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Payments firm Paytm on Friday cut some ties with its payments bank unit, which India’s banking regulator has ordered to be wound down, in its latest attempt to address compliance concerns that triggered a meltdown in its shares last month. Paytm, formally known as One 97 Communications, and its banking unit mutually agreed to end various inter-company agreements, the company said. It did not specify what agreements were being terminated. Paytm Payments Bank also agreed to simplify the shareholders’ agreement to support governance, independent of its shareholders, Paytm said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
UV Events & Plush Nightlife present Atrangi Holi Fest 2024, the most electrifying Holi celebration in Dubai, happening at The SQUARE in Dubai Sports City on March 3. With 10 hours of non-stop entertainment featuring Bollywood artists like ‘Bhumicka Singhh’ and DJ Lady Barot, live Dholis, food stalls, and herbal colours, this festival promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. VIP bookings are available for those seeking luxury, and tickets start from just Dh35. Get ready for a day filled with music, dance, and the vibrant spirit of Holi.
NASA/Kenny Allen NASA/Kenny Allen NASA/Jamie Peer NASA’s Artemis II crew received disappointing news in January when their lunar-flyby mission was pushed back at least 10 months to September 2025. The space agency said the delay was necessary to give Artemis teams “more time to work through the challenges with first-time developments and integration.” While the extra time gives the space agency more time to prepare the necessary hardware, it also gives the Artemis II crew — comprising Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Jeremy Hansen — additional time to train for their highly anticipated moon mission. The training included…
The day will be partly cloudy in general, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Convective clouds will cause rainfall over scattered areas of the country, it added. Light to moderate winds will blow, becoming freshening at times over the sea, causing blowing dust. Temperatures will increase today, and could be as high as 27ºC in the country. The mercury is set to rise to 23ºC in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. However, temperatures could be as low as 15ºC in Abu Dhabi and in Dubai and 9ºC…
The UAE strongly condemned the Israeli forces targeting of thousands of Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip who were awaiting the arrival of humanitarian and relief aid, which resulted in the killing of dozens, and the injury of hundreds of innocent civilians. The UAE called for an independent and transparent investigation, and the punishment of those responsible, and warned of a catastrophic and dangerous humanitarian situation. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFa) expressed its deep concern over the exacerbating humanitarian catastrophe in the Strip that threatens further loss of innocent civilian lives. The Ministry stressed that the…
In line with the Innovation Week 2024 & under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Dubai Quality Group launches Medical Excellence MENA Award & Artificial Intelligence MENA Award Both Awards targets Government & private sector companies in UAE, GCC & MENA. Awards submissions will be accepted starting March 1st, 2024. Dubai 28th February 2024, UAE, Marking the Innovation Week, and in line with the UAE’s leaders’ vision, the Dubai Quality Group has launched the Medical Excellence MENA Award and the Artificial Intelligence MENA Award, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
E-scooter users were caught completely off guard after they were informed that electric scooters are no longer allowed inside Dubai Metro and Tram from today, March 1. Many were left with no choice but to park their e-scooters outside Metro stations, while others decided to go back home. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) tweeted the decision on Thursday (February 29) night: “To ensure your safety and that of others, the use of e-scooters inside Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram will be prohibited, starting Friday, March 1.” RTA also used the hashtag ‘Your safety our priority’. Stay up to date…
The UAE ranked 1st in the ‘Strong and Stable Economy’ indicator, while the country continues to hold its position at 10th place at the Brand Finance Soft Power Index 2024 for the second consecutive year, standing as the only Gulf nation among the world’s top 10 soft powers. The announcement came during the annual Global Soft Power Summit, which was held in the British capital, London, in the presence of a group of global leaders and public figures, led by former British Prime Minister Sir John Major; Eliza Jean Reid, the First Lady of Iceland; and Olena Zelenska, the First…
The first batch of the year 2022-2023 consisted of 1056 banking professionals Ethraa Program Graduates Find EIF’s Training Programs Successful In Preparing Future Financial Leaders Dubai – 29 February 2024: The Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), a regional leader in banking and finance training, announced distinguishing achievements in the field of banking and finance, and the successful training of Emirati future financial leaders. The institute graduated the first batch of the “Ethraa Program” for the year 2022-2023 consisting of 1056 professionals to nationalize the finance sector. More than 122,683 citizens have been trained at the institute, including 100+ finance leaders…