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Entrepreneur Franciska Balc has made the most of the UAE’s potential for growth. After 10 years, she feels a sense of financial freedom which she had not felt in her native Hungary. Just 34, she is transforming her life at the helm of a successful dress rental shop in Dubai, the city she now calls home. How would you describe your relationship with money? As a professional, I call it an ambitious partnership. What good or bad lessons about money management did you learn from your mother? My mother is someone who goes with the flow and enjoys life. Money,…

Vero HL68 Series features Acer Vero HL6810ATV smart projector with an embedded Android TV dongle Editor’s Summary: Two new Acer Vero HL68 Series laser projectors deliver 4K UHD resolution, 4,000 ANSI lumens brightness, and HDR10 compatibility, making entertainment viewing more immersive and enjoyable. Designed with the environment in mind, the projectors come with a mercury-free laser/LED hybrid light source, up to 30,000-hour lifespan[[i]], up to 48%[[ii]] energy-saving efficiency, and use 50% post-consumer recycled plastic in their chassis. The Acer Vero HL6810ATV smart projector comes with an Android TV[[iii],[iv]] dongle design for instant access to in-demand streaming platforms and applications. Dubai, UAE (June 20, 2024) Acer…

In 2018, Dr Rula Sharqi’s son, Joseph, got sick with the seasonal flu, making it challenging to care for him as he was fussier and seemed more uncomfortable than when he only had a common cold. As a single, working mum, Dr Sharqi had to constantly monitor her son’s vital signs on her own to make sure that he was still safe regardless of his flu. Inspired by her experience, the Iraqi resident developed ‘LittleGard wristband’, a baby monitor devised to send text alerts or emails to parents and, in extreme cases, alert emergency services. Stay up to date with…

The Indian rupee is likely to be under pressure on Monday after US business activity crept up to an-over-2-year high, boosting demand for the dollar. Non-deliverable forwards indicate the rupee will open marginally weaker against the US dollar from 83.5325 or 22.76 UAE dirham. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. On Thursday, the Indian rupee has hit a record low of 22.784 against the UAE dirham or 83.6188 against the US dollar, largely on the back of outflow related to the Vodafone Group selling its stake in India’s Indus Towers. Asia shares slipped…

South Africa held their collective nerve to edge West Indies by three wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-disrupted shootout for a semi-final spot at the Twenty20 World Cup in Antigua on Sunday. The unbeaten Proteas joined England in the last four as Group 2 winners when Marco Jansen (21 not out) smashed a six down the ground off the first ball of the final over to get South Africa to their adjusted target of 123. Left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi had earlier taken 3-27 as tournament co-hosts West Indies were restricted to 135-8 before the rainstorm swept in to…

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…

India is taking steps to mitigate floods that will follow the onset of the monsoon after the intense heat waves this summer caused loss of lives. A high-level meeting on Sunday to review the preparedness for flood management has ordered the immediate construction of 50 mammoth ponds in India’s Northeast to divert and store flood water from the ocean-size Brahmaputra River, which spans the region. This river is prone to cause floods when unexpectedly heavy rainfall occurs. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. India’s Home Minister Amit Shah, who chaired the high-level meeting,…

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.…

For more than two years, Dubai student Sankarsan spent three to four hours every day studying for India’s medical entrance test. This was in addition to an already busy school day, balancing studies and school exams. The National Eligibility Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET-UG), the largest entrance exam in India, is a mandatory requirement for students who want to study medicine in the country. “During the month before the exam, I was putting in 10 hours of studies every day, if not more,” he said, speaking to Khaleej Times. “I was attending coaching classes and doing past papers, spending every…

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…