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“Find me a few books on mindfulness and meditation.” I posed the question to ChatGPT, and it put a list of 16 books with the authors’ names divided across the two categories I described. It was a quick, albeit somewhat overwhelming, way to process the flood of information. There’s nothing wrong with being forthright. But sometimes, we need an additional nugget of knowledge to guide us. After all, we often have questions we never ask but realize we always wanted it when someone dishes out the counsel. I took my query to another assistant named Pi, and it held a…
The UAE has witnessed a surge in the number of millionaires in 2023, thanks to various raffle draws held across the country. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity offered by these raffles has made dreams come true for many residents and also people from other countries. Take a look at how people’s lives changed this year: Mahzooz makes 33 new millionaires Mahzooz, a popular raffle draw in the UAE, has been instrumental in creating 33 new millionaires in 2023 alone. The unique aspect of Mahzooz lies in its entry requirement, participants need to purchase a water bottle for Dh35, with the product donated…
A chain-reaction crash Thursday involving seven vehicles on a motorway in northwest Turkey killed at least 10 people and injured 57 others, officials said. The pileup occurred in dense fog and low visibility on the Northern Marmara Highway in Sakarya province, some 150 kilometres (93 miles) from Istanbul. An investigation has been launched into the accident but Gov. Yasar Karadeniz of Sakarya said it likely occurred when a vehicle hit a truck in poor visibility, triggering other crashes at the rear. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. At least three intercity buses were…
Gold prices rally continued, jumping more than two dirhams per gram to hit over a 3-month high at the opening of the markets on Thursday. According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K variant of the precious metal was trading at Dh252.75 per gram on Thursday morning as compared to last night’s close of Dh250.5 per gram. Whereas 22K, 21K and 18K were trading at Dh234.0, Dh226.5 and Dh194.0 per gram, respectively. Spot gold was up 0.33 per cent at $2,086.69 per ounce, as of 9.10am UAE time, hitting its highest since December 4, when prices raced to a record…
In the realm of entertainment, sometimes the most unexpected shows can capture our hearts and change our perspectives. Such was the case with Dubai Bling, a series that I initially dismissed as a joke and judged those who indulged in it. However, after repeatedly coming across short clips on TikTok, curiosity got the better of me, prompting me to give it a chance. From the very first minute, I was hooked by the captivating drama and engaging events that unfolded on screen. It’s a show that people love to hate. Despite mixed reviews from critics, with a 3.8/10 rating on…
South Korea coach Juergen Klinsmann will look to captain Son Heung-min and his squad’s Europe-based players to steer the nation to their first Asian Cup title in 64 years when he leads his team into next month’s continental championship in Qatar. Klinsmann has included Tottenham Hotspur’s Son in his 26-man squad as well as Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, Paris Saint-Germain’s Lee Kang-in and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Hwang Hee-chan in an attempt to win a first title since 1960. “When you go through the roster and you go through the skeleton of a team … I think you can be really…
The European Union and French Dairy Board reveal the latest UAE food trends for2024 As part of the successful Butter Stories ME campaign, The European Union and French Dairy Board have highlighted the latest food trends for 2024, with European butter featuring prominently Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 December 2023: As part of the highly successful Butter Stories Middle East campaign, designed to provide a platform for showcasing recipes and tips about using European butter, the European Union and French Dairy Board have revealed the trends making an impact on both the F&B industry and cooking at home in 2024.…
Hollywood runs on franchises. It has for decades now. Quick, how many times this century has the highest-grossing movie of the year been a sequel, a prequel, or part of a so-called shared universe? It would be easier to count the times it hasn’t been: Since the turn of the millennium, we’ve seen only half a dozen originals rise to the top of the annual box office. Of course, 2023 belongs to one of them: Barbie, the post-modern toy-commercial comedy that dominated attention spans, headlines, and the global multiplex. Together with its gray-slate opposite number, Oppenheimer, Greta Gerwig’s film struck…
Motorists in Dubai will enjoy two days of free parking during the upcoming long weekend. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that public parking will be free on the first day of the new year — Monday, January 1, 2024. Paid parking is free to use on Sundays in Dubai. Free parking does not apply to multi-level terminals. The parking tariff will be reactivated on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Residents will enjoy a three-day weekend to celebrate the new year. January 1 is a public…
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) filed four petitions with the Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking a level playing field, permission to hold public rallies and political gatherings, and the facilitation of ongoing meetings between party leaders and imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the run-up to the February 8 general elections, according to Dawn. PTI had been denied permission to host workers’ conventions, public meetings, or demonstrations in Islamabad, as per the petition. “The PTI is being denied a level playing field in different parts of the country to hold conventions, public meetings, rallies and other political activities, which are…