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World Number One (OWGR) Scottie Scheffler is in action at the PGA Tour’s $9.1 million Texas Children’s Houston Open in Texas By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer With The Masters just a couple of weeks away the focus for many of the top male golfers is on the first Major of the year. This week the DP World Tour hosts the HERO Indian Open at the DLF Golf & Country Club, an Arnold Palmer Signature course located in Gurgaon district in the Indian state of Haryana. It is the second event of the Asian Swing on the newly…
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 UAE has strongly welcomed the UN Security Council’s adoption of a resolution that demands for the first time “an immediate ceasefire” in the occupied Gaza Strip during the month of Ramadan, and expressed hope that the resolution and its adherence would lead to a permanent ceasefire. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its aspiration that the resolution will lead towards ending the crisis and preventing further suffering for the brotherly Palestinian people, and will facilitate the immediate, safe, sustainable, and unhindered delivery of relief and humanitarian aid, particularly to the most vulnerable, as well as the release of…
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…
Mosques across Dubai resonate with the soulful recitation of the holy Quran as devoted imams guide Muslims through their five daily prayers. While balancing their duties at the mosque, teaching the Quran, and delivering sermons, the imams rarely go far from their spiritual duties for more than a few hours. With a brief half-day break each week, long drives, dinner gatherings, and even shopping trips are often cut short. However, for the imams, it is a small price to pay for a larger mission to spread the word of Islam. Most of them are highly educated, specialising in various Islamic…
The Philips Hue smart light bulbs are some of the best on the market, offering reliable performance and dozens of customization options. But like all electronics, they’re susceptible to various glitches and errors. Thankfully, running into a problem with your Hue light bulb doesn’t mean it’s time to replace it – you might just need to perform a reset. Alternatively, a reset is a great option if you’re looking to sell your Hue lights, ensuring none of your data or settings carries over to the new owner. Resetting the Philips Hue bulbs takes less than 10 minutes and is a…
Indian-curriculum schools in Dubai are gearing up to welcome students back to classrooms starting April 1. However, this return to learning will be short-lived, as students will soon break for the Eid Al Fitr holidays. Scheduled for either April 9 or April 10, pending moon sighting, this festive occasion will likely be one of the longest public holidays of the year. Students and their families could enjoy up to nine days break in April to celebrate Eid, marked after the holy month of Ramadan. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. However, students enrolled…
Donald Trump faces twin legal crises on Monday in New York, where he could see the possible seizure of his storied properties over a massive fine as he separately fights to delay a criminal trial even further. The 77-year-old, who has clinched the Republican nomination to run as president again despite facing a raft of legal charges, has already been hit by heavy fines in two civil cases. In his case over business fraud, his lawyers on Monday must either prove that he can guarantee payment of the $454 million fine or face the possible seizure of some of his…
Shopping online is more popular than ever, and few destinations are as universally praised as Amazon. The retailer carries nearly every product under the sun, making it a one-stop shop for all your consumer needs. Whether you’re searching for a new gaming laptop or a fancy robot vacuum, there’s a good chance you’ll find what you need at Amazon. Most online shoppers have probably heard of Amazon Prime — a monthly subscription service that gets you free two-day shipping, among other perks — though you may have been put off by its hefty fees. Despite the monthly fee (which seems…
Salaries are projected to increase faster than the inflation rate hike in the UAE this year on the back of increased demand for talent and growth in the overall economy. According to global human capital consultancy Mercer, the average salary in the UAE is expected to increase 4 per cent this year as compared to a 2.3 per cent rise in inflation. The Mercer Middle East Total Remuneration Survey for 2024 revealed employees working in energy companies will see a slightly higher salary increase of 4.3 per cent this year and staff in consumer goods firms will on average see…