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Gold prices rose by Dh1 per gram in the UAE on Monday morning as investors rushed to safe-haven metal amidst the Middle East crisis. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K trading at Dh245.5 per gram on the first trading day of the week as compared to last week’s close of Dh244.5, while 22K, 21K and 18K also opened higher at Dh227.25, Dh220.0 and Dh188.5 per gram, respectively. Globally, spot gold was up 0.22 per cent at $2,026.32 per ounce by 9.02am UAE time as escalations in the Middle East triggered safe-haven buying, while traders awaited US Federal Reserve’s chairman…

SpaceX is about to launch Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo ship to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time, and you can watch the event live online. The 20th Commercial Resupply Services (NG-20) mission is set to get underway from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, January 30. Scroll down for full details on how to watch. The Cygnus will be carrying an array of science experiments, food, and other essential supplies for the crew aboard the ISS. The spacecraft will stay docked at the station for about six months and its engines could be fired up…

The weather in the UAE will be partly cloudy, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Skies are expected to get cloudy over islands and some western areas by afternoon. Temperatures will range between 21°C and 25°C in Abu Dhabi, and between 22°C and 26°C in Dubai. Mountainous regions may see the mercury drop to 15°C. Light to moderate winds will blow. The sea will be rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.

Iran executed four men at dawn on Monday after they were convicted of collaborating with the country’s arch-foe Israel on a plan to sabotage an Iranian defence site, according to the judiciary. The four defendants, identified as Mohammad Faramarzi, Mohsen Mazloum, Wafa Azarbar, Pejman Fatehi, were arrested in July 2022 and accused of plotting to carry out out an operation against a Ministry of Defence centre in the central province of Isfahan, according to the judiciary’s Mizan Online website. “The death sentence of four members of a group affiliated with the Zionist spy organisation, who were arrested… for plotting a…

A Hong Kong court on Monday ordered the liquidation of battered Chinese property giant Evergrande, dealing another blow to the firm. High Court judge Linda Chan’s decision effectively kickstarts a long process which includes liquidating the developer’s assets and replacing its management to assuage concerns of its creditors. A creditor, Top Shine Global, filed the winding-up petition in Hong Kong against China Evergrande Group in 2022 and the case has dragged on while parties tried to broker a deal. But on Monday, Chan said “enough is enough”. “(Given) the obvious lack of the progress on the part of the company…

While your average laptop has a reasonably good screen, a portable monitor can either give you a better alternative or act as an extra screen for you to work with. Of course, you could take a more traditional monitor with you, but then you’ll have to deal with stands and more complex power needs, so they aren’t an option if you’re constantly on the road. That’s what’s great about portable monitors; plus, there’s a ton of variety that you can pick from, whether it’s something small and basic like a 15.6-inch screen or a large 18-inch one that runs at…

The Indian rupee depreciated 4 paise to 83.15 against the US dollar (23.1 against UAE dirham) in the morning session on Monday, amid elevated crude oil prices and dollar demand from importers. Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a narrow range as the support from positive domestic equities was negated by foreign fund outflows. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.14 against the dollar, then fell to 83.15, registering a decline of 4 paise from its previous close. [Editor’s Note: For real-time forex rates, click on the widget below or visit Khaleej Times’ dedicated Trading…

‘Always nice to test yourself against such talents:’ Dutch star Roelof van der Merwe after loss to Gulf Giants Sharjah, 28 January, 2024: The Dubai Capitals faced defeat against the Gulf Giants during their last DP World ILT20 match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday. However, Dutch veteran Roelof van der Merwe picked up three wickets on the night while his team tried to defend 132/7. Roelof van der Merwe of Dubai Capitals celebrate after taking the wicket of Gulf Giants batsman Chris Jordan during the match 11 of the DP World International League T20 between the Gulf Giants…

Japan’s lunar lander is back in touch with its team on Earth after regaining power via is solar panels. The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) reached the moon on January 19, making Japan only the fifth country to achieve the feat. But during the final stages of its descent, the uncrewed, robotic lander lost its way and ended up tumbling over. Its battery offered a few hours of power but when that ran out, the lander went quiet. At the time, officials at Japan’s space agency, JAXA, said there was a chance that SLIM could power up again once…

Meenakshi Das parked her motorcycle and held India’s national flag aloft as she smiled at the camera with the Burj Khalifa gleaming in the background. This was not an ordinary tourist capturing a moment with Dubai’s iconic landmark. Das is no ordinary woman. This 41-year-old rider from India’s remote northeast region, who is a mother to a 14-year-old, just kick-started the most challenging phase of her mission to ride solo in 67 countries. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Her journey, which started from her hometown, Guwahati, Assam, on December 18, saw her…