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Leaving her five children in war-ravaged Gaza, Palestinian mother Amna hurriedly packed a few clothes into a polythene bag along with a CD containing her cancer-stricken daughter’s brain scan. She rushed out from the refugee camp to the UAE mission, seeking help for her eight-year-old daughter. The dire situation took a turn when a timely directive from the UAE President offered a glimmer of hope to Amna and others like her, paving the way for medical treatment for injured Palestinian children and cancer patients in Abu Dhabi. Among them was Amna’s eight-year-old daughter Mesk, who had been denied lifesaving chemo…
An astounding 97 per cent of consumers in the UAE have reported experiencing performance issues when using applications over the past 12 months, a survey showed on Wednesday. Cisco on Wednesday launched the latest report in its App Attention Index research series, revealing escalating consumer expectations for digital experience and increased pressure on brand owners to optimize application performance and security. The global study, which examined the digital behaviour of more than 15,000 global consumers — including 1,005 in the UAE — also revealed the emergence of a new breed of application user that is more empowered, sophisticated, and demanding…
Actors Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra are all set to add a touch of epic reunion to the famous ‘Koffee with Karan’ couch. A day before the episode’s premiere, both actors shared some amusing photos from the set of ‘Koffee With Karan,’ season 8. The joint post read, “Had cuppa coffee with an old friend.” In the first, both can be seen smiling and giving hugs to each other. The other picture showcased Varun and Sidharth standing in style. Varun wore a sleeveless black leather jacket with a green shirt and black pants. Sidharth on the other hand, wore a…
Argentina’s World Cup-winning manager Lionel Scaloni made the stunning admission that he was contemplating walking away from his position after his team achieved the rare feat of beating Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. Scaloni’s shocking pronouncement about his future came out of nowhere during his press conference at the Maracana Stadium, where Argentina had beaten their rivals 1-0 to stay top of the South American qualifying standings for the 2026 World Cup. “Argentina needs a coach who has all the energy possible and who is well … I need to stop the ball and start thinking, I have…
The premier sensors enabling Windows Hello fingerprint authentication are not as secure as manufacturers had hoped. Researchers have discovered security flaws in a number of fingerprint sensors used in several laptops that work with the Windows Hello authentication feature. Security researchers at Blackwing Intelligence have uncovered that laptops made by Dell, Lenovo, and Microsoft can have their Windows Hello fingerprint authentication bypassed easily due to vulnerabilities in the sensors that can cause them to be taken over by bad actors at the system level. Many of the laptop brands use fingerprint sensors from Goodix, Synaptics, and ELAN. These vulnerabilities are…
Some of the frequent Sharjah-Dubai motorists forgot that the speed limit on the ever-busy Al Ittihad Road has been revised down. Starting today (November 20), the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police jointly decided to reduce the maximum speed limit from 100km per hour to 80km per hour from Sharjah-Dubai border on Al Ittihad Road to all the way to Al Garhoud Bridge. The violators could face a fine of up to Dh3,000 not adhering to the speed limit. “I didn’t remember that the speed has been revised from today and I had to drive 20km slower. I…
Due to adverse weather conditions currently affecting the Sultanate of Oman, authorities have declared October 23-24 (Monday and Tuesday) as official holidays for both public and private sector employees in the Dhofar Governorate and the Wilayat of Al Jazir in the Al Wusta Governorate. The Gulf nation is experiencing inclement weather conditions due to Cyclone Tej. Oman’s Ministry of Health has activated its 24-hour call centre in preparation for the tropical situation that will directly affect the Dhofar Governorate and parts of the Al Wusta Governorate. Both Al-Daharez and New Salalah health centers will be closed from 2:30 pm today…
Dubai has stayed strong amid all the global or regional adversities and geopolitical challenges, thriving on new opportunities that arise, says PNC Menon, chairman of Sobha Group. The real estate mogul, sharing the story of Sobha Realty’s growth in the UAE, and his journey in the region, told Khaleej Times that his group’s success as a sought-after property brand is a testament to the region’s pragmatic vision and immense growth potential. “The decision to establish my company in Dubai was influenced by the dynamic environment, visionary leadership, and the exciting opportunity to contribute to the burgeoning real estate sector in…
The identity of graffiti artist Banksy is one of the most alluring mysteries of the art world. The Bristol-based artist is known for his anti-establishment stencil art that has appeared around the world, from the West Bank to several locations in war-affected cities of Ukraine. On Monday, BBC reported that they have rediscovered a decade-old interview in which Banksy confirmed his first name. In the 2003 interview when BBC correspondent Nigel Wrench interviewed Banksy before the opening of his Turf War show in east London, Wrench asked if he could use the artist’s name, and Banksy said yes. Wrench then…
This year’s DP World Tour Championship (November 16-19) attracted more than 79,000 spectators over the course of the event – the most in the history of the tournament, the organisers announced on Wednesday. Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard won the title in style with a closing 64, giving him a two-shot victory on Sunday. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy became the Race to Dubai champion for a second year in a row. The Race to Dubai is the season-long golf competition to crown the European Tour’s number one player. McIlroy, being the most consistent player during the season, was awarded the Race to Dubai…