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Gold prices fell half a dirham in Dubai at the opening of the markets on Saturday. According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K variant of the yellow metal was trading at Dh281.75 compared to last night’s close of Dh282.25 per gram. Among the other variants of the yellow metal, 22K opened at Dh260.75, 21K at Dh252.5 and 18K at Dh216.5 per gram. Prices marginally changed when compared to the start of the week. Globally, gold closed nearly unchanged at $2,326.73 per ounce on Friday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. George Pavel,…
India head into Saturday’s T20 World Cup final against South Africa hoping it will be third time lucky as the cricketing powerhouse looks to deliver a world title after successive defeats in finals. The combination of coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma experienced the double disappointment last year of defeat in the World Test Championship final and the 50-over World Cup — losing both to Australia. The country which more than any other popularised the shortest form with the hugely successful Indian Premier League now stands on the brink of their second T20 World Cup title and first since…
Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…
Question: Many studies have shown annual performance appraisals are an ineffective measure of productivity or success. What alternatives should employers consider? Answer: In the modern workplace, the annual appraisal has become a tokenistic, tick-box exercise. Let’s face it, for many, they’re often as helpful as a sunshade in a storm. Just the other day, I was chatting with a colleague who mused over said, saying, “it’s like watering a plant once a year and expecting a garden.” It’s a simple truth that underscores the need for more frequent and meaningful engagement in nurturing talent. That got me thinking. Regular nourishment…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
Amid sweltering heat and sapping humidity in the UAE, outdoor activities have almost come to a halt. Residents are either confined to their homes or are at best flocking to malls and indoor play areas. However, there are still a few cool outdoor spots where they can have a good time during rising summer temperatures. Here’s a look at four such places: Kalba Mangrove Centre With its lush green forests and the cool waters surrounding it, the Kalba Mangrove Centre is a rare place of serenity, shade and coolness during the summer. Visitors can enjoy an outdoor tour and enjoy…
The UAE will revise retail fuel prices for the month of July soon to bring them in line with global rates. Petrol prices fell 20 fils per litre in June, pricing Super 98, Special 95 and E-Plus 91 at Dh3.14, Dh3.02 and Dh2.95 per litre, respectively. This was due to a nearly $5 drop in average oil price in Brent during May. Globally, oil prices rose in June, increasing from a low of $78 a barrel at the start of the month to $86 a barrel on June 28. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
Marites – if you’re a Filipino, you know this word is used both as a noun and a verb “to share gossip or reveal interesting news”. As a noun, it describes someone who is excessively talkative or chatty. As a verb, it is used in the phrase: ‘mag-Marites tayo’, which is equivalent to the English idiom, spill the tea. Over the weekend, about 80 members of Filipino Kasambahay Club (FKC), an organisation of nannies and domestic workers in Dubai, held their first ‘Mareng Tess Day’ – an event not intended to engage in idle chatter or catch up on the…
The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today — with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia, helps improve mental flexibility and, of course, gives you some bragging rights if you manage to finish it every day. While the NYT puzzle might feel like an impossible task some days, solving a crossword is a skill and it takes practice — don’t get discouraged if you can’t get every single word in a puzzle.…