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The UAE can expect a clear to partly cloudy weather at times on Tuesday (May 7), according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The met also noted that there’s a chance of light rain in the western and southern areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperature will reach up to 41ºC and 39ºC in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. Light to moderate wind, freshening at times, are expected to blow in the country, causing dust. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea
US air safety authorities are investigating whether aviation giant Boeing completed required inspections on its 787 aircraft and whether employees falsified records, officials said on Monday. The issue centres on whether Boeing undertook required inspections to “confirm adequate bonding and grounding where the wings join the fuselage on certain 787 Dreamliner airplanes,” the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in an email. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The FAA said it opened the investigation after Boeing notified it that the company may not have completed the required inspections, which are necessary to ensure…
Emirates on Tuesday said it will completely refurbish another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft, expanding its retrofit programme to 191 aircraft. The original plan called for the full refurbishment of 120 aircraft, 67 A380s and 53 777s. The Boeing 777 remains the backbone of the Emirates fleet, with the A380 as the airline’s flagship customer favourite. The expansion of the refurbishment programme ensures Emirates continues to provide customers with an unparalleled travel experience. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “We’re topping up our multi-billion…
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…
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…
With cost of living on the rise and residents looking for ways to cut their spending or save some more, grocery bills should be one of the first areas of focus — simply because it’s an easy place to get more bang for your buck. Here are ways in which you can slash your grocery bills while shopping in the UAE, without sacrificing quality or variety. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. 1. Use coupons and promo codes No money-saving method has endured the test of time like coupons have. By using coupons…
US President Joe Biden will speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after Israel’s military called for Palestinians to evacuate eastern Rafah ahead of an offensive in the southern Gaza city, the White House said. Israel’s announcement comes despite Washington repeatedly saying it does not support an invasion of Rafah without a full plan to aid civilians sheltering there, and in spite of ongoing talks with Hamas for a ceasefire. “We can’t speak for IDF operations. We have made our views clear on a major ground invasion of Rafah to the Israeli government, and the president will speak…
You could soon hover your palm in front of machines to pay for your purchases at stores across the UAE. That means no more swiping your bank cards or phones at cash counters after shopping. “The rollout of the Palm Pay technology is planned to happen gradually throughout 2024,” Abdallah Abu Sheikh, founder of the technology development group Astra Tech, told Khaleej Times. The company launched the payment solution through its fintech subsidiary PayBy at the Dubai Fintech Summit. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Palm Pay is a contactless palm recognition service…
Adolescents experiencing untreated mental health challenges may experience feelings of guilt related to different issues, prompting them to run away from home, say experts. This advice follows amidst numerous instances of teenagers leaving home in the UAE, with most returning safely except for the recent case of the unfortunate death of a 17-year-old. While children may be running from something, they could also be running into something, explained experts in wellness and medicine. It’s crucial to acknowledge that running away can lead to negative outcomes as well. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…
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.…