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For the first time in over five decades of operations, Dubai Insurance Company has received an IFS “A” rating with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings. Abdellatif Abuqurah, DIN’s CEO, said: “Earning an “A” Rating by one of the most renowned and trusted rating companies in the world illustrates the solid standing of our company and the trust we have managed to earn through decades of hard work, innovation, and commitment to the progress of our nation.” According to Fitch, DIN enjoys a strong company profile. With a gross written premium (GWP) Dh1.5 billion in 2022, the company is considered…

The Afghan trio of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen Ul Haq had their annual contracts delayed and permission to play franchise cricket revoked for ignoring “national responsibility”, said the country’s cricket board. The players had asked the Afghanistan Cricket Board to be released from central contracts and grant permission to play in leagues abroad, the ACB said, illustrating franchise cricket’s growing pull in the game’s landscape. They declined to sign their central contracts “prioritising their personal interests over playing for Afghanistan, which is regarded as a national responsibility,” the ACB said in its statement on Monday. Stay up…

Now that Apple has started outfitting its laptops with its M3 generation of chips, it’s time to take another look at which is the best MacBook to buy in 2023. That’s not always easy, though, as buying the newest MacBook isn’t always the right decision. Apple has several tiers of performance, as well as various sizes, which can further complicate the matter. What’s more, you can also still get M1 and M2 MacBooks, some from Apple’s own website and some from third-party retailers. For instance, while the MacBook Pro has the M3 series, the MacBook Air hasn’t made the jump…

Yet another Guinness World Record has been broken in Dubai – this time for the world’s largest Rubik’s Cube, located in Dubai Knowledge Park. The Cube was built to commemorate the Park’s 20-year anniversary, and weighs over 300kg. Its dimensions are 3m x 3m x 3m, and it comprises of 21 fiberglass cubes, each almost 1 metre tall. The installation is meant to represent the Park’s dedication to fostering creative thinking and analytical skills, as well as to serve as a reminder that the journey of acquiring knowledge can be enjoyable. Dubai Knowledge Park, since its launch in 2003, has…

At least six people were injured when militants fired at a passenger coach in a restive district in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, police said. The incident occurred in the Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering three tribal districts. Militants fired at the passenger coach in Hangu Bara Abbas Hail in the jurisdiction of Hangu Cantonment police. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The injured were immediately shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital, police said. District Police Officer Hangu Nisar Ahmed rushed to the site of the incident along with heavy police contingents…

Dubai Centre for Family Businesses has developed three toolkits for family enterprises. Focusing on key areas impacting the continuity, sustainability and competitiveness of companies, the three toolkits – succession planning for family businesses, family office and fostering productivity through streamlined family communication – provide a reference point for families on topics related to governance and succession planning protocols. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President & CEO of Dubai Chambers, said: “Family businesses are an integral part of our economy. The three toolkits developed is a continuation of our efforts in providing useful and practical guides on key topics for family enterprises.…

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada shrugged off any ring rust after a long absence from the Test arena to claim a five-wicket haul and put South Africa in a strong position against India in the first test on Tuesday. The 28-year-old fast bowler took 5-44 to leave India 208-8 when bad light and rain brought a premature close to day one at Centurion outside of Pretoria. It was the first Test for Rabada since South Africa beat the West Indies in Johannesburg in March but he showed no ill- effects from his long absence from first-class cricket. “I was pretty focused…

Why buy a 15-inch (or 16-inch) laptop? Well, they’re not only larger than the best 13- or 14-inch laptops, but they’re also often much more powerful. They don’t always need to be big and clunky, either. After hundreds of hours of testing time with the best 15-inch laptops, here’s our list of the greatest you can buy. Dell XPS 15 9530 The best 15-inch laptop Pros Rock-solid construction and attractive aesthetic Strong productivity and creativity performance Decent 1080p gaming Excellent keyboard and touchpad Spectacular OLED display and outstanding audio Good battery life Cons Gaming performance held back by underpowered GPU…

The UAE set a new world record for creating the largest word formed with boats. Over 50 boats were parked at Al Lulu Island in Abu Dhabi recently to form the acronym ‘UAE’ helping the country achieve a new Guinness World Records title. The boat tie-up featured a variety of vessels, ranging from water sports boats and fishing boats to pontoons and cruising boats from the Captain’s Club. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Members of the boat club initially thought of an idea centred around commemorating the number 52 marking the 52nd…

Fifty couples married Monday in a joint ceremony in the Afghan capital — a growing practice to reduce the astronomical cost of traditional weddings in the impoverished country. The couples were joined in matrimony in one of the dozens of glitzy wedding halls that punctuate Kabul, but the ceremony itself was somewhat austere. Since the return of the Taliban in August 2021 weddings have become low-key affairs, with dancing and music effectively banned. In front of the City Star wedding hall near the airport, around a hundred turbaned men dressed in traditional shalwar kameez chatted in groups — not a…