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Soon after Kalle Samooja claimed a career breakthrough win at the $1.5m LIV Golf Promotions tournament in Abu Dhabi, the first thing that he turned his attention to was not the riches that await on the Saudi-backed tour, but to his family back home in Finland. Speaking shortly after he pocketed a cool $200,000 for his efforts over three days at the National Course, an emotional Samooja revealed his innermost feelings when he said: “I’m going to take a little Christmas break, that’s for sure. “I can’t wait to get home. I’ve got a wife and three boys waiting at…

Revolutionizing the business landscape through content creation Three Emirati content creators produce educational and inspirational content landscape to foster a thriving business community in the region United Arab Emirates, 12 December 2023: In a dynamic business environment where innovation and inspiration are paramount, three visionary Emiratis, Ali Alblooshi, Yousif AlHammadi, and Ahmed AlKhawaja are making waves. These trailblazers are unraveling the complexities of entrepreneurship, storytelling, and marketing, bringing fresh perspectives and empowering audiences with knowledge. Their efforts in educating and motivating their audience is both inspirational and commendable. Ali Alblooshi, a distinguished serial entrepreneur and content creator, has captured hearts…

When the first House Flipper launched in 2018, it didn’t get the kindest critical reception. Reviews at the time knocked the house fixing simulation for its repetitive cleaning gameplay that turned chores into, well, chores. Playing its newly released sequel, House Flipper 2, I have to wonder if developer Empyrean was too far ahead of its time. Games like House Flipper have become an unexpected phenomenon in the few short years between releases. That’s thanks in no small part to PowerWash Simulator, a surprise hit that only tasked players with hosing down very dirty surfaces. Maybe it was just because…

Abu Dhabi has standardised the fare structures for all its public buses, the transport authority announced on Tuesday. The basic bus fare for both the city and suburban areas will now be Dh2, plus 5 fils per kilometre — with the cost capped at Dh5 per journey, according to the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). This means that when a passenger rides more than one bus to reach his final destination — whether from the city to the suburbs or back — he no longer has to pay the Dh2 base fare multiple times, the centre explained. Stay up to date…

Crucial climate talks are still on at COP28 in the UAE — with a landmark deal yet to be hammered out past the deadline today. An agreement, particularly on the terms of a fossil fuel phaseout, is yet to be reached. The UAE, as COP28 host, said on Tuesday that it would seek consensus with a new draft deal, as negotiators pointed out the “watery” language used on fossil fuels in the initial text. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “We need to work on how we put their views into the text…

The collaboration unites two titans in precision healthcare and engineering expertise to establish new healthcare and automotive engineering benchmarks In a historic collaboration, American Hospital Dubai, a leader in regional healthcare and innovator in the acquisition of cutting-edge equipment for patient safety, has announced a transformative partnership with AGMC BMW, the official BMW Group importer for Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates for the AGMC BMW 24-Hour Race. This ground-breaking alliance redefines quality, safety, and precision standards. The collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both leaders to precision and innovation, leveraging their strengths to establish new standards for excellence. This unprecedented…

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film, including best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and three of its original songs. It was closely followed by its release date and meme companion Oppenheimer, which scored eight nominations, including best picture drama and for actors Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Emily Blunt. The revamped group, now a for-profit endeavour with a larger and more diverse voting body, announced nominations Monday for its January awards show, after scandal and several troubled years, including…

Innovating for Climate Action: OPPO’s Green Initiatives Driving Technological Sustainability Global smartphone brand OPPO is dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 OPPO actively incorporates sustainable technologies, leading to a reduction in plastic use and an extension of smartphone battery lifespans OPPO champions a collaborative approach within the industry and empowers climate-conscious startup Bluepha Co., Ltd to showcase their biodegradable solutions at COP28   Dubai, UAE, 12 December 2023 – In an era where virtual connectivity is rapidly embraced, with nearly 57% of the global population using mobile internet by the end of 2022 (GSMA), the environmental impact of smart…

The best documentaries on Hulu include a new look at Lady Bird Johnson, one of the most memorable First Ladies in American history. As the country mourns one First Lady, Rosalynn Carter, it’s an appropriate time to learn the legacy of another. The best documentaries on Hulu also include a film about the Negro League, a love story forged by fire, and more. We’ve gone through the entire library and picked out the best documentaries of the bunch. And while you’re here, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the Disney Bundle, which gets you Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ for…

Now, you can transfer your vehicle plate ownership without having to visit the centres of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). In an initiative that seeks to streamline the buying and selling of number plates, the RTA rolled out the service that allows residents to complete the transfer process in just a few taps — via the UAE Pass. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Under the process, the buyer and seller are required to sign a sales purchase agreement (SPA) using their UAE Pass. Here’s a guide, including conditions that have to…