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Sony unveiled the three games subscribers to any tier of PlayStation Plus will get in December: Lego 2K Drive, PowerWash Simulator, and Sable. That’s a solid batch of games, with Sable being a personal favorite indie darling from 2021. Lego 2K Drive from Visual Concepts and 2K was released in May of this year and essentially combines the open-world racing spirit of the Forza Horizon games with the charm of a world entirely made out of Lego. It has some egregious microtransactions, but our three-star review of Lego 2K Drive also called it “a chaotically fun kart racer with a…

Sheikh Zayed Festival has unveiled an exciting roster of grand, unique, and highly anticipated events, activities, and shows in honour of the 52nd Union Day of the UAE. The festival grounds and pavilions will come alive with a dynamic array of celebrations, featuring the Union Parade, breathtaking fireworks displays, mesmerising drone shows, captivating emirates fountain performances, the international civilisations parade, and an assortment of cultural, heritage, and entertainment festivities. From riveting competitions to dazzling prizes, the 52nd Union Day celebrations promise to enchant visitors throughout the festival. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…

Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party said on Wednesday that he had named one of his lawyers as his temporary stand-in to contest the position of party head. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party released a video showing barrister Gohar Khan announcing his nomination. “I will fill in for Imran Khan,” the nominee said, adding that Khan was and will always remain party chief. The party needs a new chairman to hold elections scheduled for Saturday — as former national cricketing hero Khan, being a convict, is barred from taking part. During the exercise, the party will elect a…

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has announced that it will start flying its A380 double-decker to New York JFK from April 22, 2024. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways, said: “We’re thrilled to start flying our remarkable A380 across the Atlantic, and we know our guests love the onboard experience. Whether they are flying in Economy, Business, First or the three-room suite in the sky, The Residence, they will enjoy elevated levels of service from our dedicated crew, and ensure they arrive in the city that never sleeps refreshed and relaxed. We know this is important…

England Test captain Ben Stokes has undergone surgery on his left knee. Stokes posted on his social media accounts a picture of himself on crutches outside Cromwell Hospital in London, saying in a caption on Wednesday that he had the operation and “rehab starts now.” “In and out,” he wrote. Stokes said during the recently completed Cricket World Cup that he would be having surgery after the tournament in an effort to be fit for England’s five-Test tour of India, which starts Jan. 25. He also wants to play a part in England’s title defence of the Twenty20 World Cup…

Yango launches enhanced safety features for UAE The international technology company’s new features align with UAE’s road safety vision, elevating security standards among drivers and riders Dubai UAE, 29th November 2023: International technology company Yango has launched safety features and initiatives for UAE Yango app users, demonstrating its commitment to elevating the safety and comfort of its rides and advocating road safety consciousness of e-mobility users across the country. This offering builds upon the existing range of safety features, which encompass SOS tap buttons for contacting local authorities, route-sharing capabilities, and a Safety Center that integrates the most up-to-date and…

Netflix‘s original series have helped it maintain its position as the top streaming service even when almost all of the major Hollywood studios wanted a streaming service of their own. But quantity doesn’t always mean quality. That means that sometimes, the most popular shows on Netflix aren’t always the best. Thankfully, we curate a roundup of the best Netflix original series right now. We maintain and update this list once a month, and in our latest update, we look at two well-made anime series, as well as a sci-fi whodunit mystery that is endlessly intriguing. If you want to know…

To the ultra-rich, Dh100,000 may not be much — but for these three lucky expats, who won the raffle prize in the latest Mahzooz draw, the amount is more than enough to fulfil lifelong dreams and grant loved ones’ wishes. Filipino expat Reymund, a 36-year-old supervisor at a petrol station in Dubai, was at work when Mahzooz announced his name as one of the Dh100,000 winners in Saturday’s draw. He screamed upon hearing the news, momentarily forgetting about all the happenings at the station. Finally, he said, he would be able to open the grocery shop of his dreams back…

Hamas is willing to extend a truce for four days and release more Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a source close to the militant group said Wednesday, as mediators sought a lasting halt to the conflict. A current truce is scheduled to expire early Thursday after a six-day pause in the conflict, sparked by deadly Hamas attacks that prompted a devastating Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip. With 60 Israeli hostages and 180 Palestinian prisoners already released and more set to walk free on Wednesday under the agreement, Qatari mediators said they were working for a “sustainable”…

Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates on Wednesday alerted its passengers to an airport rush — which is expected to start in two days. If you’re travelling in December, plan your journey carefully, the airline tells passengers, as departure numbers peak throughout the festive month, including over the UAE National Day and Christmas holidays. During most December weekends, more than 75,000 Emirates passengers are expected to fly out of Dubai International Airport (DXB) each day. Earlier this week, DXB also said they were gearing up for their “busiest winter ever” with seven international airlines launching services to nine new destinations. Stay up…