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A major road in Abu Dhabi will be partially closed as per an announcement by the Integrated Transport Centre in the emirate. Taking to X, the authority informed residents of the closure on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road (E12). The closure will begin from 12am on Saturday, 30 March and go until 5am on Monday, 1 April. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Two lanes are set to be closed. These are the right lane towards Abu Dhabi and the left lane towards Yas Island. Motorists have been advised to drive…

Days after the suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, in which five Chinese engineers were killed, Chinese companies have temporarily suspended civil work at the sites of the Dasu and Diamer-Bhasha Dams due to security concerns, Geo News reported, citing The News, on Friday. This comes a day after work was also suspended at the Tarbela fifth Extension Hydropower Project. On March 26, the suicide attack in Shangla claimed the lives of at least six people including five Chinese engineers, working on the Dasu Dam. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Riyan Parag, who led the home side to a 12-run victory over the Delhi Capitals, said that he felt sick prior to the game and had to take painkillers before taking the field. RR continued the trend of the home team emerging victorious as they clinched a 12-run win over Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Put to bat first, Rajasthan were struggling at 36/3 after 7.2 overs, however, Parag came out to bat and turned around the tempo as he hammered an unbeaten 45-ball 84, helping his side post 185/5 against the Delhi Capitals in…

Ski Dubai, in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, to host DXB Snow Run on 19 May Enjoy early bird discounts for the whole month of Ramadan at PremierOnline Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 March 2024: Ski Dubai, in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, is excited to announce that the fifth edition of the DXB Snow Run will take place on 19 May. The unique running experience is the perfect way to beat the summer heat and will see participants navigate the slopes of Ski Dubai in -4⁰C. Now open to an extended age group from 13 to 70 with individual…

In 1986, the original Top Gun solidified Tom Cruise‘s status as a box office superstar. But not even Cruise could have predicted that Top Gun: Maverick would become his highest-grossing film ever, with $1.496 billion worldwide in 2022. With those kind of numbers, Top Gun 3 is inevitably going to take flight in theaters. But many questions remain about when it will happen and who will return for it. To keep on top of the latest developments, we’ve assembled everything you need to know about Top Gun 3. Is Top Gun 3 officially happening? The good news is that Top…

The donation towards the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives fund will be invested in educating millions of people across the world By Kushmita Bose McDonald’s UAE announced this week its contribution of Dh1 million to the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The campaign honours mothers and strengthens the nation’s humanitarian efforts by providing educational support to millions globally. Drawing inspiration from the pivotal role of mothers as invaluable mentors to the younger generation, the campaign pays tribute to their enduring influence…

Renowned Indian actress Alia Bhatt hosted a her inaugural charity gala in collaboration with Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London. The event, filled with entertainment and culinary delights, aimed to support Alia’s chosen charity, the Salaam Bombay Foundation. The Salaam Bombay Foundation is dedicated to creating pathways towards purpose and economic opportunities, empowering slum children to complete their education and pursue better-paying jobs and vocations. “I’ve always admired Padmini Sekhsaria’s (founder, Salaam Bombay Foundation) tireless efforts and the incredible impact she has made through the Salaam Bombay Foundation. The thought of being able to play such an active role in…

If you have put off shopping amid rising costs, now is the time to break the hiatus. Go online and re-instal your favourite shopping apps as the UAE kicks off a three-day mega sale today. The annual Great Online Sale delivers on its promise of up to 95 per cent in discounts, with some items being offered at throwaway prices. Khaleej Times trawled through some of the major e-commerce platforms to check out some marked-down essentials and those you could easily add to cart. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Believe it or…

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.…

More than 600 pre-loaded nol cards were distributed to underprivileged families by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on the occasion of Sheikh Zayed Humanitarian Day, observed in the UAE on every 19th day of Ramadan. The nol cards can be used not only for public transport but also to make essential purchases at participating retail outlets in the emirate. RTA said the distribution of 630 nol cards is also part of their Ramadan initiative “aimed at carrying out various community initiatives directed towards RTA employees, people of determination, families with limited incomes, drivers, and workers to bring them joy…