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Electric cars are slowly, but surely becoming commonplace, and they introduce a whole new generation of specifications that are worth caring about. Range is an obvious one — but there’s another metric that has a major impact on the overall experience of owning an electric car: voltage. You’ll often see the voltage of an electric car’s battery pack touted in advertising. Hyundai, for instance, is proud of the 800 -volt battery in cars like the EV6 — that’s double the voltage of the 400V battery in the Tesla Model Y. But what does that actually mean? Here’s everything you need…

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the ongoing developments in the region with foreign ministers of Russia, Kuwait and Israel. During telephone calls with Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of Russia; Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah, Foreign Minister of Kuwait; Eli Cohen, Foreign Minister of Israel; and Yair Lapid, leader of the opposition in Israel, he reviewed the ongoing de-escalation efforts. The UAE top diplomat also underscored the importance of protecting civilians from the consequences of the current crisis. Khaleej Times is now on WhatsApp Channels. Click to join. Sheikh Abdullah stressed that…

The Indian rupee weakened on Thursday tracking its Asian peers lower but US dollar sales from state-run banks, likely on behalf of clients, limited the downside. The South Asian currency was at 83.2125 against the US dollar (22.67 against UAE dirham) as of 9.20am, UAE time — down from its closing rate of 83.1425 (22.65) in the previous session. The rupee had logged its best day in nearly two months on Wednesday. Asian currencies fell, with the Malaysian ringgit leading losses down by 0.8 per cent. The dollar index was higher at 104.48, drawing support from better-than-expected retail sales numbers…

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Monday amended some provisions of Executive Council Resolution No. (1) of 2017 regarding the regulation of railways in the emirate of Dubai. The new resolution amends articles related to the roles and responsibilities of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai. They also detail the functions of the RTA, which include planning, design and development of the public railway network in Dubai. As per the amendments, the RTA is tasked with defining the requirements, procedures, controls, standards and…

Get ready to ‘plus’, ‘multiply’, ‘divide’, and ‘subtract’ — as Ed Sheeran is bringing his Mathematics concert tour to Dubai in 2024. The pop singer-songwriter announced on Friday that he was “coming back on the road” next year, excited to perform in some of his “favourite countries and cities in the world”. Here’s a video of his announcement: Based on the latest information posted on his website, Dubai is indeed included as one of the stops for his tour. When and where exactly it is happening, however, is yet to be revealed. More details on the Dubai concert can be…

The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has taken a significant step to fight cancer by launching updated scientific guidelines for breast, cervical, and colon cancer. These guidelines, based on the latest international practices, aim to enhance the efficiency of health workers, provide superior preventive and curative services to cancer patients, and raise awareness about the critical importance of early detection. The updated guidelines were introduced at a training workshop held in Dubai in collaboration with AstraZeneca. Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, assistant undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, and Dr Buthaina Bin Belaila, head of the Non-Communicable…

Dubai-based Kristyna Napoleaova held a two-stroke lead after an exciting first day at the €400,000 Mallorca Ladies Golf Open on the Ladies European Tour. Playing in ideal scoring conditions, the 27-year-old from Czechia made seven birdies in an opening round of six-under-par 66 to show the way at Golf Son Muntaner. Anne-Lise Caudal of France, Anne van Dam from the Netherlands and the effervescent local talent Nuria Iturrioz of Spain are in a share of second place on four-under-par, with Indian amateur Avani Prashanth and Alexandra Forsterling of Germany a stroke further back in a share of fifth position. Napoleaova,…

Dystopian cinema has long served as a powerful reflection of audiences’ fears about the future. The best dystopian movies depict disturbing worlds where society has unraveled and the consequences of greed, dangerous technology, and unchecked power are on full display. These dark futures have fascinated viewers for decades, with the greatest ones often being the bleakest and most chaotic. From influential masterpieces like Blade Runner to contemporary works like Children of Men, these must-see dystopian films can mesmerize and terrify at the same time. Beyond being cautionary tales, the best movies in the genre are thoughtful examinations and creative imaginings…

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs met with James Cleverly, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, in London to discuss the latest developments in the region and the ongoing escalation on the Palestinian-Israeli track. The UAE top diplomat underscored the seriousness of the escalation that began in Gaza and its role in increasing tensions in the region and threatening its security and stability. The two sides stressed the importance of coordination between all active international parties to contain the current crisis through all possible means and solutions, as well as to address…

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson doffed his cap to pacer Mohammed Shami and the India team after his side was outplayed in the World Cup semifinal here, saying that the bowling stalwart was one of the best in the world and Rohit Sharma’s side the “best team”. India crushed New Zealand by 70 runs to book their place in the final to be played on Sunday, with their opponents in the summit clash to be decided after the Australia-South Africa showdown in Kolkata on Thursday. New Zealand could only manage 327 in 48.5 overs chasing 398, with Shami producing a…