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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.…
As the clock strikes 5:30 in the evening, thousands of residents of Abu Hail, Hor Al Ainz, Baraha, and other neighbouring localities make their way to the Beit Al Kheir Society’s mass iftar tent. The Society extends its reach to 71 locations in the UAE, distributing 35,300 meals daily during Ramadan. Meals are prepared in 55 kitchens nationwide, where a team of 94 volunteers ensures the seamless execution of this noble cause. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In the Hor Al Ainz neighbourhood of Old Dubai alone, volunteers welcome more than 3,500…
Gold prices fell over Dh2 per gram in the UAE at the opening of the markets on Friday. The 24K variant of the yellow metal was trading at Dh263 per gram on Friday morning as compared to Dh265.25 at the close of the markets on Thursday, according to Dubai Jewellery Group data. Similarly, 22K, 21K and 18K opened lower at Dh243.50, Dh235.75 and Dh202 per gram, respectively. [Editor’s Note: For real-time gold rates, click in the widget below or visit KT’s dedicated Trading News page here.] Gold prices shot up Dh5 per gram at the opening of the markets on…
In an unexpected turn of events, British couple Sebastian and Vicky Bates found themselves drawn to the vibrant allure of the UAE when they visited a friend here in 2018. Captivated by its dynamic energy and endless opportunities, they made the bold decision to plant their roots in this desert oasis and make it their home. Now, the parents of two youngsters, Molly (6) and Max (3), they are the founders and proprietors of the UAE’s premier martial arts school — The Warrior Academy. It is now an award-winning global Martial Arts organisation responsible for developing the character of 30,000…
Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Friday joined the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winner Mumbai Indians (MI) training camp ahead of the upcoming season. In IPL 2023, Bumrah missed the tournament after sustaining a back stress injury. The star pacer made his debut in the 2013 season of the tournament with the Mumbai-based franchise, following that, he has appeared in 120 matches in which he bagged 145 wickets at an economy rate of 7.4. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The official social media handle of the Mumbai-based franchise shared the news…
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 partly cloudy in general, becoming cloudy by night and Saturday morning over some areas, especially coastal and western areas, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. There is also a chance of rainfall, with a gradual increase in temperatures. The NCM has issued red and yellow alerts in some parts of the country. The highlighted regions below are most prone to lowered visibility. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Residents have been warned of lowered visibility until 9am today. The Abu Dhabi Police…
The United States, which has repeatedly blocked calls for a truce in Gaza, will submit a draft resolution to the UN Security Council Friday on the need for “an immediate ceasefire,” while Russia pushes for even more explicit demands for peace. Since the start of the Israeli-Hamas war on October 7, the United States has repeatedly used its UN Security Council veto to block the world body from calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. Following their last veto at the end of February, US officials have been negotiating an alternative text focusing on support for diplomatic efforts…
Sulochana Betwala is the co-founder and CEO of TOTL Real Estate and has been in the UAE for 12 years. She has a healthy relationship with money and has learnt much about finances from her family, she says. If you had to use one word to describe money… Convenience. If you had to write a letter to money… “I love you. Just be there when I need you.” How would you describe your relationship with money? My relationship with money is transactional. While it’s not my sole focus in life, I recognise its importance and keep it accessible for my…
Solar Eclipse Photography Tips from Nikon | Best Camera Settings | 2024 Solar Eclipse Guide Excitement is building for next month’s total solar eclipse that will see the moon’s shadow fall across a large part of the U.S., from Maine in the northeast all the way to Texas in the south. Folks who make their way to the best viewing spots are reminded to protect their eyes by using specially designed solar specs, or other safe viewing devices, when witnessing the celestial event on April 8. Others may want to photograph the moment the moon comes directly between our planet…