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More than 1,000 X users in the UAE reported that the social media platform was down at 10.01am on Thursday, December 21. However, at 11.02am, Khaleej Times is now able to access and view tweets as before. Reports by downdetector said that the website had more than 47,000 outage reports worldwide. UAE residents began reporting issues with the platform, formerly known as Twitter, at 9.15am. Users on the platform had been unable to view any tweets and were only able to see other accounts on the website and the application. A blank screen was shown on the application, with no…

Toyota is recalling just over 1 million vehicles in the U.S. over an issue with the airbags. In a notice posted online on Wednesday, Toyota said a potential defect in the front passenger seat airbag could prevent it from properly deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, or worse. The recall involves various Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022, specifically: Don’t Miss Toyota:Avalon, Avalon Hybrid / 2020-2021Camry, Camry Hybrid / 2020-2021Corolla / 2020-2021Highlander, Highlander Hybrid / 2020-2021RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid / 2020-2021Sienna Hybrid / 2021 Lexus:ES250 / 2021ES300H / 2020-2022ES350 / 2020-2021RX350 / 2020-2021RX450H…

Dubai International (DXB) remained the busiest international airport with 56.5 million seats in 2023, according to the latest figures released by aviation consultancy OAG. The Middle East aviation hub, which was also the busiest international airport in 2022 and 2019 with seating capacity of 53.98 million and 45.27 million, respectively, recorded a 25 per cent increase in seats this year as compared to last year. Dubai Airports recently forecast annual passenger traffic surpassing 2019 figures to reach 86.8 million in 2023, helped by strong growth throughout the first 9 months of 2023. In the second half of 2023, average monthly…

X, formerly known as Twitter, went down for users globally early Thursday ET. Anyone opening the social media app across all platforms will find a blank timeline. It’s not yet clear what has caused the outage or how long it might last. Don’t Miss When other social media platforms suffer disruption, X is usually the go-to service for many people wishing to vent their frustrations. But for now, folks are having to turn elsewhere. Comments on Down Detector, a site that monitors the performance of online services and which has confirmed X’s outage, started to appear early Thursday. “Everybody else’s…

As Covid-19 cases show an upward trend in India, authorities at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital remain vigilant. Doctors advise being alert regarding this new variant, emphasising that there is no need to panic, but precautions should be increased. Dr Rohit Kumar, Head of Pulmonary Medicine at Safdarjung Hospital, said on Wednesday, “We are on high alert, conducting Covid tests, and sending samples for genome sequencing.” “Covid is an RNA virus that changes its form from time to time, and new variants of it emerge. And now a new variant has emerged, which has been named JN.1. However, not a single case…

The UAE has been taking impressive strides to reinforce its position as the global hub of Islamic finance industry with its Shariah-compliant banking sector currently accounting for 23 per cent of total banking assets of the country, equivalent to Dh845 billion. Khaled Mohamed Balama, governor of the Central Bank of the UAE, said the nation’s buoyant Islamic banking sector has become an integral part of the UAE’s financial industry. “The sector plays a crucial role in the development and provision of sustainable finance and in meeting the sustainability objectives of the wider financial sector, in accordance with the UAE’s regulatory,…

Ladurée festive macarons and yule logs Ladurée has released a festive-themed box of macarons featuring two limited-edition treats for the holiday season. Decorated with festive regalia featuring white sparkles, green pine garland, and wreaths. Two limited-edition macarons, the Speculoos and Nougat Macaron, are available in sizes 8, 12, and 18, with gold and silver macarons priced at Dh20 and logo-printed macarons priced at Dh16. Also joining the festive line-up are the Ispahan yule log, Pistachio Savoie biscuit, and Chocolate Hazelnut. Prices range from Dh299 for six in individual and large sizes, varying prices in Dubai Mall and the rest of…

We have the solution to Wordle (#915) on December 21, 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 “SMALL.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today…

The day will be partly cloudy in general, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Heavy rain has also been forecast across the nation. Clouds will appear over some eastern and northern areas, and coastal areas with a chance of rainfall. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times. Temperatures could be as high as 29ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 26ºC in Abu Dhabi and 27ºC in Dubai. However, temperatures could be as low as 16ºC in Abu Dhabi and 19ºC in Dubai and 7ºC in mountainous regions. It will be humid by night…

By focusing on the quality and diversity of their coffee offerings, the brand has created a coffee culture that resonates with Middle Eastern coffee enthusiasts The Middle East, with its rich history of coffee consumption, has always held coffee in high regard. To many, it’s more than just a beverage; it’s a symbol of warmth, friendship, and an integral part of daily life. Coffeehouses have played a crucial role in Middle Eastern society as they serve as social hubs where people come together to savour the brew, take a moment for themselves, or gather with friends and family to catch…