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The UAE passport has grown stronger in the past year, rising by two positions to 11th, giving visa-free access to 183 countries, according to Henley & Partner’s 2024 Passport Index released on Wednesday. The UAE also remained the biggest climber on the Index over the past decade, adding an impressive 106 destinations to its visa-free score since 2014, resulting in a massive leap of 44 places in the ranking from 55th to 11th position. The UAE passport also maintained its top position in the region, followed by Qatar (53), Kuwait (55), Bahrain (59), Oman (60) and Saudi Arabia (61). Stay…
It was a highly anticipated mission that was set to enter the record books. But Astrobotic’s attempt at putting the first privately built lander on the moon in a controlled landing, and also at becoming the first U.S. mission to land on the moon since 1972, has ended in failure. Still, despite the setback, the Pittsburgh-based team remains upbeat about Peregrine Mission 1, and is learning all the lessons it can in preparation for another lunar landing that it will attempt in November as part of the Griffin Lander mission. The Peregrine lander launched from the Kennedy Space Center aboard…
The weather on Thursday will be generally fair and partly cloudy at times, according to UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology. It would be humid by night and Friday morning over some areas, especially coastal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate Southeasterly becoming Northwesterly winds with a speed of 10- 20 reaching 30 Km/hr. The sea will be slightly in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. The lowest temperature recorded in the country on January 10 morning was 5.3 °C in Raknah (Al Ain) at 07:30 UAE local time. Today, the temperatures in…
Gold prices in the UAE edged higher on Thursday morning. According to the Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K variant of the yellow metal opened at Dh246.25 per gram, up Dh0.25 from last night. While 22K, 21K and 18K opened at Dh228.0, Dh220.5, and Dh189.0 per gram, respectively. Spot gold was up 0.3 per cent at $2,032.08 per ounce as of 9.25 am UAE time as the US dollar index fell 0.1 per cent, on its second session of decline, making bullion more attractive for buyers holding other currencies. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Take a moment and think about how often you shop at your local Walmart. Is it weekly? Daily? If either of those is the case, it might be time to upgrade your shopping experience. The Walmart Plus free trial is your chance to check out what the retail giant has to offer. Walmart Plus is basically Amazon Prime for Walmart. You get free shipping on most orders, early access to deals and new product drops (like PS5 restocks), the best grocery delivery, and more. If Walmart is your go-to option for the best smart home devices or the best tech…
Employers in the UAE cannot make decisions about hiring, terminating or restricting job opportunities for residents over a mental health condition, as per a new law passed recently. “Instead, any decision regarding employment must be based on a report from a specialised medical committee that evaluates the individual’s condition in relation to their job,” Dr Hind Alrustamani, CEO and founder of Aman Lil Afia Clinic, told Khaleej Times in an interview. This is similar to how companies are not allowed to take hiring or firing decisions based on the physical health of an employee. Workers can take up to 90…
Arada pledges its commitment as Legacy Partner for Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2024 for three consecutive years Sharjah, January 10, 2023 In an effort to support entrepreneurs through a belief in their impact on the future, Arada has announced its partnership with Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) as a Legacy Partner for the coming three consecutive years. This continued commitment underlines Arada’s dedication to encouraging entrepreneurial talent and innovation, contributing to the growth and development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem within Sharjah, the UAE, and the broader region. Supporting entrepreneurship through the power of long-term partnerships Arada’s dynamic partnership with Sheraa exemplifies the…
SpaceX is aiming to get the mighty Starship rocket aloft again in February. Speaking during a media teleconference earlier this week that was mainly for NASA to share updates to its Artemis program, Jessica Jensen, vice president of customer operations and integration at SpaceX, revealed that the Elon Musk-led company is aiming to have the Starship ready for flight this month and hoping to receive a flight permit from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the coming weeks. “We are working toward Starship flight test three right now,” Jensen said, adding that the SpaceX team at the launch site in…
To be a content creator in Gaza is a task unlike any other, according to Palestinian content creator Plestia. The aspiring journalist, who has become one of the most influential voices during the Gaza conflict, was addressing attendees of the 1 Billion Followers Summit that kicked off in Dubai on Wednesday. “I look for stories that provide hope,” she said speaking in Arabic. “Every person in Gaza is a story.” Since October 7, the Israel offensive against Gaza has killed over 20,000 people, mostly women and children and millions have been displaced. During this time, content creators and journalists in…
The former president is the preferred candidate of 49% of self-identified Republicans: Reuters/Ipsos Donald Trump holds a wide lead over his rivals for the Republican US presidential nomination just five days before the state-by-state selection contest begins, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Wednesday. The former president is the preferred candidate of 49% of self-identified Republicans, the poll found. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley had the support of 12% of Republicans, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holding 11% support. Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy was backed by 4% of Republicans, while no other candidate got more than 2%, the poll…