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Born to Russian parents in Sydney, Alexei Popyrin spent a considerable time of his childhood in Dubai. It was in Dubai that he got his first opportunity to experience big-time tennis, working as a ball kid and enjoying a few hits with tennis legend Jim Courier at the 2009 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Now Popyrin is a top-50 ATP singles player who is now back in Dubai for this year’s ATP 500 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships which starts on Monday. “Every time I come back for the tournament, for me it’s, you know, I remember hitting on the…

Experience Thrills Inside the Ring and Beyond: “Rising Stars Arabia 3” in Abu Dhabi Special Appearance of Emirati boxer Fahad Al Bloushi. Abu Dhabi – 25 February 2024: Abu Dhabi is set to host the much-anticipated third instalment of “Rising Stars Arabia”, a renowned boxing series that showcases emerging Arab boxing talent to a global audience. Scheduled for Saturday 2 March, this event will take place against the picturesque backdrop of Yas Links Golf Course in Abu Dhabi. Rising Stars Arabia 3 further promotes the emirate’s position as a premier global sports hub for major global events – adding to…

As smartphones have become more and more ubiquitous, so have QR codes. These maze-looking squares are a type of matrix bar code that contains data — usually, QR codes point to a website or open a designated application. Although they may look confusing, QR codes are really easy to use. Follow the steps below to turn your iPhone or Android phone into an instant QR code scanner using nothing more than your default camera app. How to scan a QR code on an iPhoneApple’s iPhones have built-in QR code scanning capabilities right in the camera app itself, so there’s no…

Parts of the UAE were hit by rain on Sunday evening, as predicted by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). According to the authority, the UAE is currently under the influence of a weak surface pressure system coupled with the extension of an upper-level low-pressure system, which leads to cloudiness and rains. Videos on social media show the extent of precipitation, with clouds engulfing part of a mountain road in Ras Al Khaimah. Fujairah too has been hit by rains, as shown in this video below, in which cars can be seen navigating through the precipitation. Stay up to date…

Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen clashed throughout the Gaza Strip over the weekend, as mediators picked up the pace of talks on a possible ceasefire to free hostages held by Hamas and bring a measure of Ramadan respite to the battered enclave. Prospects for securing any truce looked uncertain, however, with Israel saying it was, in parallel, planning to expand its sweep to destroy Hamas, while the group stood firm on its demand for a permanent end to the nearly five-month-old war. Residents said Israeli forces shelled several areas of the enclave as tanks rolled into Beit Lahiya and soldiers…

The director-general of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Sunday launched a $50 million fund to help female entrepreneurs in developing countries to export more using the opportunities offered by the digital economy. The announcement came ahead of the 13th ministerial conference of the WTO which opens on February 29 in the UAE. Okonjo-Iweala, speaking alongside the Emirati Minster of State for Foreign Trade Thani al-Zeyoudi, said the “ground-breaking initiative… embodies our collective commitment to empower women”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “We need catalytic solutions to solve the financing issue…

Some of the best Dell Presidents’ Day deals are still available even though the holiday has long ended, including a variety of Dell XPS deals that may be your last chance at buying the current-generation models with the incoming Dell XPS reset. You can also take advantage of desktop computer deals, gaming PC deals, gaming laptop deals, and more, but only if you hurry because time is probably running out on these amazing bargains. What to buy in Dell’s Presidents’ Day sale The extremely popular Dell XPS laptops are still available with huge discounts in Dell’s Presidents’ Day sale, as…

An Iraqi pharmacist who cares for hundreds of youngsters with cancer and children of determination was crowned the winner of the most prestigious award for philanthropy in Dubai on Sunday – she won the Dh1 million Hope Maker award. Though Tala Al Khalil won the main title, three other finalists were awarded Dh1 million each, too, to continue their humanitarian work. Tala received the highest number of votes during a glittering ceremony held at Coca Cola Arena in front of a crowd of over 12,000 people. She began her journey as a Hope Maker in 2015, when she started receiving…

SEVA Dubai Dive into the lush greenery of SEVA Table, the ultimate vegan hotspot in Dubai. Don’t miss the chance to savor their seasonal delights sourced locally. And oh, ordering their gooey nachos with hand-chopped toppings and homemade vegan cheese is practically a vegan sin to skip! Head to Jumeirah Beach Road, 27B Street, Villa 5/1B Jumeirah, Dubai. Plus, they throw in wellness classes – because who said healthy can’t be fun? For more information, call: 056 534 2899. Folia Need to unwind? Head to Folia at the Four Seasons, 2 Jumeirah Beach Rd, for a stress-free experience. With a…

The artificial fire lights that were triggered off on Centre Court before the start of the women’s final in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships may have startled little ‘Kiki’ a bit, but not even that could douse the exhilaration she was experiencing standing and holding hands with Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya as the UAE National Anthem filled the air. Just seven, Akira ‘Kiki’ Meenaghan made her dream debut as a ‘player mascot’ as part of an initiative by the organisers of the tournament. She was joined by her friend, 11-year-old Thainá Roveratti, who was Jasmine Paolini’s mascot for Dubai’s annual…