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If you’re someone who loves the Oscars, then you’re likely to also be someone who often finds them frustrating. Even the Academy’s most ardent supporters know that this august body does not always get things right, and sometimes they get things very, very wrong. Thankfully, though, the Academy doesn’t always get things wrong, either. They’ve nominated and awarded plenty of worthy titles over the years, and many of those titles are now available to stream on one platform or another. For this list, we’ve gathered five of the best Oscar-winning films that are available to stream on Amazon Prime for…
In an uncanny coincidence, the adverse weather condition the UAE is experiencing on Saturday, happened exactly the same day – March 9 – eight years ago. But unlike now when it’s a weekend and authorities have forewarned residents days ahead of the impending storm, it was a Wednesday back in March 2016 and the incessant rain brought life to a halt across the country. That day in 2016, the country was affected by strong storm and heavy rain, accompanied by hail. The country recorded its highest rainfall and strongest wind speed, when the area in Al Shuwaib weather station alone…
In a joint operation, the UAE Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force airdropped 62 tonnes of food and medical aid to northern Gaza, as part of the “Birds of Goodness” campaign. The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced that with the implementation of the sixth airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid, the total aid delivered through the Birds of Goodness campaign has reached 293 tonnes. The operation is aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian brethren and assist them in overcoming the difficult circumstances they are facing. The campaign, which will continue for several weeks,…
When it comes to streaming services, Netflix is still the king. With around 260 million subscribers, Netflix reigns supreme over its competitors thanks to its vast library of licensed content and original programming. Over the past decade, Netflix has become a major player at the Oscars thanks to its prestige dramas. Films like Roma and All Quiet on the Western Front have resonated with the Academy by winning multiple Oscars. With the 2024 Oscars scheduled for this Sunday, March 10, we gathered some previous Academy Award-winning films to watch on Netflix. Not all of our choices are Netflix originals. Some…
The National Centre of Meteorology has denied the reports claiming that the surface depression is over, clarifying that there is no truth to these circulating rumours. “This news is not true. Currently, the country is still affected by the surface depression. As at the moment, we are experiencing heavy rain in Abu Dhabi and Dubai,” stated weather forecaster Maha Al Hashemi from the National Centre of Meteorology, to the ‘Direct Line’ programme broadcast. Al Hashemi also provided an update on the current weather conditions, revealing the presence of grey clouds in various areas of the country, accompanied by intermittent rainfall…
Israel struck one of the largest residential towers in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, residents said, stepping up pressure on the last area of the enclave it has not yet invaded and where over a million displaced Palestinians are sheltering. The 12-floor building was damaged in the strike, and residents said dozens of families were made homeless, though no casualties were reported. Israel’s military said the block was being used by Hamas to plan attacks on Israelis. One of the 300 residents of the tower, which is located some 500 metres from the border with Egypt, told…
Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola face off for the final time in the Premier League on Sunday with the title on the line for two coaches who have defined an era in English football. Klopp’s Liverpool lead Guardiola’s Manchester City by one point in the latest title tussle between the two clubs since the inspirational managers arrived in the north-west. The Reds’ first league crown for 30 years in 2020 is the only blip in City’s record of five titles in the past six years. But twice Guardiola’s men have won by a solitary point against a Liverpool team who…
It’s a tale as old as time: a beauty born of royal blood encounters a very fearsome beast in a faraway land. But while Damsel‘s damsel, Millie Bobbie Brown’s Princess Elodie, is in distress at times, she’s not waiting around for anyone to save her from the beast, in this case a fire-breathing dragon, that threatens her. She can do quite well on her own, thank you very much, and as the Netflix fantasy film ultimately shows, Elodie is the hero in her own story with no need for a handsome paramour to rescue her. It’s this subversive flourish, plus…
A road in Ras Al Khaimah caved in on Saturday due to a landslide after heavy rains pounded the Emirates overnight. The Ras Al Khaimah Police have cordoned off a part of Al Shuhada Street after the mishap. The landslide happened on the street leading towards Emirates Road. The police shared photos that showed a section of the road that collapsed. No injuries have been reported. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Earlier, a road leading to Ras Al Khaimah’s Wadi Shawka was closed as the dam overflowed. RAK Police alerted residents of…
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group on Saturday welcomed a call by the United Nations Security Council for a cessation of hostilities in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, offering a potential respite from the 11-month-old conflict. In a statement, the RSF expressed hope that the Security Council resolution would “significantly lessen the suffering of the Sudanese people by ensuring the smooth delivery of humanitarian aid” and pave the way for a political process leading to a permanent ceasefire. War erupted in Sudan on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese army and the RSF. The UN says nearly 25…