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Every year has its share of disappointing movies, and 2023 was no exception. Sometimes films just can’t live up to their hype or even the expectations of the audience. That doesn’t mean that the most disappointing movies of 2023 are also the worst movies of the year. But there is definitely some overlap between the two categories. Our choices for this year’s most disappointing movies include two superhero bombs, a sci-fi dino downer, Sylvester Stallone’s last action flick, and the final adventure of Indiana Jones. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny After Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the…
The popular ‘biggest loser’ challenge is back in Ras Al Khaimah — and at least 18,000 people from across the UAE bravely stepped on the scales to join the contest. Among them were a man who weighs 262kg and a woman at 176kg. Now in its fourth edition, the Ras Al Khaimah Biggest Weight Loss Challenge (RBWLC) has opened a category for schoolchildren this year. Seventy-two per cent of the students who joined were found to be overweight — with the heaviest child weighing 178kg. “This is by far the highest number of registrations we have received, almost double from…
A woman was killed and two people were injured by a large Christmas tree that fell over in the Belgian city of Oudenaarde on Thursday evening, authorities said on Friday. Security camera footage on Belgian news media showed a brightly lit 20m-high Christmas tree slowly leaning over, then collapsing next to a Christmas market as a merry-go-round spun on the historic town square. Here’s the video: A spokesman for the Oost-Vlaanderen province prosecutor said the victim was 63-year-old woman from Oudenaarde. Two women from the same town were lightly injured in the incident. Stay up to date with the latest…
Galadari Brothers Group, a pioneering conglomerate in the UAE since 1960, underscored its commitment to environmental practices and social responsibility with the release of its inaugural sustainability report on Friday. The report focuses on the group’s positive contributions to society and the environment. “The inaugural sustainability report marks a significant milestone for us, reflecting our unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement,” said Mohammed Galadari, Co-Chairman and Group CEO of Galadari Brothers. “Our dedication to this journey is unwavering, and we remain steadfast in our belief that success is measured not only by financial performance but also by our…
Christophe Galtier was cleared of accusations of racism on Thursday after the former Nice and Paris Saint-German coach stood trial on charges of psychological harassment and discrimination. Galtier was acquitted, French media reported, at a court in Nice nearly a week after he appeared at a one-day trial and denied accusations of racism during his time as coach of Nice from 2021-22. The “odious accusations” caused “considerable damage” to the 57-year-old Galtier, one of his attorneys said. “We see today’s decision as an acquittal but also as a redemption for Christophe, his loved ones and his family,” lawyer Olivier Martin…
“Want to replicate Azam Khan’s style in my game,” says Desert Vipers all-rounder Aryan Lakra · Aryan Lakra debuted for UAE in 2022 against USA · The Desert Vipers squad will feature the likes of T20 superstars Wanindu Hasaranga, Alex Hales, Colin Munro Shaheen Afridi, Sherfane Rutherford and Azam Khan · Aryan Lakra said, “Season 1 was a great success and going forward the tournament is only going to get a lot bigger with more superstars coming in. Getting a chance to play alongside them is an opportunity everyone looks for,” he said. Aryan Lakra of United Arab Emirates bats during the ACC Men’s Premier…
Though Apple only launched the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro recently, rumors have already begun about the iPhone 16 lineup coming in 2024. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true! We’re expecting some bigger changes with the iPhone 16 than we got with the iPhone 15, so we’ve rounded up all the big rumors and reports here for you. iPhone 16: release date Like most iPhone releases, Apple is expected to announce and release the iPhone 16 lineup in Fall 2024. Don’t Miss Unless there’s some kind of delay, as in 2020, where the iPhone 12 launched in October,…
The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting at Charles University in the Czech capital, Prague, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of such criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence that aim to undermine security and stability in contravention of human values and principles. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Czech Republic, and to the…
Abu Dhabi resident G Sahany and his family were excited to spend the holidays in the Indian city of Kolkata, but as they explored from one place to another, they found themselves in a state of déjà vu: People were wearing face masks and frequently rubbing their hands with sanitisers. “It feels like Covid era all over again,” Sahany, 42, said. “It is kind of scary that the virus is rearing its head again.” Aware of the Covid-19 situation in India, Sahany and his family are taking all preventive measures to stay safe. Stay up to date with the latest…
وورلد وايد تكنولوجي تُعلن عن شراكة بقيمة 100 مليون دولار مع شركة أبوظبي الناشئة “أوبن إنوفيشن إيه آي“ هذا الاتفاق يشكل جزءًا من استراتيجية الاستثمار في الذكاء الاصطناعي لدى وورلد وايد تكنولوجي أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 22ديسمبر 2023 – أعلنت شركة “وورلد وايد تكنولوجي”، واحدة من أكبر شركات الابتكار التكنولوجي في العالم، عن شراكة استراتيجية مبتكرة مع شركة “أوبن إنوفيشن إيه آي”، الشركة الناشئة الرائدة في أبوظبي. يُعَدُّ هذا الاستثمار البارز جزءًا أساسيًا من رؤية “وورلد وايد تكنولوجي”في تطوير مجال الذكاء الاصطناعي، حيث يُسلِّط الضوء على تعزيز الابتكار. تهدف الشراكة إلى دعم الشراكات الاستراتيجية من خلال مختبر متخصص للذكاء الاصطناعي،…