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For Saran Sow Barry, money is “a source of security and stability”. The French-Guinean founder of Dubai-based Afro Boabab Events has been living in the UAE for seven years. At 40, she is thriving as an entrepreneur, owing — in large part to — simple decisions she makes about money on a daily basis. If you had to write a letter to money, what would you say? Dear Money, I thank you for allowing me to build a house in Guinea, to buy a nice villa in a great location in Dubai, to be able to send our kids in…
800CARGURU wins “Top Automotive Service Provider of the Year” at the Global Saga Awards 2024 [Dubai, UAE – March 4, 2024] – 800CARGURU, a leading name in automotive services, has once again solidified its position as an industry leader by clinching the prestigious “Top Automotive Service Provider of the Year” award at the Global Saga Awards 2024. The esteemed event took place at the luxurious Dusit Thani Dubai on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The award was presented to the CEO and Founder of 800CarGuru by the renowned Bollywood veteran, Suniel Shetty, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. His…
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is stupendously powerful and expensive — and I should know because I just bought one. It seems beyond the realms of possibility that Samsung would try to push out an even more expensive version of its already expensive phone, but the Korean company continues to surprise. Rumors abound that Samsung will announce not just the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 in the summer but an Ultra model as well. It hardly seems conceivable that Samsung could cram any more into its ultra-premium foldable smartphone, but as ever, we have some ideas. If the Samsung Galaxy Z…
Rent fluctuations are common in Dubai. They rise and drop depending on market conditions and factors like supply and demand. So, how do you make sure you’re not paying more than you should? Come renewal time, tenants are likely to receive a notice of increase — after all, landlords have the right to hike rents every year. However, they cannot go beyond the rates indicated in the Dubai rental index. This is where the online tool from the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera) comes in. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, headed a high-level UAE delegation to Bern and Basel, Switzerland, where he met senior government officials and private-sector leaders to strengthen economic collaboration and foster investment flows between the two nations. The visit sought to build on growing UAE-Swiss ties, which in 2023 saw non-oil trade reach a total value of US$22.3 billion – a 41.2 per cent increase in 2022. Al Zeyoudi was joined in Switzerland by Hissa Abdulla Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation; Dr. Fatema Mohamed Al Kaabi, Director-General of the Emirates Drug…
Francis Ngannou said his strong showing in his pro boxing debut against Tyson Fury has given him confidence ahead of his bout against British heavyweight Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia on Friday. Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou, who will fight Joshua at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena, made his debut in October, losing via split decision to WBC world champion Fury in a non-title bout. The Cameroonian-French fighter almost delivered an upset when he dropped Fury to the canvas with a left hook in that fight. “I feel confident enough, based on my training, the hard work that I put in. I…
زازين بروبرتيز تكشف عن زيادة الإقبال على المساكن المستدامة والعقارات على المخطط شهر فبراير الماضي شهد تسجيل 6,600 معاملة بيع على المخطط بقيمة تقارب 13 مليار درهم إماراتي العقارات على المخطط التي لا تتجاوز قيمتها 3 ملايين درهم إماراتي تواصل النمو في مختلف أنحاء دبي دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 07 مارس 2024: كشفت زازين بروبرتيز، الشركة الرائدة في مجال التطوير العقاري المستدام في دولة الإمارات، عن تسجيل سوق العقارات في دبي بمختلف قطاعاته 15,489 عملية بيع بقيمة تقارب 49 مليار درهم إماراتي خلال شهر فبراير الماضي[1]. وقالت دائرة الأراضي والأملاك في دبي إن 6,600 من هذه المعاملات هي عقارات…
The PlayStation 5 has been around for several years now, and it’s easier to find in stock than ever before. It’s also built up in an incredible roster of games, including Spider-Man 2, Horizon Forbidden West, God of War: Ragnarok, and more. Toss in the fact that it’s backward compatible with PS4 titles, and you’ll have access to thousands of hours of gaming goodness on the new-gen console. The same could also be said of PC, which is home to thousands of games and can easily be upgraded by installing new hardware instead of buying a whole new console. But…
Nominations are now open for the Emirates Labour Market Award, which is back for its second edition to honour the best practices for workers’ rights and welfare. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre). Two categories were added this year, including Labour Accommodations – where companies will be awarded for “their best investments in workers’ accommodations, additional services, sustainability practices and labour welfare initiatives”. Another category is for domestic workers. The total value of the award is now Dh37 million. The prize pool includes discounts on Mohre services, cash rewards, benefits and…
Two Filipino crew members were among those killed in a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on a ship in the Gulf of Aden, the Philippine government said on Thursday. Those killed in the attack on Wednesday appear to be first deaths resulting from Houthi attacks on merchant vessels transiting the key Red Sea trade route. “With great sadness, the Department of Migrant Workers confirms the deaths of two Filipino seafarers in the most recent attack by Houthi rebels on ships plying the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden,” the agency said in a statement. “We are also informed…