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Air India penalised Rs3 million for not providing wheelchair assistance to an 80-year-old passenger who collapsed and died after walking from the plane to the terminal in Mumbai airport. The incident occurred on February 12, upon the arrival of Air India flight AI-116 from New York. Patel, accompanied by his 76-year-old spouse, Narmadaben Patel, had booked two wheelchairs for assistance. However, upon disembarkation, only one wheelchair was available, leaving Patel to walk alongside his wife, who was aided by the lone wheelchair. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. An advisory has also been…

Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate markets are witnessing sustained strong demand backed by high rental yields, according to a study that paints a picture of a resilient and dynamic real estate sector, offering a range of opportunities for investors, residents and tourists alike. The study released by a leading property platform reveals that demand for affordable villas and luxury apartments in Dubai continues to surge, while Abu Dhabi offers increased value on rents and high ROI (return on investment). Primary data gathered by dubizzle from site visits and user behaviour in 2023 showcase positive trends across the board, driven…

“Can you guys come to Sharjah?” The WhatsApp message stayed unseen for some time as it was a Friday, and no office urgency was expected early morning. Typically, the first thing I do in the mornings is to reach out for the phone and look at headlines on BBC, CNN, The Guardian and major Indian newspapers. The morning cuppa goes down with that before I open the door and pick up the two local newspapers that count and The New York Times. A quick postmortem happens on the spot. All this happens before 6am despite my 1-2am bedtime — a…

Bin Drai Polo Team Triumphs in the 2024 UAE Polo Federation Cup with TUMI Collaboration and Spring Collection Dubai, UAE: Dubai Polo Equestrian Club in collaboration with TUMI and the UAE Polo Federation, the esteemed governing body of polo in the United Arab Emirates, raised the bar with the successful conclusion of the 2024 UAE Polo Federation Cup. Winners, Bin Drai Polo team received their trophy from Arbi Triki, Vice President of the Chalhoub Group, in the presence of Lisa Matthews, General Manager of the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. With six competitive teams vying for the title, the tournament…

HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is a TV spec you’ve undoubtedly seen in your TV’s settings or while shopping for a new TV, and we’re willing to bet that if you’re here, you’re wondering what the heck HDR is. HDR can be found in pretty much all of today’s best TVs, from 8K to 4K to HDTVs, and in TVs across a wide range of price points — HDR has become standard in most new mid-range and high-end televisions. But what is it? When viewing TV, movies, video games, sports, or other content displayed in HDR, an HDR-capable TV will…

Dubai Cares, a civil society organisation formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications, has launched ‘Gaza In Our Hearts,’ a Ramadan fundraising campaign that mobilises the UAE community to raise vital funds for the provision of the emergency relief for the people of Gaza. The campaign recognises the increasingly depleting supply of necessities needed by the people of Gaza, as well as the heightened sentiment of compassion among the UAE community, and a shared desire to extend more support. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. How to donate Donating via…

Sri Lanka has decided to stop issuing free long-term visas to Russian and Ukrainian nationals who have lived in the island nation for the past two years, a government official said on Thursday. Since Moscow attacked Ukraine in February 2022, Sri Lanka has allowed Russians and Ukrainians to stay in the country without paying for visas, but they will now have to pay the charges. The rate is about $50 for a 30-day visa, if they wish to stay in Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles told Reuters. “Whoever wants to stay back can apply for new visas,” Alles…

The UAE has achieved “a historic first” as its robust national economy reached milestone in its diversification drive with the non-oil sector accounting for 73 per cent of the country’s total GDP. “This achievement reflects the confidence of the private sector and investors around the world in the UAE’s investment environment,” Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, said while predicting that the Arab world’s second-largest economy would grow by up to 5.0 per cent in 2024. Speaking to the media on the occasion of the third annual conference of Investopia, the minister said the private sector is a…

Dear Children, Every time I address this column to you on alternate weeks, I wonder if it is reaching you and is benefitting you in the way I hope it would, chiefly because I am aware of how reading is still an uninteresting activity for many of us. I sincerely hope that my messages reach you because I have genuine interest in addressing your concerns and furthering your well-being in a friendly, informal setting. I would also encourage you to write your thoughts and troubles as letters to the editor, so we have a true bridge between us. Come February-March,…

France star Paul Pogba has been given a four-year ban from football by Italy’s anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone last August, his club Juventus said on Thursday. A spokesman for the club told AFP it had been notified of the decision against the 30-year-old World Cup winner, who had been provisionally suspended in September. “We received notification from the tribunal this morning,” the spokesman said. Italy’s anti-doping body did not immediately respond when contacted by AFP. Anti-doping prosecutors had called for the four-year ban to be imposed on the former Manchester United midfielder, who tested positive following Juventus’s…