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With over 17.1 million smartphone users in the UAE, it is safe to assume that most individuals carry their mobile devices virtually everywhere. However, despite this constant companionship, many do not think about cleaning phones regularly. A recent study at the University of Arizona revealed that mobile phones carry ten times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Supporting this revelation, doctors in the UAE highlighted cell phones as high-touch surfaces vulnerable to contamination in multiple hotspots, such as in bathrooms and food-contact surfaces. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Despite the high usage…

Holders Manchester City will play Chelsea in the FA Cup semifinals in an all-Premier League clash next month while Manchester United take on Coventry City after the draw for the last four was made on Sunday. United won a thrilling quarterfinal against Liverpool, beating their arch rivals 4-3 in extra time to deny Juergen Klopp a fairytale sendoff in his final season. The Anfield side were in contention for four trophies before Sunday’s loss. Coventry are the lowest ranked side left in the competition after the Championship club upset Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 on Saturday with two injury-time goals to reach…

This is March. Those three words signal the beginning of March Madness and the return of the greatest tournament in sports, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. The 68 teams in the tournament will be revealed during the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Selection Show. By Sunday evening, 32 teams have automatically qualified for the tournament by winning a conference. The remaining 36 teams will be granted an at-large bid from the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Selection Committee. This 10-member group will determine the at-large bids through several factors, including quality wins and NET ranking. The Selection Committee…

Yasir Khaqan, a security guard at a hospital in Abu Dhabi, tirelessly devotes long hours to his work, welcoming and assisting every individual who enters the facility. Despite experiencing fatigue during Ramadan and facing demanding work schedule, Yasir remains undeterred by the challenges he faces during his work hours. His unwavering commitment to his duties embodies the spirit of compassion and service. “We often confront urgent situations where quick assistance is crucial for the patient and their companions. My responsibility involves welcoming everyone and guiding them swiftly through the hospital. I ensure they reach the nearest elevator without delay. While…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to send ground forces into Gaza’s southern Rafah city despite growing international concern over the fate of Palestinian civilians sheltering there. Netanyahu, whose security and war cabinets were later due to discuss latest international efforts towards a truce deal, stressed that “no amount of international pressure will stop us from realising all the goals of the war”. “To do this, we will also operate in Rafah,” he told a cabinet meeting, hours before he was set to meet visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for talks on the war raging since October 7. Israel…

The curtain came down on the second edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) with the Royal Challengers Bangalore doing what their famous men’s team have failed to do by lifting the trophy in New Delhi on Sunday. The RCB won their maiden title after their spinners restricted Delhi Capitals to 113, setting the stage for an eight-wicket victory with just three balls to spare. Chasing a modest total, Bangalore started slowly and weathered the loss of openers Sophie Devine (32) and captain Smriti Mandhana (31) before Ellyse Perry (35 not out) and Richa Ghosh (17 not out) led them…

SpaceX’s third Starship test flight last Thursday was its best yet, far exceeding the first two missions, which took place last year and ended in huge fireballs just a few minutes in. This time, the Starship — comprising the first-stage Super Heavy booster and upper-stage Starship spacecraft — kept on flying, with both parts reaching their destination points before breaking up on descent. The largely successful mission involving the world’s most powerful rocket was a huge boost for the Starship project, with SpaceX aiming to use the vehicle for crew and cargo flights to the moon in the coming years.…

The European Union on Sunday announced a 7.4 billion-euro ($8 billion) aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighbouring countries could drive more migrants to European shores. The deal, which drew criticism from rights groups, was signed on Sunday afternoon in Cairo in a ceremony attended by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and leaders of Belgium, Italy, Austria, Cyprus and Greece. El Sisi met separately with von der Leyen and other European leaders before the signing ceremony on Sunday afternoon. Stay up to date with…

If you’re willing to spend on desktop computer deals for a machine that will offer flagship performance for all of your needs, it’s highly recommended that you go with the Dell XPS Desktop 8960. This certain configuration that’s on sale from Dell will let you enjoy savings of $400 on its original price of $2,250, so you’ll have to pay $1,850 — it’s still not cheap, but it’s going to be worth every single penny at this discounted price. You’re going to have to be quick though — this is a clearance sale, so there’s no telling when the offer…

The big news this week, President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party’s nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said. “The other’s me,” Biden quipped. The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflected ongoing criticism that his memory is hazy and he appears confused, instead highlighting moments when the 77-year-old Trump has slipped up, too. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…