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There are Amazon Prime Video TV shows that get tons of attention, from Reacher to The Wheel of Time. But the streaming service has many more shows, including originals, that don’t get the attention they deserve. The three underrated shows on Prime Video you need to watch in January aren’t new, but they have flown under the radar since they debuted as far back as almost a decade ago. They have each ended their run already, but these shows are worth watching if you want to add another great series to your roster. Since they’re done, you can get the full…

Dubai-based Emirates has announced that it will ramp up operations to Seoul in South Korea with three additional flights per week. The new flights will be added starting February 19, 2024, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with timings as follows: EK324, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, will leave Dubai at 4.45am and land in Seoul Incheon International Airport at 6.05pm. The return flight, EK325, will leave Seoul at 10pm and arrive at Dubai at 1.35am the following day. The additional services will increase the capacity on flights between Dubai and Seoul by more than 1,000 additional seats per week,…

The New Year began on a high note for Dubai Duty Free with the operation announcing an all-time sales record of Dh7.885 billion ($2.16 billion) for 2023, representing a 24.39 per cent increase over the previous year and 6.40 per cent up on pre-pandemic in 2019. December finished with record monthly sales of Dh807.6 million ($221 million), an 8.37 per cent increase compared to 2022. December sales were further fuelled by Dubai Duty Free’s 40th anniversary celebrations when the operation offered a 25 per cent discount on 20th December, which resulted in a shopping spree of Dh54.1 million ($14.8 million)…

I have this awkward luxury of watching fireworks, not the iconic Burj Khalifa ones, from my living room in Dubai. This is the show connected to the Dubai Shopping Festival, so don’t expect the same pomp and circumstance as of the New Year fireworks that mesmerise millions across the world year after year. But to watch the magnificent pyrotechnic display over the Dubai Creek from the comfort of my recliner brings me a lot of pride and a blast from the past. Back in the day, fireworks literally came home during religious occasions like Eid, Diwali, Christmas and Vishu, a…

فخر الإمارات تعلن عن افتتاح  متاجر  جديدة في دبمنهامز وتطرح في الأسواق “التراث” كسلسلة عطور تحتفي بالثقافة الإماراتية التوسع لمواقع جديدة تحكي قصص الفخامة. ذكريات عطرية: فخر الإمارات تطلق “مجموعة التراث” دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، يناير 2024: منذ تأسيسها في الإمارات، أصبحت فخر الإمارات رائدة في مجال العطور على مستوى الشرق الأوسط، بطموحٍ بلا حدود. إذ تخطط للتوسع من خلال فتح نوافذ بيع جديدة ضمن متاجر دبنهامز في مختلف أنحاء الإمارات وأبرز مواقع التسوق كمول الإمارات، مول دبي، مردف سيتي سنتر في دبي وجاليريا مول في أبو ظبي. ويؤكد هذا التوسع على حرص فخر الإمارات على إتاحة عطورها المتميزة لقاعدة…

Superhero movies have become synonymous with Marvel, with the biggest blockbusters from the past decade often being entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The franchise has had high highs and low lows, with recent years seeing more box-office flops than ever before as MCU fatigue affects more and more viewers. Those looking for great superhero movies outside of the MCU will be glad to know there’s a good selection of films worth seeing. From comic book adaptations like Watchmen to must-see classics like RoboCop, the best superhero movies outside of the Marvel franchise depict distinct and exciting realities of…

By the end of the Emiratisation targets for 2023, about 92,000 citizens were employed in the private sector. That’s a significant jump of almost 157% compared to the numbers back in September 2021 when “Nafis” program was launched. This figure, the highest in history, underscores the effectiveness of Emiratisation policies and decisions, serving as a powerful impetus for sustained employment. Companies committed to achieving annual Emiratisation targets of 2% growth will now receive priority status when bidding for government procurement contracts. This complements other benefits, including enlisting them in the Emiratisation Partners Club. Nafis provides benefits to companies and individuals,…

Hospitals in at least four US states have reinstated mask mandates amid a rise in cases of Covid, seasonal flu and other respiratory illness. Healthcare facilities in New York, California, Illinois and Massachusetts have made masks mandatory among patients and providers. New York City Health Commissioner Dr Ashwin Vasan told WABC TV on Wednesday that mask mandates had resumed at all 11 of the city’s public hospitals, 30 health centers and five long-term care facilities. “What we don’t want is staffing shortages, right? When we saw the omicron wave in 2022, the biggest issues were not only people getting sick,…

The UAE started 2024 on a strong footing with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), a key indicator designed to give an accurate overview of operating conditions in the non-oil economy, posting its second-best reading in four-and-a-half years. Amid upbeat growth projections made by the Central Bank of the UAE and various other international institutions, economic trends remained exceptionally strong at the end of 2023. S&P Global UAE PMI ticked up from 57.0 in November to 57.4 in December, the second-highest reading since June 2019 as a sharp upturn in new business intakes drove a marked expansion in output levels. The…

Ajman Bank Launches Real Estate Subsidiary – Skyrise Properties Ajman Bank, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the launch of Skyrise Properties,a dynamic new fully owned subsidiary focused on real estate asset management. Headquartered in the UAE, Skyrise Properties is set to revolutionize the property management sector. This strategic move marks a pivotal chapter in Ajman Bank’s transformation journey of diversification and innovation and will complement the bank’s core business offerings, with a range of services including property management, sales, leasing, brokerage, third-party evaluations, and facility management supervision. Making the announcement, Mustafa Al Khalfawi,…