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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has approved a Dh152-million bonus for government employees. The performance-based bonus was approved on Sunday, December 24, 2023, under the guidance of his Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The bonus is intended for those civilian employees who have met certain standards that have been set by the authority. This bonus is meant to motivate employees to keep excelling and to provide a better life for Dubai government employees.
What does it take to bake a cake for a celebrity? Turns out it’s not just about knowing your craft; the measure of flour and flavour or the technique to fluff it out neither too moist nor too dry; but it’s also about time management. Mich Turner MBE, celebrity baker and ‘Queen of Couture Cakes’, illustrates the point by recalling one of her most challenging orders – a birthday cake for footballer David Beckham. “I think the most challenging order I have taken was when I was asked to create David Beckham’s 30th birthday cake, which had to be baked,…
It’s Christmas Eve and you’re probably scrambling to get a lot done. One thing you know you want to do today, however, is catch the Jets vs Commanders live stream. It’s starting at 1:00 p.m. ET, though, so you don’t have a ton of time to get everything ready. But that’s okay, because we’re here to guide you to the best live streaming services to catch the game. Depending on what you’ve subscribed to in the past, you might even be able to watch Jets vs Commanders for free today. The best way to watch Jets vs Commanders Based on…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to construct 762 public bus shelters in strategic locations throughout the emirate. According to the project plan, all shelters are scheduled for completion by 2025. RTA is exploring the use of 3D printing technology in the construction of some shelters on a trial base in collaboration with a company. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, said that the bus shelters are part of the authority’s efforts to improve public transport services and improve customer satisfaction. “The design of the new shelters is compatible with the…
Israel pushed on Sunday with its military campaign to destroy Hamas over the October 7 attacks, as the focus of the deadly combat shifted to southern Gaza where most displaced Palestinians are trapped. US President Joe Biden stressed the “critical need” to protect civilians, in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who vowed Israel would “continue the war until all of its goals have been achieved”, officials said. As heavy fighting raged on, the Israeli army said it had struck another 200 targets in the past 24 hours in the besieged Palestinian territory where it is seeking to defeat…
Property owners and investors in Dubai are increasingly opting for flipping by remodelling their properties and selling at higher rates to cash in on prices reaching an all-time high in the emirate. “Investors and homeowners with properties in prime and in-demand locations are electing to carry out extensive redesigning and remodelling work on properties before placing them back onto the market at a premium sales and rental price,” said Paul Kelly, operations director at Allsopp & Allsopp. According to the latest figures released by Property Monitor, prices in Dubai rose to a record high of Dh1,271 per square foot, surpassing…
India go in search of history when they face hosts South Africa in two Tests starting in Pretoria on Tuesday, hoping to claim a first ever series victory in a country where they have come close before only to fall agonisingly short. South Africa have been victors in seven of India’s eight visits since the first in 1992 with one series drawn in 2010/11, but six of those successes have been by a single win margin. The tourists may now feel they have never had a better chance. This South African side does not have the experience and quality with…
Christmas is a time for many things: gifting and receiving presents you really don’t need, hearing the political views of your distant cousins, and eating way too many sugary desserts that you’ll start to regret on December 26 (if not earlier). It’s also a time to watch movies, and what better way to celebrate the holidays with your loved ones than sitting in front of the TV set and loading up one of the many streaming services that are out there? These five family-friendly movies are ideal to watch on Christmas or any day of the year. Need more holiday…
British Home Secretary James Cleverly was under fire on Sunday for joking about date rape just hours after announcing plans to crack down on what he had dubbed a “perverse” offence. Cleverly, who oversees national security and law enforcement in England and Wales, faced a call to step down after he reportedly joked at an event at the prime minister’s home about drugging his wife. He told women guests at a December 18 reception that the secret to a long marriage was having a spouse who “is always mildly sedated so she can never realise there are better men out…
India’s women’s cricket team cruised to their first win against Australia in Test cricket on Sunday, beating the visitors by eight wickets in a one-off match in Mumbai. India dominated play in the four-day match at the Wankhede Stadium, smashing 406 runs in the first innings to take a 187-run lead. On the final day, Australia knocked out 261, with India’s bowlers earning five wickets for just 28 runs, including right arm offbreak Sneh Rana — later awarded player of the match — taking two wickets in two balls. Set a target of 75, India’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s team chased…