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Shehbaz Sharif was voted in as Pakistan’s prime minister for a second time on Sunday, presiding over a shaky alliance that has shut out followers of jailed opposition leader Imran Khan. Newly sworn-in lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly elected Sharif by 201 votes, three weeks after national elections marred by widespread allegations of rigging. “Shehbaz Sharif has been declared to have been elected as prime minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” said newly appointed speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. Omar Ayub Khan stood against Sharif as the candidate of choice for MPs loyal to Khan, gaining 92…

From March 3 until Thursday, March 7, passengers can book a flight from Dubai to Manila via Cebu Pacific (CEB) for as low as Dh1 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges. Philippines budget carrier CEB announced the promotion on Sunday as part of its 28th anniversary celebrations. The Dh1 one-way base fare is the price of a CEB airline ticket before fees, taxes and other surcharges are added. The final ticket price will increase when additional fees are added. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. CEB said the travel period for…

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is the premier tennis event in the Middle East, welcoming the planet’s best players with world-class infrastructure and an event watched around the globe. Yet it has not always been like this. Back in 1993, the inaugural men’s ATP event was held within a temporary structure at the Aviation Club, watched on by some 3,000 spectators. By the time the inaugural women’s WTA event was held eight years later, the Dubai Tennis Stadium was in place. It proved a monumental occasion: World No1 Martina Hingis playing and winning in Dubai. It was a monumental…

After buying from iPhone deals, your next purchases should be on accessories for your new phone. If your iPhone comes with MagSafe technology, then you should consider going for the Anker 622 Magnetic Battery, which is on sale from Amazon at 50% off. From its original price of $70, it’s down to just $35, which is a steal price considering the convenience that you’ll get from this accessory. You need to hurry though — we’re not sure if the $35 in savings will still be available if you delay your transaction to tomorrow. Why you should buy the Anker 622…

A stern warning has been issued against misleading consumers through false advertisements and promotions in the UAE. Offenders violating the law could face imprisonment and fines of up to Dh500,000 under Article 48 of Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combatting Rumours and Cybercrimes. The UAE Public Prosecution highlighted the consequences faced by individuals who mislead consumers through a video shared on its social media channels. The law states that individuals who use information networks, Information Technology solutions, or online platforms to disseminate misleading information regarding commodity or services may be subject to imprisonment and fines ranging from Dh20,000…

Delegations from Hamas, Qatar and the United States have arrived in Egypt for “a new round of negotiations” toward a truce in the Gaza war, state-linked Al Qahera News reported Sunday. Cairo, Doha and Washington have mediated in weeks of talks aiming to pause the fighting in the almost five-months-old war between Israel and Hamas sparked by the October 7 attacks. Their goal has been to secure a truce by the start of the holy month of Ramadan next week, but hopes have been dampened by a series of failed talks. The negotiations have centred on a proposal to pause…

Palm Jebel Ali is increasingly gaining interest from long-term investors, standing out as the top-performing area in Dubai in terms of last year’s fourth-quarter sales. Industry executives say that investors are selling their units at premiums of up to 10 per cent to cash in on the gains following the three-year rally in the local property market. Following the success of Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali is billed to be one of the next big destinations sought after by millionaires and billionaires in Dubai. Master developer Nakheel Properties began launching villas on the upcoming Palm Jebel Ali in September last…

The 2024 NFL Combine, which will provide 321 prospects with their best remaining chance to raise their draft stock, is underway this weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium. All four days of the Combine are being televised on NFL Network. Thursday and Friday covered defensive linemen, defensive backs, and tight ends. Coverage on Saturday (quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs) and Sunday (offensive linemen) will start at 1:00 p.m. ET. There are several different ways you can watch a live stream of the 2024 NFL Combine, including three free options. The Best Way to Watch the NFL Combine Live Stream You…

An Indian expat living in Abu Dhabi won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw that took place after the prize presentation ceremony of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Men’s final on Saturday evening, March 2. The winning ticket was drawn by French No 5 tennis player and champion of the tournament, Ugo Humbert, who claimed his maiden Dubai title after defeating Alexander Bublik in the finals. Sunil Nayyar, a 60-year-old Indian based in Abu Dhabi became the latest dollar millionaire in Millennium Millionaire Series 452 with ticket 0971, which he bought online on February…

Red Bull’s reigning world champion Max Verstappen took the first pole position of the Formula One season in Bahrain on Friday even though Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, alongside him on the front row, set the fastest lap of qualifying as a whole. Verstappen’s best final time of one minute 29.179 seconds under the Sakhir floodlights was slower than Leclerc’s 1:29.165 in the second qualifying phase, but the Ferrari driver was unable to repeat it when it mattered in the third and decisive top-10 shootout round. Leclerc ended up 0.228 slower than the 26-year-old Dutch driver. Mercedes’ George Russell qualified third, 0.306…