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Dubai resident Shihab Abdulla was so close to completing a two-year passion project in 2023. He was able to photograph every single landmark on UAE’s currency notes, except one — the Barakah nuclear plant. After Khaleej Times published a report about his endeavour, he got a personal invitation from the representatives at the power plant. They wanted to help him finish his project. Shihab had the chance to click those final elusive photos last week. “It was a proud moment for me,” he told Khaleej Times. “To be invited there and be allowed to take a photograph to complete my…
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday that would force TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company or be banned in the US. The legislation is a major setback for the video-sharing app, which has surged in popularity across the world while causing nervousness about its Chinese ownership. The lawmakers voted 352 in favour of the proposed law and 65 against, in a rare moment of unity in politically divided Washington. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The warning shot against the app caught many by surprise…
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…
Code found within visionOS appears to reveal the countries in which Apple’s Vision Pro headset will launch next. Spotted by MacRumors on Wednesday, the code found within the Vision Pro’s operating system points to keyboard support for other languages, specifically: Cantonese, TraditionalChinese, SimplifiedEnglish (Australia)English (Canada)English (Japan)English (Singapore)English (UK)French (Canada)French (France)German (Germany)JapaneseKorean Apple unveiled the $3,499 Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in 2023 and started shipping it at the start of last month. But up to now the device has only been available in the U.S. Prominent Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed this was due to limited supplies of the Vision Pro…
While the shrill tone of the alarm clock wakes up fasting Muslims for suhoor during Ramadan, the tradition of the mesaharaties continues to linger in the memories of many, including Egyptian expat Shaima Al-Jali. Ramadan’s traditional pre-dawn caller, the mesaharaty, walks the street at night, armed with a drum and a list of names, waking up individuals for the pre-dawn meal or suhoor. The mesaharaty remains a traditional and cultural figure in Muslim communities, especially prevalent in the Arab world, and can still be spotted in Egypt today. Shaima, who has been residing in Abu Dhabi for the past 16…
The size of your favourite burger has shrunk, and the patty has gone thinner. When you open a bag of chips, there’s more air. Less coffee or tea in a jar; more space in a box of cereal; fewer sheets in a roll of tissue roll. The bag of rice is the same, but the unit is not, and the nuts in your preferred snack are almost missing. That’s ‘shrinkflation’ – a portmanteau or blending of the words shrink and inflation – a ploy by manufacturers to keep prices seemingly low by shrinking the size, weight or quantity of products.…
Fresh off a huge win over Winnipeg, the West-leading Vancouver Canucks get another important test tonight when they play host to the red-hot Colorado Avalanche. You’re just in time to watch the stream; the game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET. If you’re in the United States and want to watch, it will only be televised locally on Altitude Sports (Avalanche markets), but there are some ways you can watch a live stream. Is There a Free Avalanche vs Canucks Live Stream? The only way you can watch this one completely cost-free is if you live in the Avalanche market where…
With UAE residents possibly getting a nine-day break for Eid Al Fitr in April, demand for travel is soaring. All-inclusive nine-day holidays are trending among UAE travellers, according to experts. If the holy month of Ramadan lasts 30 days, the Eid break — including the weekends — is from Saturday, April 6, till Sunday, April 14. Dubai-based dnata Travel said bookings for the upcoming break have “more than doubled in volume” compared to 2023 levels. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The travel agency has noted a heavier-than-usual demand for outbound travel. In…
Crude oil’s steady ascent since December, when Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, has recently met with resistance, as WTI failed to break above $80 resistance, while Brent’s upside move was arrested well ahead of key resistance at $85. Initially, the attacks raised the geopolitical temperature while supporting tighter supply conditions with millions of barrels of crude and fuel stuck at sea for longer. But the trend is showing signs of running out of steam. “While a recent buildup in hedge funds’ long positioning and the current price behaviour support an upside break, we stay sceptical given the…
It’s time for Leg 2 of El Súper Clásico, as Club América and Guadalajara finish off their CONCACAF Champions Cup matchup at Estadio Azteca tonight. América hold a 3-0 aggregate lead for this home matchup, making them massive favorites to advance, but when it comes to this heated rivalry, anything can happen. Quickly pick a streaming service from the options below, because this one kicks off at 10:30 p.m. ET. If you live in the United States, you can watch on Fox Sports 2 (English broadcast) or TUDN (Spanish), but there are also several different ways you can watch a…