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Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company on Monday reported a 62.7 per cent surge in net profit to Dh603 million for the first quarter of 2024. Revenues increased by 4.1 per cent to Dh3.58 billion. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) soared by 16.2 per cent to Dh1.59 billion reflecting top line growth, margin expansion as well as continued focus on enhancing operational efficiency. Ebitda margin expanded by 4.6 points to reach an impressive 44.3 per cent. The rise in net profit primarily reflected strong Ebitda growth, the company said in a statement. “Capex was at Dh359 million, while operating…
Jacopo Stecchini and Diletta Ricciardi Durand de la Penne, Italian siblings and UAE residents, have embarked on a unique endeavour to showcase Emirati culture through a series of ventures in collaboration with the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Describing themselves as global citizens, they emphasise on their deep connection to the UAE, which they now call home. “We started the business in the UAE in 2019,” the duo explains. “Dubai has worked incredibly well for us as an excellent place to set up the business and a solid platform to reach local and key nearby markets in the region.” Their…
Saudi Arabia is becoming quite the special place for PFL lightweight Biaggio Ali Walsh. Following an impressive amateur resume, the grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali finally made his professional debut earlier this year, notching an impressive unanimous decision victory against Emmanuel Palacio at PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions in Riyadh. Just a few months later, Ali Walsh returned to the Kingdom for a more spiritual outing. A practising Muslim, Ali Walsh went to Umrah and he was joined by Loren Mack, PFL Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications. Recently getting more in touch with his faith, Ali Walsh says…
If you simply need the cheapest TV possible, check out the TV deals at Walmart at the moment. Currently, you can buy an Onn. 32-inch HD TV for just $88. It usually costs $98 so you’re only saving $10, but $88 is incredibly cheap for any TV. If you just need a TV for your child’s bedroom, a kitchen, or somewhere else where the basics are just fine, this is the TV for you. Here’s what else to expect. Why you should buy the Onn. 32-inch HD TV For $88, you won’t be getting one of the best TVs but…
On Monday, when Sharjah teacher Lubna Syed returned to class, she saw the heartwarming scene of her Foundation Stage 2 students hugging each other. The class of 15 were seeing each other after several weeks. “They were just so happy to see their friends and be back in class,” said the teacher of Al Ansar International School. “It was really sweet to see how excited they were to be back.” On Monday, all private schools in Sharjah returned to face-to-face lessons after almost two weeks of online classes in the aftermath of the unprecedented rain and flooding. This came after…
Travelling to Europe has become much more convenient for GCC and Indian visitors. The European Commission has approved new regulations for the issuance of Schengen visas to citizens of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and India who live in their home countries. Under the new system, Saudi, Bahraini and Omanis will now have access to multiple-entry visas, allowing them to travel to 29 European countries using the same visa within five years. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This implementation has significantly simplified the process of obtaining a Schengen visa, making it much more…
The UAE-based Major Developers on Tuesday announced the launch of Dh1-billion Manta Bay on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al-Khaimah, including the world’s first rooftop beach. It will be the highest beach in the world with its own sand and seawater, the developer said. Construction work on the project has already started and is scheduled to complete at the end of 2026. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Andrei Charapenak, CEO of Major Developers, said the aim is to have one world record in every project that the company aims to launch in…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s signature style is synonymous with grandeur, where art, music, costume, and lavish jewellery intertwine to create mesmerising cinematic experiences. As the highly anticipated drama series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” gears up for its release on May 1 on Netflix, the trailer has already left audiences spellbound with its stellar cast and the extravagant costumes and jewellery they flaunt. In this opulent saga, Bhansali delves into the world of Basra pearls, intricately adorning pieces like the Pasa, Tika, Nath, and necklaces, paying homage to the rich heritage of Mughal jewellery craftsmanship. Vinay Gupta, the founder of the jewellery…
Today, we see young and fit people who eat healthy, exercise regularly, go to gyms, and have ripped bodies dying of sudden heart attacks and strokes. Why is this happening? Is there a gap in cardiovascular care? Or are we so focused on post-heart attack action that we have failed to pay attention to prevention? The information we have around heart attacks is not the gap. It is action. Wisdom and knowledge are useless if you do not put them into action. 1. Fix your sleep habits A sleep-deprived body is your biggest curse when it comes to heart health.…
Rafael Nadal said he is doing his best to “keep dreaming” after he extended his stay at the Madrid Open by winning a three-hour tussle with Argentina’s Pedro Cachin 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 on Monday. Contesting his home tournament one last time before retirement, the five-time champion gave the world number 91 his shirt after Cachin asked him for a memento from the match. “Some moments good, some moments not good. I found a way to be through. I think in the third set with some mistakes I was still able to be a bit unpredictable,” Nadal said of his…