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Late innings’ fireworks by Nicholas Pooran and Tim David helped the MI Emirates convert a lukewarm start into a comfortable 18-run victory against reigning champions Gulf Giants in the fourth match of the ongoing ILT20 at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Moving at a run-a-ball for his first 17 deliveries, Pooran smashed three fours and four sixes to score 51 runs in 18 deliveries. While David hammered 41 runs in the death overs to set the Gulf Giants a formidable target of 180 runs to win. In response, the Gulf Giants’ run chase began with a promising…

The last year brought us plenty of releases from both Nvidia and AMD, including some of the best GPUs currently available. We’ve seen some hits, but also some cards that could classify as disastrous misses. What can we expect in 2024? Although only a few GPUs have been confirmed so far, chances are that we’ll see several more models by the time the year comes to a close. Here’s what Nvidia, AMD, and Intel might be cooking up in 2024. Nvidia RTX 40 Super Nvidia’s RTX 40 series refresh hasn’t been a mystery for many months now, but Nvidia only…

In a step towards becoming one of the largest global pre-hospital services providers, Response Plus Medical (RPM) has announced the strategic acquisition of UK-headquartered Prometheus Medical, a healthcare training and consultancy services company. Prometheus is part of Safeguard Medical, a global provider of innovative emergency medical technologies and specialized training for first responders. RPM is part of Response Plus Holding PJSC, the largest pre-hospital medical services provider in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Prometheus focuses on equipping combat service providers and emergency responders with training and consultancy services, empowering emergency service personnel since…

As a passionate golf fan, and ‘modest’ player, Dr. Pawan Munjal has always aspired to use his in-person, virtual and unalloyed love for the game to make a lasting impact on the sport’s community. And he hopes to achieve this with the help of his collaborative partners, like the DP World Tour, in what he describes as a long-term journey. As the Executive Chairman of Hero MotoCorp, Dr Munjal brings a different dimension to the business of sponsorship. He is not just an entrepreneur but a friend to many of the world’s leading golfers, like World No. 2 Rory McIlroy,…

Movies set in space used to be a fairly rare occurrence, but in recent years, these kinds of movies have become much more common thanks in part to the advent of realistic CGI. I.S.S. is the latest space-set thriller gracing our screens. The movie is set on board the international space station and follows the crews for the U.S. and Russia as both crews are ordered to take control of the base after a conflict emerges on Earth. If you’re intrigued by that premise or saw I.S.S. and enjoyed it, then we’ve selected some other great space movies that might give you…

As the world accelerates towards sustainable solutions, the Middle East finds itself at a crucial intersection of innovation and environmental responsibility. In the pursuit of sustainability, the Middle East, particularly the GCC countries, grapples with a notable distinction – being among the highest emitters of greenhouse gases per capita globally, primarily due to heavy reliance on fossil fuels. Recognizing this, each country has set ambitious objectives to reduce emissions and embrace eco-friendly practices, with a strong focus on transitioning towards sustainable mobility. The UAE, through its updated National Electric Vehicles Policy, aimed to cut energy consumption in the transportation sector…

It’s no secret that Alienware makes some of the best gaming monitors, but it’s not alone. After it shook up the market with the Alienware 34 QD-OLED two years ago, a slew of competing monitors popped up from brands like Asus, LG, MSI, Samsung, and countless others. Two years and a generation of OLED monitors later, though, Alienware still remains the champ of OLED gaming monitors. A lot of that comes down to the big fear new buyers have when picking up an OLED monitor: burn-in. The risk of burn-in is real, even if it’s not as a big of…

A strike on a crowded market in the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine left at least 25 people dead and 20 wounded on Sunday, Moscow-backed officials said. Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of a sharp escalation in attacks on civilian areas over the past two months. Shattered storefronts and broken glass could be seen in videos shared by Russian state media, along with what appeared to be bodies lying on the ground nearby. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “At the moment, information about 25 dead has been…

Convergence Partners has announced that its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) has entered into a definitive agreement with Alviva Holdings Limited to acquire 100% of Datacentrix Group. The acquisition is alongside the existing Datacentrix management team that has successfully led the company for over 20 years. Alviva is exiting Datacentrix pursuant to its delisting from the JSE in early 2023, to focus on its core operations in hardware distribution. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction aligns with the CPDIF’s strategy of investing in high growth companies that are leading champions in their field with strong management…

Rory McIlroy held his never to claim a record-breaking fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic title on a typically dramatic final day’s play at the Emirates Golf Club’s iconic Majlist course on Sunday. The Northern Irishman, who spent his teenage years in Dubai brushing up his golf skills, won by one shot from Dubai-based Adrian Meronk with American Cameron Young, who went into the final round holding a two shat advantage back in third. McIlroy carded a 14-under score over 72 holes with Meronk a stroke behind on 13-under and Young a close third on 12-under. McIlry first won the Hero…