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“I’m from where Messi is from,” 90-year-old Esther Cunio told the two masked Palestinian gunmen who moments earlier invaded her home in southern Israel. It was the morning of Oct. 7 and Hamas was carrying out its killing spree in communities near the Gaza border, including in Kibbutz Nir Oz, where Cunio, who was born in Argentina, was living. She spoke about the encounter in a new documentary about the Hamas rampage that focuses on the Latino-Israeli community called “Voces Del 7 De Octubre – Latino Stories of Survival”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Dear Children, After I finished writing to your parents last week addressing the subject of you seeking refuge in peers and other online sources to deal with the many emotional crises you go through, I felt it was imperative to involve you too in the conversation. More so because, when the discussion revolves around your life and well-being, it is impossible to exclude you from the dialogue. In all probability, the biggest gripe you may have – especially in your teens – about parents and guardians is that they unilaterally decide things on your behalf; they don’t understand your dilemmas…
We have the solution to Wordle on March 22, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle answer Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “SHADE.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely…
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued directives to establish the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority, to further promote sustainable practices across sectors, to preserve biodiversity, and expand natural reserves and green spaces in the emirate. The initiative is aimed at creating a solid foundation for the green economy to flourish and enhance Dubai’s role in the global movement to combat climate change. The Dubai Ruler also issued directives to appoint Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani as the Director-General of the newly launched entity. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al…
Imagine you’re in a tight spot after making a work blunder, and you turn to ChatGPT for help in drafting an apology email to your boss. While the AI can nail the proper format and language, it might fall short in adding that authentic touch of remorse and sincerity that human-written apologies often carry. The result? An email that ticks the formal boxes but may miss the mark in truly conveying your regret and commitment to making amends. According to Service Bell, almost 90 per cent of chatbot users view chatbots as acceptable to extremely helpful. And, as per Forbes,…
In 2022, when then 14-year-old South African teen, Alana, learned that her family would be moving to Dubai, her mind went blank with disbelief. “I was just so overwhelmed. I didn’t know how to feel or what to expect. It was all so unreal. My friends and I had made plans for prom and to graduate with each other. This was my hometown – I’d never lived anywhere else. It was all being taken away from me.” Her mother, Irene, a 45-year-old teacher, was facing fears of her own. “We were moving for my husband’s work. And I knew it…
With four losses in their last five games, the Kansas Jayhawks will be on upset watch when they take on a talented Samford Bulldogs team in an always tricky 4 vs. 13 matchup tonight. The SoCo champs will have some extra motivation as they make their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2000, while the Jayhawks are trying to get back to the second week of the Big Dance after an early exit as a top seed last year. The game is supposed to start very soon, sometime around 9:55 p.m. ET (about 30 minutes following the conclusion of Gonzaga vs…
The sound of the adhan (call to prayer) for maghrib prayers echoed through the walls of the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara in Jebel Ali, bringing together people of diverse faiths as they assembled to end their fast at the Sikh temple in Dubai. Reflecting the principles of religious freedom, tolerance, and harmonious coexistence cherished by the UAE, more than 250 individuals participated in the yearly interfaith iftar hosted at the Gurudwara on Thursday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. It was an evening of unity and the exchange of blessings during the sacred…
Founder of Bright Al, an app that facilitates the mastery of languages through generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) breakthroughs, Dmitrii Basalkin is a UAE-based entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience in building online education services. In 2017, Dmitrii launched Bright AI — a publisher of language learning apps that help beginners streamline their path to learning English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and most recently, Arabic. Leveraging his experience in language learning, gamification, and AI, Dmitrii and his team have achieved 25+ million downloads of the language-learning apps, signifying a shift towards AI-powered educational frameworks. “I dedicated myself to language learning because…
Healthcare costs will be more manageable for UAE residents, with the government announcing a mandatory insurance scheme for all private sector employees and domestic workers. The scheme will be implemented from January 1, 2025. As reported by Khaleej Times, the new scheme comes as a relief for employees who don’t have a company-sponsored health cover and can’t afford to pay for one. While premiums and costs may increase for employers, ensuring a good health benefits package will help them attract and retain talent. Here is all you need to know about the UAE-wide scheme. How is this scheme different from…