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I had said this earlier: If I am not writing, I am dreaming. I have a belated addendum to that disclosure: If I am not dreaming, I am people watching, or crowd watching. Some friends knew about it although I was in denial, but I mostly kept it to myself due mainly to the self-doubts whether such a strange pastime would smack of being a voyeur, a stalker, a gawker, a pervert, or even a psychopath. Truth be told, I am one who indulges in weekend people-watching — shamelessly and without taking precautions — having memorised the wikiHow manual ‘How…
The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open (February 3-11) is going to be the first WTA 500 tournament to take place just after the end of the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the new year. The excitement will reach a fever pitch if Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, makes history Down Under and becomes the first Arab tennis player to win a Major. But regardless of her result in Australia, Jabeur has already become the greatest source of inspiration for every aspiring tennis player in the region. Her participation in the star-studded Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open…
EarFun, a company that has been surprising us for several years with ultra-affordable wireless earbuds that sound terrific, has taken its first step into the over-ear wireless headphone space and we got a chance to give them a listen at CES 2024. The EarFun Wave Pro are priced at $80 and will be available toward the end of March. EarFun Wave Pro The Wave Pro look impressive on paper. They’ve got hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC), hi-res audio capability thanks to support for Sony’s LDAC Bluetooth codec, Bluetooth Multipoint, 40mm drivers, five built-in mics for calls, and a huge 80-hour…
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) has said that two cancer patients from Gaza Strip have passed away in the UAE. The Palestinian patients, aged 38 and 54, were in critical condition with advanced stages of the disease. After they arrived to the UAE, they were admitted to a specialised health facility for comprehensive treatment. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, their health deteriorated, leading to their demise. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Mohap expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased, praying to Allah Almighty to rest their…
In a surprise development, Pakistan Supreme Court’s second senior-most judge, who was slated to be the next chief justice, resigned on Thursday. Justice Ijazul Ahsan stepped down a day after another top court judge Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi resigned. In his resignation addressed to President Arif Alvi, the senior judge said that he no longer wished to continue. “Therefore, I, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, resign as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in terms of Article 206(1) of the Constitution with immediate effect,” he wrote. He also said that he had the honour and privilege of serving as a…
Art can be a confessional. It simplifies what is complicated or complicates what appears to be simple. It is a space for introspection as much as it is a site of reflection. No wonder then this is where traditional mores meet contemporary realities to reflect the complexities of modern life. Those who are in the arts often find a way to speak to the world — writers do it through their writing, musicians do it through their music and artists do it through their art. As a multidisciplinary artist, Sarah Alagroobi is steadily expanding on the definition of what art…
Top seed Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday against a qualifier or lucky loser to begin his bid for an 11th Australian Open crown, and could meet fellow Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in the third round. The Serbian, who has won 24 majors, defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in last year’s final then added the French and US Open titles to his collection. But the 36-year-old will begin his defence under an injury cloud after a wrist problem hampered him at the United Cup, where he lost to Australian Alex De Minaur. Greek seventh seed Tsitsipas has a tough task to repeat…
I didn’t cover a ton of keyboards at CES 2024 because, frankly, they’re not too exciting for the most part. Hyte made me do a double take, though. Its new Keeb keyboard is, without a doubt, one of the strangest, most exciting keyboards I’ve ever seen. And I can’t wait for it to start shipping. Hyte isn’t the name you think of when it comes to peripherals — in fact, this is its first peripheral ever. The company known for PC cases is expanding its horizons with the Keeb, and it seems focused on bringing the same unique design that…
Tourists with special needs or people of determination (PoD) can avail of free public parking across Dubai for up to three months. They can also get special permits to enjoy 50 per cent discount in taxis. These were confirmed separately on Thursday to Khaleej Times by officials from Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Speaking at the 4th Accessible Travel and Tourism International Conference, Osama Al Safi, RTA director of Parking Department and head of Friendly Organisation for PoD, said PoD tourists can…
The International Monetary Fund’s board has approved a roughly $700 million loan for Pakistan under a $3 billion bailout, the finance ministry said. The IMF’s completion of its first review of the programme allows for an immediate disbursement of special drawing rights worth around $700 million, bringing the total disbursements under the Standby Arrangement (SBA) to $1.9 billion, the ministry said on social media platform X. The South Asian country is operating under a caretaker government after the IMF loan programme, approved in July, helped avert a sovereign debt default. Ahead of the bailout, Pakistan had to undertake a slew…