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Mark your calendars: just one month remains for the holy month of Ramadan. This comes as authorities in the UAE announced the crescent moon signalling the start of a new month in the Islamic calendar had been spotted in the country’s skies on Saturday, February 10. The UAE’s International Astronomy Center announced the sighting of the Sha’ban crescent moon in a series of social media posts on Saturday. The photos of the faint crescent were shot by the Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory in Abu Dhabi: The first at 11am, and the second around sunset (see below). Saturday, February 10, therefore,…
A senior aide to Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday their party would try to form a government as it had won the most seats in Thursday’s general election. Interim party chief Gohar Ali Khan called on all institutions in Pakistan to respect the party’s mandate, telling a press conference in Islamabad that if complete results were not released by Saturday night, the party would hold a peaceful protest on Sunday. Khan and rival ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have both claimed victory. Independent candidates backed by Khan won the most seats, despite him being in jail…
Gulf Giants pulled off a hard-fought three-run win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the 28th match of the DP World ILT20 season 2 at the Dubai International Stadium. Skipper James Vince’s knock of 50 in 39 balls with five boundaries and a six, Jordan Cox’s 57 runs off 38 balls with two boundaries and four sixes, and their 103 opening partnership backed by Shimron Hetmyer’s unbeaten 39 off 27 balls with five boundaries gave them a total of 166 for 3 in 20 overs. Knight Riders chased through opener Jason Roy’s 47 off 31 balls with five boundaries and…
As the trade deadline is now a few days behind us, two teams that did a little business with one another in terms of future NBA draft picks will square off on the court today. The Oklahoma City Thunder (35-16) now sit in third place in the west, as Luka Dončić and the Mavericks are still alive and renamed 8th in the West. The trade deadline deal mentioned above was that the Mavericks acquired a first-round pick for next season from the Thunder in exchange for a 2028 pick. It’s a day game from Dallas, and tip-off is coming up…
Weather authorities across some Gulf countries issued warnings as conditions fluctuate throughout the region. The Makkah region’s crisis and disaster management centre issued a warning to residents due to unstable weather. Motorists using the highway and beachgoers have been advised to be careful. Residents are advised to avoid streams as there is a chance of flooding and water gathering in areas. The National Centre of Meteorology has issued a red alert for torrential rains, along with high-speed winds, hail, lack of horizontal visibility and thunderstorm. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Oman’s Meteorology…
Qatar has won back-to-back Asian Cup titles after beating Jordan 3-1 in the final on Saturday, February 10 at the match taking place in Doha’s Lusail Stadium. UAE leaders sent their congratulatory message to Qatar’s leader, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the people of the country. They also applauded Jordan’s team for their efforts and performance. UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to X to congratulate Qatar over their stunning victory. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Sincere congratulations to my brother, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,…
The 2024 Super Bowl is almost upon us, and the vast majority of Americans are probably going to be watching the big game. But if you’re not a sports fan, then not even the Super Bowl commercials may be able to entice you. Fortunately, Hulu subscribers can curate their own alternative viewing options on Super Bowl Sunday. With so many shows at your disposal, there are a ton of things to watch instead of the Super Bowl. We’ve narrowed down our selections to the three best Hulu shows to watch during the Super Bowl. Our picks are admittedly action-heavy, but…
Government employees in Dubai have been allowed to work remotely on Monday, February 12, due to expected unstable weather conditions. The decision comes under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. This includes employees in all government agencies in the emirate of Dubai, with the exception of jobs that require attendance at the workplace. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In light of the changing weather conditions in the country the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management…
Israeli airstrikes killed 17 people in Gaza’s Rafah overnight, medics said on Saturday, as over a million Palestinians cramming into the border city await a full-blown offensive with the rest of their enclave in ruins and nowhere left to run. Four months into the war in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said it has ordered the military to develop a plan to evacuate the population of Rafah and destroy four Hamas battalions it says are deployed there. Unlike in previous Israeli assaults on cities during the war, when the military ordered civilians to flee south, no other relatively…
A Canadian tourist opened the door of a Thai Airways flight that was preparing to take off from Chiang Mai airport bound for the capital Bangkok, local broadcaster ThaiPBS and officials said this week. “The whole plane was in chaos,” wrote Facebook user Ananya Tiangtae, who was on the flight, adding that officials escorted the passenger off the plane. “What if we were 30,000 feet above sea level? What would happen?” Ananya also wrote. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. A passenger opened the emergency door, causing the inflatable slide to activate and…