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As severe weather conditions begin in the UAE, residents and organisations have been dealing with the repercussions of the heavy rains lashing the country. Events have been postponed and authorities have urged residents to stay indoors. Heavy showers have lashed the country all night, with rain falling in varying intensities across the UAE – in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman. Weather conditions will continue to be unstable today, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Here are all the different closures that will be in place today: Transport 1. Road closures All roads leading to valleys…
I’m a big fan of having the right tool for the right job — which is something I’ve definitely said before. If you’re a photographer, it means you probably have more than one lens. If you’re a chef, you have more than one knife or pan. You don’t take a sedan muddin’, as they say in my neck of the woods. And you don’t take a johnboat 100 miles offshore to go fishing. The same can be true for headphones. There are real reasons to have more than one pair. I wouldn’t work out in full over-the-ears cans. (And can’t…
Najeeb Shameer, a Sri Lankan expat residing in Al Tawoon, Sharjah, parked his vehicle near his building after the Fajr prayer. Little did he anticipate that his car would be partially submerged in water. After completing his prayers, he proceeded to rest for a while. Upon returning downstairs for some work, he was met with an unexpected sight – his car was submerged in rainwater. Shameer was shocked, as heavy rains had turned the surroundings into an aquatic landscape. “I was all decked up to see a client. When I was about to exit the building, my eyes set upon…
Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic won the 71st edition of the Miss World pageant held in Mumbai on Saturday. She was crowned by Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska from Poland on a star-studded night. Krystyna competed against contestants from more than 110 countries, with Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon crowned first runner-up. Sini Shetty represented India. However, she could not make it to the Top 4. Indian filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the 71st Miss World 2024 pageant with Former Miss World Megan Young. “I can’t be happier as I am standing here to share my emotions. I am super excited.…
The Boston Celtics head west to take on the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center tonight. While Boston is just trying to keep focus down the stretch with the top seed in the East all but locked up, the Suns are fighting to stay above the play-in line as they make their way through a very difficult part of their schedule. This one is only a few moments from tipping off, at 8:30 p.m. ET, and it will be nationally televised on ABC. Fortunately, that means there are a lot of different ways to watch a live stream of the game,…
Authorities in Ajman announced free parking on Saturday due to the heavy rains that have hit the country. The Ajman Municipality said that it will be valid from 5pm to 10pm, due to the prevailing weather conditions. The country has been experiencing unstable conditions through the day with heavy rain and thunder lashing several parts. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Residents were advised by authorities to stay indoors and several events were cancelled and popular leisure spots were closed. Some bus services between Dubai and Sharjah were suspended. In Sharjah, all exit…
A crucial matchup in the battle for the top seed in the West, the Vancouver Canucks host the Winnipeg Jets tonight. Though the Stars are also in contention, the winner of tonight’s all-Canada showdown will take a big step towards securing home-ice advantage in the playoffs. If you’re looking to watch the game, you’re just in time. It starts at 10:00 p.m. ET, and in the United States it won’t be on TV anywhere, but you can watch a live stream on ESPN+. Watch the Jets vs Canucks on ESPN+ The bad news? In the US, the Jets vs Canucks…
The Dubai Police reported receiving more than 10,000 calls on their emergency and non-emergency hotlines on Saturday during the adverse weather conditions. The police received a total of 10,232 calls between 6am and 3pm. The emergency hotline 999 accounted for 9,275 of these calls, while the non-emergency hotline 901 received 957 calls. Dubai’s emergency response teams demonstrated high levels of preparedness in managing emergency situations throughout the emirate, the Dubai Media Office said in a statement. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Authorities deployed a total of 2,300 personnel from various entities including…
The San Antonio Spurs travel to Golden State to take on the Warriors in NBA action tonight. The Spurs are, of course, well out of playoff contention at this point, but phenom rookie Victor Wembanyama seemingly makes NBA history on a nightly basis, making them a must-watch team anytime they step onto the court. The game is starting very soon, at 8:30 p.m. ET, and will only be televised locally on Bally Sports Southwest-SA (Spurs markets) and NBC Sports Bay Area (Warriors markets). Fortunately, no matter where you live in the US, there are some different ways you can watch…
UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts the weather on Sunday, March 10, to be generally clear to partly cloudy, occasionally cloudy in some areas with a chance of rainfall eastward and southward during the day. Temperatures will rise, and it will be humid at night and Monday morning, with the possibility of fog in some coastal and inland areas. Winds will be light to moderate, occasionally becoming active, moving southeast to northeast at speeds ranging from 20 to 40kmph. Wave conditions in the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman are expected to be light to moderate. Stay up to…