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Special Olympics UAE and Special Olympics Malta commence joint training camp in Al Ain Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 15, 2024:Special Olympics UAE and Special Olympics Malta commenced a joint training camp in Al Ain, bringing together 15 athletes from Malta and 15 from the UAE. Together, they will train in bocce, swimming, and athletics till February 18. The Maltese delegation set a precedent as the first European Special Olympics delegation to participate in a training camp in the UAE, building on strong connections with Special Olympics UAE. The camp is hosted by the city of Al Ain…
We’re only a few months into the year, but some shows that seemed destined to come back for new seasons have already been canceled. While we still wait for official word on shows like She-Hulk: Attorney at Law on Disney+ (it hasn’t been officially canceled but so far, the outlook isn’t good), other shows have been confirmed to be ending. In mid-December 2023, for example, FX/Hulu confirmed that What We Do In The Shadows would be ending after its upcoming sixth season. Some of the shows that were canceled didn’t come as a surprise, but a few had fans disappointed,…
An Arab man attacked a family at their home in Dubai, resulting in one person being injured. The Dubai Police described the nature of the injury as ‘moderate’. The injured person was given medical assistance, the police added. The police arrested the suspect in less than 12 hours after the attack. He has been referred to the public prosecution. The police have not specified the motive of the attack, saying that further investigations are ongoing. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
The International Monetary Fund has praised the UAE’s robust economic performance in recent years and highlighted its exceptional handling of global challenges. Jihad Azour, director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, said the UAE’s economic diversification strategy has played a vital role in enhancing the efficiency of the private sector. The strong performance of the UAE’s non-oil sector has significantly contributed to the country’s economic resilience. “The performance of the UAE economy has been very good, achieving the best growth rates compared to other economies in the region, exceeding 4.0 per cent,” Azour said at the World…
As the 2024 InClassica International Music Festival, organised by SAMIT Event Group, continues to headline at the UAE’s majestic Dubai Opera, more and more maestros from the top echelons of the contemporary classical music world are arriving in Dubai to perform on its stage. The latest entry in this dazzling list is none other than South Korean/German violinist Clara-Jumi Kang, the winner of the 2009 Seoul Violin Competition, 2010 Sendai Violin Competition and 2010 Indianapolis International Violin Competition. A recipient of the Daewon Music Award (2012) for her outstanding international achievements as well as Kumho Musician of the Year (2015),…
All that Sarfaraz Khan wanted since the beginning of his cricket journey as a six-year-old was to become an international player in front of his father. Two decades later, that dream came true on Thursday for the Mumbaikar when he was handed India’s Test cap No 311 ahead of the third match against England by no less than former captain Anil Kumble with his father Naushad watching tearfully. Meanwhile, skipper Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja both scored centuries to take India to 326-5 at close after England made a strong start to the day. Invited to field first England had…
Union Coop’s ‘Tamayaz’ Program: 913,306 Customers and Growing Tamayaz card enables customers to earn loyalty points while making purchases at Union Coop, in addition to benefiting from promotions with instant discounts Dubai, UAE: Union Coop in Dubai reports a significant milestone: 913,306 members are now part of the ‘Tamayaz’ loyalty program. These cardholders, comprising 87% of total sales, reflect the program’s success and its contribution to sustainability by reducing paper usage. Tamayaz offers two types of cards—Gold for shareholders and Silver for non-shareholders. Gold cardholders number 33,937, while Silver cardholders total 879,369. Customers can access their Tamayaz card benefits through…
The irony about picking the three PBS shows that you should watch in February is that we could simply rerun our picks from January’s PBS shows, and they would still be relevant. New seasons of Miss Scarlet and the Duke and All Creatures Great and Small extended into February, as did the debut season of Funny Girl. But rather than simply repeating our earlier suggestions, our picks for the three PBS shows you should watch in February include two Nature specials and a tribute concert to a country legend. And you’ll find even more options when you check out our…
On the heels of a successful World Governments Summit in Dubai, the Ruler of the emirate has announced that the next edition will be held between February 18 and 20, 2025. Global benchmark Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs Chairman of the World Governments Summit Organisation, said, “The summit continues to cement its status as a global benchmark for improving government work and formulating long-term strategies of constructive international cooperation. This role reflects the visions and directives of the President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister…
A US spaceship attempting a lunar landing lifted off early on Thursday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the second such private-led effort this year after the first ended in failure. Intuitive Machines, the Houston company leading mission “IM-1,” hopes to become the first non-government entity to achieve a soft touchdown on the Moon, and to land the first US robot on the surface since the Apollo missions more than five decades ago. Its hexagonal-shaped Nova-C lander named “Odysseus” blasted off on top of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket shortly after 1:00 am local time (0600 GMT). IM-1 was…