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FedEx invests USD 100 million to foster job growth and innovation in Hyderabad’s Tech Hub Hyderabad welcomes the world’s first FedEx Advanced Capability Community, leveraging high-end talent and pioneering innovation Dubai, UAE, December 7, 2023 — Marking a significant investment of USD 100 million in Hyderabad’s economic landscape, FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, inaugurated its first Advanced Capability Community (ACC) in Hyderabad today. At the forefront of this milestone is FedEx’s commitment to leverage exceptional talent in India to support digital transformation and innovation. The launch ceremony, witnessed…

Almost all of Google’s Pixel device releases in 2023 have been winners, making this the best year for Pixel yet. Don’t believe me? It’s true! Here’s what Google has done with its mobile hardware and software over the past months that allows me to make such a bold claim. This isn’t about the Pixel 7 series The best year for Pixels? Surely I’m joking, right? I get this claim may result in some angry emails, as although the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro were released in 2022, most will have spent 2023 with them. I know these…

Formula One’s governing body has joined forces with the Middle East’s first-ever MIT Senseable City Lab in Dubai to research new sustainable mobility solutions for major events in the UAE. The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s Senseable Dubai Lab will partner in studying improved sustainable mobility patterns to reduce the carbon footprint of events in the country. “We are delighted to support this exciting new research project, in collaboration with MIT Senseable City Lab,” said Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of FIA, the governing body for world motorsport, including Formula One. While positively contributing…

The Indian government has banned exports of onion till March next year with a view to increase domestic availability and to keep prices in check. “Export policy of onions… is amended from free to prohibited till March 31, 2024,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. Local vendors in the national capital are selling onions at Rs70-Rs80 per kg.

“Rockstar will break the internet,” said thousands of netizens ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI’s highly-anticipated trailer release. And it happened. Internet broke (not in the way you think), and so did the records. Funnily enough, the game’s trailer leaked just past midnight in the UAE, a day prior to the actual release date of December 5. Rockstar (if one were to guess their mood from the tweet’s tone), sounding awfully disappointed, wrote: “Our trailer has leaked, so please watch the real thing on YouTube.” However, fans loved their response as well as the trailer. It remains #3 on trending…

Ma Hawa’s sustainable water bottles hydrate beachgoers during COP28 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 08 December 2023: Ma Hawa, an Emirati brand from Baynunah Watergeneration Technologies SP LLC based in Abu Dhabi and a pioneer in providing sustainable hydration to people everywhere through pure water-from-air, distributed its premium drinking water created from the air across beaches in the UAE to promote a sustainable lifestyle and create awareness about alternative water technologies in line with the ongoing COP28. Ma Hawa branded vehicles took to beaches, creating awe among beachgoers with its innovative technology and portable dispensers demonstrating AWG technology. Ma Hawa…

While Amazon Prime Video is one of the most popular streaming services in terms of subscriber count, the best Amazon Prime original series aren’t held in the same regard as those on other platforms like Netflix, Max, or Hulu. Although Amazon set the bar high with its Emmy-winning first show, Transparent, it has struggled to keep getting original programming into the limelight. But it’s been working to change that and we’re keeping tabs on all of the updates to the original series library here. We’ve also rounded up the best Netflix original series and the best Hulu original series if Prime Video doesn’t…

While experts say winter will officially start only after December 21 — it feels like the cold breeze is already here. The UAE’s Met department recorded a chilly 8.8°C on Friday. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) detected the lowest temperature this morning, at 6.45am, in Al Ain’s Raknah area. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Over the past few days, the mercury has been hovering about 10°C to 11°C in other parts of Al Ain. On December 5, it dipped below the 10°C mark in Raknah desert. Raknah might ring a bell…

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Friday announced the dates for the next ICSE and ISC board exams for Class 10 and 12, respectively. For Class 10 students, the ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) exams will start on February 21 and run until March 28. Test duration ranges from two to three hours on each day, with most starting at 11am. Results are expected to be released in May 2024. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Class 12 students, on the other hand, will be taking their ISC…

Hollywood celebrities are paying the price for taking sides in the Gaza war — plastering their social media accounts with slogans such as “Free Palestine” or “I stand with Israel”. Israeli actress Gal Gadot, best known for starring in “Wonder Woman”, has expressed unyielding support for her country since October 7, when Hamas fighters burst out of Gaza, killing about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking around 240 hostage, according to Israeli officials. “I stand with Israel, you should too,” she declared to her 109 million Instagram followers. She has continued to regularly publish or share posts demanding that Hamas…