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The UAE on Tuesday dispatched a plane carrying 50 tonnes of essential food aid to Burkina Faso, as part of the country’s continuous efforts to support friendly nations. Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Development Affairs, said: “In continuance of the UAE’s pioneering role to provide relief through delivering all forms of humanitarian aid and providing essential needs to all the brotherly and friendly nations of Africa, the UAE has sent an aid plane to meet the needs of the most vulnerable categories of families impacted by food security challenges, who mainly consist of children, the…
EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday said that Israel cannot be allowed to unilaterally block the creation of a Palestinian state after the war in Gaza. “One thing is clear — Israel cannot have the veto right to the self-determination of the Palestinian people,” Borrell told a Brussels press conference with his Egyptian counterpart. “The United Nations recognises and has recognised many times the self-determination right of the Palestinian people. Nobody can veto it.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The comments come after Borrell on Monday chaired talks between the…
The UAE continued its domination in terms of initial public listing proceeds in the GCC in 2023, accounting for almost 56.3 per cent of the region’s total issuance proceeds. The UAE repeated its stellar performance as a regional IPO hotspot by raking in around $6.07 billion from eight listings on its bourses in 2023 amid a sustained GCC listing momentum, Kamco Invest said. The average listing size of IPOs on UAE exchanges was $759 million and was significantly higher than the rest of the GCC average listing size of $124 million. The largest IPO from the region was that of…
Actor Manoj Bajpayee-starrer The Fable, directed by Raam Reddy, is all set to premiere in one of the key competitive sections of the Berlinale. Berlin International Film Festival has announced that ‘The Fable’ will make its world premiere at the 74th Encounters Competition. This is only the second Indian film in the previous 30 years to premiere in one of Berlinale’s important competitive sections. Manoj Bajpayee shared, “Joining the cast of ‘The Fable’ has been a remarkable experience. Working with a creative mind like Raam Reddy and participating in an A-festival backed by an international production house for the first…
Life in cricket has not been a bed of roses for Azam Khan, a talented wicketkeeper-batsman with a flair for shot-making. His father, Moin Khan, was a maverick wicketkeeper who earned Pakistan many a famous win with his fearless batting in the lower middle order. Naturally, the pressure to emulate his illustrious father has been big. But the challenge of dealing with the trolls over his fitness has been even bigger. This bulky man, though, refuses to give up on his dreams as he continues his quest to excel at the highest level. Ahead of his first match at the…
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The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Tuesday the Israeli army fired directly at a hospital in the southern city of Khan Yunis, where civilians are caught amid heavy fighting. “Israeli tanks are firing heavily on the upper floors of the specialised surgery building and the emergency building of Nasser hospital, dozens expected wounded,” a ministry statement said. The Israeli military did not immediately respond when asked by AFP about firing at the hospital. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Khan Yunis has become the epicentre of fighting between Palestinian militants and Israeli…
Riding a relentless boom, India’s stock market has overtaken Hong Kong’s for the first time to rank as the fourth-biggest equity market globally by market capitalisation. India’s market cap stood at $4.33 trillion on Tuesday as compared to $4.29 trillion for Hong Kong. Currently, the US is the world’s biggest stock market with a market cap of $50.86 trillion followed by China with $8.44 trillion and Japan at $6.36 trillion. Siddharth Balachandran, executive chairman and CEO of Dubai-based Buimerc Corporation Ltd, the largest individual shareholder of BSE Ltd, the world’s top stock exchange by the number of listed companies, said…
Mohamed Beiraghdary, popularly known as Mo Vlogs, has made a name for himself as one of the most prominent YouTubers and vloggers from Dubai. Renowned for his daily vlogs, Mo offers viewers a window into the opulent lifestyle the city is known for. His content has become known for showcasing luxury cars, high-end shopping sprees, and travels, providing an aspirational glimpse into his everyday experiences. Besides YouTube, Mo Vlogs maintains a strong social media presence on platforms such as Instagram, where he engages with a substantial following. However, his inspiration to become a content creator dates back to the early…
Novak Djokovic continued his dominance over Taylor Fritz but not before a big test as he sealed a 7-6(3) 4-6 6-2 6-3 win over the 12th-seeded American on a steamy Tuesday at the Australian Open to move into a record-extending 48th Grand Slam semifinal. The 36-year-old defending champion had beaten Fritz in all eight of their previous meetings, including a five-sets win at Melbourne Park in 2021 and a crushing victory at the US Open last year but he was pushed to the limit on Rod Laver Arena. “I suffered a lot first couple of sets, also due to his…