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A British couple, Ashley Singh, 39, and Sophie Bruyea, 20, have been convicted and sentenced to jail by a UK court after indulging in extravagant holidays in Dubai and other destinations, funded by the £250,000 (Dh1.16 million) they stole from gym-goers’ lockers across London and Southeast England. The duo executed a year-long spree, rifling through gym-goers’ lockers as they worked out, as reported by British media. Singh and Bruyea targeted unsuspecting victims, pilfering bank and SIM cards. Subsequently, they utilised the stolen bank cards to their maximum limit, splurging on high-end technology and designer clothing, which they later sold for…

Dubai apartment prices rose 15.4 per cent in 2023, the highest annual capital growth for apartments witnessed in a decade, a report showed on Tuesday. The ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) for December reached 103.1 points, up 19.9 per cent annually, with a slower monthly increase of 2 per cent. This is compared to 100 points set in January 2014 and 112.9 points at the peak during the same year. Apartments were at 84.3 points, and villas at 133.1 points. The residential market witnessed a slowing in overall price gains in December, the report showed. Capital values of Dubai’s apartments and…

13TH GCC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY AUDIOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS CONFERENCE and EMIRATES CONGRESS kicks off tomorrow A COMBINED MEETING WITH AMERICAN ACADEMEY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY – HEAD AND NECK SURGERY Dubai, UAE – January 16, 2024: Tomorrow marks the commencement of the highly anticipated Emirates ENT, Audiology, Swallowing, and Communication Disorders congress, hosted at the Intercontinental Festival City, Dubai, UAE. Running concurrently with the Thirteenth GCC conference on ENT, Audiology, and Communication Disorders, and in collaboration with the esteemed American Academy of Ear, Nose, Throat, and Neck Surgery, this conference is set to draw 1800 doctors and specialists alongside prominent figures from the…

If you’re looking for great TV deals ahead of the Super Bowl, Best Buy is the place to go. For instance, you can buy a huge TCL 98-inch S5 S-Class 4K TV for $3,000 right now. That might sound expensive but it usually costs $5,000 so you’re saving a huge $2,000 off the regular price. If you’re keen for a truly big screen experience in the comfort of your own home, this is your chance to do so for less than usual. Want to know more? Keep reading while we take you through what it has to offer. Why you…

An Arab man has been sentenced to death by the Dubai Criminal Court for the murder of his European girlfriend in an incident that took place in July 2020. According to the investigation, in an act of revenge, the young man took the life of his former girlfriend after she wanted to end their relationship due to her affair with another person. The convict pre-planned the murder and followed her for several days, closely monitoring his ex-girlfriend’s movements. On the day of the murder, he entered her house, and slit her neck and tore her intestines. A resident in the…

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy suspended his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Monday and endorsed former President Donald Trump after finishing a distant fourth in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses. Ramaswamy said he made the decision after determining there was no path forward for him in the race, “absent things that we don’t want to see happen in this country.” The 38-year-old political novice, who sought to replicate Trump’s rise as a bombastic, wealthy outsider, said he called the former president earlier Monday evening to congratulate him on his victory in Iowa. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came in second, with…

“Can you manage family with work?” This had been a question that Dubai resident Priyanka Sengar was asked constantly at every job interview she appeared for. It did not matter that she had a good 14 years of experience in sales in India and UAE. It did not matter that she worked for top companies. The fact that Priyanka had other identities apart from being an employee — that of a mother, of a wife — almost always led prospective employers to tread into these areas. As compared to men, women have been late entrants into the workforce. It also…

stc pay strengthens its digital payment offerings through a strategic partnership with Mastercard Manama, Bahrain – 15 January 2024: Bahrain’s most innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, stc pay, has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard. The collaboration is set to elevate subscribers’ experience while extending value-added benefits that align with their lifestyles and aspirations. The partnership builds on stc pay and Mastercard’s shared commitment to advancing Bahrain’s digital payment landscape by simplifying card transactions and providing a seamless, secure, and efficient payment journey. Moreover, it will enable stc pay Bahrain to introduce new card products that…

If you have decided to check out True Detective: Night Country and you like what you see, it’s worth watching the previous three seasons (if you haven’t already). Each season of the anthology crime drama tells a completely different story uniquely with a different A-list cast. If you’re already all caught up on every season and anxiously awaiting the next episodes of season 4, which are released weekly on Max), there are similar and equally compelling shows you can watch in the meantime. Once you realize True Detective season 4 is right up your alley, watch these three thrilling shows…

Visitors to the popular Mall of the Emirates Jogging Pond in Al Barsha have raised concerns about the declining water quality at the scenic spot. Recent photographs obtained by Khaleej Times depict thick layers of unsightly tea-coloured or brown water. Situated near the Mall of the Emirates Metro Station and directly opposite the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, the area is a magnet for visitors, drawing both locals and tourists alike. Even residents in the vicinity such as Alain, a Filipino expatriate who has frequented the park for nearly two years, expressed surprise at the deteriorating conditions. “I regularly…