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Business activity across UAE’s non-oil sector rose at the fastest pace in nearly five years in February after a slowdown in January, helped by a rise in output and business confidence, a survey showed on Tuesday The output growth was strongest since June 2019 amid robust demand momentum despite supply constraints caused by the Red Sea shipping disruption, the S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ survey report said. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 57.1 in February from 56.6 in January, while the output sub-index surged to 64.6 from 62.0 in January, the highest figure…

When Asia’s richest family hosts wedding celebrations, the world begins talking. From the most extravagant events to hosting the who’s who from across the globe – Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations have been making headlines non-stop, with some publications even running live blogs of the festivities. The three-day pre-wedding celebration saw performances from some of the biggest global artists; however, there were several other moments that made the event one of the world’s most sought-after affairs. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here are five memorable moments from what has become…

Quinten Morel and Dania Mchaourab topped their respective divisions to win the UAE Final of the Race to Georgia at Montgomerie Golf Club and seal a trip of a lifetime to The Masters. Morel and Mchaourab, both members of the Montgomerie Golf Club, Dubai, scored 36 points each to take the top prizes. Morel (5) had nines of 17 and 19 Stableford points to win Division A (12.0 and under handicap) by a two-shot margin. Mchaourab (15) shot a consistent round, the equivalent of a gross 87 to take the Division B title (12.1 and over handicap) by three points.…

LEAP 2024 Investments Reach Record US$11.9 Billion for New Technologies, Cloud Computing and Data Centres Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Monday, March 4: LEAP 2024, the world’s most attended global technology conference, today unveiled a massive US$11.9 billion in new investments to support deep and emerging technologies, innovation, and cloud computing in Saudi Arabia and worldwide. The investments further consolidate the Kingdom’s position as the largest market and digital economy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for leading technology companies, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), IBM, DataVolt and ServiceNow. The investments will also go to developing…

If you’re seeing remnants of shadowy or ghost-like images on your smartphone or tablet, your device may have become a victim of screen burn-in. It’s a relatively rare phenomenon among modern electronic devices where either all or part of an image remains faintly, but persistently on your screen, even when it’s either off or supposed to be showing you something entirely different. While display technology has constantly improved over the years to reduce the prevalence of screen burn-in, it’s still something that can happen from time to time, depending on how you use your smartphone or tablet. The good news…

Alistair Hess shot rounds of 69 and 74 for a one-under-par 36-hole total of 143 to win the 2024 Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Men’s Open. An opening round of three under par 69 saw The Els Club golfer tied at the top of the leaderboard alongside fellow club player Rami Samawi. This put him five shots ahead of the third-place best of round one – 74. A sluggish start where he had a bogey and double in his opening three holes saw Hess out in 36. However, a stunning run around the turn featuring an eagle – birdie–birdie – par…

Wego and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority: “Pioneering Together to Showcase Bahrain’s Beauty” Dubai, UAE, 5 March 2024: Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in MENA (Middle East and North Africa), and the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority are coming together to promote Bahrain as a leading travel destination. This strategic partnership combines Wego’s cutting-edge travel technology with Bahrain’s abundant cultural heritage and diverse attractions, promising an unmatched experience for travelers worldwide. Wego, renowned for connecting millions of users to a wide array of travel options, is excited to join forces with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority to showcase…

OnePlus has traditionally appealed to a very demanding set of users. Its “Never Settle” ethos appealed to early adopters of OnePlus phones looking to accomplish more than they can on traditional flagship phones at a much lower price. After a few years off track, OnePlus’ latest flagship phone — the OnePlus 12 — feels like an ideal representation of its founding principles. From a radiant display to superfast wired and wireless charging, the OnePlus 12 has many compelling features. Areas that I feel deserves the most attention are its gaming performance and brilliant value, even compared to other $800 phones.…

The warming El Nino weather phenomenon that peaked in December was one of the five strongest ever recorded, the United Nations said Tuesday, predicting that it would produce above-normal temperatures from now to May. Though El Nino is now gradually weakening, its impact will continue over the coming months by fuelling the heat trapped in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases, the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said. Therefore “above normal temperatures are predicted over almost all land areas between March and May”, the WMO said in a quarterly update. El Nino, the large-scale warming of surface temperatures in the central…

International mediators and Hamas delegates were in Cairo Tuesday for talks to try to secure a pause in the war in Gaza ahead of the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Envoys from the Palestinian militant group and the United States were expected to meet with Qatari and Egyptian mediators for a third day of negotiations over a six-week truce, the exchange of dozens of remaining hostages for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and the flow of aid to Gaza. Israeli delegates have so far stayed away from the negotiations, despite growing diplomatic pressure for a truce before Ramadan…