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Residents across the UAE grappled with unstable weather conditions on Saturday, March 9, as heavy rains, thunderstorms and lightning hit the country. As the evening approached and rains came to a halt, with skies slowly clearing up, residents were able to witness stunning rainbows, with all seven colours lifting up an otherwise dull, grey sky. Some even saw a double rainbow take over UAE skies. In a relief for residents today, UAE has announced an end to hazardous weather conditions across the country. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here are some of…

French linguist Bernard Cerquiglini would like to send a copy of his new book, “The English language doesn’t exist: it’s badly pronounced French”, to King Charles III. Rather than aiming to make the monarch sputter into his morning tea, “it’s a book written from a humorous perspective, it’s deliberately in bad faith, arrogant, chauvinistic and so on,” Cerquiglini told AFP. Beneath the provocative title and humour, the prominent academic hopes to convey the cross-Channel linguistic tangle since the Norman conquest of 1066 — and how ridiculous French resistance to “anglicisms” can be. “You can also see my book as an…

Mercedes would do handstands to have Red Bull’s triple world champion Max Verstappen driving for them but first they need a car worthy of his talents, team boss Toto Wolff said on Saturday. Verstappen has won 19 of the last 20 races and took his second of the Formula One season in Saudi Arabia with an untroubled run from pole position. The Dutch driver’s future has been the subject of some speculation, despite Red Bull being way ahead of the rest, as a consequence of allegations by a female team employee against principal Christian Horner. Horner has been cleared, after…

It’s March, which means there are two kinds of “madness” going on in popular culture: the “March Madness” in basketball, and the different kind of madness that is this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. That’s right, the 2024 Oscars is about to happen, and while it has its fair share of fans, not everyone wants to know who won Best Picture or who wore it best. If you’re one of those people, we have you covered. No, we won’t do your taxes, but we can recommend five great Netflix movies to stream while the Oscars are being broadcast. From a 2024…

Dubai-based Arista Properties has launched Dh500 million Wadi Villas, located in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, District 11, Meydan, as demand for uber-luxury properties continues to lead the real estate market in the emirate. The newly-launched project will feature 30 villas of 4, 5, and 6 bedrooms with a price range of Dh14 million to Dh40 million and is slated for completion by 2026. Importantly, demand for villas has exceeded supply in Dubai in the post-pandemic period as residents and foreign investors are looking for more spacious properties. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…

Star India batter Shubman Gill and England middle-order batter Jonny Bairstow had a heated exchange during the fifth and final Test between both sides at Dharamshala on Saturday. On Day three, England’s ageless pace wonder James Anderson had become the first pacer ever to reach 700 Test wickets. One of his two victims during India’s first innings was Gill, who had scored a fine century, concluding what could be a breakthrough Test series after a string of low scores on a high. Just before Gill had reached his century, he exchanged some words with the 41-year-old pacer. When asked in…

Fans of RPGs have been eating well since the beginning of 2024. In fact, there have been more amazing games in this genre alone than most people could reasonably keep up with. As much as I love a deep RPG, even I have to admit I’ve been feeling a little burnt out after my third or fourth 100-hour adventure. Before we get hit with Unicorn Overlord, Rise of the Ronin, and Dragon’s Dogma 2 this month alone, I felt the need for something different to cleanse my palate. That’s when I found Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. I knew about Warhammer 40K:…

Question: I read about reduced working hours for private sector employees during Ramadan. I have been working for a company in Dubai for the past ten years and was never allowed the 2-hour reduction in work hours. What should I do about this? Who do I complain to? What happens after? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are employed by a private company located in the mainland of Dubai. Therefore, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 on the Implementation…

The Australian Fatwa Council has announced that Ramadan 2024 will begin on March 12 for Muslims in the country. The Australian National Imams Council in a social media post said that the date was issued following extensive consultations with the Imams from the Australian Fatwa Council and the Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamad. In Sydney, the sun will set on Sunday, March 10 at 7.19pm (AEST), while the moon for Sha’aban will set at 7.23pm on the same night. In Perth, the sun will set on Sunday, March 10 at 6.40pm (AWST), while the moon Sha’aban will…

Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the desert, beating Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday in his first match at the BNP Paribas Open in five years. The 24-time Grand Slam singles champion joined Rafael Nadal as the only players to win 400 matches in ATP Masters 1000 series events. The top-ranked Djokovic is a five-time champion at Indian Wells, tied with Roger Federer for most by a male, but hadn’t played in the event since 2019. “Five years is quite a long time for a professional tennis player, but at the same time playing here the last…