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Come heavy rain, flood, major multi-vehicle pile-up, or any critical emergencies, the UAE’s Ministry of Interior has been ensuring the security and stability of community members through a rapid response from its state-of-the-art federal operations centre. The ministry’s high-tech mobile operations centre, which functions 24X7, keeps an eye out for any emergencies in the country and coordinates with police to handle a situation as per requirement. The ministry has a satellite-powered mobile unit in each of the seven emirates. The movable operations centre is part of the ministry’s response system for emergencies, disaster management, and big-ticket international events anywhere in…

Six people have been killed in floods precipitated by torrential rain across northeast India and neighbouring Bangladesh that inundated the homes of more than a million others, officials said on Wednesday. Monsoons cause widespread destruction every year but experts say climate change is shifting weather patterns and increasing the number of extreme weather events. Disaster authorities in India’s northeastern state of Assam said four people had died over the past day, bringing the number of people killed there over successive downpours since mid-May to 38. In Bangladesh, landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rain killed two people, including a Rohingya refugee,…

Japan will introduce a new type of floating-rate note that helps investors mitigate the risk from rising bond yields, two government sources told Reuters, a sign policymakers are gearing up for further interest rate hikes. The move is part of the government’s efforts to ensure it can keep selling debt smoothly, even as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) trims its huge bond buying and eyes more hikes to near-zero interest rates. A tapering of bond buying and rate hikes by the central bank both work to push down bond prices and prop up yields. Interest rates and bond prices have…

Hina Khan, who is batting stage 3 breast cancer, received a motivational message from actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Ruth Prabhu recently took to her Instagram stories to cheer for Hina Khan as she battles her cancer diagnosis. Ruth Prabhu re-shared Khan’s latest video on her Instagram story and called her “warrior”. “Praying for you”. @realhinakhan# Warrior,” she captioned the post. The actor reacted to Ruth Prabhu’s post, writing, “Takes one to know one…I know you’re an absolute star…and the way you’ve handled all that life threw at you…is beyond amazing..Lots of love and blessings”. On Monday, Khan shared a video…

Hardik Pandya rose two places to go level with Sri Lankan star Wanindu Hasaranga as the top-ranked men’s T20I all-rounder on Wednesday, as per the ICC official website. The all-rounder, who made a big contribution in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa, with the crucial wickets of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, had a good tournament with bat and ball and became the first Indian man to reach No.1 in the category. Hardik Pandya made impactful cameos down the order with the bat and made breakthroughs with the ball when the team needed him to. He finished with…

79% of professionals in the MENA region anticipate technological advances to redefine the future of work Bayt.com and YouGov’s comprehensive study reveals optimism and changing dynamics in the MENA job market Dubai, UAE 7 July 2024: Bayt.com, the Middle East’s leading job site, and YouGov today announced the results of the Future of Work in MENA 2024 survey, providing a data-driven perspective on workforce confidence, skill set priorities, recruitment practices, and the sectors poised for growth or decline. The survey showcases a region that is positive about its professional future, with 80% of the respondent’s expressing confidence in the future…

We’re in the midst of the Steam Summer Sale this year, and Valve is doing something a bit different this time by creating a Featured Deep Discounts section. It highlights some of the best games discounted by 90% or more. While this narrows things down, you may still have some choice paralysis while deciding among the games included this year. If you’re a fan of PC city builders or games that force players to make difficult choices, I’d recommend snatching up Frostpunk for just $3, which is a 90% discount. Released in 2018, developer 11 bit Studios describes Frostpunk as…

After a successful run in Sharjah and Fujairah, the ‘one-day test’ initiative for obtaining a driving licence is back, but this time in a different emirate. Ras Al Khaimah Police, through its Centre for Traffic and Licensing at the Automotive and Driver Licensing Department, has introduced an initiative to facilitate driver’s licenses for national service recruits. The fast-tracked procedure, scheduled to run from July to December 2024, offers a streamlined process where soldiers can complete eye-test, internal and external practical testing in a single day, the emirate’s police said on Wednesday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

Pakistan is looking to clinch a staff level agreement on an International Monetary Fund bailout of more than $6 billion this month after addressing all of the lender’s requirements in its annual budget, its junior finance minister told Reuters. The South Asian country has set challenging revenue targets in its annual budget to help it win approval from the IMF for a loan to stave off another economic meltdown, even as domestic anger rises at new taxation measures. “We hope to culminate this (IMF) process in the next three to four weeks,” Minister of State for Finance, Revenue and Power…

Whether for a relaxed dinner, casual drinks or a spontaneous party with friends, NOX will soon open doors to bring the vibe and set the scene for a fun and flavourful night out. Set to open doors by the end of July in C2, City Walk’s new licensed district, NOX will be the city’s newest hot spot to dine, drink and party – launching with the promise to redefine the art of socialising with its sophisticated ambiance, Asian fusion cuisine, and signature cocktails that embody the essence of international flavours. Welcoming guests to experience its indoor restaurant and lounge during…