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A top Indian opposition politician appeared in court on Friday to fight his arrest in a case supporters say is aimed at sidelining challengers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi before next month’s election. Arvind Kejriwal, chief minister of Delhi and a key leader in an opposition alliance formed to compete against Modi in the polls, was detained on Thursday in connection with a long-running corruption probe. He is among several leaders of the bloc under criminal investigation and one of his colleagues described his arrest as a “political conspiracy” orchestrated by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Stay up to…

Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub has been selected to host the upcoming 10-team ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2024 in April and May. The competition will determine two spots at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which takes place in Bangladesh in September and October this year. As well as host nation UAE, Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uganda, USA, Vanuatu and Zimbabwe will all feature in Abu Dhabi. The 2022 equivalent was also played out at Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub, with Bangladesh and Ireland going on to secure qualification. This year, the…

AD Ports Group Acquires Majority Stake in Tbilisi Dry Port Purchase Agreement Strengthens the Group’s Role in the Middle Trade Corridor Connecting Asia to Europe Abu Dhabi, UAE and Tbilisi, Georgia – 22 March 2024: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, today announced the signing of a purchase agreement with Inveco LLC to acquire 60% ownership in the Tbilisi Dry Port, a new custom-bonded and rail-connected intermodal logistics hub in Georgia. The project, currently owned by Inveco LLC and Wilhelmsen, is expected to be operational by Q4 2024. It is a key…

With such a focus on all the streaming services out there, it’s easy to forget that one of the best ways to watch movies in stunning picture and sound quality, regardless of your internet speed or if you even have internet, is with a 4K Blu-ray player. Several models of Blu-ray players can be had for very reasonable prices, and you can even find them in gaming consoles like the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5, in case you already have one of those in your entertainment unit. Blu-ray players can play 4K Blu-rays, regular Blu-rays, DVDs, and even audio…

Millions of dirhams are expected to be raised for charity in a single night at an auction this Sunday, March 24, in support of the Mothers’ Endowment campaign. Launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the drive is aimed at establishing a Dh1-billion endowment fund for education. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced its support for the Most Noble Number charity auction, organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), by allocating a set of 10 special vehicle plate numbers to be auctioned at the event.…

PwC Middle East and Microsoft launch AI Centre of Excellence dedicated to upskilling Saudi engineering talent PwC Middle East and Microsoft are strongly committed to developing local AI talent in Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 21 March 2024: PwC Middle East in Saudi Arabia and Microsoft have announced the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence in Riyadh aimed at upskilling and scaling the AI capabilities of Saudi engineers and researchers. The launch of the centre, announced during LEAP 2024, supports the Kingdom’s community development and nationalisation agenda by nurturing next-generation talent in alignment with Vision…

HP is one of the best laptop brands, so if you need a new device, you’re going to want to take advantage of the offers in HP’s laptop sale. Prices start at $220, and you can enjoy savings of as much as $500, but only if you hurry because we’re not sure how much time is remaining before these bargains get taken down. Whether you spot something interesting among our recommendations below, or you want to check out everything that’s part of the sale, you need to complete your purchase as soon as possible to make sure that you get…

A former Filipino congressman accused of masterminding the killings of a provincial governor and several others has been arrested in East Timor and will be deported to the Philippines, Philippine justice officials said on Friday. Police arrested Arnolfo Teves Jr while he was playing at a golf driving range Thursday in East Timor’s capital of Dili, where he has tried to seek asylum, the Philippine Department of Justice said. His arrest had been sought through an Interpol red notice asking police worldwide to locate and apprehend him. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…

The Indian rupee fell to its lowest level on record against the US dollar and UAE dirham on Friday, weighed down by broad weakness in its Asian peers and aggressive local dollar demand, traders said. The rupee fell to an intra-day low of 22.732 against the UAE dirham, before ending marginally higher at 22.7316, but still down 0.3 per cent for the day. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Strong dollar bids close to the end of the session pushed the rupee to a record low alongside the “surprising absence” of the Reserve…

Many commonplace expressions in English are relics from the days of sailing ships, but have passed into common usage in ways that cause us to forget their origins. For instance, when someone says “I can’t fathom what she’s speaking about”, we understand that he’s saying he can’t gauge her meaning. The expression derives from nautical days of yore, where “fathom” is utilised as a maritime measurement equivalent to six feet. The term “to fathom” started on sailing ships to signify “measuring using a sounding line”. You drop a line from the side of the ship to estimate the distance it…