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IIFA Utsavam, a grand celebration of south Indian cinema, is set to embark on a global tour starting from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi this September. The two-day cinematic extravaganza will showcase the best talent and diversity from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries. Under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, IIFA Utsavam will bring the multifaceted stars together on September 6 and 7. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The event promises a stellar lineup of performances, awards, and cinematic experiences. It is…

Israeli lawmakers weighed on Monday a bill that would give top ministers the authority to bar from Israel broadcasts of news channel Al Jazeera. Israel had claimed in January that an Al Jazeera staff journalist and a freelancer killed in an airstrike in Gaza were “terror operatives”. The following month it said another journalist for the channel, wounded in a separate strike, was a “deputy company commander” with Hamas. Israeli troops have been fighting against Hamas militants in Gaza since October. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Al Jazeera has fiercely denied the…

I write this diary column as I get ready to fly from Dubai to Florida for the LIV Golf Miami event at Trump National, Doral in the US, which takes place third weekend. It is still only a few weeks since I joined LIV Golf but it has certainly been a whirlwind and an opportunity that came up a little out of the blue. I discussed it with my family, friends and my management team and it was one I could not refuse. It meant I quickly changed all my plans on where to live and so much more –…

6 million liters biofuels production annually and plans to increase production with the opening of the factory in Abu Dhabi Partnerships with leading global companies to develop advanced biofuel technologies and improve productivity. Dubai, United Arab Emirates- 02 April 2024: Lootah Biofuels, a leading circular economy company producing biofuel from cooking oil in the UAE, has reaffirmed its commitment to contribute to achieving the objectives of the National Policy on Biofuel trade and manufacturing, recently approved by the UAE Cabinet to support the country’s sustainability and Net Zero strategies by enhancing clean and sustainable energy sources. The policy, developed by…

Everyone goes through that moment when they sit down to watch something and aren’t quite sure what they feel like watching. Sometimes, it’s fun to play roulette with your TV choices and click until you land on a title that looks intriguing. Or you could rely on our recommendations for some hidden gems. When it comes to three underrated shows on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in April, there are interesting options. There’s one returning for a second season three years after the first was released, and another that has the distinction of being the highest crowd-funded TV…

Staying in the UAE for the long Eid Al Fitr weekend? Enjoy the festivities across Dubai with fireworks lighting up the sky almost every night. Employees in the private sector may get a break of up to nine days, depending on when the moon is sighted. While many families are travelling during this period — especially since it comes right after schools’ spring break — there are those who opt to stay put and celebrate Eid in the country. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Certain places in Dubai have been lighting up…

A fire at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations on Tuesday killed at least 29 people, officials and reports said. Several people, including managers of the club, were detained for questioning. At least one person was being treated at a hospital, the Istanbul governor’s office said in a statement. The Masquerade nightclub, which was closed for renovations, was on the ground and basement floors of a 16-story residential building in the Besiktas district on the European side of the city bisected by the Bosphorus. The fire was extinguished. Gov. Davut Gul told reporters at the scene that the cause of the…

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, and Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning global travel programme by Marriott International, announced the launch of two new credit cards in the UAE in collaboration with Mastercard. The existing award-winning credit card between Emirates NBD and Marriott Bonvoy will be upgraded to a World Elite card with enhanced premium benefits for both new and existing cardholders, while the launch of a new World card will unlock access to unparalleled travel experiences and benefits for a broader audience. Designed to appeal to different consumer segments through…

Singer Shakira recently shared her views on Greta Gerwig’s popular movie ‘Barbie’. Speaking with Allure magazine, Shakira criticised the film saying her sons hated ‘Barbie’, Variety reported. “My sons absolutely hated it. They felt that it was emasculating. And I agree, to a certain extent. I’m raising two boys. I want ’em to feel powerful too [while] respecting women. I like pop culture when it attempts to empower women without robbing men of their possibility to be men, to also protect and provide,” she said. “I believe in giving women all the tools and the trust that we can do…

Parenting a child with autism presents distinctive challenges, particularly in the face of escalating living costs. UAE families may bear a monthly financial expenditure of up to Dh50,000 to raise a child with autism, according to an expert from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Middle East. Marking World Autism Day, PwC Middle East has released a comprehensive report titled ‘From awareness to action – Elevating autism care in the GCC for meaningful change’ exploring autism spectrum disorder in the GCC region. According to the report, the true prevalence of autism in the GCC is still uncertain, as conflicting studies suggest varying rates. Autism…