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190 guests from 25 countries set to enrich young minds at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2024 Organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), SCRF is set to take place from May 1 – 12 at Expo Centre Sharjah Sharjah, April 12, 2024 The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, renowned for its ability to unite global literary enthusiasts and bring the undeniable power of reading to the youth, is once again set to captivate audiences with an array of esteemed guests who will deliver inspiring talks, panel discussions and invaluable workshops. Organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and set to take place from…

The Digital Trends team has been vigorously collecting information about the best VPN services on the internet. While we can get bogged down in the details of the tech, as consumers, we can’t ignore the price. It may not be completely clear initially what ExpressVPN’s cost is, given the fact that you have to calculate discounts and monthly versus annual plans, among other factors. However, loyal customers swear by this popular VPN and many claim it’s the best on the market due to its relatively affordable price yet extensive functionality. If you’re looking for ExpressVPN’s price structure and a breakdown…

Australian police on Sunday said a 40-year-old itinerant with mental illness was behind a Sydney shopping centre stabbing rampage that killed six people, including a new mum whose nine-month-old baby is still in hospital with serious wounds. New South Wales police Assistant Commissioner Anthony Cooke said the assailant — who was shot dead by a senior police officer at the scene on Saturday — was Queensland man Joel Cauchi. Five women and one male security guard were killed in the attack as Cauchi roved through a packed shopping centre in the city’s Bondi Junction neighbourhood with a large knife. Twelve…

A significant depreciation of the Indian rupee over the past decade has substantially increased the remittance power of non-resident Indians across the world, in particular the GCC and the US, leading to a remarkable jump in inward remittance to the third-largest Asian economy. The value of the rupee against the US dollar has decreased from nearly Rs60 to around Rs83.31 over the last decade, leading to a corresponding decline in value against the dirham, which is pegged to the greenback. The 10-year depreciation represents a decline of 27.8 per cent over a ten-year period, which is less than a 3.0…

Bayer Leverkusen’s record-breaking run to their first Bundesliga title was no fluke, with a 16-month plan coming to fruition. The team made sure of their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich’s 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga. Sunday’s 5-0 home victory over Werder Bremen further stretched Leverkusen’s Bundesliga record unbeaten run to 29 games – 25 wins and four draws to chalk up 79 points. Xabi Alonso’s team have a 16-point lead over Bayern with five matches remaining. Leverkusen left nothing to chance and sealed their title win at the first opportunity…

Cybersec leaders weigh in on the state of Middle East critical infrastructure cybersecurity Experts at GISEC Global 2024 provide insights into the current conditions surrounding critical infrastructure attacks – and how to prevent them Photo caption: GISEC Global 2024 welcomes cybersecurity leaders to discuss the status of critical infrastructure cybersecurity. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 April 2024: According to a survey conducted by Allianz Risk Barometer, which analysed top cybersecurity risks around the world, cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure emerged as the as the second-highest concern among 1,112 global respondents. Paired with the turbulence of current geopolitical events and an ever-deepening reliance on…

Inter’s quest for history continues today at San Siro when they take on 13th-place Cagliari. With the Serie A title all but locked up, the only question that remains is just how many points the Nerazzurri can rack up. Winning out would get them to 103, which would top Juventus’ record-setting 2013-14 campaign by a single point. With no room for error, these matches for Inter continue to get more and more compelling. This match is about to start, at 2:45 p.m. ET today, and will be broadcast exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States, but we’ve found a couple…

Families are getting ready for back-to-school on Monday after a three-week-long break for most students in the UAE. This involves returning to school routines, organizing logistical arrangements for morning drop-offs and pick-ups, completing any remaining homework, and preparing uniforms and school supplies. Students enrolled in international curriculum schools enjoyed a three-week break for the spring holidays, which commenced on March 25. They are scheduled to resume classes tomorrow after the Eid Al Fitr holidays that followed the spring break. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Meanwhile, Indian-curriculum schools began their new academic year…

The man who fatally stabbed six people in Sydney had mental health issues in the past and there is no indication ideology was a motive in the attack in one of the city’s busiest shopping centres, police said on Sunday. The attacker, identified by police as 40-year-old Joel Cauchi, was known to police in the neighbouring state of Queensland, and police have spoken to his family after Saturday’s attack, according to police from New South Wales and Queensland states. Cauchi’s family recognised him and contacted police on Saturday after seeing news reports of the killings. “The family, when they viewed…

Flights to and from over a dozen destinations were affected late on Saturday and Sunday due to the Iran-Israel military conflict. Many airlines in the UAE, neighbouring GCC countries, Israel, the US, Europe and Asia either cancelled or rerouted their flights after Iran launched an attack on Israel with 300 drones and missiles early Sunday morning. Iran’s attack followed Israel’s bombardment of the Iranian embassy in Syria earlier, killing multiple Iranian nationals. In the wake of Iran’s attack on Israel, flights to and from Tel Aviv, Amman, Erbil, Beirut, Baghdad and some Iranian cities were cancelled by Emirates, Etihad Airways,…