Author: Editorial Team
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey arrives in theaters this Thursday, July 16, in preview screenings, bringing with it the kind of anticipation usually reserved for once-in-a-generation cinematic events. But for millions of moviegoers, there’s one unavoidable problem before they even buy a ticket: They simply can’t watch the film the way Christopher Nolan intended it to be seen. The Odyssey isn’t just another blockbuster released in IMAX. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. It is the first feature film in history shot entirely using IMAX 70mm film cameras, making every shot, composition, and visual…
TEHRAN — Iran has struck US bases in Gulf nations, including Kuwait and Bahrain, in retaliation for the “barbaric attack” on a children’s cancer hospital in Khuzestan province in the country’s southweston Thursday. According to Iranian state media, the Shahid Baghaei Hospital was temporarily evacuated after the US reportedly targeted nearby areas. The hospital treated patients with cancer and blood diseases, particularly children. “This barbaric attack – reminiscent of Israel’s atrocities against healthcare facilities – caused severe suffering and anxiety upon the hospitalised children,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei posted on X. “After the aggressive attack by the criminal America…
A team from the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, the implementing partner of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in the Gaza Strip, conducted an inspection tour of the emergency surgery project at Al-Quds Hospital and Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City as part of the Saudi campaign to support the Palestinian people in the Strip. During the visit, the team reviewed the progress of surgical procedures and met with the management of Al-Quds Hospital and Al-Ahli Arab Hospital. Hospital officials and medical staff reviewed the project’s implementation and highlighted its role in reducing surgical waiting…
Krish Prasad, senior vice president and general manager, VMware Cloud Foundation Division, Broadcom. VMware Cloud Foundation to deliver a secure, unified private cloud platform, driving global operational resilience and banking innovation. Dubai — Broadcom Inc. and Standard Chartered today announced a long-term strategic commitment to accelerate the bank’s global infrastructure modernisation by establishing a secure, resilient private cloud foundation to seamlessly support critical banking services across 54 global markets. As a leading international bank, Standard Chartered requires infrastructure that delivers operational consistency at a global scale while staying ahead of evolving regulatory and security requirements. Standard Chartered has realigned its…
NEW DELHI — India has ordered ship operators and recruitment companies not to deploy the country’s seafarers on vessels undertaking trips through the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed hostilities in the region. “No deployment of Indian seafarers on vessels undertaking voyages involving passage through the Strait of Hormuz until further orders,” the Directorate General of Shipping said in a notice issued late Wednesday. India is the world’s third-largest supplier of seafarers, with more than 300,000 sailors working across global shipping fleets, according to government data. The order referred to several recent drone attacks on shipping in and around the strait…
A viral social media trend encouraging children to heat ‘slime’ in microwave ovens has triggered a warning from Dubai Police, with doctors in the UAE cautioning parents that the seemingly harmless experiment can lead to serious injuries. Authorities recently advised families to remain vigilant after videos promoting the practice began spreading online. With children spending more time at home during the summer break and exploring activities to stay entertained, experts warn that heating slime can cause dangerous chemical reactions, producing hot vapours and heated materials that may splatter, trigger burns, or even lead to small fires. Healthcare professionals say children…
KYIV — Protests have erupted in several Ukrainian cities against President Volodymyr Zelensky’s surprise dismissal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. A crowd of mostly young people gathered in Kyiv on Thursday morning, holding up signs reading “Hands off Fedorov” and “Stop sabotaging victory!” and chanting “Shame!”. Zelensky’s decision has causing significant upset among commentators and the military as well as parts of civil society. The rumors that the end of Fedorov’s tenure was related to tensions between him and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi were all but confirmed by Fedorov himself and Zelensky. On Thursday, Fedorov revealed he had suggested to…
“Mohammad Al Habib” Real Estate Company announced its strategic sponsorship of the third edition of the “Real Estate Brokerage Forum”, organized by the “Real Estate General Authority (REGA)” on July 18 in Riyadh. This sponsorship underscores the company’s commitment to supporting national initiatives to develop the real estate sector and to promote the real estate brokerage profession as a key to market growth and sustainability. The “Real Estate Brokerage Forum” is a professional platform that gathers real estate brokers, experts, and specialists to review the latest practices, share experiences, and discuss trends. Its goal is to improve sector efficiency to…
Rajesh Soman, Group CFO, MHD Automotive; Amol Dilip Pande, CFO, MHD Automotive; Mohammed Shahjahan, Head of Information Technology (ISD); and Jayan Vijayasankar, General Manager, Sales from IntelliSoft. Muscat — Mohsin Haider Darwish L.L.C (MHD Automotive), one of Oman’s leading automotive distributors, has announced the adoption of autoX on SAP Cloud ERP Private as part of its ongoing digital transformation strategy. The implementation will be delivered by IntelliSoft. The initiative is aimed at modernising and integrating MHD Automotive’s operations across its extensive portfolio of global automotive brands. The company represents a wide range of passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers, including Jaguar Land Rover, MG Motor,…
ATLANTA — England’s attempt to protect a one-goal lead against Argentina backfired as Lionel Messi orchestrated a dramatic late comeback to send the defending champions into the World Cup final with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday. Coach Thomas Tuchel reshaped his side after Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute opener, introducing extra defenders in an effort to preserve England’s advantage. Instead, Argentina overwhelmed the Three Lions with relentless pressure before Enzo Fernández equalized in the 85th minute and substitute Lautaro Martínez headed in the winner in stoppage time. “They won every header. They kept crossing and crossing. So we went to a back…