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As many as 1,650 employees of the UAE-based Aries Group pledged to donate their organs during a programme organised at the company’s Sharjah headquarters last week. More than half of the participating employees are from the UAE, while the rest are from the company’s offices around the world. Sohan Roy, founder, chairman, and CEO of Aries Group, hailed this milestone as a new asset in their dedication to social causes. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. As part of its efforts to raise awareness and encourage organ donation, the group announced that 90…

The Philippines deported 180 Chinese nationals on Thursday after they were detained in a raid on a suspected trafficking and online scam operation in Manila, officials said. Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Filipino nationals were among the nearly 600 people found inside a compound during the operation in October. A massage parlour, karaoke rooms and a restaurant were found in the building operated by a business that authorities said was licensed as an Internet gaming company. Several women were “rescued” during the raid, police said. The deported Chinese nationals did not have work permits and had been “engaging in online scams”,…

As per reports, the global gift card market, estimated to be worth nearly $450 Billion in 2023, is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2032. Anticipated to reach $6 billion by 2026 in the Mena region, the digital gift card market reflects the growing shift towards eco-friendly practices and aligns with COP28 UAE’s sustainable development goals. In line with these key trends, YOUGotaGift, the leading digital marketplace of digital multi-brand gift cards in the Middle East has significantly reduced its cloud infrastructure carbon emissions. In October 2022, the company’s emissions were nearing 1 metric tonne per month, and through strategic…

Comedy fans have a lot to enjoy on Netflix in December. Classic comedies like Beverly Hills Cop and She’s All That have been added to the lineup alongside more recent films, Blockers and The Other Guys. So to close out the year, that’s two action comedies and two high school comedies. Those are all great choices for movie nights this month, but you can still catch last month’s new arrivals as well, including the first theatrical adaptation of The Addams Family and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. It’s pretty hard to go wrong with those flicks. There are many new movies on Netflix…

The rise of the UAE in just a few decades has served as an inspiration for the world. One would wonder, when and how did it all begin? This new encyclopaedia answers the question. The National Library and Archives (NLA) recently launched the first encyclopaedia of UAE history in a glitzy Abu Dhabi ceremony attended by prominent cultural and academic figures, including specialists, experts and researchers. The project, which seeks to preserve the memory of the nation, compiles the NLA’s “holdings and treasures of historical records, documents, and sources on the Gulf region … and the UAE”, according to the…

Zepth, a global tech startup and leader in construction management SaaS software, has announced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its platform. The integration will see Zepth deploy 40 AI agents to reach an artificial general intelligence (AGI) status where its machine will have human-level intelligence — a first-of-its-kind endeavour in the Middle East and worldwide. “Zepth stands at the forefront of the AI revolution, redefining the common-data environment with AGI-driven human-level intelligence. Our platform epitomizes intelligence, simplicity, and efficiency, designed for the modern world. Zepth’s AI-driven solutions are delivering extraordinary efficiency and precision to clients globally. The traditional…

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, referred to as the King Khan of the Indian film industry, has topped a UK list of the ‘Top 50 Asian Celebrities in the World’. The 58-year-old actor, who had double box-office success this year with action thrillers Pathaan and Jawan, is currently preparing for the Christmas release of comedy drama Dunki. Khan beat off tough competition to make it to the annual list published by UK weekly Eastern Eye on Friday. The Top 50 list celebrating South Asian stars who shone the brightest in 2023 is based on their impactful work, breaking boundaries and…

Having finally tasted big-time cricket at the Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai, the Japan team is returning home with a bagful of memories and learnings. They were bowled out for just 75 and 99 in their first two games against Test-playing teams Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the ICC Academy in Dubai. But their batters came into their own in the final game against the ever-improving UAE, making 213/4 in 50 overs. Japan assistant coach Vinay Iyer revealed the coaching staff set ‘small targets’ for the team at this tournament. “In batting, our target was to last 30 overs in…

Abide to”W Capital” advice–5 basic tips for a successful real estate investment Dubai, United Arab Emirates Thursday 14 December 2023 W Capital, a Dubai based real estate brokerage, provided 5 basic tips for real estate investors for successful real estate investments in the Emirate of Dubai. “The process of purchasing a property is an essential commitment in general, but a fruitful deal is always subject to several procedures in order to achieve thegoals of the investor or buyer,” said Walid Al Zarooni, W Capital CEO. Al Zaroonisaid that W Capital developed 5 important tips that help investors avoid falling into…

There are almost no franchises that dominate an entire genre of game like the Metal Gear games do with stealth. Sure, other series like Splinter Cell and Syphon Filter came along to try and compete in the space, but even to this day, the first name that most people think of when they hear stealth is Snake and Metal Gear. Brainchild and defining franchise for the now-legendary creator Hideo Kojima, this series has gone from humble beginnings before stealth was even a real concept in games, to a nearly abandoned franchise after his departure. While the future of the series…