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Question: I work in a Dubai-based company. I am a senior executive but not in a managerial post. The amount of work that I have is so intense that I work at least two hours a day extra. Also, I need to log in from home on my laptop to complete my work. Is this legal? And how do I address it? Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Answer: It is assumed that you are employed by a mainland company in Dubai. Therefore, the provisions of Federal Law No. 33 of 2021 Regulating…
The Pakistan government on Friday decided to legally move against any telecom operator or others trying to create hindrances in disabling the mobile phone SIMs of over half a million tax evaders, The Express Tribune reported. The decision was taken during Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s meeting at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) headquarters where Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan was also present. Government officials said the FBR had briefed the finance minister about its decision to disable the mobile phone SIMs of 506,671 individuals, who were not appearing on the active taxpayer list but were liable…
Ipswich Town ended a 22-year exile from the Premier League when the second-tier Championship club secured a return to the top flight with a 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town on Saturday, denying Leeds United the second automatic promotion spot. Ipswich needed a point to confirm promotion going into the final day of the season as Kieran McKenna’s side became the first club since Southampton in 2012 to gain back-to-back promotions from third-tier League one to the Premier League. After Leicester City had secured promotion last weekend, Ipswich and Leeds were battling for the second automatic promotion spot going into the…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
A top Israeli official said that Hamas’s continued demand for a lasting ceasefire in the war in Gaza was stymieing prospects of reaching a truce. “So far, Hamas has not given up its demand to end the war, thus thwarting the possibility of reaching an agreement,” the official told AFP on condition of anonymity. The official rejected reports that Israel had agreed to end the war as part of a deal to free the hostages held by Gaza militants. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The official said suggestions Israel was prepared to…
Real Madrid won La Liga on Saturday with four games to spare after beating Cadiz 3-0 and then rivals Barcelona lost 4-2 at Girona. Los Blancos had to wait after their victory for the result of Barca’s match, whom they needed to drop points so they could seal a record-extending 36th Spanish title. Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid lead second-place Girona by 13 points with just 12 left in play, while last year’s champions Barcelona are third, another point behind. Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto, told Premier Sports: “In the 60th or 65th minute we were superior. After the second goal from Girona,…
When record-breaking rains hit the UAE on April 16, siblings Tasneem, aged 12, and Burhanuddin, aged 9, residents of Autumn 2A in JVC, witnessed the tireless efforts of maintenance workers, security guards, and domestic helpers in their apartment complex. Inspired by their dedication, the siblings embarked on a heart-warming initiative to show appreciation for the workers. The siblings encountered challenges faced by their community, including leaks in their apartment, power outages, flooding, and food shortages. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “In between whatever was happening in and around the complex, we witnessed…
As a long time expat, 53-year old Prince MD Ali is used to living alone. His family is back in Bangladesh and he works in Dubai. However, when he was gripped by sudden breathlessness, he says, “I was not alone”. A team of medical specialists sprang to action by rushing him to the hospital in an ambulance. Hospital doctors then conducted a timely intervention to save his life from sudden cardiac death. “It was a race against time,” said Dr Shaheen Ahmad, interventional cardiologist at Zulekha Hospital Dubai, who recalled the critical moment when Ali was brought by the Dubai…
Having done their job by beating Vanuatu in the must-win game at the Global T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Abu Dhabi on Friday, the UAE women’s team were anxiously following every ball in the next game between Ireland and the Netherlands. A place in the semifinals was up for grabs as the home team’s fortunes were hanging by a thread — a Dutch win over Ireland would have knocked them out of the semifinal race in a tournament from which only the two finalists would qualify for this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup. So barely a few minutes after their…
Usually, when I recommend a game, I try to give as comprehensive an overview of it as I can. I know that it’s hard to get players to commit time and money to something sight unseen. But with Indika, I’m tempted to say nothing at all. It’s something you should experience for yourself. If that’s enough to intrigue you, you can stop reading here and head on over to Steam. I am merciful, though, so here’s an explanation for those who aren’t so keen on spending $25 with no context. Launched on PC earlier this week, Indika is a new…