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Car rental companies across the UAE are experiencing an unprecedented surge in bookings for the long Eid break. Many companies have reported that their entire fleets are fully booked until next week. The high demand has prompted some companies to implement surge pricing, leading to a nearly 20 percent increase in rental charges. As car rental companies found themselves flooded with bookings, many customers have been left scrambling for available vehicles. The surge in demand has surpassed expectations, catching rental companies off guard and resulting in a shortage of available cars. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
A top Vietnamese property tycoon was sentenced to death on Thursday in one of the biggest corruption cases in history, with an estimated $27 billion in damages. The jury in Ho Chi Minh City rejected all defence arguments by Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, finding her guilty of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank over a decade. Her actions had “eroded people’s trust in the leadership of the Party and state,” the jury said, according to state media. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels More than a dozen…
In the numerous interviews leading up to the release of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (BMCM), Bollywood’s much-hyped Eid movie, lead actor Akshay Kumar said that audiences should treat this film as an entertainer and not look for any social messaging. Director Ali Abbas Zafar stated the makers had designed it like a comic book. After watching the film, there is one message I’d like to give Akshay and Ali – thank you for the warning. The trailer itself gave away a lot of what was to be expected – pop patriotism, stylised heroes, menacing villain, big scale action sequences (also…
A good blender makes a nice addition to the kitchen, and it’s something to consider if you’re looking to add to your lineup of smart home devices. Vitamix is a premium option, as the brand frequently has blender models in contention to be among the best blenders. Its commercial-grade nature may make it seem as though Vitamix deals can be hard to come by, but there are several out there worth shopping. We’ve rounded up all of the best Vitamin deals, so read onward and save on a new blender. Vitamix V1200 (reconditioned) — $330, was $670 With the Vitamix…
Gujarat Titans (CT) all-rounder Darshan Nalkande spoke about the atmosphere and energy in the GT camp during the practice session after winning the last-ball thriller against table toppers Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. A fine half-century by Shubman Gill and brilliant finishing by Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan helped GT secure a thrilling three-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2024 clash at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday. “I was told that you can bowl in both in the middle and the last overs according to the situation of the game,…
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.…
The day will be partly cloudy in general and cloudy at times, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times. There is a probability of light rainfall over scattered areas. Temperatures could be as high as 40ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 35ºC in Abu Dhabi and 34ºC in Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. However, temperatures could be as low as 24ºC in Abu Dhabi and 25ºC in Dubai and 15ºC in mountainous regions. Humidity levels will range from…
An artist who banned men from seeing her Australian museum exhibit said Thursday she was “saddened” by a court decision forcing her to admit “persons who do not identify as ladies”. Kirsha Kaechele set up the “Ladies Lounge” at Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), in part as a protest against discrimination and men’s only social clubs, which existed for centuries virtually unchecked. The lounge features a collection of antiquities and work by leading artists. A male visitor launched a discrimination case last year after being denied entry to the lounge. Stay up to date with the latest…
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…
Sharjah Airport celebrated Eid Al Fitr with passengers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Employees at the airport offered sweets and warm hospitality to travellers, true to the spirit of Eid. This initiative is regularly implemented at Sharjah Airport. It is part of the airport’s institutional values that include contributing to people’s special moments with family and friends. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Airport-goers embraced this gesture, and expressed their eagerness to choose Sharjah Airport as their first choice for their trips to and from the country.