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The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomed a record number of worshippers on the 27th night of Ramadan. A total of 70,000 people attended prayers, including 11,589 performing Taraweeh and 59,091 praying Tahajjud as the mosque provided iftar meals for 33,500 people. The prayers were led by Sheikh Idris Abkar, the imam of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque who prayed for the continuing security and prosperity of the UAE, for the guidance of its leaders and for forgiveness for the Founding Fathers. The mosque’s halls, corridors, and courtyards were filled with worshippers from all walks of life, creating…
Many landlords in Dubai have started increasing rents upon renewal of their tenancy contracts after the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) updated its rental index that allowed property owners to increase rents to bring them in line with the market value. Industry executives, however, say that many tenants in the emirate will not have to pay higher rents until later this year or early next year when their current tenancy contracts end. That is because RERA guidelines state that landlords can only increase the rent at the time of tenancy renewal. In March, the Authority updated the index which is…
Triple world champion Max Verstappen romped to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, leading teammate Sergio Perez to a dominant one-two finish for Red Bull. Verstappen failed to finish in Australia a fortnight ago but he was in control for the entire race at Suzuka after starting from pole and claimed his third win from four grands prix this season. The Dutchman finished 12.535sec ahead of Perez, who came home in second in front of Ferrari’s third-placed Carlos Sainz in dry, sunny conditions. Verstappen was back to his breathtaking best after a brake issue in Melbourne saw him…
As if the Rangers vs Celtic rivalry wasn’t already massive enough, the Glasgow foes will clash today with the Scottish Premiership title in the balance. Celtic currently sit atop the table, but Rangers are just a point behind with a game in hand. And with the next team another 17 points behind Rangers, the outcome of this one will determine the favorite to be crowned champions in May. You absolutely do not want to miss this one, which will kick off tomorrow morning, Sunday, April 7, at 7:00 a.m. ET. If you live in the United States, it’ll be televised…
Question: My wife and I both work in separate mainland Dubai-based companies. Our two children are under my sponsorship and they enjoy insurance benefits. We are now expecting our third child, but he/she won’t be covered under my company’s insurance as it’s capped at two. Can my third child be sponsored by my wife’s company so we can avail of insurance from there? What’s the procedure? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that your employer is providing you and your two children with health insurance benefits. Therefore, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on…
As the Eid Al Fitr holidays kickstart soon, many residents in the UAE are making plans to travel outside the country. Oman, with its beautiful mountains and beaches and being not very far, is a top choice. A road trip to the Sultanate is also much favoured as it costs a lot less than air tickets. However, you could face long queues and some heavy traffic during this peak time as has been observed on previous Eids and long weekends. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. To speed up the process and ensure…
An Emirates flight from Dubai to the UK city of Glasgow has been diverted to London Gatwick due to Storm Kathleen and affected passengers have been accommodated in a hotel. Around 140 flights to and from the UK and Ireland have been cancelled due to gusts exceeding 110 kilometres per hour in the wake of Storm Kathleen, resulting in a major disruption to flights at Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham and some other cities. The Met Office in the UK also issued a yellow weather warning on Saturday. Following the diversion on April 6, the flight is scheduled to continue its journey…
We have the solution to Wordle on April 7, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle answer Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “FINCH.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely…
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…
The weather today is expected to be fair in general to partly cloudy at times, with a gradual increase in temperatures, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. Weather conditions are likely to get humid by night and Monday morning over some coastal areas. Light to moderate winds are set to blow. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperatures are set to drop to a low of 10ºC in internal areas and reach a high of 38ºC.