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The Indian rupee strengthened on Wednesday, aided by a drop in U.S. bond yields which also helped lift most Asian currencies. The rupee was at 82.9825 (Dh22.6) against the U.S. dollar as of 09:45 a.m. IST, barely changed from its previous close at 83.0550. The dollar index was steady near 104.1 after falling nearly 0.3% on Tuesday. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield also slipped 8 basis points (bps) to 4.08% on Tuesday as investors awaited cues on when the Federal Reserve may begin easing policy rates. The dollar-rupee pair may be “slightly under pressure” during the day’s session but dip-buying…

Citi Developers maiden project in Dubai, the Dh300 million, Aveline Residences, to be developed in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle, has already seen 70 per cent of its apartments booked. “JVC is very strategically located and is also densely populated. So that’s why our second project will also be coming up in JVC,” Malik Taha, managing director of Citi Developers, told Khaleej Times in an interview on the sidelines of the inauguration of its experience centre on Jumeirah Road. The experience centre will feature virtual reality experiences, mockup apartment showcases, one-on-one sessions, and interactive presentations. Within the experience centre,…

Private astronauts who reportedly paid tens of millions of dollars for a two-week stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are getting a little extra value for money after their departure date was changed due to poor weather conditions at the landing site. “Due to ongoing unfavorable weather off the coast of Florida, Dragon is standing down from Tuesday’s undocking from the space station,” SpaceX said in a post on social media on Tuesday. “The spacecraft and Ax-3 crew remain healthy, and teams will continue to monitor weather conditions for the next available undocking opportunity.” The Ax-3 crew — comprising…

Parents looking to adopt in the UAE might face some confusion regarding the laws surrounding fostering and raising a child. Although ‘adoption’ is not legally permitted in the country, residents can raise a child of unknown parentage, keeping in mind some conditions. The UAE has set in place certain laws to ensure the protection of orphan’s rights. As per a federal law, the country provides a monthly assistance for orphans under UAE citizens’ care as well as for children from unknown parents. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. UAE law concerning child rights,…

QatarEnergy and India’s Petronet LNG signed their biggest single deal for supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on Tuesday, as India ramps up use of the fuel in a bid to curb emissions. The deal will see Qatar supply 7.5 million metric tonnes per year of LNG to Petronet LNG on a delivered ex-ship basis (DES) from 2028 to 2048, according to a Petronet LNG statement. Qatar, the world’s second largest LNG exporter, is pushing to play a larger role in Asia and Europe as competition from top supplier US increases. It plans to expand its liquefaction capacity to 126…

We have the solution to Wordle on February 7, 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 “WHICH.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely…

Two Dubai students have created an innovative website to enhance job opportunities for blue-collar workers in the UAE. Twins Sahil and Seeya Uberoi from the American School of Dubai have created a unique platform called PotentiAE, which uses AI to enhance resumes and help people find jobs. Speaking to Khaleej Times, the Grade 12 student, Sahil Uberoi said, “It all started in 2021 when an immigrant who had just arrived in the UAE sought our help to create curriculum vitae (CV) for him, as he had never heard of the concept before. That’s how we made our first CV, which…

The head of the US Federal Aviation Administration told lawmakers on Tuesday that the agency is stepping up oversight of Boeing in the wake of a 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker told the House transportation and infrastructure aviation subcommittee the agency was “aggressively expanding oversight of new aircraft with increased floor presence at all Boeing facilities… We will follow the data and take appropriate and necessary action.” The FAA, acting after a cabin panel blew out during flight on a new Alaska Airlines MAX 9, took the unprecedented action of barring Boeing from expanding production of…

South Africa’s Dylan Frittelli captured the third DP World Tour title of his career with victory at the $2.5 million Bahrain Championship presented by Bapco Energies. Frittelli shot a closing round of one under 71 that saw him reach 13 under for the tournament, two clear of fellow countryman Zander Lombard and Sweden’s Jesper Svensson. It was an emotional win for the 33-year-old, who struggled for form on the PGA Tour last year and admitted he considered quitting the game. “It feels great, it feels awesome,” said Frittelli, whose last DP World Tour win was six years ago at the…

Italy and the UAE deepen trade ties in orthodontics, UAE imports nearly EUR 33 million in Italian dentistry products in 2023 47 Italian companies feature at AEEDC 2024 Dubai, UAE; 6th February 2024: Strengthening the trade relationship between the UAE and Italy, Italian orthodontics manufacturers have supplied nearly EUR 33 million worth of dental products to the UAE in 2023. Italian companies are set to showcase the latest innovations and products in the field of orthodontics at the AEEDC Dubai Conference 2024, the world’s largest dental event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 6 to 8 February 2024.…