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If you lived through the insanity that was the GPU shortage, you might be tempted by the current prices of graphics cards. Don’t be. We just got yet another sign that Nvidia might soon be launching the RTX 40 Super refresh, and with three new GPUs set to come out next month, there might be better options right around the corner that could adjust the entire GPU landscape in terms of pricing. There have been plenty of rumors about the upcoming RTX 4070 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super, and the RTX 4080 Super. While Nvidia itself hasn’t said anything on…
The Pakistan Peoples Party on Thursday announced that its chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari would be its prime ministerial candidate and his father Asif Ali Zardari the presidential nominee in the general election scheduled to be held on February 8. The announcement comes as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMN-L) party had already announced that its chief and former three-time premier Nawaz Sharif would be the nominee for the post of prime minister. Though Pakistan is a multi-party parliamentary democracy and the election of prime minister and president is indirect based on the number of seats won by a party, the nomination of…
Meraas, a leading master developer and part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, announces the beginning of construction on the Bulgari Lighthouse, a new luxury beachfront tower at Jumeira Bay Island. This is Bulgari’s third project in collaboration with Meraas. Comprising four- and five-bedroom penthouses across 27 storeys, the Bulgari Lighthouse offers a wide choice of layouts and configurations. As penthouses increase in size and scale, additional features include a private pool, private lift access, an air-conditioned garage, and sweeping terraces. Once complete, the Bulgari Lighthouse situated at the edge of Jumeira Bay Island – a six million sq. ft. sanctuary…
Dear Children, Do you think it is interesting for your parents to keep carping about your habits, especially the one you have developed with your gadgets and games? They loathe to reprimand and repeat house rules as much as you feel piqued by their constant remonstrations. Why then do we create such unpleasant situations in the house, which makes you and them equally unhappy? Much as the discussions surrounding gadgets and gaming irks you and makes you feel that there is unnecessary fuss created around it, the truth is that these habits are wrecking many things in your life imperceptibly,…
For the second successive day Irish golfer Keith Egan dominated the leaderboard at the 54-hole Abu Dhabi Amateur Golf Championship. Egan shot a 72 for a 36-hole total of four under par 140 at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi. The Irishman had a one shot lead overnight and opened up strongly with three straight birdies from the 1st tee to be out in 33. A four bogey back-nine ended with a birdie on the home hole to help him keep his narrow lead over Victor Pena Cortes (Spain) and Thomas Schmidt (Germ) who were in tied second place on…
Al Islami Foods Joins UAE National Day Celebrations at Raffles International School The brand celebrates the sense of togetherness by making 1,500+ students proud Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 14 December 2023: Al Islami Foods, a UAE pioneer in the halal and wholesome food products sector, joined the 52nd National Day Celebrations at the Raffles International School. The event, held recently, brought together around 1,500 attendees, including students, teachers, and parents, and showcased the spirit of unity and patriotism. Highlighting the brand’s commitment to giving back to the community and fostering a sense of togetherness through food, Al Islami distributed thoughtfully…
Many new shows dominated the conversation this year, including The Last of Us and Beef. Other shows returned with new seasons in 2023, like Ted Lasso, You, The Bear, and The Mandalorian. A handful of shows released this year, however, didn’t get as much attention as they deserved. These were standouts for their respective streaming services and received rave reviews from critics and audiences who watched. But they fell under the radar. Chances are you either didn’t watch or didn’t consider watching until a friend, family member, or colleague gave the show an enthusiastic recommendation. Consider these our recommendations for the…
In Islam, writing a will is highly recommended — but if there are disputes within the family, it becomes an obligation, according to the Grand Mufti in Dubai. The emirate’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (Iacad) recently held a forum explaining why and how wills should be written and how they can impact communities. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dr Mohammed Eyada Alkobaisi, Grand Mufti at Iacad, said writing a will becomes mandatory when there are trust issues and liabilities that have to be settled within the family. Its importance has…
Iran said it was lifting visa requirements for 33 countries, including Gulf states like Saudi Arabia with which Tehran had frosty relations for years until a recent rapprochement, the Iranian Students News Agency said on Thursday. “The ministry of tourism believes that an open-door policy will showcase Iran’s determination to engage with different countries of the world,” the semi-official ISNA reported. The decision will increase to 45 the number of countries or territories whose citizens can visit Iran without needing to obtain a visa, it said. The move is another step towards thawing relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia in…
The European Central Bank kept its key interest rate at a record high on Thursday and is now facing expectations it will start cutting borrowing costs next year to support the shrinking economy. It follows similar decisions this week by the US Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Swiss National Bank to leave rates unchanged. The Fed also signalled it could make three interest rate cuts next year. The ECB said it’s keeping its benchmark rate at 4 per cent because inflation was “likely to pick up again temporarily in the near term.” Central banks around the world drastically raised…