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UAE authorities on Thursday announced the New Year holiday for federal government employees. In an advisory posted on Instagram, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources declared January 1, Monday, as a holiday. This means federal government employees will enjoy a long weekend next week. UAE residents can expect at least 13 public holidays in 2024, according to a list announced by the country’s Cabinet last month. Four of the seven official occasions could translate into extended weekends, with the longest being a six-day break.

HAYAH’s product portfolio reflects its deep understanding of the diverse needs of its clientele Established in 2008 as Green Crescent and rebranded as HAYAH, the company has consistently demonstrated a commitment to revolutionising insurance through digital transformation and financial inclusion. HAYAH is challenging traditional norms and introducing a fresh perspective to the insurance sector. At the heart of HAYAH’s operations lies a digital-first philosophy. Recognising the increasing reliance on technology in everyday life, HAYAH has pioneered the integration of digital solutions in insurance services. From seamless online policy management to tech-enhanced customer support, the company is dedicated to making insurance…

Wadi Shawka Wadi Shawka, an hour from Dubai, is an ideal hiking spot for beginners. Offering diverse routes, from a quick ramble to a day-long adventure with Shawka pools, it provides panoramic views for stunning snapshots. Start at Shawka Dam and take the stairs or the marked trails visible from the small parking area. The spot is suitable for a day out with family, and has clear trails to follow. It’s dog-friendly too, but keep pets leashed. Enjoy the outdoors with ease and capture the beauty of this hiking gem. Hatta Hatta, Dubai’s largest national park, an inviting spot for…

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…

In the rich tapestry of global cuisine, there exist places that transcend the boundaries of mere dining establishments. These are the places where every aspect, from the finest detail to the grandest gesture, comes together to create an unparalleled dining experience. ZOR, an Uzbek restaurant situated in the heart of Dubai, is precisely one of these exceptional destinations. Translated from Uzbek, “ZOR” carries the meaning of “excellent” or “superb.” This name perfectly encapsulates the ethos of the restaurant’s creators, who have painstakingly attended to every nuance, ensuring that ZOR offers nothing short of an extraordinary culinary adventure. ZOR finds its…

Kerala reported 300 new active cases of Covid-19 and 3 deaths on December 20, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of active cases of Covid-19 in the country stood at 2,669. Amid rising concerns over the emergence of the new variant of the Coronavirus, a Kerala-based health expert said on Wednesday that Covid is like any other communicable disease that cannot be wiped out completely adding that the strike rate of the disease has come down. “Covid is just like any other communicable disease that cannot be wiped out completely. However, the strike of…

More than 1,000 X users in the UAE reported that the social media platform was down at 10.01am on Thursday, December 21. However, at 11.02am, Khaleej Times is now able to access and view tweets as before. Reports by downdetector said that the website had more than 47,000 outage reports worldwide. UAE residents began reporting issues with the platform, formerly known as Twitter, at 9.15am. Users on the platform had been unable to view any tweets and were only able to see other accounts on the website and the application. A blank screen was shown on the application, with no…

Toyota is recalling just over 1 million vehicles in the U.S. over an issue with the airbags. In a notice posted online on Wednesday, Toyota said a potential defect in the front passenger seat airbag could prevent it from properly deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, or worse. The recall involves various Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022, specifically: Don’t Miss Toyota:Avalon, Avalon Hybrid / 2020-2021Camry, Camry Hybrid / 2020-2021Corolla / 2020-2021Highlander, Highlander Hybrid / 2020-2021RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid / 2020-2021Sienna Hybrid / 2021 Lexus:ES250 / 2021ES300H / 2020-2022ES350 / 2020-2021RX350 / 2020-2021RX450H…

Dubai International (DXB) remained the busiest international airport with 56.5 million seats in 2023, according to the latest figures released by aviation consultancy OAG. The Middle East aviation hub, which was also the busiest international airport in 2022 and 2019 with seating capacity of 53.98 million and 45.27 million, respectively, recorded a 25 per cent increase in seats this year as compared to last year. Dubai Airports recently forecast annual passenger traffic surpassing 2019 figures to reach 86.8 million in 2023, helped by strong growth throughout the first 9 months of 2023. In the second half of 2023, average monthly…

X, formerly known as Twitter, went down for users globally early Thursday ET. Anyone opening the social media app across all platforms will find a blank timeline. It’s not yet clear what has caused the outage or how long it might last. Don’t Miss When other social media platforms suffer disruption, X is usually the go-to service for many people wishing to vent their frustrations. But for now, folks are having to turn elsewhere. Comments on Down Detector, a site that monitors the performance of online services and which has confirmed X’s outage, started to appear early Thursday. “Everybody else’s…