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UAE leaders have sent their congratulations to Shehbaz Sharif, who has been elected prime minister of Pakistan for the second time. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent the messages. Shehbaz Sharif was voted in as Pakistan’s prime minister for a second time on Sunday, presiding over a shaky alliance that has shut out followers of jailed opposition leader Imran Khan. Newly sworn-in lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly elected Sharif by 201 votes.…

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic transformed the landscape of US university admissions in unprecedented and completely unforeseen ways, but none more impactful than in the elimination of standardized testing requirements, such as the SAT and ACT. Long a staple of the American university admissions process, universities were compelled to eliminate the submission of these test scores, as most students around the world were simply unable to sit the examinations. Although widely excoriated, these exams provided transparency in the application process, as every year, universities would publish the 25th and 75th percentile scores of admitted students, as well as the…

World-renowned Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu, along with his famous Johann Strauss Orchestra, is set to captivate audiences at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on March 9. The 74-year-old will be joined by a special guest Emma Kok, winner of The Voice Kids and known for her viral rendition of Voilà. What makes her an interesting figure is her age; at 15, Emma has already garnered fame for her performances on various TV shows and collaborations with renowned artists like André as well as Helene Fischer. Additionally, she battles with gastroparesis, a stomach disorder affecting her daily life, and remains…

Fashion is for everyone. With that in mind, we bring you a range of exclusive and festive fashion ideas for your kids: POCA & POCA POCA & POCA, a vibrant young fashion brand born from the creative minds of the talented sibling duo Karolina Gniewek and Wiktor Gniewek in Poland, unveils a collection that embodies fresh and imaginative designs. From bows and pleats to ruffles, the pieces boast a playful, feminine touch with a distinctive baby pink stitch. Each garment, akin to wearing an “invisible crown,” is meticulously handcrafted by a team of master tailors, radiating an energetic and youthful…

Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) hosts the Global Supply Chain Conference for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies  Dubai, UAE – March 5, 2024 – Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) are currently hosting the Global Supply Chain Conference from March 4th to March 7th, 2024, at Dubai’s International Humanitarian City. In collaboration with IHC, the conference convenes key stakeholders from 38 National Societies, IFRC, ICRC, and external partners, including prominent organizations from the MENA region, such as the Emirates Red Crescent. Giuseppe Saba, CEO…

For anyone seeking great laptop deals, Best Buy is perfect for fans of the Microsoft Surface range. Right now, you can buy select Microsoft Surface Pro 9 models for over $500 off while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 can be purchased for $200 off. Just a few of the examples in the sale that spans over 20 different devices, hit the button below to see the full sale for yourself. Alternatively, take a look at some of our favorites while we guide you through things. What to shop for in the Microsoft Surface sale The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 tops…

Dubai motorists who are driving around the busy areas of Al Wasl Road and Umm Suqeim Street can expect some relief as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completes an improvement project. The RTA has opened a new junction at the intersection of Al Majasimi and Al Wasl Road, located between Umm Suqeim Street and Al Thanya Street, it was announced on Tuesday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Besides the installation of signals to ease vehicles’ movement, a new traffic stream was added at the intersection. Now, left turns are facilitated from…

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Pakistani counterpart Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday for his return to the premiership, a rare expression of goodwill between leaders of the two nuclear-armed rivals. Sharif was officially sworn in on Monday as prime minister for a second time. The 72-year-old’s Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has formed a coalition government with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and several smaller factions. “Congratulations to @CMShehbaz on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan,” Modi said in a post on social media platform X. Unusually for a senior Pakistani politician, Sharif visited India in 2013 when…

Sobha Realty, which posted a 51 per cent record-breaking jump in 2023 sales over the previous year across its portfolio of residential and commercial developments in Dubai, said it expects to hit Dh20 billion in 2024. The real estate developer said its sales value surged to Dh15.5 billion in 2023. The developer handed over 1819 units in 2023 across two of its completed projects before their due date. Given this sales growth, the company has attained a market share of 10 per cent in Dubai during the year, Sobha said in a statement. Ravi Menon, co-chairman of Sobha Realty, said…

PGA Tour has a double header with the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Puerto Rico Open By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer LIV Golf – Hong Kong takes place this week after Joaquin Niemann’s impressive individual win and the Crushers GC Team final day charge win in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Adrian Meronk and Anirban Lahiri will both play in the event that has $20 million for the Individual Event and $5 million allocated to the Team Event. Meronk can consider himself unlucky to have a one stroke Slow Play penalty added to his score for bad times. Slow…