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Here are the talking points from weekend’s Premier League games: Guardiola’s ruthless touch When Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne was substituted after 69 minutes of a rip-roaring contest at Anfield with the game locked at 1-1 and top spot up for grabs there was widespread surprise, not least from the Belgian playmaker. De Bruyne, a key component of five Premier League title triumphs, was not impressed and made his feelings known to manager Pep Guardiola who sent on the more defensively-minded Mateo Kovacic. City hung on for the draw in the face of a Liverpool onslaught, vindicating Guardiola’s decision –…
Insurance companies launch new insurance products targeting the marine services sector in response to recent global developments ANIB Introduces Specialized Marine Insurance Coverage for Risks Posed by Geopolitical Events Dubai, UAE (March 10, 2024): In recent years, the global maritime industry has faced increasing threats from various geopolitical factors, including unstable conditions in which during war, attacks on cargo carrying vessels pose significant risks to shippers and businesses involved in international trade. ANIB’s specialized insurance coverage for war and political risks is specifically designed to address these challenges, providing clients with peace of mind and financial protection in the face…
It’s become a time-honored tradition at the Academy Awards for the tunes nominated for Best Original Song to be performed onstage at the Oscars, often by the very artists who provided their vocals for the film in question. The 96th annual Academy Awards will be no exception, and one of the most anticipated parts of this year’s show will be the live performances. While we can’t predict the exact times that the songs will be performed, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the full lineup of artists who will take the stage this Sunday, March 10,…
While some UAE residents went on long drives and enjoyed a strong karak, others were left cleaning up the mess and counting their losses after torrential rains hit the UAE on Saturday. Heavy rain, thunder and lightning hit several parts of the country, leaving many areas submerged. For adventure-loving couple Hafsa and Saeed, it was the perfect occasion to explore the city. “At first we were a little hesitant but then we set off on a drive,” said Hafsa. Their drive led them to the mountain side where they stopped to walk around. “We were just exploring when we saw…
Oman will observe the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan on March 12, Tuesday. Oman News Agency, in a post on social media platform X, announced that Tuesday will be the beginning of the holy month. The announcement came after there was no sighting of the crescent moon on Sunday evening, the agency said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Earlier on the day, countries including Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines also announced the beginning of the holy month on March 12.
The 2024 Oscars aren’t for everyone. You can be a movie fan and not really care for the red carpet interviews, the long victory speeches, the cheesy musical numbers, or the tribute to those who passed away in the past year that’s always a downer. If that’s the case, and you’re looking for some good TV shows to watch, just head over to Amazon Prime Video. It has a lot of shows, but there are three in particular that are worth your time. One is a 2024 show that just debuted, another is one of 2023’s most underrated series, and…
Abu Dhabi police have announced a change in the timing of traffic ban for trucks and heavy vehicles on the emirate’s roads during Ramadan. The police took to social media to announce the change in the timing of rush-hour restriction for the holy month of Ramadan. The restriction is applicable for trucks and buses transporting more than 50 workers. General Mahmoud Youssef Al Balushi, Director of the Directorate of Traffic and Security Patrols of the Central Operations Sector, said that heavy vehicles would not be allowed to ply on Abu Dhabi roads during the morning and evening peak hours. Stay…
Bahrain observe the first day of Ramadan on March 11, 2024. The moon-sighting committee in Bahrain convened on Sunday evening at the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA)’s headquarters and “said that it had not received any testimonies,” according to BNA. However, the first day of Ramadan has been decided based on the moon sighting in Saudi Arabia. Of the GCC countries, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain have announced that March 11 will be the first day of Ramadan. Oman alone reported that the crescent moon was not sighted in the country and that the holy month would…
In a significant boost to digital payments in the UAE, Direct Debit System, the UAE’s first paperless direct debit marketplace, has partnered with Keyper, a leading venture capital-backed, technology-enabled property management platform, to launch the first digital rental payments platform accessible to all tenants and landlords in the UAE. The collaboration delivers a long-awaited solution to the traditional post-dated cheque (PDC) based transactions, enabling property owners to receive payments of rent digitally. Direct Debit System facilitates automatic rent deductions from tenants’ bank accounts under pre-agreed conditions, mirroring the functionality of PDCs. The technology eliminates the error-prone system of cheque acceptance,…
Apple did not invent the smartwatch. Or the fitness tracker. But in a world of Fitbits, Garmins, et al, when the boffins at Cupertino made the first Apple Watch, it instantly became the most coveted gadget in its space. That was back in 2015. Since then the Apple Watch has gone through several iterations and improvements, and its latest version, the Series 9, retains Apple’s position atop the heap. Our test mule this week is the sleek and cool 45mm version of the Series 9. While this is not Apple’s flagship among its smartwatches – that honour belongs to the…