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When Abdul Rahman Bukhatir brought the who’s who of the sport to the UAE for an exhibition game in 1981, no one could have imagined that it was the start of cricket’s glorious dance in the sandy desert. Sharjah becomes a sought-after neutral venue The success of that hastily-organised exhibition match between Sunil Gavaskar XI and Javed Miandad XI on a nondescript ground in Sharjah inspired Bukhatir to dream big. Soon, the Emirati businessman built a proper stadium, paving the way for annual official tournaments in Sharjah. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium went on to become the most sought-after neutral venue.…

MERED hosts brokers’ event to unveil name of flagship project: ICONIC, an upscale residential living Dubai UAE, 3rd January 2024 – MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, hosted an exclusive event that brought together numerous brokers for a session filled with networking opportunities and insightful discussions on the high-end property sector in the UAE. At the event, MERED proudly revealed the name of its much-anticipated flagship project, the “ICONIC” residential tower, located in Dubai Internet City, and officially opened the reservation and sale of its units. Diana Nilipovscaia, CEO of MERED, The event masterfully played with the synesthetic appeal…

Samsung has a slate of new OLED gaming monitors, too. Two weeks after LG revealed the first 480Hz OLED gaming monitor, Samsung is bringing three displays of its own to the conversation, all of which we’ll see on display at CES 2024. Samsung might be entering the fight with LG at a disadvantage, though. I’m talking about the new Odyssey OLED G8, or the OLED G80SD. Unlike 2023’s Odyssey OLED G8, this one is a 32-inch, 4K display, the first flat 32-inch OLED gaming monitor that Samsung created. The critical spec here is the refresh rate. Samsung says the display…

South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung remained hospitalised in intensive care on Wednesday, a day after a knife attack on him shocked political leaders who were vying for the upper hand in a major election three months away. Surgeons operated on Lee for more than two hours late on Tuesday to repair a major blood vessel in his neck that was sliced when an assailant lunged and stabbed him with a knife. “The act of terror against Chairman Lee Jae-myung was clearly a challenge against democracy and a threat against democracy,” Democratic Party floor leader Hong Ik-pyo said…

Aylla Cafe: A Timeless Culinary Haven in Deira Waterfront Market Indulge in Exotic Flavors, Breathtaking Views, and Unparalleled Hospitality at Dubai’s Premier Dining Destination UAE, Dubai Aylla Café and Restaurant Redefines Charm with Timeless Ambiance and Tempting Offers at Deira Waterfront Market. Aylla Café and Restaurant is delighted to reintroduce its established presence at the Deira Waterfront Market, Dubai. Nestled against a stunning sea backdrop, Aylla continues to enchant patrons with its enduring allure, offering an array of enticing experiences for locals and visitors alike. Aylla Café remains an enduring choice for private parties and events, providing an enchanting atmosphere…

2024 has barely started, but we already have an exciting development in the mobile tech space. Specifically, we now know the exact date Samsung is announcing the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. On January 2, Samsung sent official invitations for the next Galaxy Unpacked event. It will take place on Wednesday, January 17, at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. It’s a change of pace from the typical New York and San Francisco locations where Unpacked has traditionally occurred and a much different setting from last year’s Unpacked in Seoul, where Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy…

Five members of a UAE family died in a road accident that happened as they were returning after New Year’s Eve festivities. An Emirati couple, their two daughters and niece were killed in the crash in Ajman, local Arabic newspaper Al Etihad reported on Tuesday. Two other girls sustained injuries in the crash. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The tragedy happened as the Emirati family’s vehicle crashed into a truck in Ajman’s Masfoot area in the early hours of Monday, January 1. They were returning from Hatta in Dubai. On being notified,…

The Indian rupee was little changed on Wednesday, even as Asian currencies fell pressured by an uptick in Treasury yields as traders moderated bets on potential rate cuts in the U.S. this year. The rupee was at 83.33 (Dh22.7) as of 10:15 a.m. IST, barely changed from its close at 83.3175 in the previous session. The dollar index jumped 0.8% on Tuesday and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose 8 basis points to 3.94% amid paring of expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Investors are currently pricing in a near 75% chance of a Fed rate cut…

Qashio, a UAE-founded fintech company, has recently announced a new partnership with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai. This exciting collaboration will enable customers to convert Qashio Points into Skywards Miles, opening doors to a wide range of benefits Emirates Skywards is renowned for. Qashio Points, Qashio’s loyalty programme, rewards customers who make business purchases and transactions through Qashio business expense cards. Qashio’s innovative platform allows customers to consolidate their earned points from all business expense card spending and effortlessly convert them into Skywards Miles for individual employees with Emirates Skywards accounts. As we anticipate a…

Emirates NBD Business Banking launches mega ‘Foreign Exchange and Trade’ customer promotion Grand prize of AED 1 million and total cash awards of AED 3 million for lucky winners Every Foreign Exchange and Trade transaction will give customers a chance to win Dubai, UAE, 3January2024:Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has announced the launch of its mega Foreign Exchange and Trade customer promotion, with over AED 3 million prizes on offer. As part of the promotion that will run until 31 March 2024, 120 Business Banking customers making any trade…