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Dubai Customs on Wednesday said its officers seized more than 6.5kg of drugs from a traveller passing through one of the land borders. The traveller showed signs of nervousness and tried to hasten through the customs inspection, prompting officers for a manual inspection. That lead to the discovery of a transparent plastic bag concealed in a secret pocket of the clothing, containing around 3 grams of crystal meth. Upon a detailed inspection of the traveller’s vehicle, rolls containing 6.567 kilograms of hashish were found. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Last month, Dubai…

Al Ansari Financial Services reported on Thursday a net profit of Dh495 million for 2023 and announced a full-year minimum dividend of Dh600 million, half of which had already been paid out. In a statement, the company said: “In accordance with the 2023 dividend policy of the group, a minimum dividend of Dh600 million (8.0 fils per share) will be distributed, resulting in an annual dividend yield of 7.74 per cent based on the share price of Dh1.03.” In November 2023, the Dubai-based group disbursed a cash dividend of Dh300 million (4.0 fils per share) for the first half of…

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola was delighted with his side’s performance as they beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie on Tuesday, with Kevin De Bruyne once again magnificent for the English champions. Meanwhile in Germany, Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz scored a stunning goal after a mazy run as they won 1-0 at RB Leipzig to take a clear advantage into their last-16 second leg next month. De Bruyne scored the opener and played a part in the two subsequent goals as City negotiated a tricky away leg in a venue where rivals…

TikTok Highlights Importance of Media Literacy and Youth Well-Being in MENAT Youth Mental Health Summit Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 14 February 2024: TikTok MENAT recently hosted an enlightening discussion with safety experts from across the region, delving into topics such as youth well-being, media literacy, and critical thinking skills in today’s digital landscape. The event, hosted on 13 February at Warehouse 4 in Al Qouz, Dubai moderated by Omar Butti, served as a platform for valuable insights into the influence of digital communities on the mental health of the upcoming generation and strategies to engage with social media content…

Last October, much was made of Ridley Scott, the director of 1979’s Alien, seeing an early cut of the new Alien franchise entry Alien: Romulus, which will be released on August 16, 2024. Alien: Romulus writer/director Fede Álvarez reported that Scott told him that the film was “fucking great,” despite the fact that “he’s really tough, particularly if it has something to do with his movies.” Case in point are his disparaging comments about Blade Runner 2049, the sequel to his Blade Runner. Scott’s appreciation for Álvarez’s film may have something to do with the fact that it will be…

A torrential rainstorm lashed the eastern region of the UAE for the past three days and many neighbourhoods in the town of Kalba, under the Sharjah Municipality, have been submerged in water. The authorities have blocked roads that have been submerged in water, and efforts are underway to manage the crisis. Emergency services are working tirelessly round the clock to pump water out from the main roads, facilitating safer access for the residents. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The downpours have caused significant water accumulation, leading to the evacuation of many residents…

PureHealth Holding, a leading vertically integrated healthcare platform, reported on Wednesday 31 per cent revenue growth to Dh16.4 billion and a net profit of Dh965 million in FY23. Attributing its strong performance to the group’s local and international expansion over recent years ahead of its successful initial public offering in December 2023, PureHealth reported an EBITDA of Dh2.4 billion and a net cash position of Dh7.2 billion for FY2023. In a statement, the listed firm said as part of its growth journey, the group had successfully completed a series of value-accretive acquisitions, enhancing operational capacity and subsequently revenue generation capabilities.…

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah maintained his top spot among Test bowlers in the latest player rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. Bumrah took the number one spot in the men’s bowler Test rankings after he became the fastest Indian pacer to pick over 150 wickets in long-format cricket during the second Test of the India-England Test match in Visakhapatnam. The speedster kept the top spot in the recently released rankings. There was a slight change at the top of the batter’s Test rankings, with New Zealand’s Kane Williamson jumping to the top of the list…

Promoting the Government Excellence Model (GEM) SKEA signs MoU with Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program of the UAE Cabinet At the World Governments Summit 2024 in Dubai, UAE, under the theme of ‘Shaping Future Government’, the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA) program, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program. His Excellency Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, signed the MoU on behalf of SKEA, whereas His Excellency Ibrahim Salman, General Coordinator of the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program, an affiliate to the UAE…

There are just some things that go well with Valentine’s Day: chocolate, flowers, a nice dinner, long walks outside, and maybe a nice card from a loved one. For couples, singles, and maybe a few lovelorn pets out there, one thing is perfect to do on the made-up holiday: watch TV. Netflix is just the streamer to access some great shows to watch on Valentine’s Day. Digital Trends has selected three of the very best, from a sequel series to a beloved late 1990s show to an animated remake of one of the coolest movies ever made. Gilmore Girls: A…