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The UAE has entered the coldest phase of the winter season, with mid-January commonly experiencing severe cold conditions and temperatures dropping below 5°C in mountainous areas. As per experts in the field, the period between January 12 and January 24 is the peak of the winter season in the Gulf heritage calendar of Al Drour system. Last week, residents in various regions across the country experienced the winter chill, starting their mornings with single-digit temperatures as documented by the National Centre of Meteorology. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The coldest day of…

Renowned Urdu poet Munawwar Rana on Sunday breathed his last at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow following a cardiac arrest. He was 71 and had been battling with a prolonged illness for the past several months. Rana was undergoing treatment at the PGI hospital in Lucknow. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Born on November 26, 1952, in Uttar Pradesh’s Raebareli, Munawwar Rana is known for his significant contributions to Urdu literature, especially for his ghazals. In 2014, he was honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award for his poem, ‘Shahdaba’. However, he…

The Indian rupee appreciated 18 paise to 82.77 against the US dollar (22.99 against the UAE dirham) in early trade on Monday, supported by bullish domestic equities wherein domestic indices touched record highs. At the interbank foreign exchange, the Indian currency opened at 82.82 and touched 82.77 against the greenback in initial trade, registering a rise of 18 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee strengthened for the eighth consecutive session to settle with a gain of 6 paise to 82.95 against the US dollar. [Editor’s Note: For real-time forex rates, click on the widget below or visit…

Just two-fifths of IT professionals say they fully understand how AI tools work The majority of IT professionals believe AI would make their lives easier, but most are not using it yet January,2024: Despite artificial intelligence (AI) hitting new heights in 2023, only two-fifths (22%) of surveyed IT professionals can say they fullyunderstand how AI tools work— according to new research from SolarWinds. SolarWinds Tech Evangelist Sascha Giese The research, based on a survey of 267 IT professionals, highlights this lack of understanding could be fuelling a disconnect between the perceptions and the reality of AI tool usage. While over…

Let me guess: You already have shows like True Detective: Night Country, Expats, and all those Chicago series on tap to watch in January. But new shows are coming out this month that you’ll want to add to the list. Available on streaming services like Peacock, Netflix, and Paramount+, these shows are very different from one another. But they’re all exciting new entries to the streaming TV space. Two new shows are prequels to popular movies, Ted and Sexy Beast. One, meanwhile, is a new show starring recent Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh. What are they about? Here’s a quick…

Yet another bizarre moment on an aeroplane has gone viral, this time in India. A tense moment between an irate passenger and an Indian airline pilot, in which the former slapped the latter, was caught on camera yesterday. The person who uploaded the video – who appears to be an acquaintance of another passenger – said that the flight had been delayed by more than 10 hours at the time of the incident. The video shows the pilot standing in front of the plane full of passengers, making another announcement about the delays. He pauses as the angry passenger says…

The acclaimed Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki has become synonymous with Studio Ghibli, as the renowned animation studio’s co-founder is behind some of its most incredible films. Miyazaki has been responsible for some of Ghibli’s greatest hits since 1979, with his most recent film, The Boy and the Heron, released just last year. Miyazaki’s best movies feature aspects fans have come to expect from Studio Ghibli, including stunning animation, compelling characters, and a moving narrative with a thoughtful message at its core. From coming-of-age classics like Kiki’s Delivery Service to internationally celebrated masterpieces like Spirited Away, Miyazaki’s top movies should be…

Residents in Ras Al Khaimah have been informed of a security drill set to be held in the emirate. Taking to social media, the RAK Police issued an advisory to residents and motorists. The exercise will be held on Monday, January 15 from 8am onwards. Residents have been warned to make way for military vehicles. The authority has also warned them not to spread rumours, take photographs and advised them to seek information from official sources. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.

PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has announced the successful completion of its strategic acquisition of Circle Health Group, the UK’s largest independent operators of hospitals, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. The completion of this deal, which has achieved regulatory approvals in record time, signifies PureHealth’s exceptional operational capabilities and commitment to international growth. Hamad Al Hammadi, chairman of the board of Directors of PureHealth, said: “We are pleased to complete the acquisition of Circle in record time. This epitomises PureHealth’s operational excellence and strategic adaptability in broadening its international impact. After…

The Peregrine lunar lander will be unable to do what it says on the tin, though the troubled spacecraft has nevertheless surprised many observers by continuing to fly way longer than expected. But Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic said on Sunday that it expects its spacecraft to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere in the coming days, bringing the troubled mission to a fiery close. Peregrine marked the first attempt at putting an American lander on the moon since the final Apollo mission in 1972, and was also aiming to become the first private endeavor to achieve the feat. But a propellant leak shortly…