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Traditional South Korean dance performances, games, and food bridged cultural gaps during a distinct celebration of Seollal – the Korean Lunar New Year event held in Abu Dhabi. Korean residents and other nationalities, including Emiratis, participated in the vibrant event by the Korean Cultural Center, UAE, in collaboration with the King Sejong Institute, Abu Dhabi. “It was an evening filled with immersive experiences for residents. It was an opportunity to engage with and embrace the Korean culture,” said Ewha Kim, head of the media team at the Korean Cultural Centre in Yas Creative Hub. Stay up to date with the…

The rupee depreciated 4 paise to 83.02 against the US dollar (22.62 against UAE dirham) in early trade on Monday, tracking a strong American currency and rising crude oil prices in the international market. However, positive cues from the domestic equity markets and inflow of foreign funds supported the Indian currency, forex traders said. Investors will also keep a close watch on the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy decision to be announced later this week, they said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. [Editor’s Note: For real-time forex rates, click on the widget below…

SolarWinds to Host EMEA Transform Partner Summit, Emphasizing Company’s Commitment to Channel Partners Lisbon event brings partners together to hear from SolarWinds executive leadership on partner program updates, product innovations, and ways to accelerate growth Dubai, UAE – February 2024 – SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, today announced it will host its annual Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Partner Summit 2024 in person in Lisbon, Portugal, Feb. 19–23. The event is part of a series of SolarWinds Transform Partner Summits the company is hosting across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The…

“Do I need all that?” That’s the question on the mind of shoppers before they splurge a now-standard $1,000 asking price for a top-tier phone in 2024. Ideally, that dilemma should be there. The likes of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max have won laurels for a handful of standout features they offer. But you might not need those standout features at all. I’ve been on that road, and more frequently than I have the temerity to admit. For some reason, regret comes as part of the $1,200 flagship parcel. That’s unless your phone is a…

Indian batter Shubman Gill won’t take the field on Monday after hurting his right index finger on the second day of the second Test against England. The 24-year-old, who was the top-scorer for India with a 147-ball 104 in the second innings, suffered the injury while fielding in the final session on Saturday. “Shubman Gill hurt his right index finger while fielding on Day 2. He won’t be taking the field today,” Indian team management said in a statement. A vital member in the slip cordon, Gill had taken four catches during England’s first innings. In his absence, Sarfaraz Khan…

LA MEZCALERIA JBR PRESENTS AN ENCHANTING VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER PAIRED WITH A CURATED BEVERAGE PACKAGE Dubai, UAE- February 5, 2024: This Valentine’s Day, La Mezcaleria JBR is set to redefine romance with an exclusive dining experience from 7 PM to 1 AM. Our meticulously curated Valentine’s Menu, inclusive of a 3-course dinner and beverage package, promises a night of culinary delight and intimate ambience. A Love-Inspired Culinary Journey Our Valentine’s Menu is crafted to tantalize your taste buds and awaken the senses: Starters – Choose Two for a Flavourful Beginning: Trio Ceviche Shots Foie Gras Scallop Crudo Grilled Nectarine &…

Apple’s new Vision Pro mixed-reality headset appears to be the buggiest first-generation device ever launched by the tech giant. That’s the opinion of Mark Gurman, Bloomberg reporter and a reliable Apple tipster who in the last few years has offered a slew of reliable leaks about the Vision Pro’s development. Gurman picked up his own Vision Pro during the device’s launch day on Friday, and since then he’s been putting it through its paces. Writing on social media on Sunday, Gurman said: “The Vision Pro software makes the device the buggiest first-gen Apple product I’ve used. Some things don’t work…

On Monday morning, residents in the UAE will be greeted by fair weather in general. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, it will be partly cloudy at times. Wind will be light to moderate and fresh to strong at times, especially over the sea, which will cause some blowing dust. The sea will be rough to very rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and rough in the Oman Sea. The lowest temperature recorded over the country today morning was 4.9 °C in Jebel Jais Mountain (Ras Al Khaimah) at 05:00 UAE Local time. Temperatures could be as high…

Forget her “Reputation.” Taylor Swift has a brand new album coming out. Accepting the Grammy for best pop vocal album, Taylor said she’d been keeping a secret for two years. “My brand new album comes out April 19. It’s called the Tortured Poets Department. I’m going to go and post the cover right now backstage,” she announced. And so she did. On her Instagram, Swift posted a black-and-white image of her reclining across pillows. The top half of her face and lower half of her legs are cut off in the low-contrast image. “All’s fair in love and poetry…” her…

United Arab Bank Prepares for a Greener Future with SAP-Powered Digital Transformation Financial solutions provider based in UAE set to modernize its IT infrastructure, leveraging RISE with SAP hosted on AWS to support environmental and workforce sustainability goals Johannes Dressler, SAP MEA South COO; Sophia Mendelsohn, SAP Chief Sustainability Officer; Shirish Bhide, CEO of UAB; and Ayman AlQudsi, CIO of UAB, attended the signing ceremony. DUBAI, UAE — 30 January, 2023— United Arab Bank (UAB), a leading financial solutions provider to individual and corporate clients in the UAE, has announced it will embark on a digital transformation powered by global technology company SAP SE, with Amazon…