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British musician Steve Harley, whose glam-rock band Cockney Rebel had an enduring hit with the song Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me), has died. He was 73. Harley’s family said on Sunday he had “passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side.” Harley said late last year he was being treated for “a nasty cancer”. Born in London in 1951, Harley worked as a trainee accountant and as journalist on local newspapers, and began his performing career at London folk clubs. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. He…
Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice-President John Coates is unsure how many Russian athletes will compete as neutral athletes at the Paris Games, but thinks reports that it might be as low as 40 could be close to the mark. Under sanctions put in place because of Russia’s military conflict with Ukraine, for which Belarus acted as a staging post, the IOC is allowing only some Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in Paris under tight restrictions. The inclusion of the neutral athletes remains a contentious issue, with Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba describing December’s decision to allow them as…
Long-time foes Manchester United and Liverpool will meet in the FA Cup for the 19th time today, this one offering a semifinal berth for the winner. The Red Devils are attempting to reach the semis in consecutive campaigns for the first time since 2005, while Liverpool are looking to keep alive their quest for four trophies this season. This one is kicking off soon, at 11:30 a.m. ET, and will stream exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States. That means you can’t watch for free, but it does give you a chance to discover arguably the best value in sports…
Dubai’s public transport network has witnessed an upward trajectory in ridership, keeping pace with the emirate’s rapid growth as one of the world’s fastest-growing cities globally. The buses in the emirate have become an essential part of the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) services, reshaping mobility and reaching the innumerable streets and lanes of the city. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. While RTA buses and stations are equipped with the latest technology for commuters’ convenience, passengers must also take care not to violate public transport rules; failing to abide by them may…
The UAE’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list is an important milestone and its overarching impact would soon be felt across all economic sectors, including real estate, say property consultants, and realty experts. They argue that the long-awaited decision is going to allow for the free flow of capital into the country, especially from high net worth individuals (HNWIs) without excessive checks, removing restrictions and increasing transparency. In 2024, the real estate sector is already off to a strong start with a 17 per cent year-on-year increase in property sales in January. Realty experts say they have…
The best of running talent from across the globe was on offer as African athletes, especially from Morocco and Ethiopia, dominated the road races of the 11th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament on Saturday. In the 10km men’s open race, Ethiopia’s Dagne Tesfu Demsie took the top honours ahead of the Moroccan pair of Anouar El Ghouz and Noaman El Assaoui, while Morocco’s Wafa Zarouai won the women’s 10km race ahead of Ethiopia’s Fanos Tekle and Great Britain’s Kate Jordan. The men’s 10km witnessed a close battle, but it was Demsie who won the race with a time of 27.50…
Apples Never Fall is Peacock’s latest in the mystery drama genre. Based on the book by Liane Moriarty, the series features an incredible cast led by Annette Bening and Sam Neill and set in the beautiful backdrop of Miami. When family matriarch Joy (Bening) mysteriously goes missing, it’s up to the kids and her husband to figure out what happened to her. Fingers point to a young woman who showed up at the doorstep months prior looking for help and who ended up befriending Joy. But evidence seems to suggest her husband Stan (Neill) might have had something to do…
As the faithful gathered for their iftar meal on Sunday evening at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque courtyard, a profound demonstration of leadership unfolded before them. The President of the country, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, joined the UAE residents in the sacred tradition, embodying Ramadan’s spirit of humility and compassion. Stunned by the unexpected presence of royalty, a hushed awe fell over the gathered faithful. Some rose to their feet to show their respect, while others remained transfixed by the towering figure of grace and leadership. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
A major fire in Cairo destroyed one of the Arab world’s most prestigious and oldest film production houses, founded 80 years ago. Flames overtook Al Ahram Studio in Cairo’s Giza district, burning everything inside and spreading to three surrounding buildings which were evacuated before the blaze reached them. Residents of the neighbouring buildings were still sleeping on the ground in nearby streets at dawn on Saturday, the AFP journalist reported. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Deadly fires are a common hazard in Egypt, where fire codes are rarely enforced and emergency services…
As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly enters every phase of our lives, it has also become a critical tool in the hands of marketers and advertisers to finetune and personalise their campaigns to target specific audiences. “Leveraging the power of AI, marketers can now create highly targeted and personalised advertising campaigns through advanced data analysis and segmentation. Ads are also made more relevant by personalising them based on user behaviour, preferences and demographics. This is noteworthy as AI-powered algorithms can analyse massive amounts of data to forecast consumer behaviour and trends,” Arnaud Verchere, Group CEO at Tonic International and Chairman of…