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“He who does not know his past cannot make the best of his present and future, for it is from the past that we learn.” This immortal line from the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE, made such a profound impact on Azza Al Qubaisi that the Emirati designer and sculptor made it her life’s mission to showcase the country’s cultural heritage through her work. Sheikh Zayed is the ‘biggest champion’ for Azza who has embraced his inspiring quote and made it part of her existence. “I live by that quote, it’s an important…

Despite Joel Embiid being out for tonight’s game as the Philadelphia 76ers (29-17) travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz (24-25), the Jazz find themselves as a four-point favorite in tonight’s matchup, as the 76ers are limping into the game. Hopefully they can get a win and get their heads above water to get to .500 record. They’re now ranked tenth in the West and need to move up a bit if they want to think about a possible postseason run. The game is starting soon, at 10:00 p.m. ET on West Coast Feed, and here…

Britain’s parliament voted on Thursday to revamp post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland, paving the way for the return within days of the region’s power-sharing government after a two-year hiatus. Lawmakers in the House of Commons approved the changes, without formal votes, including reducing checks on goods travelling from Britain to Northern Ireland, addressing the biggest grievance of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Shortly after the vote, the DUP formally requested a sitting of Northern Ireland’s parliament in order to form a power-sharing government, a key part of a 1998 peace deal that ended decades of sectarian and political violence.…

The inconsistency of the Los Angeles Lakers (24-25) is a narrative going into their matchup against the rival Boston Celtics (37-11). Tuesday night, the Lakers saw a loss from the Atlanta Hawks, a team that is also stuck in a bit of a doldrum. The LeBron James-led squad is plagued with some defensive woes, and now one of the NBA’s best and longest-rivaled franchises stands in their way. Jayson Tatum continues to shine for the Celtics with 26.7 PPG and 8.7 rebounds. One can wonder if this game will be one-sided or another chapter in the historic east-west rivalry. Tip-off…

Gazans released from Israeli detention on Thursday displayed injuries at a hospital in Rafah and told AFP they had been abused by their jailers. Israeli soldiers have rounded up scores of Gazans during their months-long ground offensive in the territory, holding them without charge before releasing some in groups. Asked about the allegations, the Israeli military said it had detained “individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activity” and that they were treated “in accordance with international law”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Khaled Al Nabrisse, a resident of the southern Khan Younis…

Dubai Trade, the leading trade facilitation hub in the UAE, has crossed 300 million transactions since the platform was established in 2003, eliminating approximately 617 million printed documents and saving 25,400 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions. The achievement comes on the back of a record-setting year in 2023, with Dubai Trade registering 32.6 million transactions compared to 26 million the year before, representing a 25 per cent increase. Out of these, 48 per cent of the transactions were related to clearance and border controls, with 44 per cent falling under cargo handling and logistics. Dubai Trade, the digital arm of…

Name: Anya Johnson Ride: Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder, Mercedes Benz G Wagon Brabus 800, Rolls-Royce Cullinan & Bentley Flying Spur Nationality: British Profession: Entrepreneur In Dubai since: 2015 Dubai’s meteoric rise to stardom among the world’s cities has drawn people from all over the globe in pursuit of success and splendour. Anya Johnson, a British expatriate and entrepreneur residing in the UAE for almost nine years is one such individual who has made full use of what the city has to offer. With as many supercars and luxury vehicles as she has businesses, she too is a self-confessed auto-enthusiast. These…

The Cleveland Cavaliers (28-16) currently sit at fourth in the East and will head into the Fedex Forum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies (18-29). This game comes off the heels of former Grizzlies player Marc Gasol announcing his retirement after spending 11 years with the team. The Grizzlies find themselves as a team in the mix of trade rumors as their injuries have wracked up over the last few months. The Cavaliers, however, are a team that is trying to determine their post-season fate going forward, as they are led by point guard Donavan Mitchell, who just last night scored…

This New York love story begins with a criminal act of sabotage. Under cover of darkness a year ago Friday, someone breached a waist-high fence and slipped into the Central Park Zoo. Once inside, they cut a hole through a steel mesh cage, freeing a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco who had arrived at the zoo as a fledgling 13 years earlier. Immediately, Flaco fled the park, blinking his big orange eyes at pedestrians and police on Fifth Avenue before flying off into the night. In the year since his dramatic escape, Flaco has become one of the city’s most…

Borouge Plc has reported a 16 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit in the fourth quarter of 2023 to $288 million, bringing full-year net profit to $1 billion. The company maintained its performance trajectory, with fourth-quarter net profit increasing 2 per cent quarter-on-quarter, marking a third consecutive increase in quarterly earnings. Borouge’s focus on operational and commercial excellence is driving strong performance in the face of challenging global market conditions. Costs in the fourth quarter were 16 per cent lower year-on-year. The Company’s Value Enhancement Programme has achieved a positive impact of $607 million, surpassing both its initial 2023…