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The transport authority in Ajman announced new taxi fares in the emirate as fuel prices for March were announced on Thursday. The Ajman Transport Authority has set the cab fare at Dh1.83 per kilometre for this month, marking a 4-fil increase from Dh1.79 in February. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The UAE announced a fuel price increase on Thursday, in line with the global oil prices. The Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee increased gasoline prices for March by between 15 and 16 fils per litre for gasoline and diesel price, compared to the…

Iranian authorities have prevented jailed Iranian Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi from attending the burial ceremony of her father who died earlier this week, her family said on Thursday. Karim Mohammadi, who had not seen his daughter for almost two years, died on Tuesday, aged 90. He was buried earlier on Thursday in the city of Zanjan, northwest of Tehran. “Heartbreakingly, Narges Mohammadi was denied the opportunity to attend the ceremony and bid her final farewell to her father,” her family said in a statement. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The family…

Today, the environmentally mindful world that we inhabit, including the burgeoning number of conscientious consumers, demand companies to inculcate values which are both eco-conscious and truthful in their approach to sustainable practices. These aren’t fancy buzzwords anymore. Far from it. If there’s one thing the past few years has made us aware of, it’s this: that we’re all inter-connected and that we inhabit a living, breathing, pulsating planet with other sentient beings. Today, the environmentally mindful world that we inhabit, including the burgeoning number of conscientious consumers, demand companies to inculcate values which are both eco-conscious and truthful in their…

The breathtaking Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi is all set to host their flagship event, the Saadiyat Beach Men’s Open this weekend. A field of 59 players will participate in the 36-hole tournament on the 18-hole championship course designed by golfing legend, Gary Player, with 18 holes being played on each day. It is an Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) Order of Merit qualifier. The first tee time is at 7 am with the final threeball teeing off at 10.10 am. Martin Duff, Director of Golf, VIYA Cluster, Abu Dhabi, commented: “We have a strong field for our Saadiyat…

Thales successfully delivers the first CAPTAS-4 sonar for the US Navy Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC), a subsidiary of Thales, has delivered the first CAPTAS-4 sonar for the U.S. Navy’s Constellation class Frigates (FFG). Prime contractor Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) awarded the contract in May 2022.This delivery demonstrates the efficiency and the expertise of Thales’ solutions and services. The CAPTAS-4 variable depth sonar (VDS) has successfully completed all the milestones in the program established with FMM. The first system is currently in the United States ready for installation on the first Constellation-class Frigate (FFG-62).   The CAPTAS-4 system, which has won…

Nvidia and AMD trade blows when it comes to making some of the best graphics cards, but there’s one area where AMD obliterates Nvidia: gaming handhelds. The booming market of portable gaming PCs largely belongs to AMD right now. However, that might soon change, as it seems that Nvidia is gearing up to ensure that its chips power next-gen handhelds — but there are a few obstacles to consider before such a device can ever be made. AMD really went all-in on gaming handhelds at just the right time. From the Steam Deck to the Asus ROG Ally, the portable…

A massive fire in Bangladesh that raged through a six-storey building home to restaurants where many families with children were dining has killed at least 46 people and injured dozens, the health minister said on Friday. Fire authorities said a gas leak or a stove could have caused Thursday’s blaze in the capital, which spread quickly after breaking out in a biryani restaurant, and was only brought under control following two hours of effort by 13 units of firefighters. Hospitals were treating 22 people with burns, Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen told reporters. Stay up to date with the latest…

The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant has moved closer to generating 25 per cent of UAE’s electricity needs with the start-up of the fourth unit. The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, has successfully started up the final reactor, which indicates a major step towards commercial operations. The start-up of Unit 4 at the Barakah Plant marks its initial production of heat through nuclear fission, used for generating electricity by turning a turbine with steam. In the coming weeks, Unit 4 will link to the national electricity grid, entering a testing phase…

Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan reached the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final after his semifinal opponent Andrey Rublev was defaulted by match officials for poor conduct. The dramatic match was tantalisingly poised in the third set at 6-5 when Rublev was punished for shouting at a line official. The ill-tampered match, which eventually ended in favour of Bublik 6-7 (4/7) 7-6 (7-5) 6-5, saw several fiery moments with both players having a go at the German chair umpire Miriam Bley. In between some astounding tennis, the two players often looked frustrated by some of the calls made by the German…

First time in Abu Dhabi MBZUAI hosts 2024 Middle East Advancement Conference to promote advancement in education Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2024: More than 50 delegates from global educational institutions gathered at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence’s (MBZUAI) campus in Masdar City this week, to gain insights on strategies to improve and advance their institutions’ mission at the 2024 Middle East Advancement Conference (MEAC). Held by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) – a global non-profit association for education professionals – and taking place in Abu Dhabi for the first time, the MEAC…