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A rare, bright comet was spotted in Abu Dhabi desert earlier this week — and astronomy experts said residents would still be able catch it if they look up in the right direction after sunset. This ball of fire — dubbed ‘devil comet’ due to its two horns — was captured in a photo taken by Al Khatt Astronomical Observatory on March 27. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. It will reach its closest point to the sun on April 21 and it will be nearest to earth on June 2, according to…
Heavy clashes and explosions shook Gaza, witnesses said on Saturday, as the Red Crescent reported several people killed during the latest chaotic aid distribution in the territory’s north, where famine looms. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved a new round of talks on a Gaza truce between Israel and Hamas militants, after a binding UN Security Council resolution last Monday demanded an “immediate ceasefire”. A subsequent ruling by the world’s top court ordered Israel to ensure aid reaches desperate civilians. Fighting has not eased — including around the territory’s largest hospital — and the latest toll from the health ministry…
UAE resident Ali Khan Mahaboob thought nothing of the mouth ulcer he had on the left side of his cheek — 10 months later, it turned out to be cancer. Ali, 57, saw a doctor when the ulcer grew so big that his cheek was left swollen for six months. He went to Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah, where he was diagnosed with oral cancer. “I was scared initially and could not digest the fact that I had oral cancer,” said the expat, who used to chew tobacco. “But the doctor reassured me and made me comfortable.” Stay up to date…
Two Rivers Over produced a brilliant come-from-behind victory in the Godolphin Mile, the second race of the Dubai World Cup, at Meydan on Saturday. Two Rivers Over’s strong finish pushed Walk of Stars and Isolate to the second and third places respectively in the Group 2 dirt race. (More to follow)
After a few months of use, oils, dust, drink drips, and food crumbs can build up in even the keyboards of our best laptops. No one is immune to this, not even tech experts like us. But there are ways to get your laptop clean again. We’ve laid out the best ways to clean your laptop keyboard, whether you’re simply trying to disinfect or you need a deep clean. But there are a few critical steps to take before you start scrubbing. Prep work Take a minute and go through the common-sense precautions: If you have vital data on your laptop,…
One of Belgium’s most-wanted suspected drug smugglers was extradited from Dubai on Friday, the Belgian justice ministry said. Nordin El Hajjioui, a Belgian of Moroccan origin, is believed to be one of the main drug barons in Antwerp and is wanted in at least three cocaine-trafficking cases. Emirati officials first arrested the 36-year-old in 2020 in Dubai after a request from Belgium but then released him. He was taken back into custody last year. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. He challenged his extradition in the courts but a top Emirati court gave…
The Federal Tax Authority has reitreated deadlines for the registration of taxable persons for corporate tax. The announcement on X, as part of FTA’s awareness campaign to help taxpayers meet their tax obligations under the Corporate Tax law, are for resident juridical persons that were incorporated or otherwise established or recognised prior to March 1 2024. The tax are based on the date their licence was issued. According to the tax authority, if a person has a licence issued in January or February (irrespective of the year), such person shall submit a tax registration application by May 31, 2024. Stay…
Apple products come loaded with software designed to work seamlessly with the macOS operating system. For example, Safari is the default software used to load websites, Preview is used to view pictures, and Pages will open documents. But if you’re not a fan of the built-in software, Apple doesn’t lock you into using it. However, you’ll need to know exactly where to look if you want to change the default apps on a Mac. Thankfully, the process is largely the same whether you’re running macOS Sonoma 14, Ventura 13, or other macOS versions. It’s also easy to reverse the process…
Yuvan Thakkar, an Indian-origin teenager diagnosed with cancer, says he is now able to enjoy the things he loves after life-changing treatment thanks to a fund set up by the UK’s state-funded National Health Service to make innovative therapies accessible to thousands of patients. According to NHS England, 16-year-old Thakkar from Watford near London was the first child in the UK to benefit from a pioneering CAR T therapy called tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah), thanks to its Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF). It comes as the National Health Service (NHS) marks a milestone this weekend of 100,000 patients benefiting from early access to…
Introducing a virtual private network (VPN) to your everyday web browsing is a smart move for a few reasons. For starters, it’s a great way to safeguard your user data when you’re surfing the internet. Because VPNs switch you to a different network and IP address, they’re terrific for accessing region-specific content. Have you been wanting to watch a series or two that’s only available for streaming in certain countries? A VPN will let you watch these movies and shows! And one of the best parts of the VPN experience is it’s not just limited to your PC. In fact,…