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Eight people stranded in a rugged mountainous region were rescued by the Air Wing Department of Ras Al Khaimah Police. The foreign nationals were stranded at an altitude of 3,500 feet, the authority announced on Sunday. Colonel Abdullah Ali Al Shahi, head of the Air Division in Ras Al Khaimah Police, reported that the authorities received a distress call regarding the group in the mountains north of the Emirate. They promptly dispatched one of their helicopters to the specified location. The stranded individuals were safely rescued and evacuated with the collaboration of relevant parties. Colonel Al Shahi emphasised that all…
Israel is waging a concerted campaign aimed at destroying UNRWA, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said in an interview published Saturday. Philippe Lazzarini said calls for his resignation were part of the Israeli government’s push. “Right now we are dealing with an expanded, concerted campaign by Israel aimed at destroying UNRWA,” he told the Swiss newspaper group Tamedia. “It is a long-term political goal because it is believed that if the aid agency is abolished, the status of the Palestinian refugees will be resolved once and for all — and with it, the right of return.…
The group can adjust the tax losses up to the 75% of taxable income of the group; and the remaining losses of the group can be carried forward for unlimited period, provided there is a continuity of the ownership or continuity of business of the group if there is no continuity of ownership. The taxable person cannot seek tax loss relief for losses occurring prior to the initiation of corporate tax. Ownership continuity requires that there is no more than a 50% change in ownership from the time losses were incurred until they were adjusted, and this requirement applies at…
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and home hero Ravindra Jadeja combined to fashion a 434-run romp to victory against England in the third Test on Sunday, exposing holes in the touring side’s high-risk approach in the process. There was no inkling of any imminent collapse when opener Ben Duckett smashed an 88-ball hundred to lead England’s strong reply to India’s first-innings 445 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Joe Root then played a highly debatable shot, a reverse scoop against India’s premier seamer Jasprit Bumrah, to depart, which triggered a spectacular collapse. Cruising at 224-2, England folded for 319 as they…
We’re deep into winter, and while you might be experiencing balmy weather depending on where you are, it has been chillier than usual in many states. Whatever the weather, there’s nothing quite like curling up on the couch to watch a new show on a lazy Sunday or when you’re ready to unwind on a weeknight. But it’s easy to waste an hour (or more) scrolling endlessly through the streaming services to which you subscribe in search of the right show. There’s both too much and nothing to watch! If your choice is Netflix, the selection is so expansive that…
The city of Ajman has launched an initiative to motivate drivers to turn off their vehicle’s engines when stopping at a timed traffic signal under the directives of the emirate’s municipality and planning department. Labelled as ‘Turn off the engine’, under this initiative, timed traffic signals installed across the city will give motorists enough time to restart their vehicles between the duration of the lights changing from red to green. This is aimed at enhancing sustainability on the road and preserving environmental cleanliness by reducing exhaust gas emissions, reducing noise pollution due to an idle engine and reducing the fuel…
The authority in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah city has established a hefty penalty for those who violate surveillance camera system laws. Taking to X, the authority said there is a penalty for not placing any visible signs informing visitors of CCTV cameras installed in the location. Offenders will have to pay a hefty fine of 1,000 riyals. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Anyone who disagrees with the authority’s decision after a fine has been levied against them, can dispute it in court within 60 days of the decision.
Did she do it or didn’t she? That’s the central question behind Anatomy of a Fall, 2023’s most acclaimed thriller that still has everyone talking. Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Justine Triet), and Best Actress (Sandra Hüller), the movie concerns the death of Samuel Maleski, who has fallen from the second story of the French chalet he shares with his blind son, Daniel, and his wife, Sandra. The police believe Sandra pushed her husband, and as the movie progresses, the audience sees a portrait of a marriage slowly crumbling and of a woman on trial…
The number of passengers of public transport and shared mobility in Dubai amounted to around 702 million riders in 2023. It reflects an increase of 13 per cent when compared to the ridership numbers in 2022, which was 621.4 million. The average daily ridership of public transport, shared mobility and taxis clocked 1.92 million in 2023 compared to 1.7 million riders in 2022, according to Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, RTA, expressed his delight over the consistent annual increase in public transport usage, as well as the 34…
The Royal Hashemite Court in Jordan has announced a three-day mourning period after the death of Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, the father of Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, wife of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan. In a statement, the Court expressed its “deepest sympathies and condolences” to the King and Queen of Jordan, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, and to the prince and princess as well. The Crown Prince and Princess Rajwa were married in a star-studded ceremony last year, which was attended by royals and dignitaries from all over the world. Khaled Al Saif,…