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Palestinian artist Noel Kharman delves into the deepest corners of her heart and mind with her debut EP titled Mouthakerti which released earlier this month. The album that was recorded in Amman, Jordan establishes Kharman’s place in the Middle Eastern music scene as she dictates a story through her EP. Mouthakerti directly translates to ‘My Diary,’ and for Noel, it is a “voyage of self-discovery,” the artist said. In a conversation with City Times, the artist reveals her thoughts behind the debut EP, some of the tracks like Ann Al Awan and Mamnounlak, and what the listeners can take away…

The easiest thing to do in the age of Generation Z is to fall in love. Easier done than said. It’s as casual and inconsequential as tripping over on a rugged pathway. To dust down your suit and move on isn’t such a big deal. Love is no more a ceremonial chariot awash with emotional confetti; it’s a racing car dashing down the fast lane of the temporal highway. Romance isn’t as all-consuming as in classics. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Devdas is no more a quintessential romantic character, but a hopelessly crude double timer. The modern love-wreck wouldn’t drown his or…

Former Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena died on Saturday after suffering a heart attack during an Albanian league match between KF Egnatia and FK Partizani, according to a statement by the Albanian football federation. “Paramedics on the pitch rushed him to hospital, where he died at the age of 28,” said the federation. Dwamena earned eight caps for Ghana and was once considered one of the country’s rising stars but encountered several cardiac problems over the course of his career. In 2017, the attacker was unable to join Brighton due to these health issues, and he eventually moved to Spain. Four…

We didn’t expect the Bose Smart Ultra, which was rolled out just over a month ago, to have its price slashed for this year’s Black Friday soundbar deals, but you shouldn’t be complaining. Amazon is offering the soundbar for $799 instead of its original price of $899, for savings of $100. It may not be much of a discount, but you might as well take advantage of it if you’re interested in the brand’s latest flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar. There’s no telling how much stock they’ve put up for sale with this cheaper price, so before the bargain gets taken…

Sixty-one animals — including different African species of gazelles and antelopes — recently galloped into their new home at the Sharjah Safari. And those visiting the park this season will be able to meet them. The group of animals was brought into the park by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA), aiming to enhance the diversity of species at the safari — the largest such project outside Africa. “This aims to promote (the part as a) tourism and environmental destination, in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi,…

Around 20 flights arriving to and departing from Dubai Intenational Airport (DXB) were disrupted on Friday due to inclement weather conditions. “Dubai Airports confirms that adverse weather affected operations at Dubai International (DXB) today. As of 10am UAE time, 13 inbound flights were diverted to neighbouring airports while six outbound flights were cancelled,” a DXB spokesperson told Khaleej Times. “Dubai Airports is working closely with airlines, control authorities and other service partners at DXB to minimise any inconvenience to our customers,” the spokesperson added. Passengers heading to DXB for their flights are advised to take the Dubai Metro where possible,…

India does not plan to provide fresh financial support to Sri Lanka on top of the nearly $4 billion it has extended this year, two sources told Reuters, as the island’s battered economy starts to stabilise after a preliminary loan agreement with the IMF. India has been the biggest provider of aid this year to its southern neighbour, which is fighting its worst economic crisis in more than seven decades and struggling to pay for imports, although the situation now is less severe than it was between May and July. “We have already given $3.8 billion worth of assistance. Now…

A major bank in the UAE has sent out an advisory to some of its customers, urging them to ensure compliance with tax transparency regulations. In an e-mail sent out on Thursday evening with an ‘Important information’ subject line, Emirates NBD Bank explained the requirements under the global tax transparency initiative called Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and what customers have to do to comply. Under the CRS — which has been set by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) — financial institutions are “required to determine where (customers) are tax resident of and to hold accurate and up-to-date…

Regency-era London took over the British capital’s Leicester Square on Friday as the Queen Charlotte cast premiered the first spin-off from hit Netflix period drama Bridgerton dedicated to the fan favourite character. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is an origin story of the Bridgerton monarch, explaining her rise to power and love life. The six-episode series follows two seasons of Regency-era Bridgerton, which became a global phenomenon when it was released in 2020 and won praise for its diverse cast. With two timelines, Golda Rosheuvel reprises her Bridgerton role as the monarch while India Amarteifio plays the young Queen Charlotte.…

If there is one thing that I learned from the deepest level of my heart and from my recent trip to Morocco, it is this ancient Arabic phrase Hasal Khair. It reminded me of the stories my grandmother used to tell us, about lighting one little candle to spread light in the dark. A few weeks back, I was in a beautiful resort near the charming city of Casablanca in Morocco, enjoying an authentic Moroccan meal. Just a few hundred kilometres away, in Marrakesh, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale struck and we felt the…