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An Indonesian sailor, battling terminal cancer in a Sharjah hospital, is yearning for a final Eid celebration with his family. Harjano Sawarno, 45, a father of four, works as a ship cook, earning a salary of $600. Last week, while his vessel was docked in UAE waters, Sawarno fell ill suddenly. “He complained of acute stomach pain and went to a hospital in Ajman for a routine check-up,” recounted a fellow seafarer. Tests revealed advanced pancreatic cancer with four brain tumors. “We arranged a video call with his family from his hospital bed, and during it, he appeared to be…

Landlords in Dubai can still go for re-evaluation of rent with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and seek higher rental instead of going by the recently updated Rental Index. However, the process to seek re-evaluation has been changed from this month. According to Anisha Sagar, director of property management at Allsopp & Allsopp Group, landlords are now required to attach a judgment or the legal order to apply for the rent evaluation service from April 1, 2024. “This effectively reverses the trend in the last couple of years where a landlord has been able to pay a fee to…

Embark on a visa-free Eid adventure! Explore captivating destinations hassle-free this holiday season. From bustling cities to serene beaches, discover the perfect getaway for unforgettable memories. Sri Lanka For travellers looking for a tropical escape, Sri Lanka presents an array of opportunities. UAE residents have the option to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization conveniently online via the official website of the Sri Lankan government. This authorization grants a 30-day validity from the date of issuance, allowing visitors to explore Sri Lanka’s rich landscapes, historic temples, and unspoiled coastlines. Seychelles Seychelles extends a visa on arrival to UAE residents, given they…

Cristiano Ronaldo notched his second hat trick in the space of 72 hours as Al-Nassr routed Abha 8-0 in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday. The five-time Ballon D’Or winner scored three goals and recorded two assists in the first half for the nine-time Saudi Arabian champions. The hat trick was his third of the league season following his treble in Saturday’s 5-1 win over Al-Tai. The Portugal star leads the league with 29 goals. Ronaldo’s first two goals Tuesday came from free-kicks. With 11 minutes on the clock, he opened the scoring with a low shot from a central…

Bridgestone MEA and GearUp offer exhilarating driving experience with Supercar Track Day 03 April 2024– Bridgestone, a global leader in tyre and rubber products, in collaboration with GearUp, an esteemed supercar club, organised an exceptional Supercar Track Day at Dubai Autodrome recently. The event offered an enthralling experience for car enthusiasts by fusing Bridgestone’s state-of-the-art tyre technology with unmatched driving adventure. The event offered a platform to showcase Bridgestone’s pioneering product range and network with car enthusiasts. This partnership emphasised the company’s dedication to innovation and offering unique experiences to customers. At the core of this initiative is Bridgestone’s OE…

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their Eastern Conference road-trip with a visit to TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics. There will be plenty of teams, especially in the West, with something to say about this, but this one could easily be a finals preview. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. It will be televised nationally on ESPN, but if you don’t have cable, there are plenty of ways you can watch a live stream of the Thunder vs Celtics game online for free or cheap. The Best Way to Watch the Thunder vs Celtics Live Stream If…

UAE’s Dubai Cares’ operational partner Anera has announced that it has put on hold its work in Gaza. This comes after a brutal airstrike by Israel on Tuesday hit the World Central Kitchen team, killing seven aid workers and injuring several others. The World Central Kitchen was the UAE’s partner in the Amalthea Initiative in its humanitarian response to civilians in northern Gaza. “This unfortunate event has prompted Dubai Cares’ Anera to pause its humanitarian operations in Gaza, prioritising the safety and well-being of its staff members and their families,” read a statement by Dubai Cares. Stay up to date…

In a strategic partnership to elevate the Egypt financial landscape Damen & BKN301 Group launch “Damen Cash” Mobile Application to drive electronic payments and financial inclusion The new application allows users to pay monthly bills such as electricity, water, and landline bills, university fees, installments, donations, and mobile phone recharges. April 03, 2024 Damen, a leading electronic payment company and innovator in the field of digital transactions, in collaboration with BKN301 Group, a leading digital payments and Banking-as-a-Service provider in the MENA region, officially launched new mobile application, “Damen Cash”. In line with Egypt’s Vision 2030, this collaboration aims to…

Manchester City take on Aston Villa in a massive Top-4 Premier League fixture today. Both teams will be desperate for a positive result here, as the Citizens are hoping to keep pace with Liverpool and Arsenal atop the table, while Villa, who haven’t played in the top-tier Europe cup since 1982, are barely clinging on to that last Champions League spot. If you live in the United States, this one starts at 3:15 p.m. ET and will stream exclusively on Peacock. That unfortunately means there’s no way to watch completely free, but it does present a good opportunity to snag…

Embracing the spirit of the holy month, the newly opened BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi hosted its first Ramadan event uniting people from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds for a special evening of spiritual reflection, dialogue and community bonding. Titled ‘Omsiyyat’ , the Ramadan cultural evening was followed by suhoor made by the volunteers of the region’s first traditional Hindu stone temple in Abu Mureikha, off the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway. Held against the imposing backdrop of the magnificent architectural marvel, the historic interfaith event brought together Emirati ministers, a rabbi, a vicar, representatives of the Bohra and Sikh communities,…