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Emily (name changed by request), a 25-year-old Dubai resident found herself captivated by a TikTok video titled “Signs You Have Bipolar Disorder”. As she watched the video, a profound sense of recognition washed over her. She couldn’t help but relate to the symptoms described in the video, feeling as though it was speaking directly to her experiences. “I felt like that TikTok video was describing my life. It was like someone had taken my thoughts and put them into words,” Emily told Khaleej Times. Online surveys and TikTok videos have sparked a concerning trend of self-diagnosing mental health issues among…

New Kalimat Foundation merchandise campaign offering glimmer of hope to children of war-torn Gaza ‘Stitching Hope for Gaza’ scheme to raise funds for Gaza by selling goods bearing designs symbolizing the Palestinian culture and cause Sharjah, April 1, 2024, In a powerful demonstration of art, culture and philanthropy, the Kalimat Foundation (KF) has launched a new initiative titled ‘Stitching Hope for Gaza’. The initiative introduces a merchandise collection inspired by the traditional Palestinian Keffiyeh and Tatreez, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting children in Gaza through the Emirates Red Crescent’s ‘Tarahum — For Gaza’ relief campaign, providing much needed aid to…

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Abu Dhabi’s government announced a one-week holiday for its public sector employees. Starting Monday, April 8, government employees will enjoy the festivities until Sunday, April 14. Regular working hours would then resume on Monday, April 15. This comes after the UAE government’s announcement on Sunday setting in place a one-week holiday for its public sector employees. Irrespective of the moon sighting, the holiday will officially begin on April 8. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. As the end of the holy month of Ramadan approaches, excitement mounts in the UAE as residents gear…

Pace bowler Trent Boult returned with figures of 3-22 and Riyan Parag hit a magnificent half-century as Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in the IPL on Monday. Boult’s sensational spell of left-arm pace helped restrict hosts Mumbai to 125-9, a total Rajasthan overhauled with 27 balls to spare for their third win of the season in three matches. Five-time winners Mumbai, who named Hardik Pandya as captain in place of veteran Rohit Sharma, fell to their third straight loss to stay bottom of the 10-team table. Pandya had another unforgettable evening after he met with boos at…

ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot that went viral at the start of last year and kickstarted a wave of interest in generative-AI tools, no longer needs an account to use. Its creator, OpenAI, launched a webpage on Monday that lets you begin a conversation with the chatbot without having to sign up or log in first. It means that if you have yet to engage with an AI-powered chatbot despite hearing plenty about the technology in the news over the last year, there’s really no excuse to hold off any longer. “It’s core to our mission to make tools like ChatGPT…

Eid Al Fitr holidays for Dubai private schools, universities, and nurseries have been announced. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said all these institutions will remain closed from Monday, April 8, to Sunday, April 14. Regular classes will resume from Monday, April 15. Along with the Saturday-Sunday weekend, this week-long holiday will translate into a nine-day break for students. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Eid Al Fitr is marked in the Hijri calendar on the first day of Shawwal – the month after Ramadan. As per the Islamic calendar, Ramadan lasts…

Israeli warplanes struck the Iranian consulate in Damascus on Monday, and a Lebanese security source told Reuters a senior commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps, Mohammad Reza Zahedi, had been killed in the attack. Reuters reporters at the scene in the Mezzeh district of the Syrian capital saw smoke rising from rubble of a building that had been flattened, and emergency vehicles parked outside. An Israeli military spokesperson said: “We do not comment on reports in the foreign media.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. A war monitoring group said eight people…

Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, asserted the country’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Iraq in different sectors, especially in terms of business and investment partnerships in high-priority sectors. Al Zeyoudi made this statement during a visit to the International Development Bank’s headquarters in Dubai, where he met with the bank’s chairman Dr Ziad Khalaf. They discussed new courses for economic cooperation, as well as the Bank’s vital role in strengthening business and investment ties between the UAE and Iraq. Al Zeyoudi stated: “Both parties are keen on further developing economic…

Over the years, Shyam Bhatia, the Dubai-based Indian businessman and cricket promoter, has received many accolades for his contributions to cricket in the UAE and in various other parts of the world. Last week, the 80-year-old was over the moon when he received the Sports Imprint Award from Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated. Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the Sports Imprint Award was launched to recognise individuals who have contributed to the sports sector with their humanitarian initiatives. Acknowledging Bhatia’s tireless…