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The UAE said on Saturday it has concluded the terms of a trade deal with Colombia, which it called the first such bilateral agreement between the Gulf and South America. “The UAE and Colombia have concluded the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) – the first bilateral trade deal between the Gulf and South America,” Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE minister of State for Foreign Trade, wrote on X. “We can look ahead to a new era of cooperation that will deliver growth for both nations.” The UAE currently accounts for nearly 50 per cent of Colombia’s trade with…
It’s been a hard year for PCs. Laptops and desktops sales have sunk from their pandemic highs throughout 2023 and normalized back to the status in 2019. Not even Apple has been completely spared from the drop. But a new study is predicting a surprising surge in interest in the PC in 2024, renewing hopes that another wave of innovation and excitement for the platform is underway. After seven straight quarters of decline, the report from Canalys forecasts 5% growth in the final quarter of 2023 and 8% year-over-year growth in 2024 as a whole. That might not sound like…
The UAE’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives and expected certification advancements in the upcoming year will now help people bypass traffic, allowing them to travel across the Emirates in nearly half the time compared to current travel durations. Here’s a look at all you’d like to know about Air Taxis right from its imminent operations, to costs and benefits. When will the UAE see the launch of Air Taxis? By the first quarter of 2026, the UAE is set to experience all-electric air taxis, ready to take flight in its skies. The country’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives and certification…
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan — currently in jail facing myriad charges he says are rigged to keep him from contesting elections next year — was replaced on Saturday as head of the party he founded, officials said. Khan launched the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in 1996, failing to win a single seat in an election the next year but growing rapidly to become the biggest bloc in the National Assembly following the 2018 vote, propelling him to the premiership. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. He was ousted last year in…
A spirited bowling display by New York Strikers restricted Northern Warriors to 88 for 3 in 10 overs. Northern Warriors, however, refused to surrender easily and fought till the last over before losing the match by three wickets with only five balls remaining in the ninth match of the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Northern Warriors total of 88 was mainly through Colin Munro, who hit an unbeaten 44 off 27 balls with three boundaries and three sixes. Though New York Strikers thought it would be an easy win, wickets began to fall regularly. Led by Northern…
2 December 2023, ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, today awarded the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award in sustainability and humanitarianism, during a ceremony held at COP28 UAE in Expo City Dubai. The Ceremony was attended by numerous heads of delegations participating in COP28, ministers, senior government officials, and Prize winners and finalists. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – December 01, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (7th R), stands for a photograph the Zayed Sustainability Prize…
Apple products are praised for their high quality and interconnectivity, but that quality does come with a price. This is one large reason why we look for great Apple deals to shop, as it sometimes really is worth the wait. To help you out, we’ve compiled some of our favorite deals on all of the major categories of Apple products. Try these deals first next time you’re looking to expand or upgrade your Apple collection. Best iPad deals Whether you’re wanting to get a standard iPad, an iPad Air, or an iPad Mini, their is a sale on for you…
Before the UAE was established, the Trucial States had limited road connectivity. Mohammed Al Ghazali, an Emirati national recalled a time when the road connecting Dubai and Sharjah was sometimes submerged under the high tide of the sea. “I travelled to Sharjah and other Emirates once a month. Somewhere near Mamzar, the road was close to the seashore. During hightides and rough seas, the roads were submerged in water and we had to wait for a while for the water to submerge to proceed with our journey,” said Al Ghazali, adding that now the UAE has the best roads in…
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for users that will allow them to not only lock their chats but also hide the folder that houses these private conversations. In a tweet on November 30, WhatsApp announced an upcoming feature that will allow users to hide their locked chats folder. The feature is currently available as an update for some beta users. This list can be revealed by typing in a ‘secret code’ in the search bar. WA Beta Info gave users a sneak peek into what the new feature will look like. After adding a secret code, users will…
India exacted a modicum of revenge for their loss to Australia in the final of the 50-overs World Cup by clinching the T20 series against them with a match to spare following their 20-run victory in Raipur on Friday. Put into bat in the penultimate match of the series, India posted 174-9 with Rinku Singh (46) and Jitesh Sharma (35) shining with the bat though they could not make the most of the final overs. When they returned to defend, Axar Patel (3-16) wrecked Australia’s top order and the tourists eventually managed 154-7 to see India grab an unassailable 3-1…