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Rasha AlRamah, a Palestinian cancer survivor with a heart of steel, crossed 3 different borders and countless checkpoints just to reach Dubai. “The situation in Ramallah is hard and difficult,” Rasha shared in an exclusive interview with Khaleej Times, reflecting on the adversity she encountered along her journey. “Crossing three borders – Palestine, Israel, and Jordan – was not an easy feat. There were numerous checkpoints and challenges, but I was determined to make it to Dubai for this amazing event.” Rasha is in Dubai to attend the 1 Billion Followers Summit. In a heartfelt plea, she said: “Please tell…

The absence of Rashid Khan in the T20I series against India is an opportunity for other Afghanistan players to perform against the heavyweights and become household names like the star leg-spinner, feels their head coach Jonathan Trott. The celebrated spinner, who underwent a back surgery after the ODI World Cup in November, was named in the squad but will not be available for the three games as he undergoes his rehab. “I believe, with Rashid out of the side, it’s a good opportunity for other players to come in and step up and become household names like he is,” Trott…

Of all the wild smart home gadgets on display at CES 2024, few are as quirky as Pawport. This unique gadget is a motorized pet door cover that’s programmable via an accompanying smartphone app and works in conjunction with a collar tag — allowing it to automatically open when your pet approaches. Pawport is built to bring added security to your home, giving you a simple way to monitor your existing pet door. Using the app, you can control the door remotely, set curfew times, schedule when the port can open or close, and even issue voice commands with Alexa,…

In a thought-provoking and satirical keynote address, Bassem Youssef, an acclaimed Egyptian comedian and television host, captivated audiences on the opening day of the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2024. He discussed the psychological intricacies of achieving fame on digital platforms and the potential pitfalls that come with it at a session titled “The Dark Side of Making it on Social Media,” stating, “There is no benefit in gaining millions of followers when you will lose yourselves.” Youssef, known for his sharp wit and keen observations, began by acknowledging the power of social media in catapulting individuals into the limelight. However,…

Oman Insurance Company on Thursday said it changed its legal name to Sukoon Insurance following completion of all regulatory requirements. According to a statement from the company, the legal name change will not affect existing policies or coverage provided. Customers and partners will simply start seeing documents issued with the new legal name mentioned. “Sukoon not only represents who we are today but also sets the stage for our ambitious vision for the future,” said Jean-Louis Laurent Josi, CEO of Sukoon. “This change, serving as the final milestone of our rebranding efforts, underscores our vision to lead the insurance industry…

A severely obese elderly woman with endometrial cancer is now disease-free following minimally invasive diagnostic and robotic surgical techniques at one of the UAE’s largest hospitals for serious and complex care. Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, occurs in the layers of cells that form the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Globally, it is the sixth most commonly occurring cancer in women and the 15th most common cancer overall. When diagnosed early on, endometrial cancer is treatable. In the case mentioned above, the patient was diagnosed with cancer after she reported postmenopausal bleeding. She was referred to…

The worst part of owning a pool is trying to keep it clean. Removing debris, scrubbing the walls and floor, and managing water quality is practically a part-time job, making a backyard oasis more hassle than expected. Beatbot hopes to make that a thing of the past with the reveal of the AquaSense Pro at CES 2024 — a comprehensive robotic pool cleaner that automates most of these processes. While most competitors will clean either the bottom of your pool or the surface, the Beatbot manages to do both using a chamber that fills with water to sink the bot…

The UAE passport has grown stronger in the past year, rising by two positions to 11th, giving visa-free access to 183 countries, according to Henley & Partner’s 2024 Passport Index released on Wednesday. The UAE also remained the biggest climber on the Index over the past decade, adding an impressive 106 destinations to its visa-free score since 2014, resulting in a massive leap of 44 places in the ranking from 55th to 11th position. The UAE passport also maintained its top position in the region, followed by Qatar (53), Kuwait (55), Bahrain (59), Oman (60) and Saudi Arabia (61). Stay…

It was a highly anticipated mission that was set to enter the record books. But Astrobotic’s attempt at putting the first privately built lander on the moon in a controlled landing, and also at becoming the first U.S. mission to land on the moon since 1972, has ended in failure. Still, despite the setback, the Pittsburgh-based team remains upbeat about Peregrine Mission 1, and is learning all the lessons it can in preparation for another lunar landing that it will attempt in November as part of the Griffin Lander mission. The Peregrine lander launched from the Kennedy Space Center aboard…

The weather on Thursday will be generally fair and partly cloudy at times, according to UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology. It would be humid by night and Friday morning over some areas, especially coastal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate Southeasterly becoming Northwesterly winds with a speed of 10- 20 reaching 30 Km/hr. The sea will be slightly in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. The lowest temperature recorded in the country on January 10 morning was 5.3 °C in Raknah (Al Ain) at 07:30 UAE local time. Today, the temperatures in…