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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…

Some UAE residents will enjoy up to nine days off to celebrate Islamic festival Eid Al Fitr. The UAE Cabinet announced on Sunday that federal government employees will get a week-long holiday that starts from Monday, April 8. Along with the Saturday-Sunday weekend, that’s a nine-day break. For government employees, the holiday does not depend on when the Moon is sighted. However, private sector employees could get a holiday that lasts either nine or six days depending on when the Moon is sighted and whether Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days. Here’s all you need to know about the longest…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Monday to use a fresh national security law passed by parliament to ban news channel Al Jazeera from broadcasting in the country. The law, passed on Monday by 70 votes to 10, grants top ministers the power to ban broadcasts by foreign channels deemed a national security threat and to shut their offices. Netanyahu was quick to single out Qatar-based channel Al Jazeera, with which his government has a long-running feud that predates Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “The terrorist…

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…

The weather today is expected to be fair to partly cloudy in general, becoming cloudy gradually, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. There is also a probability of light rainfall by night and Wednesday morning especially towards westward regions. Light to moderate winds are set to blow, freshening at times. 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 expected to drop to a low of 12ºC in mountainous parts of the country and reach a high…

It’s April Fools’ Day yet again, so social media is rife with fake announcements and gags to celebrate. The video game industry also loves making these jokes, and while not all of them land well, one of the funniest this year comes from The Pokémon Company and Pokémon Sleep. It’s a video for a Pokémon Sleep World Champions Tournament, where multiple people compete to become a Pokémon Sleep champion by falling asleep as fast as possible and getting a good artistry score for how well they snooze. It’s a hilarious riff on how The Pokémon Company holds Pokémon World Championships for…

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…

Lectric XPeak MSRP $1,400.00 “Lectric eBikes disrupts e-mobility pricing with the excellent XPeak on-road and off-road adventure e-bike.” Pros Remarkable value with quality components Confidence-inspiring front fork ISO eMTB safety tested Battery certified to UL 2849 standard Ample torque and speed Fast and easy assembly Extensive accessory list Lectric eBikes continues to disrupt e-mobility industry pricing with the excellent Lectric XPeak, an on-road and off-road fat-tire adventure e-bike. Tough, capable, comfortable, and head-shakingly inexpensive, the XPeak promises tons of fun for riders and groans from its competitors. As with Lectric’s XP 3.0 folding e-bike, the XPeak’s level of quality at…

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…