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Tehran on Tuesday announced the initiation of a 15-day visa-free policy for Indian tourists visiting the country, the Iran Embassy said in a statement here. Under the new order, Indian citizens would be allowed to enter Iran with ordinary passports once every six months and with a maximum stay of 15 days which will not be extended. The visa abolition only applies to individuals entering the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran for tourism purposes, it said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “If Indian nationals wish to stay for a longer…
Abdulrahman Al Seiari, Adnoc Drilling’s CEO, on Tuesday said that the company will continue its strategic plans during 2024, with its plans for further fleet expansion, decarbonisation initiatives, its newly created joint venture (JV) with Alpha Dhabi, and regional expansion. “Adnoc Drilling is looking forward to 2024 with confidence and optimism. This year will be a landmark year. In line with our mandate to support Adnoc’s 5 million barrels per day capacity target, the continued growth of our fleet, which we expect to reach 142 operational rigs this year, is central to our future success,” Al Seiari said Ahead of…
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships returns to the emirate in just under a fortnight, with the hugely anticipated ATP men’s tournament from February 26 to March 2 preceded by the 24th edition of the annual WTA event, taking place between February 18 and 24. As the excitement continues to grow around the prestigious event — the women’s tournament was recently awarded permanent WTA 1000 status — here are the five top reasons why attending this year’s Championships is an absolute must for tennis fans and sports enthusiasts Star-studded player line-up The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships continues to be…
GCC companies enter Saudi Arabia to tap US$3 trillion business opportunities being created by foreign investment Businesses expanding into Saudi Arabia could bag large chunk of the business deals that are being offered to suppliers who are entering the market. Saudi Arabia needs a large pool of resources to manage the growth Dubai, UAE, February 6, 2024 News Highlights As many as 88,858 new business licenses were issued by Saudi Government authorities in the first quarter of 2023, while more than 40,000 new companies were added to this in the third quarter; The total number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) exceeded 1.27 million…
The Copa del Rey semifinals get underway today when Mallorca host Real Sociedad in the first leg of their matchup. It’s been a forgettable La Liga campaign for Mallorca, but a trip to their first Copa final in two decades would certainly help salvage the season. First, though, they’ll have to find a way to beat Real Sociedad for the first time since 2012. The match is about to start, at 3:00 p.m. ET, streaming exclusively on ESPN+. It’s not on TV anywhere, and there is no ESPN+ free trial, so that limits your options, but it also makes it…
A federal law to combat cheating in examinations stipulates fines of up to Dh200,000. The penalty is imposed on anyone other than a student who commits any of three acts before, during, or after the exams. These are: Print, publish, promote, transmit, or leak information related to questions, answers, or examination content by any means; modify answers or the grades awarded; and impersonate a student to take the exam in his/her place. The law was among 73 federal legislations across various sectors passed last year. “Anyone other than a student who participates or contributes as an original perpetrator or partner…
Pakistan’s caretaker cabinet approved a privatisation plan for loss-making Pakistan International Airlines on Tuesday, days after the country’s election panel directed it to refrain from making any final deal. The cabinet’s approval is a crucial pre-requisite to taking the airline to market for a sale, which the election panel said should be put on hold until it has reviewed the plan. However, the interim government has recently sealed the plan to put the national carrier up for sale, Reuters reported last week. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “These steps will help attract…
Emirates has taken the final step in the restoration of its Australia capacity announcing its return to Adelaide. A daily service will relaunch between the South Australia capital and the airline’s Dubai hub on October 28. The reinstated service will facilitate the growing travel demand to and from South Australia and allow passengers to travel conveniently between more than 140 destinations across Emirates’ global network, offering a wide range of choice, flexibility, and connectivity. Emirates first launched its Adelaide services in 2012 and carried more than 165,000 passengers between Dubai and Adelaide in 2019. By December 1, when Emirates also…
Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram will be interacting with fans in Dubai on February 10 during an event presented by ERN Global Events. Popular Pakistani showbiz personality Fakhr-e-Alam will host the event in Dubai Heights Academy, Al Barsha. Tickets are available at www.PlatinumList.net and Khaleej Times is a media partner of the event. The Sultan of Swing will be sharing his special personal stories with the audience, including Pakistan’s famous 1992 World Cup triumph under the captaincy of Imran Khan. For fans in the UAE, it’s a great opportunity to be up close and personal with the greatest left-arm fast…
79% of UAE workers who are using generative AI say it makes them more productive Lack of training and clear policies on use of generative AI at UAE companies could hinder its effectiveness Dubai, UAE — February 5, 2024 — The use of generative AI in the workplace is surging in the UAE, with 40% of workers already having implemented or experimenting with the technology, compared to just 28% of workers globally, according to Salesforce’s generative AI snapshot research titled “The Promises and Pitfalls of Generative AI at Work”. In a potential boon for employers, 79% of UAE workers who are…