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The 2024 Academy Awards ceremony is just around the corner; chances are, you’ve seen at least some of the nominees for Best Picture. Barbie and Oppenheimer, the two movies that defined 2023, have been seen by everyone at this point, but what about Killers of the Flower Moon? The Holdovers? Maybe Past Lives? How popular are these movies, and does it help or hurt their chances of winning the big prize? In determining the popularity of this year’s crop of Best Picture nominees, I looked past social media mentions, YouTube views, and critic scores and used the one metric that…

Dreading the long check-in queues at the airport? Or, prefer to travel with comfort? If you’re travelling from Dubai, you have the luxury to check-in from home, seamlessly. During the onslaught of Covid-19, while several airlines were struggling to survive, others used methods earlier introduced to ease travel during such trying times. Some airlines offer a ‘Home check-in’ service, in which passengers can travel hassle-free and ‘forget’ about their luggage. As of now, only four airlines offer this service in Dubai, they are: Flydubai, Emirates, Saudia and Kuwait Airways. This service is offered through ‘Dubz’ which is powered by dnata.…

A police officer who saved a woman accused of blasphemy from a mob of 200 men in eastern Pakistan has described how she had to negotiate with the crowd to lead her to safety. The woman, who has not been named for security reasons, was surrounded in a Lahore restaurant by men who wrongly claimed her shirt was adorned with verses from the Holy Quran. Blasphemy is an incendiary charge in ultra-conservative Pakistan, where mobs have lynched people they deem to have insulted Islam. Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi, an assistant superintendent with Punjab police, was among the first officers on the…

Authorities in the UAE have specified deadlines for businesses to submit their Corporate Tax registration applications. Effective from March 1, 2024, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) decision has spelt out timeframes for each segment of taxable entities or persons to register and avoid violating tax laws. According to the Ministry of Finance, an administrative penalty of Dh10,000 applies for late registrations. Here is all you need to know. What are the new deadlines for Corporate Tax registrations? – Resident juridical persons (organisations) incorporated, established, or otherwise recognised prior to March 1, 2024. Nishant Rayma, partner, RMC Tax Consulting, said the…

World champions Australia will hope to round off one of the nation’s most successful seasons in cricket with victory in a rare Test series in New Zealand starting at Wellington’s Basin Reserve on Thursday. Having won a maiden World Test Championship (WTC), retained the Ashes and claimed a sixth 50-over World Cup title in a glorious six months, Pat Cummins’s side will aim to lock away the Trans-Tasman Trophy before a well-earned break from international duties. The brevity of the two-Test series, the first between the nations in New Zealand since 2016, has prompted grumbling from fans in both nations.…

IPS 2024 Day 2: Insightful Sessions Illuminate Future Trends in Real Estate Industry Dubai, UAE, 28 February 2024: Organized with the support of the Dubai Land Department and Emirates Real Estate Solutions, the International Property Show (IPS) 2024 entered day 2, carrying the energy from day 1 forward for all visitors and exhibitors, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Day 2 opened with visitors flocking to the exhibition, and attend the fireside chats and panel sessions at the main IPS Conference Stage. For workshops and MOUs, the IPS Activities Stage was full with excited attendees. IPS Conference Stage Highlights On…

Even with the discounts from robot vacuum deals, you’ll come across options that are still pretty expensive. Fortunately, there are budget-friendly devices like the iHome AutoVac Juno. It’s already relatively affordable at its original price of $199, but a $120 discount from Walmart drops it all the way down to $79. If you want to get this robot vacuum for this cheap, you’re going to have to push through with the purchase immediately because stocks may already be running low. If you keep delaying, there’s a chance that you miss out. Why you should buy the iHome AutoVac Juno robot…

Dubai Customs seized 26.45kg of marijuana hidden in red onion shipments, the authority said on Wednesday. The authority conducted a thorough check on two different air freight shipments which arrived from an African country and recovered 14.85kg and 11.6kg respectively. The authority said that officials grew suspicious since the arrival of the initial air freight shipment in Dubai. The shipment bags contained bags labelled as ‘red onions.’ Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. A thorough examination using X-ray detection devices revealed varying densities in the images, leading to the discovery of 14.85kg of…

The non-oil bilateral trade between India and the UAE has seen a sizeable jump to over $50 billion ever since the signing of the Cepa agreement and the aim is now to take it close to $100 billion by the end of this decade. Since 2022, when the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was signed, non-oil bilateral trade has witnessed a 16 per cent increase between the two partner countries, reaching over $50 billion, said UAE-India Cepa Council Director Ahmed Aljneibi, speaking to ANI. “And we aim to make that around $100 billion by 2030. The Cepa Council aims to leverage…

A Grand Event in UAE Unveils an Artistic Celebration with Renowned Brands Dubai, UAE – 23rd February,2024: In a dazzling display of creativity and artistic ingenuity, the highly anticipated launch event for the coffee table book “Artist in Focus 2024,” curated by the prestigious Magzoid Magazine, unfolded with grandeur and splendor. Set against the backdrop of Warehouse Four, the event served as a beacon for artistic expression, drawing together a constellation of esteemed brands including the illustrious BFL (Brands for Less) Group, Blacklane, Wasaya Investment, and Al Ain Farms. Each entity infused the occasion with its distinctive essence, contributing to a celebration that transcended mere publication…