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Are you planning to relocate to the UAE for further education, or are you a resident starting your university journey? In UAE, a student can be sponsored by educational institutions or parents. In addition, outstanding students can sponsor themselves for 5 or 10 years, depending on the category. Here’s a breakdown of all the visa options available for students in the Emirates. Sponsored by educational institute Foreign students can avail a visa sponsored by the accredited university or college of study. Students can contact the student affairs’ offices at their university to facilitate the process. Documents required and fees A…

Pakistan is considering raising its retirement age to reduce burgeoning pension payments ahead of the annual budget and International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visit, the country’s finance minister said on Tuesday. An IMF mission is likely to visit Pakistan within the next 10 days to discuss a new bailout programme, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told a news conference. Pakistan last month completed a short-term $3 billion programme, which helped stave off sovereign default, but the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need for a new longer-term programme. “Steps must be taken to bring pension costs under control,”…

Thus far, the Israel-Hamas conflict has had limited impact on the global economy. However, an escalation to a direct war between Israel and Iran, could result in oil prices rising to $150 a barrel and global output cut by $1 trillion, according to a new analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) and Bloomberg Economics (BE). The new study from BI and BE – Middle East Energy Scenarios– looks in detail at four broad scenarios and their potential impact on global GDP and inflation, from a sustained ceasefire to a confined conflict, a multi-front proxy war and a larger war involving direct…

Are you looking for the most exciting summer adventures for your children? Uncover a realm of thrills and amusement with an amazing selection of the top summer activities in Dubai. From exhilarating amusement parks to engaging play zones and water parks, there is something to captivate every little explorer. Let’s make this summer one to remember with these premier choices for kids’ activities. Play DXB Play DXB is a fun indoor entertainment and virtual reality park located in The Dubai Mall, aimed at children who enjoy gaming and trying out new arcade games with their friends. The place has lots…

Bryson DeChambeau ‘s Crushers GC lead team competition with seven more tournaments still to come By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Seven LIV Golf events have taken place this year so far – with six more for the individual title and seven more for the team event still to come. Let’s take a deep dive into how it all works and review the highlights so far and what is ahead for LIV Golf in 2024. There are 13 teams in LIV Golf this season with 54 golfers – including two Wild Cards, Anthony Kim and Hudson Swafford. Tournaments…

Connectivity and Collaboration to Take Center Stage at 15th GPCA Supply Chain Conference Next Week The prestigious annual event will attract global and regional industry leaders from 15-16 May 2024 at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE, 7 May 2024 – The power of connectivity and collaboration between people, technology, processes and organizations will take center stage at the upcoming 15th Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Supply Chain Conference from 15-16 May 2024 at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE. The prestigious annual conference will attract some of the foremost supply chain industry leaders from…

With Borussia Dortmund carrying a slim 1-0 aggregate lead over Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semifinal, the action heads to Parc de Princes for the decisive second leg today. Niclas Füllkrug gave the the German outfit the important advantage last week, but when these teams met in Paris during the group stage, it was PSG rolling to the 2-0 victory. As such, we seemed destined for a thrilling conclusion to this showdown. The match starts at 3:00 p.m. ET. If you live in the United States, the only way to watch the match in English is through Paramount+, but…

Fujairah International Airport (FIA) could soon start daily flights to several countries including India, revealed airport officials. “Although we cannot reveal the exact dates, it could be very soon,” said Mark Govender, business development manager at FIA. “It could be as early as this year. We are just waiting for some documentation to be finalized.” Speaking to Khaleej Times during the Arabian Travel Mart (ATM) that began in Dubai on Monday, senior officials of FIA said they have been seeing a lot of interest from many carriers. In July this year, Egypt Air will begin operating flights to Fujairah. “The…

As India votes in a six-week general election, Narendra Modi’s image adorns everything from packs of rice handed out to the poor to large posters in cities and towns. His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is relying on the prime minister’s popularity as it seeks a super-majority in India’s parliament. Its message: Modi has delivered economic growth, infrastructure upgrades and India’s improved standing in the world. But as BJP and its allies target 400 of the 543 seats in India’s lower house of parliament — up from 352 won in 2019 — they are also employing local tactics in some vital…

The UAE card payments market is forecast to hit Dh764.1 billion in four years on the back of an increasing shift towards electronic payments and a rise in consumer spending. GlobalData, a data and analytics company, said the predicted market growth would be at a compound annual growth rate of 10.6 per cent between 2024 and 2028. Card payments value in the UAE registered a growth of 17.7 per cent in 2022, followed by 14.6 per cent in 2023 to reach Dh451.4 billion, supported by a constant consumer shift towards electronic payments and a rise in consumer spending. “While cash…