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“Welp, just got back from the doctor. Marissa is pregnant with twins” “Owen did something bad and then gave me flowers.” “Zoey with our new daughter Zara.” “I am in love, but also feel guilty.” These are some of the conversations shared by human users on Reddit. The people described, however, are not real. The statements are about robotic companions created in an app. Everything here sounds perversely disturbing and amazingly dystopian, yet experts have a different opinion. The software in question is Nomi, an AI companion app that is arguably the most diverse in terms of its tech stack,…
Even as the UAE braces for more heavy rains in the coming days after the historic rainfall event on April 16, the Arab world has entered a new season that is known as Kanat Al Thuraya. The season marks a significant shift in weather patterns with temperatures breaching the 40°C-mark. True to the nature of the season, the UAE recorded a high of nearly 40°C on the first day of Kanat Al Thuraya. Expected to last till June 7, it signals the UAE’s transition from spring to peak summer heat. During this period, the air is typically dry with a…
More than 200 students from Dubai and Qatar are celebrating today after the ‘Wellington Charity Single’, their cover of The Climb by Miley Cyrus, debuted at the top of the UAE download and UK soundtrack charts on iTunes within hours of being released. This single marks the debut publicly released song for charity by the GEMS Wellington school group. The project’s aim is to generate funds for Harmony House, an orphanage located in Gurgaon, India. All proceeds from the sales are directed towards supporting homeless children through this charitable cause. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
The Dubai-based boutique luxury property developer Amali Properties on Tuesday (April 30) unveiled its first master-planned community, Amali Island on The World Islands, housing 24 villas targeted at millionaires. The villas are priced between Dh50 million and Dh125 million. A villa on a private island is also available at Dh250 million. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Amali Island offers seven distinct architectural styles and spans a total area of 1,200,000 sqft. It links two of The World Islands – Uruguay and São Paolo – and each villa comes with up to 50…
Al Ain deserved to reach the Asian Champions League final after eliminating Saudi giants Al Hilal and Al Nassr and will continue to defy the odds to make their dream of lifting the trophy come true, Brazilian defender Erik said. The UAE club progressed 5-4 on aggregate against Al Hilal, winning 4-2 in the first leg before losing 2-1 in the return last Tuesday when Erik equalised before suffering an injury that forced him off after 18 minutes. They will face Yokohama F Marinos in the final after the Japanese team beat Ulsan Hyundai on penalties. Against the odds Al…
Customer Experience Live Show Middle East 2024 Unveils Insights into Evolving Regional CX Landscape ● 76% of Companies in 2024 Re-evaluating AI Platforms 89% Poised to Invest in CX Solutions in the Middle East Dubai, UAE – 1 May, 2024 – In today’s complex business environment, achieving operational efficiency is paramount for businesses in the Middle East. The annual Customer Experience Live Intelligence Report 2024 highlights one of the most striking revelations that a staggering 72% are keen to attain operational efficiency with 49% of them leveraging digital experiences for the same. This underscores the pressing need for strategic investments…
Netflix is home to great television. The best shows on Netflix usually dominate the pop culture discourse, earning positive praise from critics and fans alike. Some even make it all the way to the Emmys, with projects like The Crown even claiming the top prize. However, not every show from the streamer is a home run. Even those that are widely acclaimed can easily be blown out of proportion. The quality of these shows has been severely exaggerated by both critics and audiences, and while they remain worthy and entertaining additions to the streamer’s ever-increasing library, they might not be the…
Residents of the UAE always look forward to rainy days. However, they are now stocking up on food, protecting their businesses with sandbags, and moving their cars to safe locations as heavy rains are forecast for this week. Memories of the torrential rain and floods that impacted the country on April 16 are still fresh in their minds, prompting them to be proactive. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an advisory, forecasting heavy rains and unstable weather conditions in the country. The unstable weather will peak on May 2 and 3. Stay up to date with the latest…
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, arrived today on a state visit to the United Arab Emirates. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was at the forefront of receiving Sultan Haitham and the accompanying delegation upon their arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Also present at the reception were Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, head of the honorary delegation accompanying the country’s guest, as well as Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security…
The Dubai Financial Market on Monday announced that it posted a net profit of Dh95.6 million before tax for the first quarter of 2024, a rise of 171 per cent as compared to the same period last year. Total consolidated revenue rose 64 per cent to Dh148.1 million. This includes Dh62.5 million in operating income and Dh85.6 million in investment returns and other income. Total expenses excluding tax reached Dh52.5 million, compared to Dh54.8 million during the same period last year. DFM’s trading value during the quarter topped Dh25 billion, as compared to Dh19 billion in the first quarter of…