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Google Chrome is fairly plain, but it doesn’t need to be. One way to spice it up is by changing the overall look with a new theme. Not only can you change the New Tab background but you can also change the overall colors of your tabs, bookmarks bar, and more. This method does not work in the Chromium-based version of Microsoft Edge, nor does it alter the appearance of Google’s website. This method only pertains to Google Chrome, the best browser you can download right now, and its New Tab page. Here’s how to change your Google background. But…

Two UAE-based Swedish siblings have swum about 400km – nearly the distance between Abu Dhabi and Oman – for their environmental initiative. Felicia Agmyren and her brother Almer grew up surrounded by the sea in Sweden, and this developed their deep connection with water, such that they have pledged to protect and preserve this natural resource. They established the “Swim for Clean Seas” initiative back in 2018, organising swims of varying distances to cater to swimmers of all levels. Their primary goal was to instil a sense of appreciation and gratitude for the world’s oceans. Their efforts attracted the attention…

While using a Windows machine over a MacOS system (or vice versa) was once fairly limited in terms of crossover, such towering walls no longer exist. Still though, if you’ve ever wanted to use the same external hard drive with both Windows and MacOS, you know how big of a burden this process can be. Fortunately, a little process called ‘partitioning’ is available with both OS types. When you partition a hard drive, you’re basically splitting its internal storage space into different sections. These sections can then be formatted to work with many different types of computers. You can partition…

The majority of schools in the UAE would likely have completed their internal exams before the commencement of Ramadan. While the exact dates may vary slightly depending on local moon sightings, this year, the Holy month is anticipated to begin in the country on March 12. Headteachers highlighted they strive to minimise assessments and keep them low-stakes during Ramadan, prioritising the support for students to dedicate ample time to family and prayer rather than intensive studying. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Nav Iqbal, Principal and CEO, GEMS Metropole School – Motor City,…

Dubai’s residential market is increasingly turning into a seller market to cash in on the gains made over the past three-year rally in property prices. Industry insiders say the property price rally is showing signs of slowdown and growth reaching a plateau in the near future is prompting some investors to sell and invest in new upcoming areas that could offer better returns. Property prices in Dubai have increased multiple times, crossing the 2014 peak last year due to unprecedented demand witnessed in the post-pandemic period. Interestingly, buyers who bought property during the pandemic year have seen their assets’ prices…

Café Barbera Unveils KSA Expansion at Gulfood, Bringing a Taste of Italy to Riyadh Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 21 February 2024: Café Barbera, the iconic Italian coffee house with over 150 years of history, announced its exciting expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Gulfood 2024. This exciting entry into the Saudi Arabian market is made possible through a strategic partnership with Big Apple Sweets LLC, a prominent foodservice operator in the UAE. The first outlet under this partnership will open in Riyadh in just four weeks, representing an important milestone in bringing authentic Italian coffee culture to the…

If you’re planning to buy a new Android smartphone but you don’t want to spend several hundreds of dollars, the good news is that there are phone deals that you can shop for huge discounts on already affordable prices. Here’s a great example — the Motorola Moto G 5G 2023, which is already pretty cheap for its sticker price of $250, is down to just $170 following an $80 discount from Motorola. You’re going to have to be quick with your purchase though, as there’s no telling how much time is left before the offer ends. Why you should buy…

Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan To attend Celebrity Cricket League’s (CCL) Opening Ceremony on 23rd Februray at Sharjah Stadium Tickets are on registration basis and can be booked at https://truckersuae.me/book-tickets/ UAE, February 2024: UAE is set to host Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) season 10 opening weekend matches on Friday, February 23rd, Saturday, February 24th, and Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. In an exciting revelation, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will be attending the opening match ceremony of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) Season 10, adding unparalleled glamour and star power to the event. Salman Khan, the brand ambassador of Mumbai…

Texas-based Intuitive Machines is on course to perform the first successful soft lunar landing by a commercial company, as well as the first U.S. moon landing since the final Apollo mission more than five decades ago. But, as the company said in a message on social media, “The landing opportunity will be Odysseus’ hardest challenge yet.” The uncrewed Odysseus spacecraft successfully entered a lunar orbit on Wednesday, putting it on a path for a landing attempt on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. ET. The company released a dramatic image (below) on Wednesday showing the spacecraft’s destination tantalizingly close, just 57 miles…

Choithrams marks 50 Years of Goodness, ready for a golden run into the next 50 Community-Favourite Announces Significant Expansion Plans Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Community-favourite supermarket brand Choithrams announces the celebration of its golden jubilee anniversary in the UAE. In 2023, Choithrams opened 10 new stores in the UAE, solidifying its position as a leading supermarket chain in the region.  Looking ahead, the company, which is currently exhibiting at Gulfood 2024, aims to continue its expansion with the ambitious goal of opening 5-6 stores annually both in the UAE and across the region. Choithrams opened its first outlet in…