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The New Year brought good luck to Ethiopian and Indian nationals when their names were announced at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held on Wednesday at Concourse C of Dubai International Airport. Hannan Mohamed Abdurehman, an Ethiopian national based in Ethiopia, became a $1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 445 with ticket number 3386, which she purchased online on December 18, 2023. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Abdurehman, who is currently uncontactable, will no doubt be delighted to learn of her newfound wealth and the…
Israel killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh Al Arouri in a drone strike in Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Tuesday, Lebanese and Palestinian security sources said, raising the potential risk of the war in Gaza spreading well beyond the Palestinian enclave. Arouri, 57, was the first senior Hamas political leader to be assassinated since Israel launched a shattering air and ground offensive against the group almost three months ago after its shock assault and rampage into Israeli towns. Lebanon’s heavily armed Hezbollah group, a Hamas ally, has been exchanging near-daily fire with Israel across Lebanon’s southern border since the war in Gaza…
If abiding by resolutions were as easy as setting them, perfection would be attainable and the self-improvement section of the bookstore would be cobweb city. Still, self-reflection can be a rewarding exercise at the beginning of a new year. What better place to start than in the kitchen, where you have to spend at least a little bit of time each day? Consider a gentler approach to resolution-making: Try to become just a little bit better at something, rather than change your habits wholesale. Perhaps you’d like to incorporate Meatless Mondays into your weekly routine, or maybe you’re resolving to…
SolarWinds Predicts Key Trends and Themes That Will Define Enterprise IT in 2024 Enterprises will leverage advanced artificial intelligence and automation capabilities to accelerate transparency, growth, and productivity Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 03, 2024– SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, has released its predictions for the IT trends and themes that will dominate in the year ahead. This year, enterprises are likely to further embrace artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and automation to meet their efficiency, service delivery, and productivity goals. As digital environments have become more modern and…
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and OnePlus 11 occupied two of the top three spots in our list of the best Android phones of 2023. As we approach 2024, both brands have already geared up to succeed in these stellar devices with the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the OnePlus 12. While the OnePlus 12 banks on top-notch hardware, superfast charging, and an unrealistically bright display, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to further improve upon a promising set of cameras on any smartphone and come with a heavy dose of AI features. The OnePlus 12 has already been revealed in China…
As I sit down to recount my recent journey to the Maldives, my heart is filled with longing and wonder. It was a trip that left an indelible mark on my soul, even though it was a fleeting escape from the daily grind. With its extravagant beauty, the Maldives greeted me with an endless expanse of azure waters and a sense of serenity that I had never experienced before. I couldn’t help but wonder how the locals felt living in this paradise, with its pristine beaches stretching as far as the eye could see and those iconic overwater bungalows that…
Have you ever taken a video of photo of a movie in the theatre? This could fetch you a heavy fine and even jail time. Despite an advisory issued before the start of the movie warning movie-goers not to take pictures and videos as this violates copyright laws of the country, many still indulge in the practice. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “In the UAE, it is illegal to film or photograph a movie scene while watching a film in a cinema without the permission of the copyright holders of the movie…
Dubai’s largest penthouse has been listed for sale at Dh600 million, Emerald Palace Group (EPG) announced on Wednesday. The Super Penthouse R1 comprises the top three levels and the rooftop of the Raffles The Palm Dubai Residences, and spans a total built-up area of 77,707 square feet. This marks a significant milestone, setting a new record for the largest private residence in Dubai’s real estate history. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Super Penthouse R1 houses eight bedrooms, a private elevator that opens directly to the Grand Saloon located on the first…
Fragrances are a deep-rooted and indispensable part of daily life in the Arabian Peninsula. History has revealed the use and trade of fragrances in the Arab world is as early as 5000 years ago. Abu Yusuf Al Kindi, an eminent Arab physician and chemist penned down more than 107 methods and prescriptions for making perfumes in his remarkable treatise ‘Book of the Chemistry of Perfume and Distillations’ in the ninth century. Arabic distillation techniques and recipes for making fragrances created a revolutionary impact in the world of perfumes. Arabic perfumes contain more natural oils such as oud wood, spices, amber,…
When Abdul Rahman Bukhatir brought the who’s who of the sport to the UAE for an exhibition game in 1981, no one could have imagined that it was the start of cricket’s glorious dance in the sandy desert. Sharjah becomes a sought-after neutral venue The success of that hastily-organised exhibition match between Sunil Gavaskar XI and Javed Miandad XI on a nondescript ground in Sharjah inspired Bukhatir to dream big. Soon, the Emirati businessman built a proper stadium, paving the way for annual official tournaments in Sharjah. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium went on to become the most sought-after neutral venue.…