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Invention and innovation have always been the passion for 13-year-old Ali Humaid Alloghani. At the recent UAE Innovates exhibition, he displayed a wheelchair that can be remotely controlled. He fashioned this by using parts from an old toy. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Alloghani explained: “The wheelchair can be remotely controlled using a smart glove. So for example, if someone is sitting somewhere and he needs his wheelchair, he doesn’t need anyone to bring it to him. He can control it with the smart glove and get the wheelchair to come to him.” Ali was part of a group of enterprising…
Iranians voted on Friday in elections for parliament and a key clerical body, amid fears of a low turnout and with conservatives expected to tighten their grip on power. Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has called for a strong turnout, was the first to cast his ballot, at a polling station in central Tehran, state television reported. The elections are the first in Iran since widespread protests erupted after the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, following her arrest for an alleged breach of the country’s strict dress code for women. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
Changing the default browser is a great way to improve your Windows 11 web-browsing experience. If you’ve got a favorite — we’re willing to bet it’s Chrome — then you can switch the default browser in Windows 11 so that you aren’t always closing down Edge before launching your preferred browser. Here’s how to change the default browser in Windows 11 in just a few quick steps. How to change the default browser in Windows 11Changing your default browser in Windows 11 is very straightforward. If you only have one browser you want to use for everything, you can set…
The EU’s two top chiefs said on Friday they were “shocked” and “deeply disturbed” by the deaths of more than 100 Palestinians after Israeli troops opened fire during an aid delivery, and demanded an investigation. “Shocked and repulsed by yesterday’s killing of innocent civilians in Gaza while desperately waiting for humanitarian aid,” European Council President Charles Michel posted on X. “An independent investigation should be launched immediately and those responsible be held accountable,” he said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said she was “deeply disturbed…
The new Team Abu Dhabi pairing of Thani Al Qemzi and Alberto Comparato will look to shrug off a difficult start to the 2024 UIM F1H2O World Championship after Jonas Andersson claimed poled position today for the Grand Prix of Indonesia. Young Italian driver Comparato looked to be enjoying a superb debut for the multiple world team title winners when he edged out reigning champion Andersson to set the fastest time in the morning’s free practice session on volcanic Lake Toba in Sumatra. His day was brought to a premature end however when he hit a buoy at the end…
Tecno, renowned in the smartphone industry, is branching out into the realm of computing with the launch of its latest innovation, the Mega Mini Gaming G1. Unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, this tiny PC claims the title of the world’s smallest gaming PC featuring watercooling. While its claim awaits thorough validation, the device does look promising on paper. Powered by an Intel Core i9-13900H CPU, the Mega Mini Gaming G1 will also be available with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors. Paired with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, likely the laptop variant, the standout feature is its distinctive…
Seven hostages who have been held in Gaza were killed as a result of the Israeli military’s bombardment of the enclave, Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing Al Qassam brigades said on Friday. It was not immediately clear when the seven died. The Al Qassam brigades confirmed that the number of hostages killed due to Israel’s military operations in Gaza has now exceeded 70 captives, Abu Ubaida added in a statement on Telegram. Israel’s military campaign follows Hamas militants’ killing of 1,200 people in southern Israel and the abduction of at least 250 on October 7, according to…
With the $30.5 million Dubai World Cup meeting just four weeks away tomorrow’s Super Saturday race meeting offers connections an opportunity to resolve their plans for Meydan’s marquee meeting. Five of the event’s nine races, all of which are sponsored by Emirates Airline, are solid prep races for the March 30 extravaganza which has become one of the most highly anticipated race meetings on the planet. The feature race is the rebranded Group 2 Dh1.7 million Al Maktoum Classic Sponsored by Emirates Airline which is likely to produce a contender for the $12 million Dubai World Cup. Originally, the second…
Resizing an image is something we’re all going to have to do at some point in our digital lives. And whether you’re using Windows, macOS, or you’re rocking a Chromebook, there are ways to scale images up and down on each PC. Fortunately, these are all relatively simple methods too. While there’s a near-limitless world of photo-editing programs out there, we made sure to highlight tools in this multi-step guide that any Windows, macOS, or Chromebook user will have access to. With that being said, here’s how to resize images in Windows 11, macOS Sonoma, and ChromeOS. Windows 11For Windows…
Saudi Arabia launched its formal bid campaign Friday to host the 2034 World Cup, in a race that basically became a formality last October when the oil-rich kingdom was the only candidate to enter the contest. The Saudi Arabian soccer federation revealed the bid slogan “Growing. Together” and a campaign logo of two multi-coloured ribbons forming the number 34. The logo “is designed to capture the essence of Saudi Arabia’s young nation, vibrant society and rich heritage,” the federation said. FIFA is expected to rubber-stamp Saudi Arabia as host in an uncontested vote by the governing body’s 211 member federations…