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Residents across parts of Dubai woke up to thick fog and a chilly dip in temperatures during the wee hours of the morning. Among these were faithful who rushed to mosques after suhoor and busy office workers who kick start their day early. Those hitting the mosques in Karama were welcomed by thick fog, lowered visibility as they walked back home and morning dew settling on cars. A similar sight was seen in Abu Hail, where despite the lowered visibility, the crescent was quite visible. Jameel A., an Egyptian expat coming back from prayers, was caught offguard when he went…
Israel announced on Friday that it would allow “temporary” aid deliveries into famine-threatened northern Gaza, hours after the United States warned of a sharp shift in its policy over the Gaza war. In a tense, 30-minute phone call on Thursday, US President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that US policy on Israel was dependent on the protection of civilians and aid workers in Gaza, the first hint of possible conditions to Washington’s military support. Just hours later, in the middle of the night in Jerusalem, Israel announced it would open more aid routes into blockaded Gaza. Stay up…
The Eid Al Fitr holiday in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) will start from Monday (Ramadan 29 or April 8) until the 3rd of Shawwal 1445 AH, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) announced on Thursday. Trading and regular working hours will resume in the markets on Friday, April 12, if Eid Al Fitr falls on Tuesday, April 9, or on Monday, April 15, if Eid falls on Wednesday, April 10, the SCA clarified. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. However, Both the Dubai Gold and Commodities…
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…
e& UAE has consistently demonstrated its commitment to ethical business conduct and anti-bribery compliance ABAC Center of Excellence awarded e& UAE the distinguished ISO 37001:2016 Anti- Bribery Management System (ABMS) certification, a significant milestone in its commitment to ethical business practices. The certification follows a thorough and rigorous auditing and examination process conducted by ABAC Center of Excellence Limited, meticulously evaluating e& UAE’s adherence to the stringent standards required for compliance with the ISO 37001:2016 guidelines. As a leader in the global telecommunications industry, e& UAE has consistently demonstrated its commitment to ethical business conduct and anti-bribery compliance. The ISO…
McDonald’s Corporation said on Thursday that it will acquire Alonyal, which owns 225 McDonald’s restaurants in Israel which have been hit by calls for a boycott over the war with Hamas in Gaza. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. McDonald’s said in a statement the deal was subject to conditions which it did not identify. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Alonyal has operated McDonald’s restaurants in Israel for more than 30 years, today owning 225 franchised properties with more than 5,000 employees, who will be retained after the sale. In presenting…
Science and spirituality are often perceived as two different realms of knowledge and experience. However, at the confluence of science and spirituality, one can seek to uncover life’s deepest truths. At the forefront of this exploration stands Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, the spiritual leader of Science of Spirituality (SOS). With a global presence spanning over 3,200 centres across 50 countries, SOS has touched the lives of millions worldwide. Drawing from a rich lineage of Spiritual Masters, he is recognised for his work towards promoting inner and outer peace through meditation. Through the ancient practice of SOS Meditation, he presents…
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.…
NASA Astronauts Talk about the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse In case you hadn’t heard, a total solar eclipse is about to happen. The spectacular celestial event on Monday, April 8, will see the moon come between Earth and the sun, casting a dark shadow over an area stretching across the U.S. from Maine to Texas, as also into Canada and Mexico. If you live along the 115-mile-wide path of totality, you’re in for a real treat. Oh, and also expect millions of your fellow Americans to be joining you as they head to your neck of the woods to experience…
As Eid approaches, the demand for henna artists has surged dramatically. Many artists are fully booked, and salon reservations are running out despite the sharp increase in henna prices compared to ordinary days. Some popular henna artists are experiencing a surge in bookings before Eid and are unable to accommodate additional appointments. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Several women have also observed a noticeable hike in henna prices, which can vary depending on the complexity of the design, starting from Dh250 and going up to Dh2,000. Sayeda Nis, a henna artist who…