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A new partnership between leading entities is aiming to enhance sustainable agriculture in the UAE by undertaking comprehensive vegetable seed trials, capacity building programmes for farmers and addressing climate change challenges. Bayer, a global leader in life sciences, has entered into partnership with leading agri-tech company Silal, part of Abu Dhabi-headquartered ADQ, to strengthen the agricultural landscape in the country. The collaboration will jointly test more than 30 varieties of vegetable seeds, including tomato, cucumber, and melon, to ascertain how they perform under tough desert conditions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “The…
An 18th century British painting stolen by New Jersey mobsters in 1969 has been returned more than a half-century later to the family that bought it for $7,500 during the Great Depression, the FBI’s Salt Lake City field office announced Friday. The 40-inch-by-50-inch (102-cm-by-127-cm) John Opie painting — titled “The Schoolmistress” — is the sister painting of a similar work housed in the Tate Britain art gallery in London. Authorities believe the piece was stolen with the help of a former New Jersey lawmaker, then passed among organized crime members for years before it ended up in the southern Utah…
Saudi Arabia has ordered energy giant Aramco to maintain its oil production capacity at 12 million barrels per day, abandoning a planned increase, the firm said on Tuesday. “Aramco announces that it has received a directive from the ministry of energy to maintain its maximum sustainable capacity (MSC) at 12 million barrels per day” instead of ramping it up to 13 million bpd, the firm said in a statement. “The company will update its capital spending guidance when its full-year 2023 results are announced in March.” Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest crude exporter and Aramco is the jewel of…
Embark on an epic adventure and unleash your inner ninja at the LEGO® Ninjago Academy, now open at OliOli®! An immersive experience designed by the LEGO brand, that goes beyond the ordinary! Running until 18th February, this thrilling journey awaits kids and families, inviting them to dive into the captivating world of Ninjago. Kids can discover the art of the ninja as they equip themselves with essential tools, hone their skills, and train their mindset for a daring mission – a quest to save the dragons! For the next few weeks, OliOli® will host the ultimate training ground, where participants…
Plan a memorable evening with your loved ones at these exotic venues The restaurants in Dubai have some of the best deals for Valentine’s Day. Here’s a sneak peek into some of them. Deck Too at Address Sky View Experience exclusivity this Valentine’s in the private Cabana designed for couples. Immerse yourselves in an intimate ambience enhanced by a bucket of fresh flowers. Indulge in the effervescence of complimentary sparkling wine and savour a romantic four-course set menu crafted to tantalise your taste buds. A perfect fusion of luxury, love, and culinary delight awaits your presence on February 10, 11,…
The Dubai resident broke several records as he moved up to 57th on the Official World Golf Rankings By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Dubai resident Thorbjørn Olesen said it was ‘very special’ after he won his eighth DP World Tour title convincingly with a closing 67 at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship. The Dane entered the final day four shots clear of Rasmus Højgaard but saw that lead wiped out within seven holes as his countryman made a blistering start. A stunning eagle and three-shot swing on the next completely changed the complexion of the day, and…
Celebrate This Season of Love with the ‘Heart to Heart’ Jewellery Collection from Malabar Gold & Diamonds Welcoming the season of love, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally has launched the ‘Heart to Heart’ jewellery collection in their over 340 showrooms across 13 countries. The elegant array of adornments from the world-renowned jeweller comprises of over 200 heart-shaped designs with prices starting from just AED 770 that makes a perfect gifting option. Furthermore, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is also giving away branded Kenneth Cole & Anne Klein watches with every purchase of diamond jewellery from the…
There are few times of the year when you want to be inside more than during the dead of winter. It’s cold, the days are short, and the best way to while away your time is by sitting down and watching something great on TV. If you’ve already made your way through all of the obviously great stuff on Prime Video, though, there are still some wonderful options for you to explore that may have flown under the radar. These are five underrated titles on the streaming service that are perfect for the cold days of winter. Blow the Man…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed its energy conservation project’s first and second phases. As part of this project, they installed 19,968 energy-saving LED bulbs in metro stations and facilities. This initiative has saved approximately 16.7 million kilowatts of energy within two years, which amounts to Dh7.6 million. Additionally, it has reduced the carbon footprint by 7,283 tons of CO2. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This initiative has been implemented to make Dubai a more sustainable and liveable city worldwide. It is a part of RTA’s effort to achieve sustainability by…
Israel on Tuesday handed over to Palestinian authorities the bodies of dozens of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in recent weeks, health officials in the Palestinian enclave said. The bodies, which had been held in Israel, were handed over through the Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing and will be buried in mass graves in the city of Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip, the officials said. The health ministry in Gaza did not immediately say how many bodies had been handed over. Israel, which began a military offensive in Gaza after Palestinian militants from the coastal enclave…