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A mid-air blowout has put jetmaker Boeing in the exact place investors and management hoped it would avoid — back in the regulatory crosshairs just as it was awaiting approval of new models of its best-selling MAX jet. Investigators say it is too early to determine what caused a so-called door plug to fall off from the side of an aircraft operated by one of Boeing’s most loyal customers, Alaska Airlines, on Friday with 171 passengers on board. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Sunday that 171 Boeing MAX 9 airplanes BA.N would remain grounded until the agency is…

The full field for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, a Rolex Series event to be held at Emirates Golf Club from January 18-21 has been published. The 35th edition of the tournament boasts a purse of $9 million and has attracted a typically strong field. Defending champion Rory McIlroy always gets the attention with him being number two in the OWGR and a three-time champion and a former resident of Dubai. Dubai resident Tommy Fleetwood is another of the headline players along with Tyrrell Hatton, 2023 Open champion Brian Harman and PGA Tour rising star, Cameron Young. Both Rasmus and…

Gulf Engineering Forum 2024: Advancing Sustainability and Innovation Through Engineering Excellence Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 8, 2024:The Gulf Engineering Forum (GEF) is set to convene its 25th edition, under the patronage of Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Supreme President of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, at the prestigious Al Ras Ballroom, InterContinental Dubai Festival City on February 7-8, 2024. The forum, under the theme “Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future”, promises to be a groundbreaking event, bringing together decision-makers, academics, researchers, and engineering experts from both local and…

The Vision Pro headset will be available to order in the U.S. starting February 2, Apple has just announced, with preorders opening at 5 a.m. PT on January 19. It means the hotly anticipated new product from the Cupertino firm is less than a month away from release. In a press release on its website, Apple said that the device would be available at both in-store locations and via its website on February 2. Right now, that’s limited to U.S. stores and American online customers. No mention was made of when the headset will be released to users in the…

Two infiltrators attempted to cross into the UAE in tiny iron boxes installed under the rear trunks of two SUVs. The Sharjah Ports, Customs, and Free Zones Authority (SPCFZA) foiled the infiltration bid. The authority did not reveal the customs terminal from where they were apprehended. X-ray scanners revealed the illegals’ hiding spots (look towards the left-end of the image below): A video shared by the authority shows officers breaking open the rear bumpers of the vehicles, where the illegals are found stashed in a 2-foot box. (scroll down for the video). They are found tightly squeezed in the tiny…

Flight operations returned to normal on Monday at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, six days after a near-catastrophic collision between an airliner and smaller plane that killed five people, officials said. All 379 passengers and crew escaped the burning Japan Airlines plane after the January 2 crash, but five of the six people on the coast guard aircraft that it collided with were killed. The runway at Haneda — one of four — where the crash happened has been closed since then, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds of mostly domestic flights at one of the world’s busiest airports. “Runway C resumed…

The latest setback for Boeing’s top-selling 737 MAX aircraft occurred on Friday when a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines plane forcing its pilots to make an emergency landing. US regulators have ordered a temporary grounding for safety checks on 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets installed with the same panel. There are about 215 737 MAX 9 jets in service in total, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. Five years ago two deadly crashes of Boeing 737 MAX planes triggered a worldwide grounding of all MAX jets. Here’s what regulators and airlines are doing as a result of the…

Doctors in the UAE have observed a minimum 20 per cent surge in paediatric patient visits following the reopening of schools in January. Children are walk into the clinics with symptoms like coughing, a runny nose, congestion, and a sore throat. Health professionals highlight that some are even experiencing difficulty breathing due to respiratory issues, probably linked to the recent global spread of the mutant coronavirus. In such cases, healthcare professionals advise parents to keep sick children at home to contain the spread of infection. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dr Wafa…

European Rice: Adding Value to Staple Diets Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 2024 European rice is a favourite in countries where rice is a dietary staplein Mediterranean countries and particularly in Greece. Beginning from the central region of the country, rice is cultivated in areas along the course of rivers Achelous and Spercheus.Moving to the north, there are larger rice fields in the Deltas of rivers Loudias, Aliakmon and, naturally, Axios. Along river Axios and in the Prefecture of Thessaloniki, rice cultivation is a key occupation in Chalastra. More than 16,500 hectares are cultivated with rice in this area today,…

What happens to item trackers with cosmetic flaws? For Chipolo, the answer may surprise you. At CES 2024, the Apple AirTag competitor is introducing a limited-edition run of its popular item trackers that just so happen to have some flaw — such as a blemish, scratch, or nick. Each accessory works as intended from a technology standpoint, with each marked “perfectly imperfect.” Per Chipolo: “In a world that frequently underscores the pursuit of perfection, Chipolo’s campaign challenges those conventional societal expectations that demand flawless perfection from individuals. Each of these exclusive Chipolos, though bearing minor cosmetic flaws, functions seamlessly — highlighting…