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Football matches set to take place in the UAE over the weekend have been postponed due to the unstable weather conditions, the UAE Football Association (UAEFA) said on Thursday. Following co-ordination with the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), the UAEFA took the decision to postpone matches across various competitions scheduled from Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10. The FA added that the new dates of the postponed matches will be announced on a later date. Earlier in the day, the NCEMA had said that heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and hail will lash the country from Friday evening…
A cabbie is a cabbie is a cabbie. Such was the general perception about a taxi driver once upon a time. Not any longer. They don’t drive you in a vicious circle anymore to fleece you. They are now monitored; their conversations are recorded; their lane discipline watched and looks scrutinised. Google has taken over half of their job and cognition. If the GPS plays dirty and takes you on an unwelcome city tour, the driver is not to blame. It’s a case of humans playing subservient to machine. The world has changed so much in the past few decades…
SpaceX spent years developing a spaceflight system that enables it to reuse the first stage of its Falcon 9 booster. It does this by landing the booster upright just minutes after it’s deployed the rocket’s second stage. After that, it’s checked over, refurbished, and sent out for another mission. Some of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 boosters have made nearly 20 flights, and other parts of the vehicle, such as the Crew Dragon spacecraft and the fairing, can also be used for multiple missions. This carefully designed recycling method has allowed the Elon Musk-led company to slash the cost of space access…
In a remarkable collaboration honouring the indomitable spirit of women, Funun Arts Group and Khaleej Times proudly announced the successful conclusion of ‘Sheroes’, a three-day extravaganza held at the Khaleej Times office. This event, commemorating International Women’s Day, brought together a diverse array of talents, voices, and perspectives to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women across the globe. From March 4 to 6, ‘Sheroes’ captivated audiences with its multifaceted approach to honouring women. The event was meticulously crafted to offer attendees an immersive experience, blending art, dialogue, and collaboration to highlight the multifaceted nature of womanhood. The event commenced…
The Nexus, situated within Expo City Dubai, recently welcomed Aliyu Mohammed Ali, CEO and co-founder of Ehfaaz, a waste-management enterprise, for an open house event organised by the United Nations Global Compact. As part of the Global Compact Network UAE (GCN-UAE), Aliyu’s participation underscores the significance of Ehfaaz within the network, established through a Memorandum of Understanding with the UN Global Compact HQ. Ehfaaz is dedicated to reimagining waste management through a circular economy approach. Ehfaaz derived from Arabic Word Hafez (to protect) was founded with the sole purpose of creating and simplifying recycling solutions within the UAE to protect…
When you decide to speak to the world through your writing, how do you choose a form that does it eloquently? Or could it be that the form chooses you? When Arundhathi Subramaniam began to write poetry, she had already been taken in by its immense possibilities — the economy of language and the lyricality among other things. It was in 2001 that she first published her anthology of poems and more than two decades later, she is now a leading voice in Indian poetry. From existential questions to deep-diving spirituality, the poetic form has allowed her to examine the…
You’re looking at the new LG StanbyMe Speaker — a $200 portable Bluetooth speaker that can be wirelessly linked with the company’s StanbyMe display. An included mounting cradle lets you attach the speaker to the display’s adjustable stand. You can order the StanbyMe Speaker starting March 7 from LG’s U.S. website. LG says that following today’s launch in the U.S. and Korea, the speaker is scheduled to be available globally. Though the StandbyMe Speaker connects via Bluetooth to the StandbyMe display, the connection is managed by LG’s Wow Orchestra feature, which sends audio to both the external speaker and the…
A new law has been issued regarding the tax on foreign banks operating in Dubai. The provisions of the law apply to all foreign banks operating in the emirate, including special development zones and free zones. Those in the Dubai Financial Centre are excluded. The law stipulates that an annual tax of 20 per cent shall be imposed on foreign banks on taxable income, and the corporate tax rate shall be deducted from this percentage, if the foreign bank pays the tax under the Corporate Tax Law. The law regulates the rules for calculating taxable income, the controls for submitting…
Former US president Donald Trump will have to pay at least £300,000 ($382,000) in costs after losing a UK court action against a former spy who compiled a salacious dossier about him, according to a court order publicised Thursday. Trump took legal action against Christopher Steele’s company Orbis Business Intelligence, but High Court judge Karen Steyn ruled last month that there were “no compelling reasons” to allow the claim to proceed to trial. The data protection claim was “bound to fail” she wrote in her judgment. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…
The Denver Nuggets host the Boston Celtics in a potential finals preview tonight. These teams last met in January at TD Garden, with the defending champs handing the C’s one of their only three home defeats of the year. This is a must-watch contest. It’s about to tip off, at 10:00 p.m. ET, and will be televised on TNT, but there are many different ways you can watch a live stream, including several free options. The Best Way to Watch the Celtics vs Nuggets Live Stream Sling TV doesn’t come with a free trial, so if you’re looking for a…