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2023 belonged to Christopher Nolan. The British auteur is on the verge of winning multiple Oscars for Oppenheimer, a three-hour biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist behind the atomic bomb. Nolan is on a shortlist of filmmakers whose name alone can sell a film. Take Inception as an example. A film about dream stealing with complicated ideas and confusing equations isn’t an easy sell. Yet, an emotionally moving story and visually stunning effects wowed audiences, resulting in a $839 million worldwide gross and four Oscars. Inception is frequently mentioned on “best of” lists for the 2010s. While there are no…

UAE-based employees of Starbucks are living in fear of losing their livelihood as Gulf retail giant Alshaya Group — which operates the coffee chain in the Middle East — said they are cutting jobs. Some employees in the UAE have already been asked to leave, according to their colleagues. A spokesperson for Alshaya Group did not confirm or deny whether the layoffs would impact Starbucks employees in the UAE. In a statement shared with Khaleej Times, the spokesperson said the group has taken the “sad and very difficult decision to reduce the number of colleagues in our Starbucks Mena stores”…

Gold prices surpassed Dh260 per gram on Thursday afternoon as the rally in the precious metal continued. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K rising to Dh261 per gram on Thursday afternoon while 22K, 21K and 18K were trading at Dh241.75, Dh234.0 and Dh200.50 per gram, respectively. The 24k variant rallied to Dh261.5 in the early morning on Thursday. In the UAE, the precious metal prices have gained Dh7.5 this week so far and Dh10.5 per gram since the start of the year. Globally, yellow metal rallied to a fresh record on Thursday. Spot gold was up 0.48 per cent…

Wellness by ME Celebrate International Women’s Day throughout March with ‘Wellness by ME’ offering a special package for ladies at Dh399. The package includes three 90-minute treatments featuring a full-body salt scrub, aromatherapy massage, marine body wrap, and foot reflexology massage. Additionally, enjoy access to ME Dubai’s sauna, gym, and pool. Valid until March 31 from noon to 9pm. For more information, call: 04 525 2500. Riccardo’s Art Riccardo Prosperi, also known as Simafra, is currently presenting his solo exhibition, Hortus, in Dubai until Friday, March 15. The exhibition, hosted at the Lobby Lounge of Park Hyatt Dubai in Deira,…

India bowled England out for a below-par 218 and cruised to 135-1 in their robust reply to seize early control of the fifth and final Test on Thursday. Kuldeep Yadav wrecked England’s top order and fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin polished off the tail to bundle out England in just over two sessions. India captain Rohit Sharma combined with Yashasvi Jaiswal (57) in an opening stand of 104 to consolidate their position at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in the foothills of the Himalayas. Rohit was batting on 52 at stumps with Shubman Gill (26) also looking assured at…

First-ever Career Fair, Dedicated to Emirati People of Determination, Succeeds in Abu Dhabi Corporate HR join forces to welcome job seekers with disabilities, providing opportunities to apply for junior, mid-senior, and senior vacancies across various sectors Registrations for employers to attend the next Abu Dhabi career fair in September 2024 commences on March 30th Event marked a significant milestone in fostering inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, focusing on HR, Recruiters and DEI decision-makers. March 7, 2024, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Emphasizing on the equitable inclusion of People of Determination in the workforce by bringing inclusive employers together, the first-ever…

You know that it’s a busy year for gaming when a project by an industry legend launches with hardly any fanfare. That’s exactly what happened in February 2023 with Akka Arrh. Created by Jeff Minter and his eccentric studio Llamasoft, the neon-tinted shooter is a remake of a 1982 Atari game that never saw the light of day after being deemed too difficult. Minter got the greenlight to revive the project, bringing it to life as a retro arcade shooter built in his unmistakable style. While the project was exciting for game historians, it didn’t exactly crack into the mainstream…

Bakeries in the UAE are bracing for Ramadan with huge orders and special menus lined up. Some are expecting long queues of diners till 3am while others are looking forward to sales running into the thousands. At the Bake Al Arab bakery, special Ramadan gift boxes are already up on the shelves. “This is one of our fastest-moving items because people buy them as gifts a lot,” said a shopkeeper. “In addition to that, we also get a lot of orders for cakes, chocolate arrangements, and these special pudding-like desserts we make. Some of the puddings are customised according to…

Saudi Arabia has transferred 8 per cent of state oil giant Aramco’s total shares to a portfolio owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund PIF, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday. Following the transfer, the state’s ownership will be 82.186 per cent of the company’s shares, according to SPA. The Kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud indicated that this transfer is part of the country’s initiatives to boost and diversify the national economy and expand investment opportunities. The transfer is also meant to solidify PIF’s strong financial position and credit rating. (With inputs from Reuters,…

Dubai-bound Emirates flights from Hamburg and Frankfurt, which were supposed to depart today, have been rescheduled due to strikes in Germany. One flight (EK060) was cancelled. In an advisory, the Dubai-based carrier listed the flights that were affected as aviation security staff joined the picket line. Two unions called for two-day walkouts over wages and work conditions. Affected passengers are advised to contact the airline or their travel agents for rebooking options. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here are the delayed flights and the new departure schedules: EK062: Hamburg to Dubai will…