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The Dubai Police have announced the locations of Eid Al Fitr cannons this year. The cannons will fire twice to announce the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al Fitr. Locations of the Eid cannons: Nad Al Shiba Area — Eid Musallah Grand Zaabeel Mosque — Za’abeel 1 Umm Suqeim — Eid Musallah Al Barsha — Eid Musallah Nadd Al Hamar — Eid Musallah According to tradition, the cannon is fired twice to announce the start of Ramadan, and once every day to announce iftar. It also fired twice in a row to announce Eid Al Fitr, and…
After the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced pressure in the form of arrests and desertions after the violence that erupted on May 9, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday some of his party leaders were still in touch with the establishment, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. Speaking to reporters at Adiala Jail following the hearing of the Al-Qadir Trust case, Khan said he was willing to hold talks with anyone for the sake of Pakistan. The PTI founder said if he could hold talks with Pakistan’s former army chief, Qamar Javed Bajwa, whom he later accused of being instrumental in…
Ramadan is a blissful month for all. Once it ends, the Eid Al Fitr holidays begin in the UAE, allowing residents to enjoy three days off and plan getaways. This year, a seven-day holiday is on the cards. A special Eid getaway is all you need to look forward to right now. With winter winding down and summer right ahead, this is a perfect time for you and the family to pack your bags and spend the long holidays with your loved ones. And if you start now, you could get the rooms and amenities of your choice too! Here…
Google’s Pixel smartphones are among the best Android phones that you can buy today. They offer smooth performance and sleek designs, and they’re among the first devices to receive Android updates. If you’re interested, the three current-generation models — the Google Pixel 8, the Google Pixel 8 Pro, and the Google Pixel Fold — are all available for lower-than-usual prices from Best Buy. There’s always high demand for Google Pixel deals so stocks probably won’t last long, so if any of these phone deals catch your attention, you’ll want to proceed with the purchase right away. Google Pixel 8 (128GB)…
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomed a record number of worshippers on the 27th night of Ramadan. A total of 70,000 people attended prayers, including 11,589 performing Taraweeh and 59,091 praying Tahajjud as the mosque provided iftar meals for 33,500 people. The prayers were led by Sheikh Idris Abkar, the imam of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque who prayed for the continuing security and prosperity of the UAE, for the guidance of its leaders and for forgiveness for the Founding Fathers. The mosque’s halls, corridors, and courtyards were filled with worshippers from all walks of life, creating…
Many landlords in Dubai have started increasing rents upon renewal of their tenancy contracts after the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) updated its rental index that allowed property owners to increase rents to bring them in line with the market value. Industry executives, however, say that many tenants in the emirate will not have to pay higher rents until later this year or early next year when their current tenancy contracts end. That is because RERA guidelines state that landlords can only increase the rent at the time of tenancy renewal. In March, the Authority updated the index which is…
Triple world champion Max Verstappen romped to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, leading teammate Sergio Perez to a dominant one-two finish for Red Bull. Verstappen failed to finish in Australia a fortnight ago but he was in control for the entire race at Suzuka after starting from pole and claimed his third win from four grands prix this season. The Dutchman finished 12.535sec ahead of Perez, who came home in second in front of Ferrari’s third-placed Carlos Sainz in dry, sunny conditions. Verstappen was back to his breathtaking best after a brake issue in Melbourne saw him…
As if the Rangers vs Celtic rivalry wasn’t already massive enough, the Glasgow foes will clash today with the Scottish Premiership title in the balance. Celtic currently sit atop the table, but Rangers are just a point behind with a game in hand. And with the next team another 17 points behind Rangers, the outcome of this one will determine the favorite to be crowned champions in May. You absolutely do not want to miss this one, which will kick off tomorrow morning, Sunday, April 7, at 7:00 a.m. ET. If you live in the United States, it’ll be televised…
Question: My wife and I both work in separate mainland Dubai-based companies. Our two children are under my sponsorship and they enjoy insurance benefits. We are now expecting our third child, but he/she won’t be covered under my company’s insurance as it’s capped at two. Can my third child be sponsored by my wife’s company so we can avail of insurance from there? What’s the procedure? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that your employer is providing you and your two children with health insurance benefits. Therefore, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on…
As the Eid Al Fitr holidays kickstart soon, many residents in the UAE are making plans to travel outside the country. Oman, with its beautiful mountains and beaches and being not very far, is a top choice. A road trip to the Sultanate is also much favoured as it costs a lot less than air tickets. However, you could face long queues and some heavy traffic during this peak time as has been observed on previous Eids and long weekends. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. To speed up the process and ensure…