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India bowled England out for a below-par 218 and cruised to 135-1 in their robust reply to seize early control of the fifth and final Test on Thursday. Kuldeep Yadav wrecked England’s top order and fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin polished off the tail to bundle out England in just over two sessions. India captain Rohit Sharma combined with Yashasvi Jaiswal (57) in an opening stand of 104 to consolidate their position at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in the foothills of the Himalayas. Rohit was batting on 52 at stumps with Shubman Gill (26) also looking assured at…

First-ever Career Fair, Dedicated to Emirati People of Determination, Succeeds in Abu Dhabi Corporate HR join forces to welcome job seekers with disabilities, providing opportunities to apply for junior, mid-senior, and senior vacancies across various sectors Registrations for employers to attend the next Abu Dhabi career fair in September 2024 commences on March 30th Event marked a significant milestone in fostering inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, focusing on HR, Recruiters and DEI decision-makers. March 7, 2024, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Emphasizing on the equitable inclusion of People of Determination in the workforce by bringing inclusive employers together, the first-ever…

You know that it’s a busy year for gaming when a project by an industry legend launches with hardly any fanfare. That’s exactly what happened in February 2023 with Akka Arrh. Created by Jeff Minter and his eccentric studio Llamasoft, the neon-tinted shooter is a remake of a 1982 Atari game that never saw the light of day after being deemed too difficult. Minter got the greenlight to revive the project, bringing it to life as a retro arcade shooter built in his unmistakable style. While the project was exciting for game historians, it didn’t exactly crack into the mainstream…

Bakeries in the UAE are bracing for Ramadan with huge orders and special menus lined up. Some are expecting long queues of diners till 3am while others are looking forward to sales running into the thousands. At the Bake Al Arab bakery, special Ramadan gift boxes are already up on the shelves. “This is one of our fastest-moving items because people buy them as gifts a lot,” said a shopkeeper. “In addition to that, we also get a lot of orders for cakes, chocolate arrangements, and these special pudding-like desserts we make. Some of the puddings are customised according to…

Saudi Arabia has transferred 8 per cent of state oil giant Aramco’s total shares to a portfolio owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund PIF, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday. Following the transfer, the state’s ownership will be 82.186 per cent of the company’s shares, according to SPA. The Kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud indicated that this transfer is part of the country’s initiatives to boost and diversify the national economy and expand investment opportunities. The transfer is also meant to solidify PIF’s strong financial position and credit rating. (With inputs from Reuters,…

Dubai-bound Emirates flights from Hamburg and Frankfurt, which were supposed to depart today, have been rescheduled due to strikes in Germany. One flight (EK060) was cancelled. In an advisory, the Dubai-based carrier listed the flights that were affected as aviation security staff joined the picket line. Two unions called for two-day walkouts over wages and work conditions. Affected passengers are advised to contact the airline or their travel agents for rebooking options. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here are the delayed flights and the new departure schedules: EK062: Hamburg to Dubai will…

For Saran Sow Barry, money is “a source of security and stability”. The French-Guinean founder of Dubai-based Afro Boabab Events has been living in the UAE for seven years. At 40, she is thriving as an entrepreneur, owing — in large part to — simple decisions she makes about money on a daily basis. If you had to write a letter to money, what would you say? Dear Money, I thank you for allowing me to build a house in Guinea, to buy a nice villa in a great location in Dubai, to be able to send our kids in…

800CARGURU wins “Top Automotive Service Provider of the Year” at the Global Saga Awards 2024 [Dubai, UAE – March 4, 2024] – 800CARGURU, a leading name in automotive services, has once again solidified its position as an industry leader by clinching the prestigious “Top Automotive Service Provider of the Year” award at the Global Saga Awards 2024. The esteemed event took place at the luxurious Dusit Thani Dubai on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The award was presented to the CEO and Founder of 800CarGuru by the renowned Bollywood veteran, Suniel Shetty, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. His…

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is stupendously powerful and expensive — and I should know because I just bought one. It seems beyond the realms of possibility that Samsung would try to push out an even more expensive version of its already expensive phone, but the Korean company continues to surprise. Rumors abound that Samsung will announce not just the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 in the summer but an Ultra model as well. It hardly seems conceivable that Samsung could cram any more into its ultra-premium foldable smartphone, but as ever, we have some ideas. If the Samsung Galaxy Z…

Rent fluctuations are common in Dubai. They rise and drop depending on market conditions and factors like supply and demand. So, how do you make sure you’re not paying more than you should? Come renewal time, tenants are likely to receive a notice of increase — after all, landlords have the right to hike rents every year. However, they cannot go beyond the rates indicated in the Dubai rental index. This is where the online tool from the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera) comes in. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…