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Israel said it had taken 100 people into custody at one of Gaza’s main hospitals on Saturday after troops raided the facility, with fears mounting for patients and staff trapped inside. The deadly bombardment of Gaza continued overnight with another 100 people killed in Israeli strikes, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. At least 120 patients and five medical teams are stuck without water, food and electricity in the Nasser hospital in Gaza’s main southern city of Khan Yunis, according to the health ministry. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Israel has for…

The UAE-based company SkyPower Global has bagged a contract from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to install a 200-megawatt clean energy plant in DR Congo. Spanned over four phases, the first phase of the DRC Green Giant project will cost $200 million (Dh734 million) and create 6,000 job years, Kerry Adler, president and CEO of SkyPower, told Khaleej Times in an interview. He said this 200MW Phase 1 is a crucial step in realising the 1,000MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed with the Congo’s state-owned utility, Société Nationale d’Electricité (SNEL). The project is expected to be fully operational in…

Timeout With Ankit makes history with the first-ever open podcast event in the UAE, featuring Bollywood icons Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan at BurJuman Mall. Hosted by Fox Media and Entertainment, the event on February 11 surpassed all expectations, creating a significant milestone in the UAE’s podcasting landscape. Attendees were treated to an evening of entertainment, insight, and inspiration, as Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan engaged in candid conversations and interactive Q&A sessions. Ankit Chopra, the visionary behind Timeout With Ankit, expressed his pride and gratitude for the overwhelming response to the event, which sets a new standard for live…

India set England a huge target and then skittled the tourists out for 122 to romp to a 434-run victory in the third Test and go 2-1 up in the five-match series on Sunday. India had been in the box seat since grabbing a handy first-innings lead of 126 and they never took their foot off the pedal at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten 214, Shubman Gill made 91 and debutant Sarfaraz Khan struck his second fifty of the match before India declared their second innings on 430-4. Jaiswal equalled Wasim Akram’s record of…

Landmark Group’s Beat Diabetes Walk: A Milestone Event Supporting Dubai Social Agenda 33 More than 15,000 joined the annual family health initiative held at Za’abeel Park Landmark partners with Emirates Schools Establishments (Taaleem) to launch the Superkidz programme in UAE public elementary schools. The walk and family fun day supports Dubai Social Agenda 33 objective of promoting health, well-being, and social welfare in the city. Senior government officials who participated included H.E Saeed Mohammed Hareb, Secretary General of the Council, Dubai Sports Council, Dr. Abdulkareem Al Olama, CEO Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives and Sawsan Al Amiri, Head…

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Banks and financial institutions in the UAE will start issuing the payment card called Jaywan from the second quarter of this year, Khaleej Times can reveal. The process to roll out the scheme — which was announced recently — will be completed in two years, according to a senior official. “We have an aggressive growth plan for Jaywan, hoping to launch debit cards in Q2 2024 with select partners who are ready to issue. Over the next few years, the Central Bank of the UAE (will) mandate all banks to issue Jaywan as debit cards to their customers in the…

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s party has demanded the resignations of the Chief Election Commissioner and Chief Justice of Pakistan after a senior bureaucrat’s allegations that the top election body and judiciary were involved in the poll rigging. Former Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha on Saturday alleged that the candidates who were “losing” the elections “were made to win” in the city. He claimed that 13 candidates from Rawalpindi were forcefully declared winners. His remarks came amidst jailed former prime minister Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party began nationwide protests against alleged rigging and stealing of its mandate in…

Hamed bin Zayed Crowns the Champions of the UAE President Cup  Nibras Passion and RB Kingmaker captivate the audience with exceptional performances in the President Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses Abu Dhabi, 18th February 2024 The 31st edition of the President Cup, organised by the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC), concluded with remarkable success, drawing attention to its special planning and high level of participation. The Abu Dhabi racecourse witnessed fierce competition and outstanding performances from both riders and horses. Distinguished guests, among them HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, HE…

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