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Israel negotiated a deal with Qatar to get medicines through to hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli prime minister’s office said on Friday. The deal “will allow the entry of medicines for the hostages held by the Hamas terrorist organisation in Gaza”, Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement. Around 250 hostages were seized by Palestinian militants during an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, 132 of whom remain in captivity although 25 of those are believed to have been killed, according to Israeli figures. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
Eight-time UAE champion handler Doug Watson has made a reputation for himself as a go-to trainer for East European-raced horses and he demonstrated just why when he sent out two exciting Russian-owned gallopers to finish one-two in the Dubai Islands handicap Presented by Nakheel at Meydan on Friday. Kabirkhan, a Kentucky-bred son of former Dubai World Cup (G1) scorer California Chrome, eclipsed a quality field to win the 2,000 metres dirt contest in telling fashion under Watson’s long-time stable jockey Pat Dobbs. What was particularly impressive about the performance of the four-year-old who was making his Meydan debut, and first…
Uniting Global Innovators, Artistry, and Sustainable Impact Lan Tschirky Elevates Davos Dialogue with Lan.Space Summit Dubai, UAE: As an accomplished investor, patron of the arts, and philanthropist, Lan Tschirky proudly presents her annual showcase during the World Economic Forum of The Lan.Space, a Davos-based event space and online network of influential thought leaders, ministers, artists, impact investors, and startups. Lan.Space Summit and Gala highlight the theme of “The Roots of Human investment” creating an experience of the intersection of innovation, health, longevity, art, and community, uncovering sustainable investment strategies and hidden impact treasures. Lan Tschirky is an example of leveraging…
The Premier League has a full slate of games today, and the early game is Chelsea vs Fulham. It’s a game soccer fans won’t want to miss, and it kicks off at 7:30 a.m. ET tomorrow, Saturday January 13. USA Network has the television coverage, which means the game will be available to watch on a number of the best live TV streaming services. We’ve got all of the information you need to watch the Chelsea vs Fulham game online, and we’ve even found a way you can watch the game for free. The best way to watch Chelsea vs…
If you want a powerful gaming laptop, you should be ready to make a huge purchase because you’re not going to get fast performance from a machine that you can buy for cheap. You should be on the lookout for discounts though, such as Best Buy’s offer for the HP Omen 16 that slashes its price to $1,200 from $1,850. The $650 in savings will go a long way towards building out the rest of your collection of video games and accessories, but you’ll only get it if you hurry with the transaction because the bargain may sell out much…
The UAE has expressed its deep concern regarding the repercussions of the attacks on marine navigation in Bab Al-Mandab and the Red Sea. The attacks constitute an unacceptable threat to international trade, the security of the region, and international interests. In this regard, the UAE stressed the importance of protecting the security of the region, as well as the interests of its countries and peoples within the framework of laws and international norms. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Anca Mathieu returns for another shot at victory in the second Junior Dubai Desert Classic which will be played on Saturday and Sunday. Anca will be joined by promising golfers from England, France, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Sweden who will play alongside local talent in the 36-hole event over the Faldo and Majlis Courses at Emirates Golf Club. With the HERO Dubai Desert Classic just a few days away the excitement is building with the draw for the 36-hole Junior event being published. A full field of 54 golfers, both boys and girls, all aged 18 and under on…
NASA has shown off its new quiet supersonic aircraft, the X-59. Created along with Lockheed Martin, the aircraft is designed to reduce the sonic boom created by traveling faster than the speed of sound to what the agency calls a “sonic thump.” Supersonic flights over land are currently forbidden due to the noise disturbance they cause, and the X-59 is an experimental aircraft aimed at reducing this noise to something more tolerable to those on the ground. At an event today, Friday January 12, NASA debuted the aircraft ahead of testing. Its first flight is scheduled for later this year.…
The Integrated Transport Centre in Abu Dhabi has informed motorists of a partial road closure on a key road in Abu Dhabi from Saturday. The authority said that there will be a partial road closure on Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street from Saturday, January 13 to Monday, January 15. The authority has urged motorists to drive cautiously and to abide by traffic rules and regulations. The map below indicates the area of the closure:
Two of the most respected umpires in cricket history — Simon Taufel and Aleem Dar spearhead the DP World ILT20 Season 2 match officials panel. Both Taufel and Dar will be the on-field umpires for the tournament opener between defending champions Gulf Giants and Sharjah Warriors on Friday, January 19 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The legendary duo who umpired the 2011 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final and the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup final will now be coming back together for the opening match of the DP World ILT20 Season 2. Stay up to date with the latest…