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The Vision Pro headset will be available to order in the U.S. starting February 2, Apple has just announced, with preorders opening at 5 a.m. PT on January 19. It means the hotly anticipated new product from the Cupertino firm is less than a month away from release. In a press release on its website, Apple said that the device would be available at both in-store locations and via its website on February 2. Right now, that’s limited to U.S. stores and American online customers. No mention was made of when the headset will be released to users in the…
Two infiltrators attempted to cross into the UAE in tiny iron boxes installed under the rear trunks of two SUVs. The Sharjah Ports, Customs, and Free Zones Authority (SPCFZA) foiled the infiltration bid. The authority did not reveal the customs terminal from where they were apprehended. X-ray scanners revealed the illegals’ hiding spots (look towards the left-end of the image below): A video shared by the authority shows officers breaking open the rear bumpers of the vehicles, where the illegals are found stashed in a 2-foot box. (scroll down for the video). They are found tightly squeezed in the tiny…
Flight operations returned to normal on Monday at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, six days after a near-catastrophic collision between an airliner and smaller plane that killed five people, officials said. All 379 passengers and crew escaped the burning Japan Airlines plane after the January 2 crash, but five of the six people on the coast guard aircraft that it collided with were killed. The runway at Haneda — one of four — where the crash happened has been closed since then, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds of mostly domestic flights at one of the world’s busiest airports. “Runway C resumed…
The latest setback for Boeing’s top-selling 737 MAX aircraft occurred on Friday when a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines plane forcing its pilots to make an emergency landing. US regulators have ordered a temporary grounding for safety checks on 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets installed with the same panel. There are about 215 737 MAX 9 jets in service in total, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. Five years ago two deadly crashes of Boeing 737 MAX planes triggered a worldwide grounding of all MAX jets. Here’s what regulators and airlines are doing as a result of the…
Doctors in the UAE have observed a minimum 20 per cent surge in paediatric patient visits following the reopening of schools in January. Children are walk into the clinics with symptoms like coughing, a runny nose, congestion, and a sore throat. Health professionals highlight that some are even experiencing difficulty breathing due to respiratory issues, probably linked to the recent global spread of the mutant coronavirus. In such cases, healthcare professionals advise parents to keep sick children at home to contain the spread of infection. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dr Wafa…
European Rice: Adding Value to Staple Diets Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 2024 European rice is a favourite in countries where rice is a dietary staplein Mediterranean countries and particularly in Greece. Beginning from the central region of the country, rice is cultivated in areas along the course of rivers Achelous and Spercheus.Moving to the north, there are larger rice fields in the Deltas of rivers Loudias, Aliakmon and, naturally, Axios. Along river Axios and in the Prefecture of Thessaloniki, rice cultivation is a key occupation in Chalastra. More than 16,500 hectares are cultivated with rice in this area today,…
What happens to item trackers with cosmetic flaws? For Chipolo, the answer may surprise you. At CES 2024, the Apple AirTag competitor is introducing a limited-edition run of its popular item trackers that just so happen to have some flaw — such as a blemish, scratch, or nick. Each accessory works as intended from a technology standpoint, with each marked “perfectly imperfect.” Per Chipolo: “In a world that frequently underscores the pursuit of perfection, Chipolo’s campaign challenges those conventional societal expectations that demand flawless perfection from individuals. Each of these exclusive Chipolos, though bearing minor cosmetic flaws, functions seamlessly — highlighting…
For single mother Farah Abu Salah, saving up and investing is not always on her top list of priorities. However, whenever the Jordanian expat has some surplus amount of cash, the way she chooses to invest it is always the same – in gold. “I always go into a jewellery store and buy gold coins,” she said. “It is something that I have started doing recently, when I came to the realisation that I should have an emergency fund for a rainy day.” Farah is one among the thousands of UAE residents who continue to be attracted to the allure…
The Diriyah E-Prix in Saudi Arabia is promising to be a highly entertaining event. Apart from the races themselves, the event will feature live music, a gaming area, a fan village, concerts from global stars, and more. Visitors to the two-day event will be able to catch the famed Backstreet Boys with all their greatest hits. The boy band is set to perform on January 27, the last day of the Diriyah E-Prix. Meanwhile, Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, One Republic and Swedish DJ Alesso will wow crowds with their music on January 26.
بيع 80% من المشروع استكمال وبدء تسليم مشروع (الوليد جاردن 2) بمدينة دبي الطبية محمد المطوع: إطلاق ثلاثة مشاريع عقارية خلال العام 2024 دبي 3 يناير 20224- احتفلت «الوليد العقارية»، الشركة الرائدة في مجال التطوير العقاري في دبي باستكمال مشروعها العقاري (الوليد جاردن 2) الذي يشكل إضافة جديدة لسوق الإسكان الفاخر الذي يشهد نمواً ملحوظاً في الوقت الراهن. ويتسق انجاز هذا المشروع مع «خطة دبي الحضرية 2040» الرامية لرسم خريطة متكاملة لتحقيق تنمية عمرانية مستدامة في الإمارة يكون محورها الإنسان وهدفها الارتقاء بجودة الحياة وتعزيز التنافسية العالمية وتسهم في توفير خيارات متعددة للمواطنين والمقيمين والزوار خلال العشرين عاماً القادمة ويجسد…