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The collaboration marks a significant alliance in the financial derivatives trading sector On March 11, GTC Group, a leading financial derivative trading service group based in Dubai, officially forged a strategic cooperation agreement with Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: BHAT). This collaboration marks a significant alliance in the financial derivatives trading sector. Under the agreement, BHAT will expand into various financial services sectors including commodities, foreign exchange, stocks, and indices, while GTC GROUP will provide core operational services along with cutting-edge trading platforms and the latest trading technology. Together, we aim to foster the development of financial derivatives…

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.…

Dubai residents are price-conscious when it comes to dining out, preferring fast food over fine dining and other eateries such as all-day and casual dining. “Residents in the city are more price-conscious when dining out, opting for more affordable options like fast food rather than regularly frequenting establishments with higher average cheque sizes. This preference for affordability reinforces the prominent position of the fast food sector in Dubai’s food service landscape,” according to a new study released by JLL. Due to strong demand over the past couple of years, fast food outlets have mushroomed across the city. The number of…

In a bold and unexpected move, acclaimed Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda steps into the director’s chair for his maiden directorial venture, Swatantra Veer Savarkar. This biographical film not only marks Hooda’s transition from acting to directing but also serves as a poignant exploration of one of India’s most controversial yet enigmatic historical figures, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The genesis of Swatantra Veer Savarkar lies in Hooda’s deep-seated desire to illuminate the lesser-known chapters of India’s struggle for independence. In an interview with City Times, Hooda divulged his journey from being primarily an actor to assuming the multifaceted roles of actor, writer,…

YouTube is taking steps to try to help viewers better understand if what they’re watching has been created, whether completely or in part, by generative AI. “Generative AI is transforming the ways creators express themselves — from storyboarding ideas to experimenting with tools that enhance the creative process,” YouTube said in a message shared on Monday. “But viewers increasingly want more transparency about whether the content they’re seeing is altered or synthetic.” Part of the effort to bolster trust on the popular streaming platform includes the launch of a new tool that requires creators to inform viewers when realistic-looking content…

German expatriate Martina Oberholzner, now known as Mariam, is cherishing her first Ramadan in Dubai after her conversion to Islam earlier this year. The 26-year-old finds solace in her new faith’s teachings with a German edition of the Quran. Reflecting on her spiritual journey, the marketing executive said, “Even in my teens, I felt a profound connection to Islam. Though raised in a Christian household, I was always drawn to the teachings of Islam. I dressed modestly and often wore a sheila (head scarf). However, it was only in January 2024 that I went to an Islamic Information Centre in…

The rupee declined 5 paise at 82.95 against the US dollar (23.04 UAE dirhams) on Tuesday due to firm crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 82.94 to a dollar, down 4 paise over the previous close of 82.90. The local currency moved in a tight range of 82.93 to 82.95 to a dollar in early deals. The rupee traded at 82.95, down 5 paise, against the US dollar at 9.15 am India time. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. [Editor’s Note: For…

Well-known Malayalam and Tamil actress Arundhathi Nair was involved in a tragic accident on Thursday that left her in a critical state, as per Indian media outlets. The hit-and-run accident took place on Kovalam Bypass Road in Thiruvananthapuram, while the actress was returning home on a bike during night time. Nair and her bother were returning from an interview when a car hit them and fled. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Taking to Instagram, Arundhathi’s sister posted about her sister’s critical condition. The actor is said to be admitted in Ananthapuri Hopsital…

A string of excellent performances in the recent Pakistan Super League has seen Imad Wasim appear as a potential wildcard selection for this year’s T20 World Cup. Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim played a brilliant role in helping Islamabad United to a third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title on Monday. The 35-year-old picked up a five-wicket haul to help restrict Multan Sultans to 159/9 and then returned later in the match to guide the run chase home with an unbeaten 19*. It was the third match on the trot that Imad has made a telling contribution at the tournament, with the…

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…