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Abdullah Belhoul: Increasing inspection rounds by 108% Trakhees” runs more than 22,000 Inspections reporting 450 violations during 2023 During 2023, the Department of Planning and Development – Trakhees, the regulatory body of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, ramped up its inspection efforts in retail facilities across its designated development zones. These efforts involved over 22,249 inspection tours, leading to the issuance of 450 violations across different sectors. According to recent official statistics released by the Licensing Department of Trakhees, there was a significant increase in the number of inspection tours during 2023, showing a 108% rise compared to…

If you were to ask about the biggest trend in streaming video of late, chances are it’d be something called FAST. That’s short for free, ad-supported television. It’s everywhere. And if you’re looking to watch something without having to pay yet another monthly fee, it’s got you covered. Sling TV has its own FAST service, called Sling Freestream. As the name implies, it’s free. In fact, you don’t even have to have a Sling TV account to watch. Sling Freestream features more than 400 live (as in linear, which means that you’re watching the same thing at the same time…

Pakistani authorities will perform DNA testing on the remains of the suicide bomber who rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle in the country’s northwest, killing five Chinese nationals and their local driver, officials said Wednesday. The attack occurred in Shangla, a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province where thousands of Chinese nationals work on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor which includes a multitude of megaprojects such as road construction, power plants and agriculture. The CPEC is a lifeline for Pakistan’s cash-strapped government, currently facing one of its worst economic crises. The five were engineers and laborers heading Tuesday to the…

Keeping a clear head and showing plenty of positive intent has helped Chennai Super Kings batsman Rachin Ravindra make a strong start to his Indian Premier League (IPL) career, the team’s batting coach Michael Hussey said. New Zealand all-rounder Ravindra emerged as a hot prospect for IPL teams after finishing as the fourth-highest scorer in the 50-overs World Cup in India last year with 578 runs including three centuries. Some Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans had hoped Ravindra would join them, given his roots in the city, but having joined their fierce southern rivals Chennai in the player auction the 24-year-old…

Baseball United Expands Reach of its Middle East Franchises The league’s two UAE Franchises will now be called the Arabia Wolves and Mid East Falcons DUBAI, UAE (March 26, 2024) – Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today the evolution and expansion of its two UAE-based franchises based on the growing demand for professional baseball in the region. The Dubai Wolves will now be called the Arabia Wolves, and the Abu Dhabi Falcons have been renamed the Mid East Falcons. The two clubs will retain their original colors, emblems, and…

Digital wireless service provider Visible has announced upgrades to its premium Visible+ phone plan. The highlight is a new Global Pass feature that allows Visible customers to use their phones in 140 countries worldwide. The Visible Global Pass offers unlimited talk and text services, along with 2GB of high-speed data, for a flat rate of $10 per day. Visible+ members can also enjoy a free Global Pass usage day every month. The activation process can be done through the Visible app. Visible customers will also now be able to enjoy unlimited data while roaming in Canada and Mexico. This means…

Abu Dhabi has been named Arab Environment Capital for 2023 by the Secretariat General of the Arab League and the Council of Arab Environment Ministers. The organisation recognised the emirate’s achievements in environmental protection and climate action over several years, led by Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). Abu Dhabi won the competition organised by the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment during its 34th session in Muscat last year, which coincided with two significant local and global events: the UAE declared 2023 the Year of Sustainability under the slogan Today for Tomorrow, and the UAE hosting COP28.…

Microsoft launches Copilot Pro to empower individuals across the Middle East to supercharge their Copilot experience Copilot Pro enables individual users to take their Copilot experiences to the next level with features such as smarter and faster assistance across Microsoft’s productivity apps, enhanced AI image generation, and the ability to build custom Copilot GPTs to achieve various tasks. 27 March, 2024; Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Microsoft today announced the expansion of its Copilot Pro subscription, empowering individuals across the Middle East, to further enhance their productivity and creativity. The announcement forms part of Microsoft’s mission to enable every person…

In a matchup that could very well determine this year’s Atlantic Division champions in the NHL, the Boston Bruins head to Amerant Bank Arena to face off against the Florida Panthers. They enter this one tied at 97 points apiece, though Florida has an extra game in hand. If you want to watch the game, you better pick a streaming option below soon, as it starts at 7:00 p.m. ET. It will be televised locally only on NESN (Bruins markets) and Bally Sports Florida (Panthers markets). But if you don’t have those channels or you live out of market, there…

The Mothers’ Endowment campaign, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has raised Dh770 million in donations, two weeks after its launch. Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, the campaign aims to honour mothers by establishing a Dh1 billion endowment fund that will support the education of millions around the world. Receiving growing support from all walks of life, the campaign attracted donations from major contributors, individuals, businesses and institutions in the private and public sectors. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Mohammad Al…