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Palestinian prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh on Monday announced the resignation of his government which rules parts of the occupied West Bank, saying “new political measures” were needed given the changing reality in Gaza. “I submit the government’s resignation to Mr President (Mahmud Abbas),” Shtayyeh said, adding that it comes in the wake of the “developments related to the aggression against the Gaza Strip and the escalation in the West Bank and Jerusalem”. He said he had offered the resignation last Tuesday but was formally submitting it “in writing” on Monday. Abbas has faced mounting anger since war erupted on October…

An ‘unruly’ passenger had to be restrained by cabin crew onboard an Emirates flight from Dubai to Islamabad. In a statement to Khaleej Times, the airline confirmed the unpleasant incident on the Pakistan-bound flight. A video posted on social media shows the passenger — who was reportedly in an inebriated state — creating a ruckus on the EK614 flight, which took off from Dubai on February 24. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Emirates can confirm that there was an unruly passenger on flight EK614 travelling from Dubai to Islamabad. The passenger was…

Tecno, which has made a name for itself with wild smartphone experiments and brought foldables to a more palatable price point, is now looking to make a splash in the gaming segment. The company’s latest offering is the Pocket Go, which the company claims to be the world’s first Windows-based AR gaming kit. The system includes a pair of AR glasses fitted with 0.71-inch Micro-OLED display units. These display units offer the visual experience of a 215-inch large screen at a perceived distance of six meters. A neat addition is that Tecno’s AR glasses support adjustment for users who wear…

Sharjah rolled out a new public parking subscription service on Monday to enhance the services provided to residents and businesses. This allows individuals to obtain a personal subscription for one month, covering two zones of their choice. The new subscription joins a range of existing options for both individuals and establishments. This development underscores the government’s commitment to streamlining services and improving urban mobility. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. A subscription entails a paid parking service upon activation, granting the subscriber—whether an individual or a company—the right to use public parking spaces…

Japan’s space agency said on Monday its SLIM moon lander has unexpectedly survived a freezing lunar night and re-established communication with the earth, more than a month after the spacecraft made a historic “pinpoint” touchdown on the moon. The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down on the lunar surface last month, making Japan the fifth country to put a probe on the moon. U.S.-based Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus followed suit last week, as countries and businesses race for the moon in search of resources and human habitability. Shortly after landing within 55 m (180 ft) of its target just…

Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the year’s premiere showcase for everything smart. While there are sure to be some big headline grabbers, some of the most exciting announcements from this massive show aren’t the phones and other devices, but the more subtle reveals. That’s exactly what’s going on with these concept materials from Tecno Mobile. Tecno Mobile is one of the largest phone manufacturers in emerging markets like India, Africa, and the Middle East, and while Western audiences aren’t likely to have heard of the company or come across its devices, with a revenue of $1 billion in 2020, it’s…

Motorists will soon have to a higher penalty to release their seized vehicles for certain road violations in Ras Al Khaimah. The RAK Police announced that the change would take place from March 1. Under the new directives, motorists who violate the law by taking part in a march or parade in violation of traffic rules will have their vehicles booked for a period of 15 to 20 days. Those who want to release their impounded vehicles early have to pay an amount between Dh1,000 to Dh10,000. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…

Mustafa O. Vazayil, Managing Director of Gargash Insurance, talks about opportunities and challenges for insurance firms, highlighting why motor insurance premiums could rise by 5-10 per cent this year The insurance sector in the UAE is poised to experience double-digit growth this year, buoyed by the expanding economy and a flourishing workforce, according to Mustafa O. Vazayil, Managing Director of Gargash Insurance. The UAE has become a great destination for work and leisure. We are witnessing a rise in the middle class, upper-middle-class, and higher strata of the population, who are choosing to stay and work in the Emirates. If…

At Moblie World Congress (MWC ) 2024, Google is bringing a healthy bunch of new features to Android. In line with the AI push all across the industry, some notable AI-driven enhancements are on the table. There are also a handful of core Android features that sound practically amazing. The first in line is Gemini. The generative AI chatbot recently got a standalone app for Android, and now it’s headed for the Google Messages app. Users can chat with Gemini directly in the messaging app and use its generative capabilities for a host of things, like drafting replies, refining a…

TCL announced a slate of new phones at CES 2024 last month, but there wasn’t a lot of information about them. Thankfully, that’s just changed. Now that MWC 2024 is here, TCL has dropped a lot more details regarding its upcoming phones — including full specs, pricing, and availability. And you know what? They all look promising. TCL 50 XE NxtPaper 5G TCL is bringing its NxtPaper technology to the smartphone, starting with the TCL 50 XE NxtPaper 5G. On the TCL 50 XE NxtPaper 5G, you’ll find a 6.6-inch HD NxtPaper display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Thanks to the…