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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday announced the paid parking hours and public transport timings for the holy month of Ramadan. Parking For public parking, charges apply to all zones from Monday to Saturday. First shift: 8am – 6pmSecond shift: 8pm – midnight Multi-storey car parking operates 24/7. Tariff is applied to TECOM Parking Zone (F) from 8am to 6pm. Dubai Metro, Tram There are no changes in Metro and Tram schedules. Metro Red Line & Green Line Stations: Monday – Thursday: 05:00 am – 00:00 midnight. Friday 05:00 am – 1:00 am (next day). Saturday 05:00 am…
At least 18 people were killed and five others were missing after flash floods and a landslide on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, a local official said on Saturday in a new toll. Torrential rains triggered the floods and landslide that hit Pesisir Selatan regency in West Sumatra province, forcing around 46,000 people to evacuate to temporary shelters. “Eighteen people were found dead. Five were missing,” Pesisir Selatan disaster mitigation agency acting head Doni Gusrizal told AFP late on Saturday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The official updated the toll from 10…
If you keep a close eye on the new movies on Hulu, then you probably notice that March is a very good month for rom-com lovers. It’s fitting, because spring is the ideal season for romance and it’s just around the corner. But it’s not as if we’ve ever needed an excuse to stay home and enjoy some romantic comedies. Our picks for the three rom-coms on Hulu that you need to watch in March include one of Matthew McConaughey’s best-known films, a soccer comedy, and even a modern update for one of William Shakespeare’s plays. Failure to Launch (2006)…
The UAE has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution which called for a ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan, in light of the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed hope that this step would lead towards ending the crisis between the Sudanese parties, preventing further suffering of the Sudanese people, and facilitating the arrival of relief and humanitarian aid to the affected areas, especially for the most vulnerable groups, including the sick, children, the elderly and women. The ministry underscored its steadfast support for all endeavours working towards de-escalation, achieving a…
For the first time in a long while, there are some options to choose from at the multiplex. Dune: Part Two is still dominant, and who doesn’t want to take a return trip to Arrakis? If you have kids, you can take them to see Kung Fu Panda 4, which is somehow persisting as a durable movie franchise even after all these years. For those who don’t like any of these options, there’s always streaming. If you want to save a few extra dollars, Digital Trends has compiled a short list of three movies you can stream for free this…
Residents heading to Sharjah from Dubai should expect some challenges on the road as the rainy weather has impacted traffic and public transport. Some bus services between Dubai and Sharjah have been suspended, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced. Bus Route E315 will be temporarily unavailable as heavy rain continue to batter several parts of the country. Commuters may use alternative lines: E303, E306, E307, E307A. Traffic on a major Dubai-Sharjah road has also been rerouted. “Due to water accumulation on Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road in Sharjah, traffic will be diverted to Emirates Road via Tripoli Street,” the…
Many sci-fi films focus on a future or alternate world. Sometimes they involve aliens, mysticism, or mythical creatures. Others are more psychologically disturbing and cerebral. There are so many different types of sci-fi movies that even those who aren’t into traditional sci-fi can find one they like. This month, the three sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in March come from three different decades: the 1970s, 1990s, and 2000s. They are all very different from one another as well, so you’re sure to find something that fits your interest. In each case, they’re movies worth rewatching…
Mohammed Asim and his family weren’t able to sleep on Friday night thinking about the rain forecast. They thought, will there be a repeat of the violent weather that forced them to leave home just weeks ago? “Anxiety was rising. We were just looking at our windows to check if it had started raining,” said Asim, a hardware businessman who lives in Sharjah’s Kalba, one of the worst-hit areas during the last spell of rain. “Last time it rained, we had to leave our homes and relocate to safer places at 2am. We were woken up by authorities and social…
Women’s Day? At a tent in Rafah where Um Zaki said she was boiling porridge on an open flame to stave off the hunger of her six children, the holiday passed as a cruel joke. “Now, all our days look the same. The days of feasts, happy occasions, nice food, laughter and hope, are all gone because of the war,” she told Reuters by phone. “What is Women’s Day? We are deprived of the minimal rights, we are deprived of living. Every day women die by Israeli bombs.” International Women’s Day, March 8, is typically a major public holiday in…
Following India’s thumping series win over England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Saturday announced the ‘Test Cricket Incentive Scheme’ for the senior men’s team, which will give players extra incentive other than the usual match fees for taking part in the longest format of the game. Shah took to X to announce that the incentive would serve as an “additional reward structure” on top of existing match fees of Rs 15 lakhs for players. The move will provide “financial growth” and “stability” to players who participate keenly in the most revered format…