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Residents of Dubai’s Serena Community have reportedly been enduring the noise from late-night roadworks for months now. On Tuesday, hope came as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) took notice of an expat’s complaint on the social media platform X. The noise had been “horrendous”, Abbie Watson (name changed upon the villa owner’s request) told Khaleej Times. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. A roundabout is being built to ease traffic in the area where a school and supermarket are also located, she said. Work is ongoing between the Serena and Al Waha…

As the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha polls is underway, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA crossed the majority mark in early leads and the INDIA bloc above 200, defying all exit poll predictions. BJP is ahead in 236 seats while its broader coalition NDA is leading in 299 seats. The majority mark is 272. Meanwhile, INDIA bloc is leading on 226 seats and others on 18 seats. Congress is leading on 92 seats, Samajwadi Party on 34, DMK on 21 seats, Trinamool Congress on 30, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) on 10 seats, NCP (SP) on eight seats, CPI(M)…

Emirates REIT on Tuesday reported a profit of $24.8 million for the quarter ended 31 March 2024, up from $7.6 million in Q1 2023. The net asset value continued to show strong growth, rising by 38 per cent year-on-year to close at $525 million, which translates to a NAV per share of $1.64. Total assets reached $1.073 billion, up 17 per cent year-on-year from $917 million in Q1 2023. Total property income grew 15 per cent year-on-year to $19.7 million for first quarter, (Q1 2023: $17.2 million), thanks to the continued increasing occupancy level and improvement in rental rates. Net…

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal welcomed their daughter on Monday. Dhawan announced the news of his first child on Instagram on Tuesday morning along with a video. The clip featured an illustration of the couple’s dog, Joey, who was seen holding a placard that read ‘Welcome Lil sis’. The video post also read, “Baby Dhawan, Proud parents Natasha and Varun, Proud Family – ‘Dalals and Dhawans’. In the caption, Dhawan wrote, “Our Baby Girl Is Here,” and added, “Thank u for all the good wishes for the mama and the baby (sic).” Soon the couple were inundated with…

Imagine a world where a natural, biological transition experienced by half the population is shrouded in silence, perpetuating unnecessary suffering. Now stop imagining. This is the reality for countless women navigating menopause and perimenopause today. In a world where advances toward gender equality have gained significant momentum, one glaring issue remains persistently overlooked: the cultural tendency to place women’s needs last. This oversight is particularly stark when it comes to mental health and menopause, two areas where the repercussions of neglect are profound and far-reaching. The Cultural Context Women are often taught to prioritise others over themselves, a societal norm…

As the summer season kicks in, Club Lab Golf, the Middle East’s first club-fitting and building studio, has announced the launch of ‘CLG League Nights’, a golfing competition set to energise Dubai’s vibrant golf scene. Inviting golfers to grab their partner to show off their skills, CLG League Nights kicks off on Tuesday 11th of June. The event will run for four weeks, every Tuesday from 6 pm to 8 pm at Club Lab Golf’s state-of-the-art facility, with a break on the 18th of June. Taking place within the indoor facility, CLG League Nights promises a fun and competitive environment…

OMODA & JAECOO Commits to Green Mobility in the Middle East with Innovative ESG Initiatives for a Sustainable Future  OMODA & JAECOO showcased its commitment to ESG and sustainable development at its latest business conference. Over 2,000 industry pioneers, partners, and user representatives from 80 countries witnessed the brand’s ecological advancements beyond cars. OMODA & JAECOO organized the Shenshan Music Festival, which was attended by domestic and international guests, as well as music enthusiasts, in Wuhu. The automotive brand complements the focus of the Middle East region and the world to embrace ESG practices in the automotive sector. OMODA &…

The Samsung Galaxy Ring has yet to be released. However, Samsung has already taken legal action against the maker of the top-selling Oura Ring and accidentally revealed its release date in the process. Samsung is boldly seeking a declaratory judgment in a U.S. district court to preempt any potential patent claims against the Galaxy Ring. In its petition, Samsung asserts that the Galaxy Ring incorporates “features common to virtually all smart rings.” That same filing says Samsung plans to release the highly anticipated smart ring in the U.S. “in or around August.” An August release date seems likely, especially considering…

A newborn baby found dumped in London in freezing conditions earlier this year has two siblings who were also abandoned in previous years in similar circumstances, a court has been told. The girl, named Baby Elsa by hospital staff, was found in January wrapped in a towel inside a shopping bag by a dog walker in east London who alerted emergency services. DNA testing has since shown she has a brother and sister, known as Baby Harry and Baby Roman, who were discovered in the same area of the UK capital in 2017 and 2019. The children’s parents are yet…

Aston Martin, the revered British ultra luxury auto brand featured in James Bond movies, on Tuesday announced its foray into the UAE’s luxury branded residence market. Dar Global, the London-listed luxury international real estate developer on Tuesday unveiled ‘The Astera, Interiors by Aston Martin’¸ a new beachfront residential development on Al Marjan islands in Ras Al Khaimah. With a total Gross Development Value of Dh900 million (.£200 million), the project is the first time Aston Martin’s design team has applied its skills to a real estate development in the Middle East region, with the new luxury lifestyle destination building on…