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A blend of history and innovation. This is what visitors can see at the latest exhibition at Sharjah’s House of Wisdom, highlighting the legacy of Arab and Muslim scholars in the field of science. Running until March 6, ‘Takwin: Sciences and Creativity’ offers a comprehensive overview of the rich scientific heritage that has shaped modern thinking, particularly in the fields of engineering, astronomy, medicine, mathematics, and zoology. Manuscripts written by scholars and thinkers many centuries ago were collated from various parts of the world. Their ideas were developed into concepts and used to establish new theories that time that their…
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan said that he was “open for dialogue” and “ready to talk,” indicating his willingness to mend ties with the powerful establishment ahead of next month’s general elections. The 71-year-old founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party has been incarcerated at a high-security jail facing multiple cases for more than six months. Pakistan’s election commission has cancelled the iconic symbol of his party, the cricket ‘bat’. Nomination papers for Khan and a number of his party leaders have also been rejected by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Stay up to date with the…
For a bare-bones gaming experience, you really only need three things: a game console, a TV, and a good HDMI cable. While this combination may get you HD picture and sound at the very least, this doesn’t necessarily guarantee an optimal gaming experience. For that, you’ll want a TV that has the specs to tackle the latest and greatest video games. So what should you be looking for? For starters, it’s a good idea to invest in a 4K TV (if you don’t own one already) to ensure you’re getting the best possible resolution for next-gen titles that are built…
Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed a date for a possible retirement from the sport, during the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. The Portuguese ace turns 39 next month and his loyal fans around the world and football aficionados are wondering how long the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star will carry on. But only he knows the answer to the question and how much more of football is left in him. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. And during the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards and the Dubai International Sports Conference, Ronaldo…
High-speed internet has made it easy and economical for millions of people to “cut the cord” and ditch traditional cable or satellite TV in favor of online streaming services. But due to regional broadcasting restrictions, sports fans had to wait a while longer to enjoy live and on-demand content. Movies and TV shows have been available on services like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video for about a decade now, and today’s 4K smart TVs even come with built-in internet connectivity and pre-loaded streaming apps — but only recently have broadcasters like ESPN done the same thing for live-action sports, including…
A fire broke out in dorms at a boarding school for elementary students in central Henan province, and 13 students died in the blaze, Chinese state media reported Saturday. All of the dead were third grade students, a teacher told Zonglan news, a state-backed media outlet from Hebei province. One person rescued from the scene was being treated in the hospital, CCTV, China’s state broadcaster said. The fire started Friday night and was put out just before midnight at Yingcai School in rural Fangcheng district in central Henan, and the school’s owner was detained, CCTV reported. Stay up to date…
Veteran Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik left netizens shocked as he shared wedding pictures with Pakistani actress Sana Javed on Saturday. Malik has recently been under the limelight amid rumours of his divorce from Indian professional tennis player, Sania Mirza. Taking to his social media platforms, Shoaib shared pictures with Sana Javed, putting the rumours to rest, with the caption, “And we created you in pairs.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The two were rumoured to be dating due to their recent interaction on a birthday post, as per a local media outlet.…
MMA fans are getting treated to a big UFC event tomorrow: UFC 297. And since it’s a pay-per-view, you’ll need to hand over some cash to tune in. ESPN+ is the only outlet for streaming live UFC pay-per-view events like these in the United States, so if you’re looking for a way to enjoy all the action online, read on. We’ve got everything you need to know about UFC pay-per-views on ESPN+, including how to sign up, how much it costs, and how you can save. ESPN+ is a premium streaming service for all things sports, from MMA and boxing…
A Thai appeals court extended a man’s sentence to a record 50 years of prison on Thursday for insulting the monarchy, CNN reported. This is believed to be the toughest penalty ever imposed under the country’s lese majeste law, according to a legal rights group. Mongkol Thirakhot, 30, an online clothes vendor and political activist from northern Chiang Rai province, was originally sentenced to 28 years in prison in 2023 for making social media posts that were deemed ‘damaging’ to the king. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. On Thursday, the court of…
‘Excited to take the field with David Warner and Dubai Capital’, says Sam Billings ~ David Warner will captain the side, who play MI Emirates in their opening IT20 match ~ Dubai, 20th January 2024: The DP World ILT20 is back with a bang as the Dubai Capitals will look to kickstart their campaign in style with a massive clash against the MI Emirates at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, January 20. A varied range of players will take the field for the Dubai Capitals in the second season, led by Australian David Warner, who will don the captaincy…