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The cancer diagnosis for 75-year-old King Charles III was made early, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday. “Thankfully, this has been caught early and now everyone will be wishing that he gets the treatment that he needs and makes a full recovery,” Sunak told the BBC. The British leader said he is in regular contact with the monarch after his cancer diagnosis and that their communication would continue as normal. “I think that’s what we’re all hoping and praying for and I am, of course, in regular contact with him and will continue to communicate with him as…
Wego Reveals Trending Destinations for International Travel in Q4’2023 Wego data showed that Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and India remain the top travel destinations in Q4’2023 Saudi Arabia has been the top destination for six consecutive months Biggest climbers among top 20 is Oman (#11) and outside top 20, Russia (#21) and China (#23) The United Kingdom has been the top European destination for twenty months in a row. Dubai, UAE -6 February 2024:Wego, the largest online travel marketplace and the number 1 travel App for flight bookings and searches in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today revealed the…
Although NASA is most often associated with sending missions out to observe space, the agency also has a large number of space missions that turn the other way to observe Earth. The newest mission to observe Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, and to provide insight into how these interact with the changing climate, is set for launch early Eastern time on Tuesday, February 6 . If you’d like to watch the launch of this new satellite, then NASA will be live-streaming the launch. We’ve got details on how to watch below. What to expect from the launch The PACE (Plankton, Aerosol,…
The day will be fair to partly cloudy in general, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Light to moderate winds will blow fresh to strong at times, especially over the sea, causing blowing dust. Temperatures could be as high as 26ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 24ºC in Abu Dhabi and in Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. However, temperatures could be as low as 15ºC in Abu Dhabi and 17ºC in Dubai and 4ºC in internal areas. Humidity levels will range from 40 to 75 per…
Elie Aoun, long known for his role as Media CEO at Ipsos in MENA, has decided to step down from his position, following a successful tenure spanning 32 years within the organisation. This significant new chapter marks a major milestone for the media guru, who has contributed to shaping the industry for many decades. Since joining Ipsos in 1992 in Lebanon, Elie’s career trajectory has continually been upwards, assuming numerous roles and taking on an array of responsibilities at Ipsos in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena). Of the many highlights alongside his role at Media CEO, Elie assumed…
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) “The only thing bigger than the size of the ROG Strix Scar 18 is its performance.” Pros Exceptional gaming performance It’s rarely loud in gaming scenarios Surprisingly decent battery life Great keyboard Stunning mini-LED display Cons Awkward port layout Plenty of screen flex Insanely big and expensive You really don’t know what you’re getting into with an 18-inch gaming laptop. Even after seeing dozens of them over the past couple of years, the moment I set up the 2024 Asus ROG Strix Scar 18, I was shocked at how massive it was. Even now,…
A wave of religious fervour and a festive atmosphere has gripped the Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir (temple) ahead of its inauguration on February 14. Hundreds of community members and devotees lined up at the temple to greet the spiritual leader His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj. The prominent personality is the current spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and arrived as a state guest in Abu Dhabi on a special flight. Mahant Swami Maharaj will be leading the Vedic ceremony to inaugurate the Middle East’s first traditional stone temple. After arriving at the Al Bateen Executive Airport from the…
After disappointing a legion of fans in Hong Kong with a no-show on the pitch at the weekend, Lionel Messi left open the possibility of playing in Inter Miami’s friendly in Tokyo, saying he left “much better” than he did a few days ago. The Argentine’s benching for the highly-anticipated match in front of a sellout crowd at Hong Kong Stadium has turned into a public relations debacle for his Major League Soccer side and organisers of the local event. Speaking to media for the first time since the team and their co-owner David Beckham were booed off the field,…
After offering some fresh perspectives of the inside of the International Space Station (ISS), private astronaut Marcus Wandt has pointed his camera the other way and captured some stunning images of Earth. “Isn’t she pretty?” Wandt wrote on Monday in a social media post that included the pictures. Isn't she pretty?#Earth #NoFilter #Muninn pic.twitter.com/thVHkniUHC — Marcus Wandt (@astro_marcus) February 4, 2024 When it comes to aerial photography, you really can’t beat the incredible vantage point offered by the space station some 250 miles above Earth. Some astronauts are more interested that others when it comes to capturing imagery of our…
The Indian rupee stayed flat at 83.03 (Dh22.6) against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid volatile crude oil prices in the overseas market. The Indian currency, however, found support from positive sentiment in the domestic equity markets and sustained inflow of foreign funds, forex traders said. They also said investors are expected to move cautiously ahead of the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting. The six-member rate-setting panel of the central bank will begin the deliberation on Tuesday and announce the outcome on Thursday.