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The event, organized by special Olympics UAE,with the support of ADNOC, as a strategic partner, saw 52 unified teamscompete for the Unified Robotics League title. The finals were held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center, following national qualifying rounds, that included 142 teams from schools nationwide. The finals were judged by 13 experienced educational and technical experts, representing several specialized institutions in the UAE. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – May 23, 2024: 52 unified teams from schools across the UAE competedin the finals of the Unified Robotics League, which is organized by Special Olympics UAE for the third year,…
People have become less interested in strategy gaming over the past nine years, according to a new study. A report from Quantic Foundry that was published Tuesday found that 67% of gamers polled cared less about strategy in games than they did in 2015. It notes that not only is the drop identical between men and women, but that it predates the COVID-19 pandemic and doesn’t seem to correlate depending on country. So, people being locked inside playing video games aren’t to blame for the lack of interest. If anything, the turn has been a gradual, downward trend over the…
A 16-year-old Brazilian boy, upset over having his cell phone taken away, shot and killed his parents and sister in the family’s home, police said Wednesday. The triple homicide took place Friday in Sao Paulo, but only came to light Monday when the boy called police and confessed, the local security ministry said in a statement. Investigation chief Roberto Afonso said the teen, who is adopted, grew “very frustrated” after his parents took his phone away following an argument. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The boy told investigators he got hold of…
Gold prices plunged nearly Dh5 per gram to trade below Dh290 per gram in the UAE at the opening of the markets on Thursday, as global precious metal prices fell for the third consecutive day. In the UAE, the 24K variant of the yellow metal was trading at Dh287.25 per gram on Thursday morning as compared to last night’s close of Dh292.0 per gram, down by Dh4.75 per gram. Similarly, 22K, 21K and 18K rates fell to Dh266.0, Dh257.5 and Dh220.7 per gram, respectively. Globally, gold was trading at $2,373.01 per ounce, down by 0.4 per cent at 9.10am UAE…
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…
With the five-day Eid Al Adha break falling just a week before the two-month school summer holiday in the UAE, many residents are looking to combine them for a longer vacation. The Eid holiday is likely from June 15. Just a few days after offices reopen post the break, schools will close for the two-month annual summer vacation. “This year, there has been a 40 per cent surge in long-haul bookings compared to last year, indicating a strong preference for more prolonged and far-reaching trips,” Rikant Pittie, co-founder of online travel company EaseMyTrip, told Khaleej Times. “Many families utilise the…
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.…
In the UAE private sector, it is not uncommon for employees to have a side hustle. Recruitment experts said that it is important for employees and job-seekers to discuss this with potential employers during the interview process. Kameron Hutchinson, recruitment director at Allsopp & Allsopp, advised job seekers to be upfront during interviews. “You should research the employer you’re considering; if they have a strict policy that requires 100% of your time, that’s not the right employer for you,” Hutchinson told Khaleej Times. Hutchinson noted that the key is to ensure that the full-time job remains the main focus. “You…
Muslim electric-rickshaw driver Rashid Ahmed is fondly called ‘Our Modi’ in his Delhi neighbourhood for his striking resemblance to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now seeking a third consecutive term in general elections. If, as widely expected, Modi wins the polls, which conclude on June 1 with vote-counting set for June 4, he will be only the second person after Indian independence hero and first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru to serve three consecutive terms. “I have been like this from the beginning, but since Modi has become prime minister, there has been more discussion of it,” said Ahmed, 60, whose…
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…