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The award for the most underrated streaming service of 2023 easily goes to Apple TV+. When it first launched, not many people thought of Apple as a provider of quality TV. But opinions quickly changed once it became apparent that some of the most talked about shows of the year (not to mention movies) came from Apple TV+. The service isn’t just about Ted Lasso and The Morning Show. Based on the latest releases like The Buccaneers and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the hits keep coming. If you’re late to the Apple TV+ party, the holiday season is the perfect time to…

The weather in the UAE on Thursday, November 30, is expected to be fair to partly cloudy conditions. Met department forecasts the weather to be cloudy, particularly in the far North, possibly accompanied by light rainfall. Temperatures are expected to decrease. Nights and Friday mornings will be humid, with a chance of mist forming in some internal areas. Winds will be light to moderate, occasionally fresh, especially in the West, potentially causing blowing dust. The sea conditions will range from rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in the Oman Sea. The temperatures in Abu Dhabi…

A Major Champion, Ryder Cup and Walker Cup standouts and some of the world’s best former amateurs will compete in the inaugural LIV Golf Promotions tournament at Abu Dhabi Golf Club from December 8 – 10. The three-day, four-round event marks a pivotal new event on the global golf calendar as players from around the world compete for three coveted spots in the 2024 LIV Golf League. Also included in the star-studded field are former top-ranked NCAA champions, and winners on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour. Marquee players will include 2013 PGA Championship…

HID Wins Contract to Provide Finland with New Driver’s License and European Second-Generation Smart Tachograph Card Solution HID’s Comprehensive Smartcard Solution to Secure Access to Device Data for Drivers, Law Enforcement and More 30 Nov, 2023 – HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has been awarded a contract to provide Finland with a new high-security driver’s license cards and personalization services solution, incorporating the European second-generation smart Tachograph solution. This collaboration reflects HID’s commitment to enhancing security and efficiency in Finland’s transportation systems. Finland will benefit from a comprehensive, tailor-made, and configurable solution that integrates software, hardware, and…

Hulu has more than a few gifts for action lovers this holiday season. And we can’t wait to unwrap our presents to see the original Matrix trilogy again, (but not the fourth film, The Matrix Resurrections, which is better off ignored). Two of the biggest titles coming to Hulu this month are Crazy Rich Asians and director Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The 12th and final season of the Canadian comedy series Letterkenny will also arrive later this month to mark the end of an era. There will also be new episodes this month for FX’s Fargo season 5.…

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has notified over 12,000 private companies with 20-49 workers that Cabinet Resolution No. (33/5W) of 2023 regarding the expansion of Emiratisation targets will be in effect starting January 2024. Companies with 20-49 workers will be required to hire one UAE national in 2024 and another one in 2025. This step is expected to create around 12,000 jobs annually for UAE nationals in 2024 and 2025 in various vital economic sectors to consolidate the Emiratisation file, a top priority for the UAE Government. This Resolution comes in addition to Emiratisation targets for companies…

From drone shows to glowing installations, Dubai will light up when its shopping festival begins on December 8. The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will, of course, feature promotions, retail deals and raffle draws, but the 38-day event is much more than just shopping and big wins. Taking place from December 8 to January 14, the 29th edition of the festival will feature pop-up markets, dining experiences, art installations, and sporting events. Here are some of the key free events to watch out for; and how to try your luck at winning cash, gold and cars. Let there be light Dubai…

With so much new content on the web added daily, it can be tough to keep up with what’s happening online. People try several different ways, including visiting specific websites every day, doing Google searches, or relying on social media to keep them informed. One solution that sometimes gets overlooked is an old-school one: The RSS feed. What is an RSS feed? It’s a technology that has influenced many modern internet tools you’re familiar with, and its streamlined, algorithm-free format could make it your next great tool for reading what you want online. What is RSS? What RSS stands for…

The Ministry of Interior has announced the activation of the digital stamp feature for vehicle and driver licencing services via the digital identity (UAE Pass) on the ministry’s digital channels. Brigadier Engineer Hussein Al Harithi, Director-General of Smart Services and Digital Security at the ministry, stated, “Aligned with the directives of the country’s wise leadership to enhance government services and customer experience, we have initiated the first rollout of digital services requiring the use of the stamp.” The ministry digitally approves licence certificates for vehicles and drivers, utilising the digital stamp feature through the digital ID, eliminating the need for…

Israel’s military said it had resumed combat operations in the Gaza Strip minutes after a temporary truce with Hamas expired Friday, blaming the group for breaking the ceasefire. The truce expired at 7am (9am, UAE time) on Friday. The halt in fighting began a week ago, on November 24. It initially lasted for four days, and then was extended for several days with the help of Qatar and fellow mediator Egypt. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. During the week-long truce, Hamas and other militants in Gaza released more than 100 hostages, most…