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Emirati applicants with at least three years of experience in private sector companies will be given priority in federal government jobs, it was announced Wednesday. “Experience in the private sector will be added as one of the (requirements) when appointing an employee to the federal government,” the UAE Cabinet said. The decision aims to use expertise from the private sector to boost services offered within government departments. The UAE has been encouraging Emiratis to take up jobs in the private sector. With the divide between benefits offered by both sectors narrowing, several Emiratis have made the switch to the private…
AGMC, the official BMW Group dealer for Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, has opened its newly renovated showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road. The revamped showroom covers a vast area of 95,000 square feet, making it one of the biggest and most advanced in the region. It features the latest BMW concept cars, classic cars, and a range of BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad vehicles, including certified used cars. The reopening event was attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports, along with exclusive clients and media. The renovated showroom is designed to meet customers’ changing…
Alejandro Tabilo hailed the best tennis of his career on Wednesday after his fairytale run at the Rome Open continued to the semifinals while Danielle Collins set up a women’s last-four showdown with Aryna Sabalenka. Chile’s Tabilo will play his first-ever Masters 1000 semi-final at the age of 26, after seeing off unseeded Zhang Zhizhen of China 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 26 minutes on centre court at the Foro Italico. Tabilo knocked out six-time Rome champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday and in the last four the 29th seed will face either world number five Alexander Zverev or Taylor…
Looking for great phone deals on stylish phones? Check out the Motorola Razr which is currently down to $500 when you buy direct from Motorola. Normally priced at $700, you’re saving $200 off the regular price which is a pretty sweet deal indeed. If you’re keen to learn more about the stylish phone, here’s what you need to know. Why you should buy the Motorola Razr Considered to be one of the best Android phones for anyone considering a cheap foldable Android phone, the Motorola Razr looks great. It’s lightweight and compact being a folding Android phone that isn’t incredibly…
Sharjah recorded 1,632 real estate transactions in April worth Dh1.7 billion in April, according to Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The data reflected the growing confidence in Sharjah real estate, the attractiveness of its investment environment, and the continuous development. The emirate has proven itself to be one of the most attractive global destinations for investors. In detail, the statistical report showed that the total number of transactions during April, 579 were sales transactions, representing 35.5 per cent of the total numbers. As for mortgage transactions, it reached 197, representing 12.1 per cent of the total transactions, with a total…
Over 500 years after Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, an academic believes she has unravelled the mystery about the backdrop to one of the world’s most famous works of art. Art historians have long debated its landscape, speculating on the locations that could have inspired Leonardo but the geologist and Italian Renaissance specialist Ann Pizzorusso thinks she has pinpointed it to Lecco in northern Italy. “When I came to Lecco, I realised he had painted the Mona Lisa here,” Pizzorusso said, speaking of the small town on the shores of Lake Como, hitherto best known as the setting…
Commercial activities in the UAE aviation sector during the first quarter of 2024, totalled 11,990 activities, a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This growth has led to a surge in permit requests by 72% and permit renewals have grown by more than threefold. While requests for landing permits for aircraft (private, passenger, and cargo) at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport to operate all types of non-scheduled and designated flights (commercial and non-commercial) have also increased, reaching more than 4,000 permits in the first quarter of 2024. Building and elevation permits in air easement…
The newly-built Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, near New York, was launched on Wednesday with the sport’s world body “excited” to conquer new territories through the T20 World Cup in June. The 34,000-capacity stadium, with infrastructure from the Las Vegas Formula 1 circuit and drop-in pitches prepared in Florida, will host the hotly-anticipated India-Pakistan clash on June 9, among its eight scheduled World Cup games. The showpiece 20-over event will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States starting June 1 with New York, Florida and Dallas as venues. The International Cricket Council (ICC) remains happy with the…
It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally seeing stock for the PlayStation Portal creep through. That means one of the better PlayStation deals right now is being able to buy the PlayStation Portal at Best Buy for $200. It wasn’t that long ago that stock was non-existent, so if you’ve been itching to play PS5 games on the move, this is your chance to do so. Here’s what to expect from your purchase. Why you should buy the PlayStation Portal The PlayStation Portal is an affordable way to play your PlayStation collection while on the move or simply…
Sher Akbar Afridi is gearing up to celebrate an extraordinary milestone of his lifetime – 60 years of living and working in the UAE. His journey began in 1964 when he arrived from Karachi on MV Dwarka Ship with just a Rs102 ticket. “There was no air connectivity to the Trucial States and we had to cover the journey by ship, which took us 3 days to reach. Also, the Indian currency was used in the Gulf region those days,” said Afridi. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Afridi’s father arranged a visa…