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Renault’s Scenic electric sport-utility vehicle won the Car of the Year award at the Geneva auto show on Monday, giving a boost to the French company as it electrifies its business. The small SUV narrowly beat the BMW 5 Series sedan for the title, which was awarded by a jury of 58 European journalists who cover the auto sector. The ceremony was held at the Geneva International Motor Show, which returned after a four-year hiatus linked to the Covid pandemic. Renault is the only European automaker with a presence at this year’s auto show as giants Volkswagen and Stellantis, whose…
Globally renowned Ghazal maestro and Padamshri awardee Pankaj Udhas passed away on Monday at the age of 72. Taking to Instagram, Pankaj Udhas’ daughter, Nayaab, shared a statement on Instagram which read, “With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas on February 26, 2024, due to a prolonged illness.” Soon after Nayaab shared the news of the singer’s demise, his fans swamped the comment section and posted their condolences. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. A fan wrote, “May his soul rest…
A young cancer survivor marked the anniversary of her stem cell treatment by donating her hair. Aurelia Reeves, a Grade 5 pupil at the Swiss International School Dubai (SISD), chopped off her tresses and contributed them to Little Princess Trust, an organisation that helps young people with cancer. Now sporting a fashionable bob, Aurelia grew her hair as long as possible before having approximately 33 cm cut off while raising sponsorship money for the act. She knew that long hair wigs were in demand and wanted to ensure she could help someone who needed it. Stay up to date with…
غرفة تجارة وصناعة “بريكس“ تفتتح فرعها الجديد في الإمارات الإمارات العربية المتحدة، دبي– 26 فبراير 2024 أعلنت غرفة تجارة وصناعة مجموعة دول “بريكس“، وهي منظمة غير ربحية حائزة على اعتراف الأمم المتحدة وتكرّس جهودها لتعزيز حركة التجارة والصناعة في الدول الأعضاء لمجموعة “بريكس” والدول الحليفة لها، عن افتتاح مكتبها الفرعيرسمياً في دولة الإمارات، حيث يأتي هذا الافتتاح تزامناً مع انضمام دولة الإمارات، إلى جانب المملكة العربية السعودية ومصر وإيران وإثيوبيا لتكتل”بريكس” في الأول من يناير الماضي 2024، ليصبح عدد الدول الأعضاء 10 دول، بما فيها الدول المؤسسة للمجموعة،وهي البرازيل وروسيا والهند والصين وجنوب إفريقيا. وشهدت الفعالية الافتتاحية حضور ومشاركةً شخصيات…
The Tecno Pova 6 Pro has a mad name, comes in a mad green color, and has an equally unhinged design. It’s undoubtedly the craziest-looking smartphone announced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, and we haven’t even started to get into the crazy features yet. I spent a long weekend with the Tecno Pova 6 Pro, a phone you probably won’t ever get to buy, but one you should definitely know about. It has managed to capture my heart in a way I didn’t really expect. Tecno’s crazy and mad design Tecno continues to be a brand that intrigues us.…
Palestinian prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh on Monday announced the resignation of his government which rules parts of the occupied West Bank, saying “new political measures” were needed given the changing reality in Gaza. “I submit the government’s resignation to Mr President (Mahmud Abbas),” Shtayyeh said, adding that it comes in the wake of the “developments related to the aggression against the Gaza Strip and the escalation in the West Bank and Jerusalem”. He said he had offered the resignation last Tuesday but was formally submitting it “in writing” on Monday. Abbas has faced mounting anger since war erupted on October…
An ‘unruly’ passenger had to be restrained by cabin crew onboard an Emirates flight from Dubai to Islamabad. In a statement to Khaleej Times, the airline confirmed the unpleasant incident on the Pakistan-bound flight. A video posted on social media shows the passenger — who was reportedly in an inebriated state — creating a ruckus on the EK614 flight, which took off from Dubai on February 24. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Emirates can confirm that there was an unruly passenger on flight EK614 travelling from Dubai to Islamabad. The passenger was…
Tecno, which has made a name for itself with wild smartphone experiments and brought foldables to a more palatable price point, is now looking to make a splash in the gaming segment. The company’s latest offering is the Pocket Go, which the company claims to be the world’s first Windows-based AR gaming kit. The system includes a pair of AR glasses fitted with 0.71-inch Micro-OLED display units. These display units offer the visual experience of a 215-inch large screen at a perceived distance of six meters. A neat addition is that Tecno’s AR glasses support adjustment for users who wear…
Sharjah rolled out a new public parking subscription service on Monday to enhance the services provided to residents and businesses. This allows individuals to obtain a personal subscription for one month, covering two zones of their choice. The new subscription joins a range of existing options for both individuals and establishments. This development underscores the government’s commitment to streamlining services and improving urban mobility. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. A subscription entails a paid parking service upon activation, granting the subscriber—whether an individual or a company—the right to use public parking spaces…
Japan’s space agency said on Monday its SLIM moon lander has unexpectedly survived a freezing lunar night and re-established communication with the earth, more than a month after the spacecraft made a historic “pinpoint” touchdown on the moon. The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down on the lunar surface last month, making Japan the fifth country to put a probe on the moon. U.S.-based Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus followed suit last week, as countries and businesses race for the moon in search of resources and human habitability. Shortly after landing within 55 m (180 ft) of its target just…