Israel’s assault in Gaza has killed more than 29,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, the territory’s Health Ministry said Monday, marking another grim milestone in one of the deadliest and most destructive military bombardment in recent history. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the offensive until “total victory” against Hamas after the militants’…
The rise of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as ChatGPT, holds the potential to completely transform our world. However, the majority of these platforms primarily operate in English, leaving languages like Arabic to face setbacks due to limited online data. In a world increasingly reliant on AI, Nizar Habash, a computer scientist specialising in…
From plant-based meat and non-alcoholic drinks to packaging made of bamboo and the flavours of chilli crisp, the future of food is going to be very different. That is according to experts at the 29th edition of Gulfood. Daniel Levine, a well-known trends expert and director of the Avant-Guide Institute said in a keynote speech…
Ons Jabeur has been forced to withdraw from this year’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships owing to a persistent knee injury Fresh from claiming a historic third successive title at last week’s WTA Tour event in Doha, World No1 Iga Swiatek is optimistic she can carry her dominant form into this week’s Dubai Duty Free…
With the relocation of thousands of millionaires into Dubai in 2023 and 2024, demand will increase for ultra-luxury cars in the country Some of the world’s rarest supercars from top-notch brands will be auctioned in Dubai next month, including a pre-World War II recreation 1935 Bugatti. RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest collector car auction house…
Tear gas and barricades have been deployed to deter farmers, who form an influential voting bloc, ahead of the general election scheduled for May India has offered guaranteed support prices for pulses, corn and cotton in a bid to break a deadlock with protesting farmers, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said after week-long clashes with security…
Motorists have been advised to drive carefully and maintain their safety An accident took place on a street in Dubai, according to an alert by Dubai Police. Taking to X, the authority informed motorists of the incident on Ras Al Khor Street in the direction of Al Khail Road and the traffic obstruction due to…
Banks lending to individuals and sole proprietors need to take “sufficient” security for loans In January 2023, the UAE implemented new federal consumer protection laws, with the aim of enhancing responsible lending practices and reduce “name-only” lending in the banking sector. However, one element of these laws – referred to as Article 121 bis –…
KT reader wants to know the rights of airline travellers in case of flight delays exceeding 10 hours due to technical issues Question: I travelled from Dubai to Maldives on a local carrier for vacation with my family. There was a long delay of over 10 hours in flights. When I asked the staff, they said…
The Sultanate will observe the day as Omani Teacher’s Day every year All educational institutions across public and private schools in the Sultanate of Oman will enjoy an official holiday on Sunday, February 25, to observe Teachers’ Day. This decision aims to honour the invaluable contributions of educators and provide them with a well-deserved break….
