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Residents and motorists are experiencing lighter traffic nowadays thanks to the holidays. Some are suggesting that schools adopt staggered timings so that traffic will become smoother when classes begin again next week. A time saving of about 20 per cent is what long-time Dubai resident Ferdinand Fraga has been enjoying the past few days. His work at Dubai Multi Commodities Centre involves being on the road most of the time and the usual choke points for him are areas around schools. “All school areas are choke points,” he told Khaleej Times, noting: “In the morning and afternoon, parents spend 1-2…

A Qatar court has dropped the death sentence for eight Indians arrested in the country last year, India’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. “We have noted the verdict today of the Court of Appeal of Qatar in the Dahra Global case, in which the sentences have been reduced,” the ministry said in a statement here. The eight former personnel of the Indian Navy, arrested in an alleged case of espionage, were given the death sentence by Qatar’s Court of First Instance in October. The Indian nationals, all employees of Doha-based Dahra Global, were taken into custody in August 2022. The…

Dragon Oil Company, wholly owned by the Dubai Government, opened its largest regional office outside the country in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, in the presence of a high official delegation from the Turkmenistan Government, led by Guvanch Agajanov, Chairman of the SC Turkmennebit. The opening ceremony was attended by Rashid Al Jarwan, CEO of Dragon Oil, Maksat Pirliyev, General Director of NAPECO, Deputy Ambassador of the UAE to Turkmenistan, Sulaiman Al Zahmi, high officials representing Petronas Turkmenistan, Mitro International and other companies. The new office represents an important step for the company to achieve the established strategic goals, such…

Food, film, Ferrari World… here are some fun ways to spend the last weekend of 2023 Ferrari World’s Winterfest Celebrate winter at Ferrari World’s Winterfest, a family-friendly hotspot filled with festive vibes. The entire place comes alive with extravagant decorations and lively theme shows that bring joy to all. Engage in exciting activities that keep the little ones entertained throughout. Winterfest at Ferrari World isn’t just an event; it’s an immersive experience that blends fun, festivity, and family, creating lasting memories for everyone involved. Topgolf Discover the ultimate entertainment destination at Topgolf Dubai, a sprawling three-level venue spanning over 60,000sqft…

For Ali*, getting up to go to work every morning was once an experience filled with dread. “A few years ago, I had a colleague in a very senior position who was the definition of a toxic colleague. He was arrogant and belligerently patronised his direct reports,” explains the 40-year-old Indian national who has resided in the UAE for the past 14 years. “He rarely allowed healthy discourse, and often suppressed others’ points of view. It was stressful having to work with him.” Ali wasn’t alone. It was clear that others in his team felt the same way. “His direct…

Malabar Gold & Diamonds Continues its Expansion Drive in India; Opens its 7th Showroom in Pune, Maharashtra at Wakad Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally with over 335 showrooms across 12 countries, has launched its new showroom in Pune, Maharashtra atWakad. Located at thePhoenix Mall Of The Millennium in Wakad, the expansive showroom has further strengthened Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ retail footprint in Pune by taking the store tally to 7. Continuing its expansion drive in India, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched its brand-new showroom in Pune, Maharashtra at Wakad. The 7th showroom of the brand…

The Cleveland Browns are hosting the New York Jets at their home stadium tonight, December 28, at 8:15 PM (EST). With the Browns record at 10-5 heading into this matchup and the Jets at 6-9, it will be interesting to see how this week’s game plays out. The Browns are looking solid this week, with the potential to secure a spot in the playoffs. Moreover, this is Quarterback Joe Flacco’s chance to face off against his former team — the Jets. It will be interesting, and it’s certainly going to be a game you’ll want to watch live. The question…

Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) will provide flexible payment solutions for all transport services provided by the company, officials announced on Thursday. This includes offering interest-free credit balances and short-term instalment programmes, empowering customers to fully enjoy Dubai Taxi’s wide array of services while effectively managing their expenses. The DTC has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Tabby, a leading payments and shopping company renowned in the region, to provide flexible payment solutions to customers. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The agreement, a first in the UAE’s transport sector for postpaid services,…

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter Scale jolted Japan’s Kuril Islands on Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 6.15pm local time at a depth of 10 kilometres. The NCS said the epicentre of the earthquake was found to be at latitude of 44.36 and longitude of 149.23. In a post shared on X, NCS stated, “Earthquake of Magnitude:6.3, Occurred on 28-12-2023, 14:45:12 IST, Lat: 44.36 & Long: 149.23, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Kuril Islands, Japan.” No casualties have been reported as of yet. Further details are awaited. Stay up…

Trailing 1-0 to Everton at halftime, Manchester City didn’t much look like the newly crowned Club World Cup champion despite the new golden FIFA badge on the front of the players’ shirts. But Pep Guardiola had a simple message to his players at the break. “The manager (told us) at halftime to just keep believing, we haven’t got this badge for no reason,” City midfielder Phil Foden said. “In the second half, yeah, wow, I think we blew them away with the way we played.” Foden started the comeback by equalizing in the 53rd minute, before Julian Alvarez’s penalty and…