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Driving towards a future of greener mobility, the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) is working with BEEAH, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, for the deployment and operation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the emirate, including the city and coastal regions. Dr. Eng. Yousif Khamis Mohamed Alathmane, Chairman of SRTA, and his delegates recently met with Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH, and senior BEEAH Group executives at the BEEAH Headquarters, to discuss opportunities and collaboration strategies. The EV charging network will help residents looking to make the switch to electric vehicles. Hundreds of…

The death toll from a landslide that struck a remote and mountainous part of southwestern China reached 31 on Tuesday, state media said, as rescuers raced to find those still trapped under the debris. The pre-dawn landslide buried 18 homes and sparked the evacuation of more than 200 people when it struck in Zhenxiong county, Yunnan province early Monday. Nearly 36 hours since the disaster, 31 people have been confirmed dead, state news agency Xinhua said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. An earlier report Tuesday afternoon by state broadcaster CCTV, which announced…

The Indian government has increased the import duty on gold and silver findings, used in making jewellery, and on precious metal coins to 15 per cent from 11 per cent, effective from January 22, to bring them in line with duties on gold and silver bars. In a notification issued on Monday, India’s Ministry of Finance also hiked the import duty on spent catalysts containing precious metals to 14.35 per cent from 10.1 per cent. The move aims to prevent circumvention of the duty on gold and silver bars, a government official said, after a surge in imports in the…

A video game once ridiculed for putting machine guns into the hands of cute creatures, eerily similar to the ones in Pokémon, was downloaded by an enormous audience over the weekend. More than 300,000 players simultaneously logged on to the game, Palworld, when it was released in early access Friday, momentarily causing servers to crash and eject users from its cruel world of chickens and squirrels engaged in shootouts. By Sunday evening, Palworld had became one of the most popular games on the planet. It has sold more than 5 million copies on the Steam marketplace and is one of…

“Success Unveiled: A Conversation with CEO and Managing Partner of CEO Clubs Network on the 18th Anniversary, exploring their triumphant leadership journey.”In an exclusive interview, we engage in a deep conversation with the visionary leaders spearheading CEO Clubs Network, an award-winning, membership-based international organization based in Dubai marking its 18th anniversary on February 7th. Dr. Tariq Nizami, Founder and CEO, and Ms. Sarah Dong, the Managing Partner, provide valuable insights into the company’s journey, future aspirations, and the guiding principles shaping their leadership. Dr. Tariq Nizami, Founder and CEO of CEO Clubs Network Q.  As CEO Clubs Network celebrates the…

Upgrading your weapons in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth makes sense for the most part. You dump in a bunch of raw materials like metals and elemental fragments and buff up the stats. You would expect the higher levels to cost rarer materials, which is also true, but the types of materials you will eventually need are often rather confusing. Shark Fin, for example, will probably have you scratching your head as to where you can even find such a thing, let alone how one would be used to make your weapon hit harder. Regardless, it’s what you need and there…

The body of an Indian expat who was allegedly murdered in the UAE has been repatriated. Anil Kumar Vincent, who had been an employee of a local textile company for several years, was reported missing earlier this month. “He had been working as a PRO for a company for over 35 years,” said Indian social worker Naseer Vatanappally. “On January 2nd, he was asked to inspect one of the offices of the company in Ras Al Khor. Since then, no one had heard from him.” According to Naseer, Anil’s brother — who works as an accountant in the same company…

E-rupee project has been introduced in the pilot stage By HP Ranina/NRI Problems Question: It was earlier announced by the Reserve Bank that the e-rupee would be introduced to ensure ease of payments. Has this actually happened and is it successfully working? ANSWER: The Central Bank Digital Currency or the e-rupee project has been introduced in the pilot stage. Certain banks like the State Bank of India, Canara Bank and a few reputed private banks have been authorised to conduct CBDC transactions. In 2023, one million transactions per day have been recorded, and in the current calendar year it is…

If you’re seeking a culinary adventure that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation, Zafran Indian Kitchen at Dubai Hills Mall is the place to be this season. This homegrown gem introduces a reimagined Indian dining experience, exploring 2024 food trends with a focus on the tantalising trio of Tandoor, Tawa, and taste. Embark on a culinary escapade with Zafran’s limited-edition Tawa menu, featuring an array of crave-worthy dishes that showcase the brilliance of Indian cuisine. Delight your taste buds with the Delhi tawa murgh chatpata, tawa-seared barbeque drummettes, jhinga biryani, and the Chettinad tawa prawns – a south Indian delicacy infused…

Students from Zainab Girls School got a valuable insight into one of the greatest minds in golf with three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington delivering an exclusive clinic ahead of the third edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club. Held in collaboration with the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF), the all-girls school were treated to a behind-the-scenes visit at the third tournament on the DP World Tour’s International Swing, touring the Championship Village and taking part in a long-putt challenge before enjoying some one-on-one time with Harrington. The Irishman, who believes he can win this week to…