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A species of dragonfly that has never been seen in the UAE before was discovered in the country. The Ground Skimmer, a small, low-flying Australasian dragonfly was discovered in the country by a local naturalist in the mountainous region of Sharjah. “I was doing some research in the Hajar mountains in December for my upcoming book Dragonflies and Damselflies of UAE when I noticed the Ground Skimmer,” said author and Dubai-based naturalist Binish Roobas. “I was totally surprised because the species was never reported here and there were no chances for it to come here.” Binish immediately got in touch…
The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the People’s Republic of China over victims of a fire that took place in a school dormitory in Fangcheng county in Henan Province. The country also extended its sympathies with the families of victims of a factory explosion in Jiangsu province, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences to the government and people of China, and to the families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Stay…
There’s nothing better than being able to watch movies for free, which is the key selling point of Amazon Freevee. As long as you’re willing to sit through some commercial breaks, you don’t even need to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to see a selection of classic films and a few modern titles as well. The catch with Freevee is that the vast majority of its titles are less than stellar examples of cinema. Regardless, there are still a few gems in Freevee’s lineup, which is why we’ve put together this list of the three dramas on Freevee that you…
The weather today is expected to be fair to partly cloudy at times, with clouds forming over some northern and eastern areas by afternoon, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. There is a probability of light rainfall. Weather conditions are likely to get humid by night and Monday morning with a chance of fog or mist formation over some internal areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Light to moderate winds are set to blow, freshening at times, especially over the sea. The sea will be moderate becoming rough…
Even though black holes swallow anything that comes near them — even light — they are still possible to locate by looking for signs of their effects. Black holes are extremely dense, so they have a lot of mass and a strong gravitational effect that can be observed from light-years away. But the universe is a big place, and researchers are hoping that the public can help them to identify more black holes in the name of scientific exploration. A project called Black Hole Hunter invites members of the public to search through data collected by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey…
Question: I registered a company in the UAE and got an investor visa based on it. I am now planning to leave the country. Do I need to cancel the licence or will it expire on its own? Please advise. Answer: The UAE has several jurisdictions where a company may be registered. Since you have not mentioned the specific emirate, we may respond to your questions from a general perspective. In the UAE, licenses for business entities or companies in most jurisdictions are generally given for a year. At the end of such a duration i.e., a year, the license…
The US on Saturday conducted airstrikes against a Houthi anti-ship missile that was aimed into the Gulf of Aden and was prepared to launch, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The US said its forces determined the missile presented a threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships in the region and therefore struck and destroyed the missile in self-defence. “As part of ongoing efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent attacks on maritime vessels, on January 20 at approximately 4am (Sanaa time), US Central Command forces conducted airstrikes against a Houthi anti-ship missile that was aimed into the…
Apple is prepared to open the iPhone’s ability to tap-to-pay to rivals — in the EU — after coming under fire for keeping users in its own ecosystem, the European Commission and the company said on Friday. The commission, the European Union’s market regulator, said it was weighing Apple’s proposal, which was made after Brussels determined that the Cupertino company enjoys a dominant position in iOS mobile wallet transactions by shutting out competitors. Such transactions rely on technology called Near-Field Communication (NFC) which allows users to tap a smartphone on a vendor’s payment terminal instead of a credit card with…
Premier League leaders Liverpool look to remain atop the table when they travel to Vitality Stadium to take on Bournemouth on Sunday. The hosts sit in 12th place but have been playing well with wins in five of their last six overall, so this sets up as a compelling showdown to close out the weekend. If you’re in the United States and want to watch, the match starts at 11:30 a.m. ET tomorrow, Sunday, January 21, and will be televised on USA Network. That means there are a lot of different live stream options, including several for free, so here’s…
If you’re trying to find out what the UFC 297 channel is for tonight, it’s a simple answer — it’s not actually a channel you need. Instead, to see the Sean Strickland vs Dricus du Plessis fight and much more, you need to sign up to ESPN+ and buy the PPV to enjoy it. To watch the UFC live stream online, you just need to complete a few simple steps. The main card is about to start, so here’s what to do. What channel is the UFC fight tonight? UFC 297 is an exclusive UFC PPV event and will be…