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The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with Pakistan, over the victims of a terrorist attack that targeted an army base in Dera Ismail Khan district, north western Pakistan, which resulted in dozens of deaths. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining 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…
A new UAE Bankruptcy Law has been issued, which contains several new provisions to maintain the vitality of the national economy, preserve creditors’ rights, and assist debtors in settling their debts to prevent declaring bankruptcy, if possible. The law is a game changer for both debtors and creditors as it equally balances the interest of the creditors for the debt owed to them and the debtor having substantial control over the running of the business with the court’s approval. Here is what we know based on excerpts shared by regional law firm BSA, Navandeep Matta, senior associate at Kochhar &…
Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at age 61. Braugher’s publicist Jennifer Allen told The Associated Press the actor died after a short illness. The Chicago-born actor had his breakthrough role in 1989’s “Glory,” starring alongside Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, who won an Oscar for the film about an all-Black army regiment during the the Civil War. Despite the part, he told The Associated Press in 2019 that he struggled to find work in a Hollywood where roles for African American actors…
Doctors at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) have performed a pioneering robotic rib resection and venolysis procedure for venous thoracic outlet syndrome (VTOS), a rare condition affecting one to two individuals per 100,000. The under-three-hour minimally invasive innovative robotic procedure was performed on a 22-year-old female patient at the hospital, which is part of the M42 network. What is VTOS? It is a condition characterised by the compression of the subclavian vein, which carries blood from the arm to the heart. It often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. The condition often occurs in young, active individuals engaged in repetitive arm movements,…
Natural light might sell homes, but there are times when it just becomes an inconvenience — like when it throws a glare on your TV screen in the middle of your favorite show. Window blinds are the perfect solution, but what about when you don’t want to get up and close them yourself? Smart blinds are an option, but they tend to be prohibitively expensive. The good news is that there are many options for do-it-yourself (DIY) kits that can transform your old, standard window blinds into smart blinds for a fraction of the cost of purchasing new ones. What is…
Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs and Permanent Representative to the UN, has inaugurated three water desalination plants in the Egypt’s Rafah, in the presence of numerous representatives of UN Security Council member states. The plants aim to supply the Gaza Strip with its needs for drinking water, as part of the UAE’s humanitarian response to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people in the Strip. This came during the visit BY a UN delegation to the Rafah Crossing, at the initiative of the United Arab Emirates and in cooperation with the Arab Republic of Egypt. The establishment…
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a non-binding resolution Tuesday demanding a ceasefire in Gaza — taking the lead from the paralyzed Security Council, and piling pressure on Israel and Washington. The body, which includes all 193 UN member nations, voted 153 in favor of the resolution — exceeding the 140 or so countries that have routinely backed resolutions condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Ten countries including the United States and Israel voted against, while 23 abstained. The Palestinian envoy to the United Nations Riyad Mansour said the vote marked “a historic day in terms of the powerful…
Tiger Woods will play alongside his 14-year-old son Charlie at the PNC Championship in Florida By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer The Asian Tour is in the Middle East region this week with their final event of the season, the Saudi Open, at Riyadh Golf Club in Saudi Arabia. Dubai resident Joel Stalter (FR) and Dubai Golden Visa Awardee Gaganjeet Bhullar (Ind) are both in the field after missing out on the LIV Promotions tournament at Abu Dhabi Golf Club last week. Also in the field representing the UAE are Joshua Grenville-Wood and UAE amateur Sam Mullane as…
Blue Origin is aiming to launch its New Shepard rocket as early as next week in what will be its first flight since September 2022 when the vehicle exploded in midair shortly after lift-off. Jeff Bezos’ private spaceflight company said in a post on social media on Tuesday that it’s targeting December 18 for a return to flight. Blue Origin had been using the single-stage New Shepard rocket to carry high-paying tourists on six flights to the edge of space between July 2021 and August 2022. Don’t Miss: But just a month after its last successful flight, an uncrewed New…
Australian police on Wednesday charged a man living in suburban Sydney with sending 17 million scam text messages, one for almost every adult in the country. New South Wales police said the unnamed 39-year-old was single-handedly responsible for scam texts that have been plaguing mobile phone users across the country. The texts included fake links purporting to be from Australia Post or toll road operators and were allegedly sent using “SIM boxes” that can send tens of thousands of messages per day. The man was charged with using networked equipment to “commit serious offence” and granted bail. Stay up to…