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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…
UAE-based companies are unlikely to offer remote work options to all its employees, even though some are experimenting with flexible work arrangements, experts have said. Though companies have the infrastructure to get the job done as employees work from home, many prefer they report to office over perceived productivity issues. Several offices went online almost overnight, with employees asked to work remotely amid unstable weather conditions in mid-April and early May. “The recent experience with remote work during the UAE’s heavy rains demonstrates its viability as a business continuity strategy. However, an entirely office-free future isn’t necessarily the answer for…
The UAE has allocated $15 million to support Kenya in handling the repercussions of the deadly floods and heavy rains that swept across the African country. Weeks of rains and floods have caused a trail of destruction across Kenya and cost almost 260 lives, prompting the government to order the evacuation of everyone living in risk-prone areas. Almost 55,000 households have been displaced, according to the latest government figures, as the deluge swamped homes, roads and bridges in nearly every corner of the country. The UAE, under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed, has always been ready to respond to…
Gold prices inched higher in UAE at the opening of the markets on Thursday. According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K variant of the yellow metal was trading at Dh280.25 per gram on Thursday as compared to Dh279.75 per gram at the close of the markets on Wednesday. Among the other variants, 22K opened at Dh259.5, 21K at Dh251.25 and 18K at Dh215.25 per gram. Spot gold was trading 0.4 per cent higher at $2,318.35 per ounce. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The precious metal came under pressure on Wednesday after…
Sheikh AbdulAziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi unveils the “Ajman Events Calendar” at the Arabian Travel Market 2024. Celebrating art, culture, and crafts at the Ajman platform Ajman, United Arab Emirates – May 8, 2024: Today, Sheikh AbdulAziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), launched the “Ajman Events Calendar,” scheduled for the year 2024. This launch took place during his visit to the Ajman platform at the Arabian Travel Market, held from May 6 to 9, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Notably, the Ajman Events Calendar features a diverse range of cultural festivals, artistic…
A San Francisco-based company called UVify has set a new world record for the most drones used in an aerial display. Confirmed by Guinness World Records, UVify’s display involved 5,293 LED-lit IFO drones flying into various formations in a dazzling display that lit up the night sky in Songdo, South Korea, just west of Seoul. Taking place about 10 miles (16 kilometers) from Incheon International Airport, the display team had to obtain special permission from air traffic control and local authorities to ensure safety and compliance with the relevant regulations. You can watch some of the display in the video…
Elias bin Haider has witnessed how Jumeirah grew through the years. He started working as a bread maker in the mid-1970s, when he was only 18 years old. When a landlord offered Haider an opportunity to work in a local grocery store, he asked for a small bakery instead. Filled with ambition and natural baking talent, all Haider needed was a small corner, dough, and a crepe pan to make his signature Regag bread (Emirati flat bread). Today, 48 years later, at the age of 66, the Iranian expat has remained a familiar face in Jumeirah, still making the same…
Fire broke out at Lahore airport in the lounge area causing chaos and disrupting several international flights, including the inaugural Hajj journeys, Aaj News reported. Swift action from emergency responders contained the flames, ensuring no harm to individuals. However, the fire, originating from the immigration counter’s ceiling, filled the lounge with smoke, necessitating the evacuation of passengers. Images broadcast by Aaj News revealed the billowing smoke, painting a picture of the tumultuous scene. A specialised team has been mobilised to determine the fire’s cause, with airport authorities noting significant damage to the immigration counter. Stay up to date with the…
“بنك مونيومنت” البريطاني يؤمن تمويلاً من الشيخة أمل بهوان دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 8 مايو 2024: يسر “بنك مونيومنت” ، وهو بنك رقمي مقره المملكة المتحدة، أن يعلن عن تأسيس علاقة مالية استراتيجية مع “الشيخة أمل سهيل بهوان”، رئيسة مجلس إدارة البنك الوطني العماني وواحدة من أبرز الشخصيات في قطاع الخدمات المالية في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي. وقد استحوذت الشيخة أمل بهوان على حصة كبيرة من أسهم “بنك مونيومنت” وستساهم في تعزيز تطوير عمليات البنك في المملكة المتحدة ودول مجلس التعاون الخليجي وعبر الأسواق الدولية الأخرى. وستساعد خبرة الشيخة بهوان في توجيه استراتيجية “بنك مونيومنت” للارتقاء بعملياته في المملكة…
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.…