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No abras, water taxis or ferries were available in Dubai on Saturday morning as heavy rain, thunderstorms lashed the country. The service, however, returned to normal operations by afternoon. In an advisory shared on Intagram, the RTA confirmed that marine transport trips were back to their regular schedules. Residents have been advised to stay home — unless absolutely necessary — amid severe weather conditions, which are expected to peak today until evening. The rain is forecast to last until Sunday noon. Those who need to drive in these conditions are urged to be extra careful on the roads, especially since…
Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of Pakistan’s slain first female leader Benazir Bhutto, was voted in as president for a second time Saturday, after elections marred by rigging claims. Zardari was voted in with 411 votes to 181 for the opposition-backed candidate, the Election Commission of Pakistan announced after tallying the votes by national MPs, provincial MPs and senators. Lawmakers of Bhutto’s Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) voted Zardari into the largely ceremonial post, backed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party in an alliance forged after the February 8 polls. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
HONOR Announces Its First Regional Launch of Flagship Phone in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at LEAP 2024 [Dubai, UAE– March 7, 2024] – Today at LEAP 2024, Global technology brand HONOR announces its first regional launch of its flagship phone Magic6 Pro in Riyadh. Ray Guo, CMO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech on the mainstage of one of the world’s foremost technology events to introduce the smartphone with platform-level AI empowered human-centric experiences. Guo highlighted HONOR’s confidence in the future prospects of Saudi Arabia market and commitment to high quality local development. “HONOR is proud…
Everton head to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United in an intriguing Premier League showdown today. While Erik ten Hag’s squad is trying to recover after two league defeats in a row, Everton are in desperation mode as they look to stay outside the relegation zone. The match kicks off soon, at 10:30 a.m. ET, and will be televised on USA Network in the United States. If you want to watch a live stream, there are many different ways you can do exactly that—including some free options. The Best Way to Watch Man United vs Everton Sling TV doesn’t…
Eight Allen Overseas students secured more than 99 percentile in the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 including Yatharth Shah from UAE who is the ‘Outside India Topper’ ALLEN Overseas shines as a beacon of excellence in the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Results, securing top positions and setting new records, marking a noteworthy achievement with eight students securing above 99 percentile. Six of these high achievers hail from ALLEN UAE, showcasing the institute’s commitment to excellence and 1 each from ALLEN Kuwait and ALLEN Saudi Arabia. In this session, a record-breaking 11.7 lakh students participated, marking the highest number since…
American and French forces downed dozens of drones in the Red Sea on Saturday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis targeted bulk carrier Propel Fortune and US destroyers in the Gulf of Aden. The Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea since November in what they say is a campaign of solidarity with Palestinians during the war in Gaza. The group’s military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a televised speech on Saturday they targeted the cargo vessel and “a number of US war destroyers at the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden with 37 drones”. Stay up to date with…
Jannik Sinner crushed Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3 6-0 to reach the third round of Indian Wells and extend his winning streak this season to 13 matches, while Andy Murray fell and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced on Friday. Sizzling Sinner stayed hot on centre court under sunny but breezy skies in the California desert, fighting off a break point at 2-2 in the opening set with a forehand winner and breaking serve for a 5-3 advantage. After capturing the first set the Australian Open champion never looked back, losing just five points across the second set to book a third-round…
More than 1,100 Bangladeshi women entrepreneurs and professionals make their mark in the UAE More and more Bangladeshi women are now starting businesses in the UAE while other businesswomen from Bangladesh are expanding their businesses in the UAE due to easy connectivity with key international markets Dubai, UAE; March 9, 2024 News Highlights: Women make up approximately 49.42 percent of Bangladesh’s population, and 71.18 percent of them are literate. Nonetheless, only 7.2 percent of the nation’s businesses are headed by women; According to a report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), women are involved in over 40 percent of SMEs…
Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…
Residents were urged to stay home this weekend in anticipation of bad weather. While some were enjoying their books and hot cocoa on a rainy Saturday morning, others were not as lucky. Some expats woke up to a nightmare at home: Flooded kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms. They scrambled for big towels to place near the door to stop the water from coming in. Some placed buckets in their kitchens to collect the water the drizzled through the roof. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. French expat Christine Quartier La Tente was extremely frustrated…