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Reigning Grand Slam champions Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz turned in dominating performances on Sunday to roll into the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters. The two hottest young racquets in the sport showed no mercy in quick-fire victories, with Australian Open champion Sinner overwhelming Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-4. “Almost perfect” Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon champion, stepped up his Indian Wells title defense with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime. The world number two Spaniard allowed his Canadian opponent no room to move, reaching the fourth round with his eighth match win in a row at…

HONOR Launches “Moments of Gratitude” Campaign to Express Appreciation this Ramadan During the campaign users will enjoy up to AED 1000 savings and free gifts on HONOR products Dubai, UAE, 11 March 2024: In honor of Ramadan, HONOR the global technology brand has launched its “Moments of Gratitude” campaign in the UAE, aimed at inspiring consumers to express appreciation in various sides of life. From cherishing family bonds to expressing thanks to friends for their support, from the warmth of gatherings to the serenity found in this holy month, gratitude involves in every aspect of our lives during Ramadan. As part…

We have the solution to Wordle on March 11, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle answer Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “GRASP.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely…

EWEC Drives Decarbonisation of Abu Dhabi and Conducts Q1 2024 Clean Energy Certificates Auction In the continuation of the Year of Sustainability, EWEC has opened registration for the next Clean Energy Certificates auction Abu Dhabi, UAE – 11 March 2024: EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing and supply of water and electricity across the UAE, today announced that registration is now open for its Q1 2024 auction for Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) in Abu Dhabi, with the auction scheduled to take place on 14 March 2024. CECs allow Abu Dhabi…

Major press agencies have pulled a photo of the U.K.’s Princess of Wales and her children amid concerns that it’s been digitally manipulated. The image, shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Instagram account on Mother’s Day (yes, moms in the U.K. are celebrated two months earlier than the U.S.), faced more scrutiny than usual as it’s the first to show Princess Kate since she disappeared from public view after undergoing abdominal surgery in January. Soon after the photo was shared and added to the picture libraries of prominent press agencies such as Reuters, the Associated Press (AP), Getty…

The first crewed test flight of Boeing Space’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft has been delayed yet again, but this time it’s not the result of an issue with the vehicle itself. The most recently announced target date for the launch of the much-anticipated Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) had been April, but in a message on Friday, NASA said it was now aiming to launch the mission in May “due to space station scheduling,” though it declined to go into detail. The Starliner flight test will involve NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams launching aboard a United Launch Alliance rocket…

Two new cycling tracks have been inaugurated in Dubai’s Khawaneej and Mushrif areas by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). These tracks extend 7 km to connect with existing tracks in the two districts, which already span up to 32 km. The extension coincides with the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, a time when residents and visitors enjoy engaging in physical activities, including cycling. This expansion brings the total length of cycling tracks in the residential communities to 39 km. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, RTA, said: “The project has been undertaken…

Gold prices rally took a breather in the UAE on Monday as prices were steady at the opening of the markets. According to the Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K variant of the yellow metal was trading at Dh264.0 per gram. While 22K, 21K and 18K were also unchanged at Dh244.5, Dh236.5 and Dh202.75 per gram, respectively. Spot gold was steady at $2,181.3 per ounce as of 9.10am UAE time. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The precious metal prices reached a record peak of $2194.99 on Friday on the back of a…

There weren’t a lot of surprise winners or upsets at the 2024 Oscars, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t an entertaining show. As expected, Oppenheimer was the big winner at the 96th Academy Awards, with Christopher Nolan scoring his first wins for Best Picture and Best Director. Out of 11 nominations, Oppenheimer took home seven Oscars including Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., as well as the awards for original score, cinematography and film editing. Best Actress went to Emma Stone for her role in Poor Things, a film which also won best costume…

UAE on Sunday announced that the first day of Ramadan in the country will be marked on Monday, March 11, following the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon. President Sheikh Mohamed took to X to share his wishes as the announcement was made. “With the start of Ramadan, I extend my best wishes to all those observing the holy month,” he said. “May this period of reflection and prayer bring us closer together and strengthen our bonds of unity and compassion. I wish you a blessed Ramadan filled with peace, harmony, and spiritual growth.” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…