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You will probably first see them when you land in Dubai or the person who will bring you to the airport. You hail them on the road or book their services to get you around the city. When you’re lost, they are like ‘human Google maps’ who know how best to navigate the emirate. For their exceptional performance, 100 taxi drivers were recently awarded the ‘Ideal Taxi Drivers’ award by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). They were selected for “enhancing customer service and fostering a competitive spirit among drivers and their companies to elevate traffic safety and awareness. They…

As Dubai’s luxury property market continues its upward trajectory, extravagant residences with private elevators, mini golf course, cinema and sky fountain often make headlines. Earlier this year, Knight Frank’s 2024 global prime residential markets forecast predicted that Dubai’s market for luxury property will continue to grow exponentially this year. With more ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) investing in Dubai’s property market, Palm Jumeirah island, with its elegant homes, top privacy and magnificent beachfront views, has become a destination of choice. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In 2023, it was revealed that three…

Recent reports indicate an uptick in chickenpox cases affecting both adults and children. Doctors in the UAE are urging residents to be vigilant against chickenpox as temperatures rise. Physicians explained that chickenpox, caused by the infectious varicella-zoster virus, manifests with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and a distinctive rash. Dr Fiaz Ahamed, Infection Control Physician, Thumbay University Hospital, said, “As summer approaches, there could potentially be an increase in cases of chickenpox due to various factors associated with the season. People tend to spend more time outdoors or travel, which can lead to increased social interaction. Stay up to…

Georgia qualified for Euro 2024 thanks to a 4-2 shootout win over Greece after a tense playoff final ended 0-0 following extra time on Tuesday to reach their first major tournament. Georgia’s Nika Kvekveskiri converted his spot kick after Greece’s Giorgos Giakoumakis put his penalty wide to send the home crowd wild as their side edged through to the finals. Giorgi Mamardashvili saved Greece’s first effort from Anastasios Bakasetas after the hosts had taken the lead in the shootout but Georgia’s Georges Mikautadze missed his spot kick to give the Greeks renewed hope. When Giakoumakis sent Greece’s fourth penalty past…

A total solar eclipse is set to occur in the U.S. on April 8, and people are making plans to be in the right place when it happens. The perfect spot is a 100-mile-path stretching from Maine in the northeast all the way to Texas in the south. Being within this path will allow you to experience a fleeting moment that will see daylight diminish and nature’s noises cease as creatures become fooled by the false dusk. Another consequence, according to recently published research, is that there could also be an uptick in traffic accidents. However, it’s not thought to…

Nobody has ridden in more races or had such an abundance of winners at Meydan racecourse than Tadhg O’Shea and the eleven-time UAE champion jockey is hoping that this will give him a slight edge at Saturday’s highly-anticipated $30.5 million Dubai World Cup meeting. The Irishman has a very promising book of rides on the glittering nine-event card including one in the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1), a race that he waited close to 20 years to ride in for the very first time. It did not go as expected as Remorse finished sixth to American galloper Country Grammer…

Suddenly fighting for their postseason lives with a red-hot Rockets team closing in on them, the Golden State Warriors head to Miami for an important showdown against the Heat today. The game is starting very soon, at 7:30 p.m. ET, so pick a streaming option below quickly. It will be televised locally only on NBC Sports Bay Area (Warriors markets) and Bally Sports Sun (Heat markets), but there are also a handful of different ways you can watch a free live stream of the game from anywhere in the US. Is There a Free Warriors vs Heat Live Stream? If…

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday said fitness freak Virat Kohli has turned his teammates into “out and out athletes” and called him the man responsible for an incredible turnaround in Indian cricket. Previously while commentating in IPL 2024, Pietersen said Kohli should be picked in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies for the “good of the game regardless of his performances”. In a subtle message after guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory over Punjab Kings on Monday, Kohli said he has still got the the game to thrive in…

In January, Samsung introduced its Galaxy AI features alongside its Galaxy S24 series of smartphones. Since then, if you’ve wanted to use Galaxy AI, you’ve needed a Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, or Galaxy S24 Ultra. That’s about to change. Samsung just announced that it’s about to bring those Galaxy AI features to a lot more devices, meaning you’ll soon be able to use Galaxy AI even if you don’t have a Galaxy S24. Beginning on March 28, Samsung will start rolling out its One UI 6.1 update — which includes all of the Galaxy AI features — to the following devices:…

A senior Indian opposition politician will run the capital from his prison cell, a senior aide said Tuesday, facing down growing calls by rivals demanding he resign. Arvind Kejriwal, chief minister of New Delhi and a key leader in an opposition alliance formed to compete against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in upcoming elections, was arrested on Thursday in connection with a long-running corruption probe. Atishi Marlena Singh, New Delhi’s education minister and fellow member of Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (Common Man Party, AAP), said “statutory and constitutional provisions” allowed him to remain in his post while behind bars. “We are…