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A mosque with a striking glass ball as its dome has recently been unveiled at the entrance to Al Dhaid in Sharjah. This unique architectural gem was built entirely at the expense of a generous philanthropist. While the mosque is still under construction but a significant portion of the project has already been completed. The mosque’s contemporarily-styled minaret is designed in a distinctive spiral shape, imparting a sense of towering height. Adjacent to it is the spherical glass structure where worshippers gather for prayers. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The interior of…

Donald Trump warned on Tuesday he could prosecute Joe Biden if he returns to the White House, as Washington appeals court judges questioned the former US president’s claim that he is immune from criminal charges for trying to overturn the 2020 election. Trump’s lawyers faced a sceptical reception as they sought to convince appeals-court judges that former presidents should not be prosecuted for actions they took in office. Trump is due to go to trial in March on federal charges of election subversion. “You’re saying a president could sell pardons, could sell military secrets, could tell SEAL Team Six to…

Dubai-based developer London Gate and Franck Muller, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer on Tuesday unveiled the Franck Muller Aeternitas – the world’s tallest branded residential clocktower. This tower, situated in Dubai Marina, marks a new milestone in luxury living in the UAE with a sales value estimated at over Dh2 billion. Rising to a height of 450 metres, Franck Muller Aeternitas will feature breathtaking panoramic views, crowned by a Franck Muller clock. “Ever since our launch in Dubai, we have been focused on bringing iconic additions to the Dubai skyline. In a strategic partnership with Franck Muller, we promise to…

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova withdrew from the Adelaide International on Tuesday citing a right hip injury, five days before the Australian Open starts in Melbourne. The No. 7-ranked Vondrousova pulled out of the tournament hours before her scheduled first-round match against Russian qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Taylor Townsend took her place in the draw and beat Sasnovich 6-3, 7-6 (4) in a night match. She had played doubles earlier and was getting a massage when an alert came through that she had been elevated to the singles main draw. “It was crazy because I was in the training room getting a…

London Gate Unveils the iconic Franck Muller Aeternitas – The World’s Tallest Branded Residential Clocktower in Dubai Marina Crowned by a Franck Muller clock, the structure epitomizes unmatched craftsmanship and innovation. With pricing starting at AED 1.6 million, London Gate introduces a flexible payment plan with a reasonable 40/60 structure. The project has a sales value of AED 2 Billion and London Gate will roll out projects worth over AED 8 Billion in Dubai this year. Dubai, UAE, 10th Jan, 2024: London Gate, UAE’s premium real estate developer and Franck Muller, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, hosted a grand event to…

VinFast has had a rocky start with its VF 8 electric SUV, but the Vietnamese automaker is pushing ahead with plans for more models. At CES 2024, it unveiled an electric pickup truck concept, and confirmed that the smaller VF 3 will be available globally. The VF 3 was unveiled in June 2023, but VinFast said at the time that it would initially be sold only in Vietnam. The two-door, four-seat VF 3 measures 122.5 inches long — shorter than a Mini Cooper — features a 10.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and targets more than 125…

The UAE is providing a Gateway airlock for a lunar-orbiting station. The construction of the airlock is scheduled to begin “immediately”, Salem Al Marri, Director General of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) said during an exclusive interview with Khaleej Times. The Lunar Airlock has received increased attention after the US and UAE signed an agreement to provide the ‘sealed chamber’. This airlock will be used to enter and exit a space station. Al Marri said, the Centre is “very excited to be a part of the Gateway and Artemis.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

With long-gestating antitrust cases against Google, Apple, and Amazon coming to fruition, many observers think that 2024 could be a turning point for Big Tech. Yet even as authorities press ahead with this litigation, they risk being blindsided by the rise of artificial intelligence, which is likely to reinforce Big Tech’s dominance of the economy. The recent firing and rehiring of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was interpreted as a conflict between cautious board members who worried about the risks of AI and enthusiasts like Altman. But the real significance of this episode was what it revealed about OpenAI’s relationship with…

The global economy is set to record the slowest half-decade of GDP growth in 30 years in 2024 as mounting geopolitical tensions could create fresh near-term hazards for the economy, said a new report released on Tuesday. According to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects, the economy is still in better shape than last year. It projected global growth to slow for the third year in a row — from 2.6 per cent last year to 2.4 per cent in 2024, almost three-quarters of a percentage point below the average of the 2010s. It projected 3.9 per cent growth…

After the songs Sher Khul Gaye and Ishq Jaisa Kuch, the makers of Fighter finally unveiled the Pilot theme song Heer Aasmani. Taking to Instagram, Hrithik Roshan treated fans with the song video and captioned it, “Whose nature is open sky, how is his story made on the ground? #HeerAasmani OUT NOW! Full song.” Composed by Vishal & Sheykhar, with lyrics penned by Kumaar, it is sung by Vishal Dadlani, Sheykhar Ravjiani, and B Praak. The song stands as a testament to the unswerving passion and dedication of Indian Air Force (IAF) officers who secure India’s skies and protect the…