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Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday announced their first exchange of prisoners of war for nearly five months, with more than 200 freed by each side after what Moscow said was a complex negotiation involving mediation by the UAE. Russia’s defence ministry said 248 military personnel had been handed over by Ukraine. Kyiv said it had brought home 230 people — 224 soldiers and six civilians — in what it said had been the largest documented swap of troops so far. Ukraine’s POW coordination centre also acknowledged the UAE’s role in the exchange, without giving details. Despite the lack of any…
A lot of folks got a new set of Apple or Beats wireless headphones or earbuds for the holidays, only to discover that things don’t sound as good as expected when listening to Apple Music. If that’s been your experience too, don’t worry — it’s very unlikely that your new wireless earbuds or headphones are to blame. The real culprit is Apple Music itself. That sounds like hooey, especially if you’re a longtime Apple Music listener and it’s never been a problem for you in the past. But if your previous earbuds or headphones were made by a company other…
If you are a UAE resident, chances are you have heard this expat’s voice, either on TV or the radio. He can even mimic American actor Morgan Freeman — in Arabic! Elie Iskandar, the man who can do over 200 voices, is a 37-year-old Lebanese native who now resides in Dubai. He has taken the world by storm with his remarkable vocal abilities which began as a hobby and led to a thriving career. Elie’s journey is nothing short of fascinating. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. It all began when Elie was…
Start 2024 In Spectacular Style with DSF: Enjoy Exceptional Entertainment and Wonder-Filled Experiences Citywide Create memories with an immersive line-up of DSF events that guarantee a fun-filled start to the year Discover another week of elevated shopping experiences with unmissable offers and incredible prizes to be won Explore more mesmerising live performances, cultural events, illuminations and nightly fireworks and drone shows throughout the festival Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 January 2024: Get set for another exciting week of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), as 2024 starts in spectacular style with extraordinary entertainment, incredible retail experiences, and the chance to win big…
Not knowing how to find your smartphone can cause a real panic when the need arises. It likely has way too much information on you, has access to your bank details and stock portfolio, and can grant access into pretty much any personal sphere of your life. Plus, you’re likely addicted to your smartphone in ways that no device has ever addicted humankind before. In short, if you’ve lost your cell phone, you may start to panic. It doesn’t have to stay that way for long, though, because there are a number of easy and reliable ways to find your…
HP has a long history in the computing industry, which means that there are a lot of excellent laptops for you to pick from. Whether you’re an industry professional who needs a business laptop or a gamer who wants a gaming laptop with a powerful GPU to play the latest games, you’ll likely find that HP has a configuration for you. Of course, given that there are so many options, it can be a bit daunting for somebody who isn’t familiar with the laptop market, which is why we’ve taken a look at the laptops HP has to offer and…
The Arab region must find a way to deal with Israel politically, a senior Emirati politician has said. Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Senior Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE president elaborated. “We have to find a political track to end Israeli occupation,” he said. “Such kind of Israeli actions that marginalise human loss should have an end.” Dr Anwar was speaking at the closing session of the Arab Strategy Forum that took place in Dubai on Wednesday. He also said that the UAE stands in solidarity with the people of Gaza and that the country is focused on two parallel missions.…
Nvidia already makes some of the best graphics cards, but it’s also not resting on its laurels. Although the RTX 40-series — bolstered by a refresh — is still very recent, Nvidia is also working on its next-gen GPUs from the RTX 50-series. Although the release date of RTX 50-series GPUs is still far away, various rumors and leaks give us a better clue of what to expect. Here’s everything we know about Nvidia’s upcoming generation of graphics cards. RTX 50-series: Specs Nvidia RTX 50-series Process node TSMC 3nm Architecture Blackwell Chip GB202, GB203, GB205, GB206, GB207 Memory type GDDR7…
There’s never been a better time to revamp your work-from-home equipment. Whether you want to work from the couch some days or while you’re on-the-go, a sturdy laptop is a must. Right now, you can take advantage of this Dell deal and save $815 on the Latitude 3540 Laptop with fast performing features like, up to 64GB DDR4 upgradeable memory and up to 13th Gen Intel Core U-series processors. It’s now down to just $1,109. Why You Should Buy the Latitude 3540 This laptop is perfect for when you’re out and about thanks to the smaller, re-designed outside boasting a…
The increasing intensity of the Gaza crisis may affect economic corridors, trade movements, and tourism in the region, an expert said at the ‘Arab Strategy Forum 2024’. Dr Jihad Azour, the Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), pointed out that the economic impact would likely be limited in Palestine and nearby nations, unless it translates into disruptions in trade routes or oil markets. Anticipating a potential spike in oil prices due to the crisis, the expert said that rapid adaptation is expected, even though a disruption in oil production is unlikely.…