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If you’re watching a movie this long weekend, don’t miss this exclusive popcorn tub designed by prominent Emirati artist of determination Abdulla Lutfi. Lutfi has joined forces with Vox Cinemas to create the limited-edition tub to commemorate the 52nd UAE National Day. The monochromatic masterpiece authentically captures a myriad of activities, featuring skylines, camels, palm trees, and whimsically adorned characters in traditional Emirati costumes. Abdulla skillfully conveys the distinctive essence of the Emirati way of life. Launched on November 25, this design is now available across all Vox Cinemas in the UAE. Who is Abdulla Lutfi? Renowned for his enchanting…
Fans of The Gilded Age should be happy to hear that they’ve helped it keep its title as the most popular show on Max this week. The series has remained in the top slot since the second season premiere a few weeks ago. The bottom half of this week’s list is almost identical to last week’s lineup, with the exception of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. There was no new episode of that show, and that’s why it failed to rank this week. Lost Women of Highway 20 and 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way also dropped out this…
As the whole country is in the National Day celebratory mood, local telecom operators have joined the celebrations, offering free data, discounts and promotions to their subscribers. UAE residents will enjoy a three-day long weekend this week as the government announced Monday, December 4, also a paid public holiday for both public and private sectors. To spread the joy among residents celebrating the UAE National Day, du offered customers who are subscribed to a post-paid plan to enjoy 52 GB of free data. This offer can be activated through its app. Similarly, prepaid customers can subscribe to the 52 GB…
Christmas can make for some terrific television. In fact, most people have fond memories of bundling up and watching holiday programs on TV with their loved ones. As holiday stories, old and new, begin to dominate the winter airwaves, Christmas will surely be on many people’s minds this December. And so, in this season of good cheer, audiences should kick back and enjoy these seasonal shows to celebrate this most wonderful time of year. The Santa Clauses (2022-present) Audiences who grew up with Tim Allen playing jolly ol’ Saint Nick will find this Disney+ series a nice treat. After spending…
Emirates has issued a warning about a deceptive investment scheme circulating on Facebook, exploiting the airline’s name. The misleading post falsely declares the launch of a new platform for investing in Emirates stocks, featuring images of the CEO and an Emirates plane. The fraudulent scheme promises investors nearly 10 per cent monthly returns on a platform claimed to be government-regulated. The post entices with the claim, “You have a unique opportunity to generate $9700 a month by investing in Emirates shares starting at $200.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. An Emirates spokesperson,…
The Meydan racing season picks up a notch when the iconic racecourse hosts a cracking eight-race card on Friday where the highlight is the Listed Dubai Creek Mile, a race that is an early pointer to the coveted $1million Godolphin Mile (G1 Dirt) on Dubai World Cup day. Some of the UAE’s best milers are among the 13-strong field, but the question every trainer will be asking himself is whether a big race candidate can emerge from the pack and lay down the gauntlet for the rest of the season’s top 1,600 metre contests. In-form Jebel Ali handler Michael Costa…
Netflix is winding down 2023 with relatively few TV shows scheduled to leave at the end of December. The bad news is that the streamer is losing a lot of great films that bolstered the streamer’s lineup. The first four Mission: Impossible movies, The Wolf of Wall Street, Gladiator, Lost in Translation, Jaws, Scarface, Field of Dreams, and Love Actually, among many others. Netflix has an impressive library of titles, but this many departures will leave some sizable holes in the lineup. Hopefully, that gap will be filled by something new on Netflix. In the meantime, Netflix subscribers have four…
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi announced the timings and operation of its customer happiness centres, parking, toll gates, and public buses during the UAE 52nd Union Day Holiday. Parking MAWAQiF parking fees will be free of charge as of Saturday, 2 December, 2023, until 7.59am on Tuesday, 5 December. Additionally, parking fees at the Musaffah M-18 truck parking lot will also be free of charge during the official holiday. The ITC calls on drivers to avoid parking in prohibited areas and to avoid behaviour that would hinder traffic flow. The ITC also urges…
Childhood is a canvas waiting to be painted with the vibrant strokes of various interests and hobbies. Introducing your child to hobbies not only fosters creativity and skill development but also lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Here are 10 parenting tips on how to cultivate hobbies in your kids. 1. Observe and listen: The first step in identifying your child’s potential hobbies is to keenly observe their interests and listen to their spontaneous expressions. Pay attention to the activities that captivate their attention, whether it’s drawing, playing with building blocks, or pretending to be a chef…
In-form Jebel Ali Stables boss Michael Costa will bid to continue his winning ways when racing returns to Jebel Ali Racecourse on Saturday. The Australian handler saddles several leading chances in the seven-race card including the feature race of the afternoon, the Union Day Stakes Sponsored By Shadwell Handicap over a mile where he runs course-specialist, Mersaal. Already a winner of a feature race at Jebel Ali when successful in the Mohaather Stakes Sponsored By Shadwell a fortnight ago, the five-year-old son of Ghostzapper looks the one to beat on the strength of his three-length victory on that occasion. Mersaal…