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Long gone is the Joe Biden of February 2023, strolling confidently through the streets of Kyiv, basking in the role as champion of the Ukrainian cause in the fight against Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Nearly one year after that triumphant appearance, the US president is instead facing the harsh realities of running for re-election while bogged down in one stagnant war and navigating the volatility of another, as the conflict in Gaza threatens at any moment to ignite the entire Middle East. In fact, Israel’s war with Hamas has already boiled over into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden as…

Fazal Manekia is many things to many people. A success story to the Indian business community in the UAE. A doting father to his daughter. A son who has lived up to his parents’ idea of the art of giving. But to his employees, he is the closest thing to a nurturer they can find in the city. The chairman and managing director of the Merint Group is known for sharing his annual profits with every member of his staff. But this year, he did something that left them in tears. He documented in his will that each and every…

Who would have thought that Super Saturday, the traditional dress rehearsal for the Dubai World Cup meeting and one of the highlights of the prestigious Carnival, would ever be rivalled or surpassed? But tomorrow’s Fashion Friday meeting at Meydan racecourse, which takes place just over 60 days before the Meydan showpiece on March 30, looks set to overshadow the erstwhile build-up race day on several levels. The stacked nine-race card, sponsored by Longines, features three tremendous Group 1 races, three equally exciting Group 2 contests, two Group 2 events and a Listed race to boot. With prize money in excess…

We’re almost a month into 2024, and it’s anyone’s guess as to what’s the best streaming service out there right now. If you think it’s Netflix or Prime Video, think again; it might just be Peacock. February’s programming schedule is filled with intriguing content across a wide variety of genres for Peacock‘s paid subscribers to enjoy all month long (and in some cases, even longer than that). The highlights for Peacock this month include new episodes of January’s hit shows Ted and In the Know, more reality TV drama with The Traitors, a new documentary about the influential rap group…

The UAE led regional green bond league tables in 2023, with sales reaching $10.7 billion, up nearly 170 per cent and accounting for approximately 45 per cent of regional totals, a report showed on Thursday. According to data from Bloomberg’s capital markets league tables, annual issuances of green social, sustainable, and sustainability-linked bonds (GSSB) in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) hit a new record in 2023 of approximately $24 billion. The 155 per cent increase was driven primarily by growth in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for 77 per cent of total regional issuances. The…

The crackdown launched by the Pakistani military against illegal currency players to control the smuggling of the dollar has almost removed the black market rates, a US think-tank said. “A strong military crackdown on illegal currency markets that began in September has virtually eliminated the black-market rate, supporting capital inflows and remittances. Lastly, the passage of the state-owned enterprises (SOE) law should enable Pakistan to privatise troubled SOE’s, reducing fiscal expenditure while also providing another avenue for financing,” Garbis Iradian, chief economist for Mena and Central Asia, Institute of International Finance (IIF), said in a note. The South Asian currency…

The City of Gold is a moniker for Dubai that any Tom, Dick and Harry in the world would know. Do-buy in Dubai is another tagline the Emirates airline and other merchants flaunted on their shopping bags once upon a time. Gold has since lost its sheen as a magnet for visitors to Dubai, the emirate having set itself on the path of diversification from oil and trade to a knowledge-based economy. It’s now a regional and international hub for anything that fattens its GDP — from talent pool, education, space, to services, aviation and health tourism. YouTubers to content…

Zheng Qinwen coasted past Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska on Thursday to become the first Chinese finalist in a decade at the Australian Open, setting up a decider against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. The 12th seed, heading into the world’s top 10 in next week’s updated rankings, delivered a controlled performance on Rod Laver Arena to win 6-4, 6-4 in one hour 42 minutes. She is the first Chinese player to reach the final at Melbourne Park since her idol Li Na, who won the tournament in 2014. “I’m super excited to have such a great performance today and arrive in…

Dali IO-12 MSRP $1,300.00 “Whether wired or wireless, the IO-12 offer sumptuous sound and comfort.” Pros Incredible sound quality Supreme comfort Top-notch build and materials Wired, digital, and wireless hi-res connections Very good battery life Clear transparency mode Cons Very expensive No companion app No wear sensors There are bound to be some audiophiles out there who still clutch their pearls at the thought of using a set of wireless headphones for serious music listening, but they probably haven’t heard what the latest wireless headphones can do. More specifically, they probably haven’t heard the Dali IO-12. If they had, I’m…

Have you ever received a parking fine in Dubai and found yourself questioning why you were penalised? You believed no rules were broken, but can you be absolutely certain? Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority enforces strict parking rules and imposes fines on violators. Haphazard or illegal parking can obstruct traffic flow for vehicles and pedestrians and may block access to fire hydrants. It is important to be aware of these parking rules to prevent incurring unnecessary charges. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Below is a list of parking fines in Dubai. Note…