold Souk Take for example if you’re planning a last-minute shopping spree at Gold Souk. Be reminded that some traders there still prefer the security and simplicity of physical currency. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Mohamed Osman, a…

An Indian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal against the arrest of opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft case, an order that disappointed the opposition 10 days before general elections. Kejriwal, 55, was arrested by financial crime-fighting agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with corruption allegations related to Delhi’s liquor policy, sparking protests in the capital and the northern state of Punjab, also governed by his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). A city court last week extended Kejriwal’s detention until April 15 and moved him to Delhi’s Tihar jail, where two senior AAP…

​Gold prices continued to rise in the UAE on Tuesday, jumping by Dh4.50 per gram to hit a new all-time high. On Tuesday afternoon, the 24K variant of the precious metal was trading at Dh286.25 per gram, up Dh4.5 from last night’s close. Other variants 22K, 21K and 18K were also trading higher at Dh265, Dh256.76, and Dh220.0 per gram, respectively. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Spot gold was trading at $2,350.75 per ounce at 5pm, UAE time, up 0.51 per cent. [Editor’s Note: For real-time gold prices, click on the widget…

Chak De! India had Shah Rukh Khan. 83 banked on India’s love for cricket. And now, Maidaan, a semi-fictionalised account of Syed Abdul Rahim’s life, who coached the Indian football team from 1952 to 1963, attempts to up the stakes for sports dramas in Bollywood. When we think of sports in India, cricket comes to mind. But there was a time when the nation cheered for football. That period began from 1952 when Rahim held the reins of the team and led them to several victories. If this period is known as the Golden Age of Football in India, it…