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Born in the heart of Morocco, Abdullah Al-Qahtani’s childhood wasn’t painted with the ease one might expect. But the journey quickly took a turn when, at the age of 15, he made the leap to Saudi Arabia, where he’s originally from. Little did young Abdullah know at the time that these early years would lay the foundation for a narrative that would be etched with resilience and determination. Reflecting on his youth, he admitted to being the quiet, shy kid who occasionally found himself entangled in troubles. There were no blatant signs that he would evolve into the celebrated Mixed…

Dubai was on Olympic champion Alexander Zverev’s mind as he was battling to overcome an inspired opponent at the Australian Open on Thursday. Zverev survived an almighty scare as the former semifinalist dug deep to beat Slovakian qualifier Lukas Klein 7-5 3-6 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(7) and move into the third round. Rain forced the 4-1/2-hour contest to be completed under the roof on John Cain Arena and Zverev found himself in huge trouble as world number 163 Klein turned up the pressure after losing the opening set to take the next two. “I would have much rather won in an…

The best PC games deserve a great window on the adventure, and if you’re looking to land one of the best monitor deals of the day we’d like to steer you toward the Samsung Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor. This is the 49-inch model with and OLED display, and it’s marked down to just $1,300 when you buy directly from Samsung right now. That’s a savings of $500 from its regular price of $1,800, and Samsung is including free shipping with a purchase. Why you should buy the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED gaming monitor Samsung regularly places monitors on…

Abu Dhabi Police on Thursday issued a warning to motorists regarding the dangers of leaving cars unattended with the engines running. Some residents keep their car engines running and dash out to run errands such as shopping at convenience stores, using ATMs, or offering prayers. Authorities underscored the increased risk of car theft associated with such practices. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The warning also included situations where individuals may leave children, particularly infants, inside running vehicles. Such acts endanger the lives of the children as they might suffocate due to the…

Master developer Expo City Dubai has unveiled its latest residential properties as the city continues to grow, launching Sky Residences – a collection of one- to three-bedroom apartments as part of the vibrant Expo Central communities. Located at the heart of Expo City, Sky Residences is one of three distinct clusters of apartments that form Expo Central, each within a few minutes’ walk of the city’s attractions, eateries and blossoming business community, and offering residents a unique opportunity to enjoy a convenient, sustainable 15-minute lifestyle. Sky Residences kickstarts the second phase of Expo Central following the success of Mangrove Residences,…

Try the B.I.G Brunch The award-winning B.I.G Brunch at Garage, W Abu Dhabi takes place every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm, offering a vibrant start to the weekend. Featuring 5 Culinary Hubs, 11 Beverage Taps, and a lively party atmosphere, this January brings an array of tempting dishes, including oysters, edamame, cumin beef bao buns, and more. With a price range of Dh320 for the Soft Package, Dh420 for the House Package, and Dh589 for the Sparkling Package, guests can enjoy a delightful combination of delicious food, energetic music, and live entertainment, making B.I.G Brunch the ultimate Saturday destination. For…

They say it’s lonely at the top. For women editors in the media business, it’s never quite lonely. Often, if not always, they find themselves married to their jobs. The world might be moving towards work:life balance, but it is still not a good enough reason for them to take a backseat. If anything, the urge to document evolution of societies takes precedence over everything else. In the ’90s, Methil Renuka was an aspiring journalist who interned at Khaleej Times. This passion for storytelling took her to various parts of India, brought her back to the Middle East before leading…

Emirates NBD Group engaged local sustainable businesses to create COP28 stand Dubai, UAE, 17 January 2024: Emirates NBD Group, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, solidified its commitment to the UAE’s Year of Sustainability with an environmentally conscious approach in designing its stand at the 28th edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) held in Dubai recently. Inspired by nature, the Emirates NBD stand at COP28 incorporated designs that drew inspiration from mangroves and other plants, including decorative moss, to reflect a truly sustainable structure. Mangroves play a valuable role…

Super Bowl 58 will kick off on Sunday, February 11, 2024, which is right around the corner. Don’t you want to watch the game on a large, gorgeous OLED TV? We sure do. But we also don’t want to spend all our hard-earned money and savings on a new TV. It helps to peruse the best OLED TV deals and even some of the best TV deals for standard sets. You can save a little money and get a great TV. Sometimes, there are deals worth calling out, like the one Best Buy is offering on the LG C3 OLED…

Dubai Police successfully thwarted drug activities and apprehended several criminals based on information they received from outside the country through the ‘Police Eye’ service. “Valuable information (from outside the country ) enabled us to apprehend several drug dealers and dismantle their networks,” Major General Eid Mohammed Thani Hareb, Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, stated in the Police Eye conference on Thursday. The authorities announced that its ‘Police Eye’ service received 108,100 pieces of information from public members in the past five years, including traffic, child and women protection, and human trafficking reports. This informations included 61,287 criminal reports…