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ECO-WALK at Expo City Dubai Dubai, UAE 10 December 2023: Harnessing the message of COP28 on a individual, corporate, community and societal scale: A culmination of the hard work and passion of Juhi Yasmeen Khan and Mohammad Mustafa – a mother & son duo. The inaugural event of the ECO WALK dazzled, implored and excited all who attended. The ECOWALK Gathering held within the esteemed premises of Expo City Dubai within the beautiful Slovenian pavilion acted as the stepping stone for kickstarting the chain of change society so desperately needs. Beginning with a presentation from Youth Environmental Ambassador and Co-founder of ECO…
Unlocking your iPhone is a straightforward process. You enter a PIN, password, or use something like Face ID or Touch ID. But did you know you can also unlock your iPhone using your Apple Watch? Apple developed this feature in scenarios where the Face ID sensor on the iPhone can’t get a clear full view of your face. Maybe you are wearing a mask, or you had any kind thick ornamentation, a bike face mask, or anything of its ilk. In such scenarios, the Apple Watch on your wrist can grant you access to your phone. Here’s how you can…
The day will be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Light to moderate winds will blow, becoming fresh at times by Thursday morning. Temperatures could be as high as 31ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 29ºC in Abu Dhabi and 28ºC in Dubai. However, temperatures could be as low as 18ºC in Abu Dhabi and 19ºC in Dubai and 10ºC in internal areas. It will be humid by night and Thursday morning over some internal and coastal areas. Levels will range from 30 to 70 per cent…
Israel came under pressure on Wednesday from its allies over its war in Gaza, with key backer the United States criticising its bombing in response to the October 7 attacks as “indiscriminate”. The United Nations General Assembly also overwhelmingly backed a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the devastated territory. The war began after the Hamas group launched an unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7 that killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and saw around 240 hostages taken, according to Israeli authorities. Vowing to destroy Hamas and to bring the hostages home, Israel launched a withering offensive…
Ring Video Doorbells make it easy to keep tabs on your property. Along with recording any detected motion and serving as a traditional doorbell, Ring products often provide users with a feature known as Live View. This lets you access a live stream of your property and see what’s happening in real time. Live View also lets you talk with guests remotely through two-way audio. This is a great way to tell visitors that you’ll be home momentarily, or to help the delivery driver find the best spot for your package. So, how do you talk through your Ring Doorbell…
The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with Pakistan, over the victims of a terrorist attack that targeted an army base in Dera Ismail Khan district, north western Pakistan, which resulted in dozens of deaths. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability, in contravention of human values and principles. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences…
A new UAE Bankruptcy Law has been issued, which contains several new provisions to maintain the vitality of the national economy, preserve creditors’ rights, and assist debtors in settling their debts to prevent declaring bankruptcy, if possible. The law is a game changer for both debtors and creditors as it equally balances the interest of the creditors for the debt owed to them and the debtor having substantial control over the running of the business with the court’s approval. Here is what we know based on excerpts shared by regional law firm BSA, Navandeep Matta, senior associate at Kochhar &…
Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at age 61. Braugher’s publicist Jennifer Allen told The Associated Press the actor died after a short illness. The Chicago-born actor had his breakthrough role in 1989’s “Glory,” starring alongside Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, who won an Oscar for the film about an all-Black army regiment during the the Civil War. Despite the part, he told The Associated Press in 2019 that he struggled to find work in a Hollywood where roles for African American actors…
Doctors at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) have performed a pioneering robotic rib resection and venolysis procedure for venous thoracic outlet syndrome (VTOS), a rare condition affecting one to two individuals per 100,000. The under-three-hour minimally invasive innovative robotic procedure was performed on a 22-year-old female patient at the hospital, which is part of the M42 network. What is VTOS? It is a condition characterised by the compression of the subclavian vein, which carries blood from the arm to the heart. It often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. The condition often occurs in young, active individuals engaged in repetitive arm movements,…
Natural light might sell homes, but there are times when it just becomes an inconvenience — like when it throws a glare on your TV screen in the middle of your favorite show. Window blinds are the perfect solution, but what about when you don’t want to get up and close them yourself? Smart blinds are an option, but they tend to be prohibitively expensive. The good news is that there are many options for do-it-yourself (DIY) kits that can transform your old, standard window blinds into smart blinds for a fraction of the cost of purchasing new ones. What is…