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A most unexpected brand partnership has given us a surprising phone to get excited about at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. HMD Global, the company that makes phones under the Nokia name, has partnered with toymaker Mattel on the Barbie Flip Phone. Yes, that Barbie. But don’t worry that this is going to be little more than a pink version of an old Nokia phone. “Let me put it like this,” Adam Ferguson, HMD Global’s head of product marketing, said with a smile as I chatted to him over Zoom during the show. “Mattel, and Barbie in particular, is not…

During its annual media briefing, Sharjah Police announced it had seized over 1.1 tonnes of drugs and 4.5 million psychedelic tablets last year, worth more than Dh115.3 million. This reflects a 24 per cent increase in drug seizures from the year before. The force also blocked 1,003 websites that were used to promote drugs. It has also succeeded in foiling over 600 drug promotion attempts inside the emirate. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Major General Saif Mohammad Al-Zari Al-Shamsi, the Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, highlighted how the Sharjah Census results helped them…

ZTE has unveiled a bunch of new Nubia smartphones at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, which is being held in Barcelona, Spain. These devices are intended to be distributed in Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Each smartphone is designed to cater to a different type of consumer, including ZTE’s first flip smartphone. Although we may not see these devices in the U.S. any time soon, it is an interesting look at what other companies across the water are doing in the Android landscape — and potentially a sign of what other manufacturers may be up…

Russia on Tuesday announced a six-month ban on gasoline exports from March 1 to compensate for rising demand from consumers and farmers and to allow for planned maintenance of refineries. The ban, first reported by RBC, was confirmed by a spokeswoman for Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. Russia previously imposed a similar ban between September and November last year in order to tackle high domestic prices and shortages. Only four ex-Soviet states — Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan — were exempt. This time, the ban will not extend to member states of the Eurasian Economic Union, Mongolia, Uzbekistan and two…

The company remains steadfast in its dedication to creating a workplace where every individual thrives, regardless of background or origin In the evolving landscape of the Middle East and Africa, Daikin is not only a leader in the field of HVAC-R solutions but also an innovator in the development of a workplace culture based on diversity, inclusion, and people-centered management (PCM). The company’s approach to corporate social responsibility has come a long way from traditional corporate theories; the leadership of the company unlocks the true potential of every team member by creating a culture of empowerment, driving engagement, and leaving…

San Antonio international airport in Texas is deploying a 420-pound autonomous robot to bolster its security operations. The 5-feet-4-inch K5 robot, built by California-based Knightscope, will be rolled out in the next couple of months. K5 is equipped with a 360-degree camera and multiple microphones to monitor its surroundings, but its top speed of just 3 mph and its inability to handle stairs mean that it will be used mainly for monitoring rather than chasing down suspected criminals. Specifically, K5 will “keep an eye on doors in parts of the airport that the public doesn’t have access to,” according to…

The UAE weather on Tuesday is expected to be fair, with partly cloudy skies expected across the region. Low clouds may be observed towards the east. Overnight and into Wednesday morning, humidity levels are likely to increase in some inland and coastal areas, leading to a possibility of mist formation, according to the National Meteorology Centre (NCM). Winds will be light to moderate, occasionally picking up in strength. Expect rough to moderate sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and moderate to slight waves in the Oman Sea. The maximum temperatures in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are expected to hover around…

Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor(U3425WE) MSRP $1,020.00 “The Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor is an ultrawide monitor that’s a great fit for the modern workspace.” Pros 120Hz refresh rate Great contrast Surprisingly good speakers Excellent port selection KVM switch Three-year warranty Cons Too expensive Needs to be calibrated Not super sharp In just this past year, gaming monitors have enjoyed a successful jump to OLED. The technology is maturing, there are choices aplenty, and prices have even begun to drop. But in the world of productivity- and creator-based monitors, the choices remain a bit more stagnant. Dell has hoped to…

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a message of condolence to Saudi King, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in which he expressed his sincere condolences and sincere sympathy over the death of Prince Khaled bin Saad mother’s passing. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chief of the Presidential Office, also sent two similar messages to the Saudi King.

The India rupee turned flat at 82.88 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid subdued equity market sentiment and withdrawal of foreign funds. According to forex analysts, support from a weak American currency was negated by higher level of crude oil prices even as investors adopted cautious move awaiting cues from domestic as well as global macroeconomic data. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local currency opened at 82.87 and then slipped further to trade at 82.88 against the greenback, the previous day’s closing level. On Monday, the rupee settled 3 paise higher at 82.88 against the…