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Dubai Cares, a civil society organisation formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications, has launched ‘Gaza In Our Hearts,’ a Ramadan fundraising campaign that mobilises the UAE community to raise vital funds for the provision of the emergency relief for the people of Gaza. The campaign recognises the increasingly depleting supply of necessities needed by the people of Gaza, as well as the heightened sentiment of compassion among the UAE community, and a shared desire to extend more support. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. How to donate Donating via…

Sri Lanka has decided to stop issuing free long-term visas to Russian and Ukrainian nationals who have lived in the island nation for the past two years, a government official said on Thursday. Since Moscow attacked Ukraine in February 2022, Sri Lanka has allowed Russians and Ukrainians to stay in the country without paying for visas, but they will now have to pay the charges. The rate is about $50 for a 30-day visa, if they wish to stay in Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles told Reuters. “Whoever wants to stay back can apply for new visas,” Alles…

The UAE has achieved “a historic first” as its robust national economy reached milestone in its diversification drive with the non-oil sector accounting for 73 per cent of the country’s total GDP. “This achievement reflects the confidence of the private sector and investors around the world in the UAE’s investment environment,” Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, said while predicting that the Arab world’s second-largest economy would grow by up to 5.0 per cent in 2024. Speaking to the media on the occasion of the third annual conference of Investopia, the minister said the private sector is a…

Dear Children, Every time I address this column to you on alternate weeks, I wonder if it is reaching you and is benefitting you in the way I hope it would, chiefly because I am aware of how reading is still an uninteresting activity for many of us. I sincerely hope that my messages reach you because I have genuine interest in addressing your concerns and furthering your well-being in a friendly, informal setting. I would also encourage you to write your thoughts and troubles as letters to the editor, so we have a true bridge between us. Come February-March,…

France star Paul Pogba has been given a four-year ban from football by Italy’s anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone last August, his club Juventus said on Thursday. A spokesman for the club told AFP it had been notified of the decision against the 30-year-old World Cup winner, who had been provisionally suspended in September. “We received notification from the tribunal this morning,” the spokesman said. Italy’s anti-doping body did not immediately respond when contacted by AFP. Anti-doping prosecutors had called for the four-year ban to be imposed on the former Manchester United midfielder, who tested positive following Juventus’s…

THE MAJLIS BY MANDARIN ORIENTAL RETURNS CRAFTING A NEW, POETIC JOURNEY Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 29 , 2024 – Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai has announced the return of The Majlis by Mandarin Oriental, a bespoke space that brings guests together for iftar and suhoor whilst paying homage to the incredibly rich heritage of the UAE. This year, the beloved beachside resort collaborates with award-winning Emirati poet, Dr. Afra Atiq. Afra is a guardian of her culture and a voice of strength weaving narratives on the rich traditions of the UAE. Her bespoke verses, exclusively crafted for Mandarin Oriental, reflect the…

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The danger of distracted driving is evident in the UAE, with one out of every three motorists using mobile phones while driving. This distraction could lead to road accidents and even death, warned road safety experts on Thursday. Eighty-five deaths were reported in 2022 alone due to distracted driving, as per data from the Ministry of Interior. One major cause of distraction highlighted by a recent survey commissioned by RoadSafetyUAE and Al Wathba Insurance is the use of mobile phones. The survey underscored the need to switch off the phone or put it on silent mode while driving to increase…

President Vladimir Putin told Western countries on Thursday they risked provoking a nuclear war if they sent troops to fight in Ukraine, warning that Moscow had the weapons to strike targets in the West. The war in Ukraine has triggered the worst crisis in Moscow’s relations with the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Putin has previously spoken of the dangers of a direct confrontation between Nato and Russia, but his nuclear warning on Thursday was one of his most explicit. Addressing lawmakers and other members of the country’s elite, Putin, 71, repeated his accusation that the West was…

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is expanding its summer schedule with flights to two new destinations: Antalya, Turkey (three weekly flights starting June 15) and Jaipur, India (four weekly flights starting June 16). This strengthens Abu Dhabi’s role as a global travel hub. Etihad Airways is significantly expanding its summer schedule, offering passengers greater connectivity and broader travel options. This includes increased frequencies to key destinations like Thiruvananthapuram (10 weekly flights), Amman (14 weekly flights), Cairo (24 weekly flights), Karachi (17 weekly flights), and Colombo (20 weekly flights). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…