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On the eve of the 28th Dubai World Cup meeting, one of the most celebrated sporting events in the UAE, Middle East and the world, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a powerful and poignant message highlighting the ‘unique camaraderie that marks the global horse racing community.’ The completed transcript of Sheikh Mohammed’s message which was released by the Dubai Racing Club (DRC) on Friday afternoon: “We are delighted to welcome lovers of horse racing from across the globe to the 28th edition of the Dubai…
The beauty of the movie Killer Klowns from Outer Space is the way the title tells you exactly what you are going to get. A small town has been invaded by aliens, who happen to look like Clowns. And you’d best believe they will be killing. Now, that elegant premise is getting its own asymmetrical horror video game. I went hands-on with the upcoming multiplayer adaptation of this 1980’s horror-comedy from the Chiodo Brothers at PAX East. During my demo, I spoke with some of the team behind it to find out what it takes to adapt a cult classic…
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 has struck southern Greece off the coast of the western Peloponnese. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the quake, which was also felt in the Greek capital and as far away as the southern island of Crete. The quake struck Friday morning and was centred beneath the seabed near the Strofades islands, about 120km south-southwest of the western city of Patras, according to the Athens Geodynamic Institute. Greece lies in a highly seismically active region and earthquakes are common. The vast majority cause no injuries and little to…
The transfer of work permits and licences of Al Reem Island-based companies to Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has been streamlined to create an attractive and supportive work environment for the business sector in the Capital. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) and ADGM signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday that will “enhance ease of doing business, boost the efficiency, attractiveness, and competitiveness of the UAE labour market, and enable the provision of services that ensure the utmost ease and efficiency,” noted Mohre undersecretary Khalil Al Khoori. Companies that obtain an ADGM licence will enjoy advantages that…
Only recently released, you can now buy the Apple Vision Pro at a discount. Over at Woot, the Apple Vision Pro is available for $200 off so it’s down to $3,299 from $3,499. While no one will be impulse buying one of these, it’s a great discount for anyone who has been holding out for a saving. As with all Woot offers, the deal is only available until the stock allocation sells out so you’ll need to be quick to take advantage of it. If you need to know more, take a look below or simply tap the buy button…
The Most Noble Numbers online charity auction has successfully raised more than Dh78.3 million, which will go towards supporting the Mothers’ Endowment campaign. Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the campaign aims to establish a Dh1 billion endowment fund to sustainably support the education of millions of individuals around the world. The online charity auction organised by Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with Emirates Auction, showcased a collection of 555 license plates for regular vehicles in Abu Dhabi. It featured an array of distinctive…
National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun, who has been busy with the upcoming schedule of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, received an early birthday gift. The actor’s wax statue was revealed at the Madame Tussauds Museum in Dubai on Thursday. The statue features Allu Arjun’s iconic ‘Jhukega Nahi Sala’ pose from the blockbuster film ‘Pushpa: The Rise’. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The actor, who celebrates his birthday on April 8, attended the event in Dubai along with his family. Allu Arjun took to his Instagram account to share the special moment. He posted…
Using a VPN when you’re out and about makes a lot of sense. You want to protect your user data and important info when using public Wi-Fi to surf the web, and not many free-to-join networks provide the end-to-end encryption a VPN delivers. But in the safety and privacy of one’s own home, should you still be using a VPN? Our recommendation is a strong “yes,” and for more than one reason, too. Using a VPN at home keeps you more private Many VPNs are designed to stop nefarious users from hacking into your network. That’s something that mostly affects…
The weather today is expected to be fair in general to partly cloudy and dusty at times, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Saturday morning with a probability of mist formation over some internal and coastal areas. Light to moderate winds are set to blow, freshening at times during daytime causing blowing dust. The sea will be very rough to rough, becoming moderate by night in the Arabian Gulf and rough to moderate in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
French lawmakers are debating a bill Thursday that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, colour or style of someone’s hair. Its authors hope the groundbreaking measure sends a message of support to Black people and others who have faced hostility in the workplace and beyond because of their hair. “It’s about time,” exclaimed Estelle Vallois, a 43-year-old consultant getting her short, coiled hair cut in a Paris salon, where the hairdressers are trained to handle all types of hair — a rarity in France. “Today, we’re going even further toward taking down these barriers of discrimination.” The draft law…