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South Africa are hopeful that both fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi will be available for selection in the first Test against India that gets underway in Pretoria on Tuesday, coach Shukri Conrad has confirmed. Rabada has been struggling with a heel injury and Ngidi with his ankle, but Conrad says they are still part of the squad. “They are both here with us and that means they are available for selection as things stand,” Conrad told reporters on Saturday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “We have not called anybody in…
The holiday season comes with plenty of excitement and surprises and also a slate of new movies designed to appeal to a vast swath of different demographics. Among the new titles hitting theaters in late December of 2023 is Migration, an animated movie about a group of birds who decide to leave their quiet life in a New England pond behind, and ultimately find themselves dealing with the many dangers of life in New York City. While this isn’t exactly a Christmas movie for kids, it is certainly a movie aimed at kids that is coming out at Christmas time.…
The weather today is expected to be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. Temperatures are likely to increase slightly, with weather conditions getting humid by night and Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas with a probability of mist formation. Light to moderate winds are set to blow. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Lowest temperature in the country will drop to 7ºC in mountainous parts…
Get ready for a dazzling celebration with spectacular festivities, delicious delights, and Dh100,000 worth of gold to be won! By Kushmita Bose The season of joy and light is upon us, and you know what that means — it’s Diwali time! While traditional festivities at home are wonderful, why not switch things up this year and embark on an epic Diwali adventure at BurJuman Mall? That’s right – we’re here to show you how to celebrate Diwali in style, right at the heart of shopping, entertainment, and delicious food. Lights, Shopping, Action Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time…
2023 hasn’t been a banner year for every Hollywood genre. This year’s horror offerings have, in particular, left a lot to be desired. At the same time, this year has seen Hollywood deliver more inventive and memorable mid-budget studio comedies than it has in quite a while. Not every one of the year’s comedies has necessarily hit the mark, but even flawed efforts like No Hard Feelings have brought welcome diversity to the entertainment industry’s typical yearly release slate. Now, with only a few weeks left to go before we all kiss 2023 goodbye, there’s no better time to celebrate some…
Question: I work in a private company in Dubai. If my boss asks me to work beyond the scope of my job, what should I do? I am in sales, but I have been asked to appear in promotional/marketing videos for the company, but I am really not comfortable doing this. If I refuse and it reflects badly on my performance review or I lose my job, can I file a complaint? How do I resolve this without creating any problems for myself? Answer: It is assumed that you are employed by a mainland company in Dubai. Therefore, the provisions…
Gaza officials said on Saturday that more than 200 people had been killed in Israeli strikes in 24 hours, as violence rages on after a UN resolution demanded more aid into the besieged territory. Israel pressed on with its offensive focusing on the southern Gaza Strip, with clouds of grey and black smoke rising over Khan Yunis city. AFPTV images also showed black smoke drifting over the north. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza reported 201 deaths in the past 24 hours across the territory, updating the death toll since the start of the war to 20,258, most of them…
The gentle wafting waves of the scented perfumes by Shaikh Mohd Saeed Est. resonates with the UAE culture of using aromatic oils and perfumes to this day By Anam Khan Of all the senses, smell casts a unique hold on one’s senses. A scent can transport you to a distant place, bring you back to a cherished moment or conjure the familiar embrace of a loved one. For many, choosing a fragrance runs much deeper than shopping for other beauty products; it’s an incredibly personal experience. There’s something so magical about the scents and fragrances and this is what the…
If you have an Amazon Prime subscription and you aren’t checking out the shows on Prime Video, you’re missing out. The streaming service, which is included as part of an Amazon Prime subscription, has tons of great content. This includes both movies and network shows, both old and new, as well as originals. When it comes to TV shows, Amazon Prime Video had fabulous ones this year. Four of the five shows listed here were released in 2023 and one returned with its second season this year. The shows are all very different in terms of premises and stories, but…
Sharjah has confirmed its New Year holiday for the government sector in the emirate. The Department of Human Resources announced Monday that January 1, 2024 will be the official New Year’s holiday for all Sharjah government departments, bodies and institutions. Official working hours are expected to resume from Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This translates to a four-day weekend for government employees in the emirate. Earlier last week, the federal government and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that January 1 would be a holiday for…