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Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to downgrade the island nation’s economic status to “low income country”, in order to get access to concessional funding from international organisations, the cabinet spokesman said on Tuesday. Sri Lanka’s economy is in a deep slump, shrinking at an annual 8.4 per cent in the June quarter in one of the steepest quarterly declines. Per capita GDP was $3,815 in 2021, which had placed it in the lower-middle economy category, according to the World Bank. The cabinet had decided to downgrade the island to “low income” on the World Bank list, said cabinet…
Janna Kim was just your regular girl growing up in South Korea. When she decided to study Arabic on a whim, she never imagined how it would change her life. Now, she is working as an interpreter the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) where South Korea is the guest of honor. Her perfect Arabic skills along with her mastery of the Emirati dialect of the language has earned her star status at the fair. Speaking to Khaleej Times, she admitted that she stumbled on the Arabic language by chance. A student at the foreign language institute, Janna was embarrassed when…
Superstar Salman Khan is all set to make Diwali special with the release of ‘Tiger 3’. Interestingly, the latest buzz suggested that the film will have an ‘Avengers: Endgame’ connection. Hollywood action coordinator Chris Barnes, who has worked on Marvel’s historic hit Avengers: Endgame, has come on board for ‘Tiger 3’. “YRF Spy Universe is the coolest film franchise that we have in India today and Tiger 3 will bring its own, unique flavour to the spy franchise that will be remarkably distinct from Pathaan or War franchises. Action is the mainstay for these action entertainers and of course YRF…
Oscar Piastri took pole position in qualifying for the sprint race in Qatar later Saturday, with Max Verstappen on the verge of clinching his third consecutive Formula One title. Australian rookie Piastri beat his McLaren teammate Lando Norris by .082 seconds for first place, with Verstappen in third, .192 off the pace. Norris seemed to have the pace to beat Piastri on his last lap of the session but went wide on the last corner. Verstappen needs to finish at least sixth in the 19-lap sprint to ensure he wins the title. Otherwise, he will also be champion if his…
Top surfers from across the world were in awe of the waves that they encountered during the exclusive first test ride at Surf Abu Dhabi on Hudayriyat Island. The facility, which is slated for opening in early 2024, hosted 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater from the US, among other renowned names. Developed by Modon Properties and in collaboration with the Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC), global experts in man-made wave technology, the innovative destination will feature the world’s longest ride, largest barrel, and man-made wave facility. “I’ve surfed hundreds of incredible waves across the world and this wave…
Even the best movies can be derailed by a terrible ending. That’s true of any genre, but especially so for sci-fi. Far too often, a film will come along with such a great science fiction premise that it seems like it just can’t miss. But if the creative team behind the movie doesn’t meticulously craft its ending, then it can all fall apart faster than you can say Honest Trailers. In honor of The Marvels, a future inductee on this list, we’re picking seven of the worst sci-fi movie endings of all time. If you’ve seen these movies, you know…
Authorities in Dubai have reduced the speed limit of a key stretch on Al Ittihad Road. Effective November 20, authorities will reduce the speed limit on the stretch between Sharjah and Al Garhoud Bridge from 100kmph to 80kmph. The new speed limit applies from the Sharjah-Dubai border on Al Ittihad Road and extends to Al Garhoud Bridge. Traffic signs along Al Ittihad Road will be updated to reflect the new maximum speed limit. Red lines will mark the beginning of the speed reduction zone. Radars on the road will be adjusted accordingly. Thousands of motorists use the stretch to travel…
The UAE’s Joint Operations Command at the Ministry of Defence announced its intention to build three desalination plants in Rafah, Gaza Strip, as part of the ‘Gallant Knight 3’ humanitarian operation. Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ‘Gallant Knight 3’ aims to provide support for the Palestinian people. The production capacity of each plant is 200,000 gallons per day with a total of 600,000 gallons, benefiting 300,000 people per day. The initiative symbolises the UAE’s historic stance of support and solidarity with the brotherly people of Palestine, particularly in light of the challenging…
Tesla showed off its restyled, China-made Model 3 sedan for the first time to the public at a trade fair in Beijing, after launching it a day before in several countries. The US automaker displayed a flame red version of the car — marking the first change to its mass-market car line-up since it launched its global best-seller, the Model Y, in 2020 — at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). The launch of the new Model 3 also marks the first time the automaker has rolled out a vehicle in China ahead of the United States,…
Actors Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel who are gearing up for their most-awaited film ‘Gadar 2’ went to the Attari–Wagah border ahead of the release of their film on Saturday. Ameesha wore a blue suit, channelling her character in the film while Sunny wore a yellow kurta and matched it with an olive green turban. The co-actors also performed Bhangra after the Beating Retreat Ceremony. During this, Udit Narayan was seen singing the song. Earlier, Sunny visited Golden Temple in Amritsar to seek blessings. He was seen praying on the temple grounds and posing with a few fans. Recently, Sunny…