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Most service centres of Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) will remain open from 9am to 5pm during the holy month of Ramadan. This came as the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced reduced working hours during the holy month for government employees. According to the official statement, customers will be able to avail services at the main building of the administration in Al Jafiliya, Al Manara Centre, the new Al Twar Centre and other external centres. These will be operating from 9am to 5pm every day except on Friday. On Fridays, the working hours…
Princess of Wales: ‘Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months. Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day’ Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, thanked the public for their support in her first public message since undergoing abdominal surgery in January alongside a picture of herself with her three children. The photograph, taken by her husband, heir to the throne Prince William, showed Kate, 42, smiling and looking healthy surrounded by Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte. “Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months,” Kate wrote in a…
Property prices in Dubai are expected to increase up to 14 per cent this year, driven by population growth, high demand for mortgages due to an expected drop in interest rates and more millionaires parking their wealth here, said Muhammad Binghatti, CEO of Binghatti Holding. “The market is going to grow steadily and will see price increase between 12 and 14 per cent in 2024, which is a healthy growth. We saw a growth of population of around 100,000 in 2023 and this year it is expected to grow at a similar rate, if not more with the new changes…
Seeing ChatGPT respond to some of the most otherworldly prompts is one of the most unique and entertaining experiences. In fact, it’s almost scary how good this OpenAI-founded chatbot can be at times. Launched in 2022, you can access free and paid versions of ChatGPT from a web browser, but the company also has an app for iOS and Android devices. Downloading a new app isn’t exactly rocket science, but using ChatGPT on your iPhone or Android phone might be a little intimidating for some. Not to worry though: Your pals at Digital Trends are here to quell all fears.…
Many people are fascinated by the beautiful underwater world of our oceans. But diving instructor Sara Gojer, also known as local DJ Sara G, has an unusual favourite fish: sharks. And the bigger and allegedly deadlier the better. Specialising in shark dives, she is on a mission to banish the bad reputation that these vital predators have. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. ‘Thousands of sharks are killed every year all over the world,” she states. “Movies like Jaws have built into us a belief that they are dangerous animals who attack people…
The gods have taken over the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 battle royale map, bringing a ton of new visual flairs across the game world and some fresh locations based on ancient Greek mythology, like Mount Olympus and the Underworld. There’s a lot of cool new stuff to see, but there are also some exciting godly items that have been added to the loot pool this season: Thunderbolt of Zeus and Wings of Icarus. If you want to take flight with the Wings of Icarus, we’ve got all the info you need about this item below. Where to get Wings…
With over 100,000 trees spanning an area of 1.6 million square feet and towering at a height of 281 meters above sea level, the UAE’s latest attraction – Hanging Gardens in Kalba – is now open for residents. The garden, located on the Sharjah-Kalba Road, was inaugurated by Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on March 8. Dr Sheikh Sultan unveiled the opening of the garden, touring its sections with attendees. He inspected the aesthetic elements of the garden, including green spaces, flowers adorning the terraces, and waterfalls. He also enjoyed a…
After torrential rainfall pounded the UAE on Saturday, disrupting life in the Emirates, residents can now breathe a sigh of relief as the rain begins to phase down. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts mostly fair to partly cloudy conditions. It is expected to remain cloudy over some areas with the possibility of rainfall particularly in the eastern and southern areas during the daytime. Temperatures are forecasted to rise. On Sunday, the mercury is expected to hover around 27℃ and 26℃ in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
Etihad Airways announced double-daily flights to Rome. The national airline of the UAE is boosting its services between Abu Dhabi Zayed International (AUH) to Rome (FCO) from 11 weekly to twice a day from November 1, 2024 to meet growing customer demand. Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, said: “With our morning and afternoon departures from Abu Dhabi and sensational value fares, our double-daily Rome flights will serve up sweet timings for UAE residents wishing to have a break in Italy. “Moreover, the new flight schedule from Rome allows travellers reaching Abu Dhabi more options to explore what the…
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is underway and has brought with it some significant changes to the battle royale map that should shake up things quite a lot. This season is all about ancient gods descending onto the map, which is quite obvious by its multiple mythical locations like Mount Olympus and the Underworld. But these new landing spots aren’t the only thing the gods have brought with them to Fortnite, as players can also get their hands on godly new items like the Wings of Icarus and Thunderbolt of Zeus. In this guide, we’ll tell you where to find…