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Businesses in the UAE, underpinned by a spate of proactive government initiatives, are spearheading the Middle East region in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations, according to an IBM study. The IBM Global AI Adoption Index 2023 revealed that most IT professionals in the emirates (65 per cent) have reported a remarkable acceleration in AI rollout over the past two years, reshaping the way businesses operate, driving efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness in the UAE market. The country has emerged as a frontrunner in the adoption of AI with a remarkable 42 per cent of companies having already…
Has a cosmetic surgery gone wrong? Or wait, could she be finally leaving Prince William? Is the botched photo pointing to something wrong going on with her? If you are Kate Middleton, chances are each headline coming up in the news outlets the world over will pierce through your heart. If you are Kate Middleton, chances are that you would still be expected to come out in the public and flash a smile at the cameras, presenting your best self for public consumption. But underneath the HRH title, there is also a human being, who, like William Shakespeare’s Shylock, may…
Every great gamer should go into the action with a quality gaming headset, one designed to accommodate the more specific needs of gaming audio than a set of cheap headphones can offer. Many of the best gaming headsets are worth a look, but there’s also quite a few gaming headset deals out there right now. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly option or something more on the premium side of things, there’s some savings out there on a new gaming headset. We’ve rounded up all of the best gaming headset deals here in one place, so read onward to take…
Dubai Metro riders can now recharge their Nol cards with digital payments after the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completed the upgrade of Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) across stations. The RTA completed the upgrade of 165 out of the 262 TVMs across metro stations, which enables digital payment transactions for recharging Nol card balance, cutting the transaction time by 40%. These devices will also return change in the form of paper or coin currency. Hassan Al Mutawa, Director of Rail Operations at the Rail Agency, RTA, said: “The renovated TVMs have a stylish design and distinct colours to help customers…
Britain’s Queen Camilla said her husband King Charles, who is being treated for cancer, was doing “very well”, as she greeted crowds on a visit to Northern Ireland on Thursday. Charles has been absent from public duties since January while he undergoes treatment for an unspecified form of cancer, leaving Camilla and heir-to-the-throne Prince William to be the public face of the royal family. Camilla, 76, joked with members of the public in Belfast, telling workers in a bakery that a smartly dressed small boy there was “a natural for the cameras” as he stole the limelight. Handed a card…
Imagine living in villas on green hills, waking up to breathtaking views of pristine beaches in a village-like atmosphere. Such a mesmerising sight, once unimaginable, is becoming a reality in Abu Dhabi. Construction works are underway by real estate development company Modon Properties to transform the sandy landscape into a one-of-a-kind beautiful residential development on Hudayriyat Island. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Modon Properties, part of Q Holdings, revealed two vibrant communities as part of the island’s first phases of luxury freehold residences. Nawayef and Al Naseem, the twin developments, will include…
Jake Gyllenhaal has been part of films such as ‘The Day After Tomorrow’, ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’, ‘Wildlife’, ‘Ambulance’, among others, still hopes to portray Batman at some time in his acting career, reported The Hollywood Reporter. The actor had previously been considered for the character of Bruce Wayne in Christopher Nolan’s 2005 film Batman Begins, but Christian Bale was cast instead. However, this has not deterred his desire to wear the Batsuit someday. “Of course. It would be an honour always,” said Gyllenhaal when asked if he’s still interested. “Those types of things and those roles are classics.” House’…
Some women exude power. A kind of power that does not originate from money and fame alone, but is rooted in self-assuredness accrued through one’s journey through life. Suze Orman is one of them. One of the world’s leading financial gurus, bestselling author and host of Women and Money podcast, Orman is a force of nature when it comes to dissecting our collective attitude towards money, and how it is mired by what society really expects from different genders. In other words, you may well be a female CEO of a company earning the big bucks and yet find yourself…
Despite the spotlight being constantly focused on the top jockeys and big winners, there are many unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make all this possible Depending on your perspective, they are the backbone of the horseracing industry and are worth a lot more attention than they normally get. There’s a solid argument to put Jennifer Ferguson, who has been a key figure at the championship-winning Zabeel stables where she has worked for over four seasons as an exercise rider, at the very top of the heap. A former jockey from the UK where she even finished…
As someone who listens to Spotify a lot through its desktop app while working, the fact that the world’s most popular streaming music service has never had a more discrete, configurable miniplayer you could tuck out of the way has always baffled me. Well, today the productivity gods are smiling upon us, with Spotify announcing the release of its new Spotify Miniplayer feature for its desktop app that allows users to listen to music and watch videos while using other apps and windows. It’s rolling out today and available only to Premium subscribers at the moment. Once implemented, users can…