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For the UAE and its leaders, women are not only a symbol of love, warmth, and sacrifice — but a force that can inspire the world. The royals on Friday took to the social media platform X to share heartfelt messages to celebrate women on International Women’s Day. The President Sheikh Mohamed acknowledged women’s contributions in “shaping a more peaceful, prosperous, and vibrant future for all”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Every day, your drive to achieve progress and uplift others serves as a lasting inspiration in the UAE and around the…

Burjeel Holdings PLC, a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in MENA listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, has announced its financial results for the 12-month period ending December 21, 2023. Net profit rose by 52.4 per cent to Dh540 million, reflecting robust top-line growth and finance costs optimization. Revenue grew by 15.6 per cent to Dh4.5 billion, driven by higher patient footfall coupled with stronger patient yield. EBITDA1 reached Dh1.0 billion, an increase of 17.7 per cent, reflecting the ramp-up of growth assets. Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of Burjeel Holdings, commented: “Burjeel is playing an increasing…

Even before stepping foot into the sprawling exhibition halls of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2024, visitors are greeted by the captivating sight of Diriyah, the historic mud-brick oasis nicknamed the ‘City of the Earth.’ A short, scenic drive northwest of Riyadh, Diriyah boasts a rich past as the birthplace of the Saudi royal family and the very cradle of Saudi Arabia’s cultural identity. Aptly then, this year’s biennale, titled ‘After Rain’, shines a spotlight not only on contemporary art from the Gulf region but also on its illustrious history. Many of the showcased works echo regional traditional practices of…

Global talent trends survey in accountancy and finance shows a profession in workplace transition, with inflation’s impact on salaries, mental health, and wellbeing, hybrid working, and technology emerging as key themes ACCA’s annual survey reveals inflation’s impact on salaries is among the leading work-related concerns for professionals in the Middle East, with 33% of respondents selecting this as a ‘top three’ issue The biggest global talent survey across the accountancy profession, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants’ latest annual Global Talent Trends Survey 2024, reveals inflation’s impact on salaries is a leading concern for professionals in the Middle East, as well…

Twenty years ago, on March 8, a NASA Mars rover made history when it captured the first image of Earth from the surface of another planet. The rover, Spirit, landed on the martian surface on January 2004. Soon after landing in Mars’ Gusev Crater, Spirit wasted little time in beaming back images of its new surroundings. A couple of months later, it snapped a mind-blowing image (above) offering a view of Earth that was as fresh as it was astonishing. “Shortly before sunrise [on March 8], Spirit’s camera managed to capture Earth as a bright star, appearing much as Venus…

One of the most captivating exhibitions that opened during Alserkal Art Week is a photographic series titled ‘Watan’ by French-Uruguayan photographer Graciela Magnoni, and curated by the Pakistani artist, educator and writer Salima Hashmi. Watan, meaning homeland, explores the partition of Punjab (when India and Pakistan got independence in 1947) through the lens of loss and remembrance. At the time of partition more than 1 million people were killed and more than 10 million were displaced, most of who were able to return to their watan again. Conceived as a ‘visual poem’ by Magnoni, the exhibition is a collection of…

Josh Hazlewood took a five-wicket haul to skittle New Zealand for 162 as Australia held the whip hand at the end of day one of the second Test in Christchurch on Friday. Australia, who won the toss and elected to field, were 124 for four at stumps at Hagley Oval, with Marnus Labuschagne 45 not out and nightwatchman Nathan Lyon on one run, having whittled New Zealand’s lead to 38 runs. Hazlewood’s long-time pace comrade Mitchell Starc took three wickets to move past Dennis Lillee’s 355 victims and be fourth on Australia’s all-time bowling list, behind only Shane Warne (708),…

AI-powered solutions as ASUS redefines the limits of performance. KEY POINTS From Origins to innovation: leadership in innovations and the first to have the most mature products to date. Ready for a new age: Advanced AI-powered laptops with latest Intel® Core™ Ultra CPUs, equipped with an AI-focused Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Pioneering productivity on the go: Zenbook Duo (2024), world’s 1st 14″ dual-screen OLED laptop. Limitless power for Gamers: Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9/7, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs Dubai, March 7, 2024 — ASUS today launched its latest range of technological marvels, introduced cutting-edge products, and…

Andreas Mogensen became the first Dane in orbit when he arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) as part of SpaceX’s Crew-7 in August 2023. After just over six months aboard the orbital outpost, the astronaut is now preparing to head back to Earth with his three colleagues aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. A specific date for the return mission has yet to be set, but it’s expected to take place in the coming weeks. As he begins to turn his attention to terra firma, Mogensen took time out on Thursday to share some of the remarkable Earth images…

Keeping with the tradition, Ramadan cannons will boom from multiple locations across Dubai during the holy month. The firing of cannons to mark the end of the fasting period daily during Ramadan has been a tradition in the UAE since the 1960s. Seven locations will have fixed cannons that will be fired throughout the month. Every day, a single shot is fired to announce the end of fasting and the start of iftar, and two shots are fired to signal the beginning of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…