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India’s KL Rahul has been ruled out of the third Test against England but expected to be match-fit for the final two games, the country’s cricket board said Monday. The Test begins Thursday in Rajkot with the five-match series level at 1-1 after India bounced back from their opening loss. Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja missed the second Test due to injuries but were named in the squad for the rest of the three matches subject to fitness. Rahul has reached “90 percent of match fitness and is progressing well”, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said. “He will…

The PlayStation Portal is a highly sought-after streaming device. Allowing you to connect to your PlayStation 5 via Remote Play over Wi-Fi, it’s perfect for portable gaming whether you’re traveling or simply sitting on the couch with the family, away from your beloved console. However, since the PlayStation Portal launched, it’s been tough to find stock. Much like how hard it was to find the PlayStation 5 once upon a time, the PlayStation Portal is tricky to track down. That’s where we’re here to help with some insight on where to look, as well as what to consider for a…

UAE’s educational authority has declared the continuation of distance learning in all government schools on February 13. Emirates Education Foundation announced the change taking into account the turbulent weather conditions in the country. The decision aims to preserve the safety of students and faculty. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Knowledge and Human Authority in Dubai (KHDA) has also asked all Dubai private schools, nurseries, and universities to “be flexible and continue providing the option of distance learning on Tuesday, Feb 13.” In Sharjah, the Sharjah Private Education Authority extended remote learning…

The UAE Ministry of Finance signed agreements related to the encouragement and protection of investments and double taxation avoidance, with Kuwait and Bahrain, and other agreements with Egypt and the World Bank. The signings took place on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024 in Dubai under the theme of “Shaping Future Governments”. The agreements aim to boost developmental goals, diversify the national income sources for the UAE, and avoid double taxation, additional taxes, indirect taxes, tax evasion, and address the challenges of cross-border trade and investment flows. The agreements also account for tax challenges and keep pace…

Super Bowl 2024 has come and gone. (The Chiefs won. Again.) That means we have another full year to go before the next one — Super Bowl LIX is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2025, in New Orleans — though the hype is sure to never actually stop. And that rings true for the Super Bowl Halftime Show as well. Whether you thought Usher’s 2024 performance was one of the ages — or that it was nostalgia overshadowed by the likes of H.E.R. and Alicia Keys — it’s worth watching again. And it’s pretty easy to get an official replay…

Unpredictable and rainy weather have left many residents unable to rely on online food delivery services, pushing them to don their aprons and cook meals at home. Many have said that their deliveries were cancelled or that restaurants were not accepting food orders. Abdul Hai, a Sudani residing in Sharjah, only ate lunch around 5pm on Sunday. “My wife is travelling and I am bad at cooking. I’ve been relying on nearby restaurants and food delivery apps for lunch and dinner,” he said. “As it was a rainy and lazy day, I ordered food from an app at around 2pm,…

Qatar has released eight jailed former Indian Navy personnel and seven of them returned home on Monday morning, in what is being seen as a major diplomatic victory for India that came nearly three-and-half months after a Qatari court handed them death sentence. The sentence was later commuted to jail terms. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself constantly supervised all the developments in the case and has never shied away from any initiatives to ensure the return of the Indians. At a media briefing, the foreign secretary announced that Modi will travel to Qatari capital Doha…

It is mandatory to calculate the taxable income of each individual tax member, involving the attribution of income between the members of the tax group based on an arm’s length basis. It is mandatory to calculate the taxable income of each individual tax member, involving the attribution of income between the members of the tax group based on an arm’s length basis. Even though the parent company is tasked with calculating the tax group taxable income, but the tax group is still obligated to calculate the individual entity’s taxable income at an arm’s length basis in these specific situations: Firstly,…

Beachside yoga at Bounty Beets Begin your morning with beachside yoga at Bounty Beets: Join the Saturday session at 9am for yoga followed by a 10:15am breakfast, priced at Dh195 (inclusive of Yoga, one coffee/tea, one main, and one mini dish). Located at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi. To make reservations, contact 04 399 1414. Spa day out Indulge in rejuvenating experiences at Eforea Spa, Hilton Palm. Choose from the 80-minute Hammam Journey at Dh1,850 or the Signature Spa Two-Gether, available for 60 minutes at Dh1,100 or 90 minutes at Dh1,200. Both packages include unique spa treatments. For reservations, contact: 04…

A galaxy of stars including Paralympic and world champions will return to their happy hunting ground as the emirate gets ready to host the season opening 15th Fazza International Para Athletics Grand Prix – Dubai 2024 at the Dubai Club for People of Determination grounds on Tuesday. The event, which is set to witness 573 athletes from 71 nations in action for four days, holds significance in gaining important world ranking points in the road to Kobe 2024 World Para Athletics Championships in May and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in August. The star-studded line-up includes legends like Marcel Hug of…