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Question: I recently rented a car in Dubai and lent it to my colleague for a day. He received three traffic fines during that time. The rental company has sent me an invoice for the penalties, asking me to pay them. My colleague is willing to cover the cost, but I want to ensure these fines do not appear on my record. How can I make sure my record stays clean? Answer: In Dubai, traffic violations are penalised with fines, imposition of black points, confiscation of vehicles, suspension of driving license or cancellation of the same. In your query, you…
The New York Times appeared at CES 2023 alongside Delta to confirm that the publication’s game lineup is part of the upcoming Delta Exclusives Hub. Delta Air Lines passengers will soon be able to play Wordle, Spelling Bee, and more during flights via the airline’s free Wi-Fi.Currently, those flying on a Delta flight only get free access to iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp. Starting on February 1, though, Delta Air Lines plans to offer free Wi-Fi on its flights to Delta SkyMiles members, and lots of content will be accessible from a new landing page called the Delta Exclusives Hub.When…
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.…
As most schools in the UAE prepare to wrap up the final semester by July 1 for a two-month break, many families are gearing up for summer travel. According to an online marketplace, travellers have begun making plans weeks in advance in anticipation of the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays, followed by the summer break. So, where are residents flying to this summer? Based on Wego’s data, the most sought-after international destinations for UAE travellers are Egypt, India, Jordan, Morocco, Pakistan, Thailand, Lebanon, Turkey, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
Indian and Pakistani nationals residing in the UAE are excited for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan. Some will watch at their homes, inviting their relatives and friends, while some have decided to watch at cafes and sports bars. Fans from both the nations say that this match is the most important in the World Cup as it will be played for the first time at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in the United States. As the match is being played in the US, it will start at 6:30 PM in the UAE, perfectly…
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…
You would think dating in a bustling city like Dubai — home to millions of people from every corner of the world — would make it that much easier to bump into someone and have that perfect ‘meet-cute’ moment. And with dating apps that allow you to simply swipe right and skip the awkwardness of trying to chat up a stranger, what could go wrong? According to residents, plenty. As one jaded expat put it, only half-jokingly, “Dating today is so hard, it should qualify as an extreme sport.” Khaleej Times spoke to a cross-section of residents* seeking love amid…
When I first heard that Blumhouse was going to start publishing video games, I had some very specific expectations in mind. The movie studio is behind some of this generation’s most beloved horror films, so I expected it to go a cinematic route for its games. Perhaps we’d see an approach similar to Until Dawn, giving players an interactive slasher movie loaded with A-list actors. That’s not the case. As revealed at this week’s Summer Game Fest stream, Blumhouse is instead focusing on small-scale indies, some of which feature a retro feel. Fear the Spotlight is one of the first…
Get ready to experience Simba’s journey to adulthood in The Lion King and witness the newest Star Wars adventure, The Acolyte. Or take your seat to watch a new documentary from National Geographic. No matter your interests, Disney+ has you covered. With more than 500 films and thousands of TV episodes, Disney Plus is the ultimate destination for animated classics, Disney Channel favorites, and everything that defines the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disney Plus is an incredible value, especially for families, and offers new content every month. To start enjoying the best movies and shows on Disney Plus, you must sign up…
The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are set to clash in the 2024 Stanley Cup finals. Edmonton hasn’t raised the Cup since 1990, while Florida is looking to break through for the first time in franchise history after coming up short in the finals last year. The 2024 Stanley Cup finals are about to begin, with Game 1 starting very soon, at 8:00 p.m. ET. It will be televised in the United States on ABC. But if you don’t have cable and are looking for ways to stream the NHL playoffs, we have a bunch of different options for watching…