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Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road neighbourhood has been renamed after the world’s tallest tower – the Burj Khalifa. The 830-metre building — which recently turned 14 — towers over other famous skyscrapers that dot the Emirate’s busiest road. This is the most prominent name change among the 28 listed by the Dubai Land Department. The Dubai stretch of the Sheikh Zayed Road homes several buildings with apartments, offices, hotel apartments and rooms. According to the property classifieds website Bayut, the neighbourhood is popular among investors, renters and tourists because of its proximity to famous landmarks and key areas like Downtown, Business…
English actor Kit Harington shared that his popularity from the hit series ‘Game of Thrones’ contributed to his mental health struggles. Deadline reported citing wellness podcast ‘Hidden 20%,’ that Harington said, “he entered rehab in 2019 for alcoholism, and was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) while there.” “I realized that my life was hinging on this,” he told host Ben Branson. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Luckily, it was the right place at the right time. I managed to forge a new life from there.” Harington claimed that he “entered rehab drunk,…
The Dubai resident’s double birdie burst at the Dubai Creek Resort gives him a third success in the UAE By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Dubai resident Tommy Fleetwood produced a stunning birdie-birdie finish to hold off the challenge of world number two golfer Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence, to win the $2.5 million Dubai Invitational, the first tournament on the DP World Tour’s 2024 schedule. The Englishman entered the final day at Dubai Creek Resort with a one-shot lead and with McIlroy his nearest challenger, a mouthwatering head-to-head two-ball between the Ryder Cup teammates was all but…
The Premier League is in action today, and one game you won’t want to miss is Man United vs Tottenham. It kicks off in an hour, at 11:30 a.m. ET, and if you don’t have access to a cable subscription, you may be wondering if you can watch the game online. You’ll be able to watch on NBC’s streaming service, Peacock TV, which is fast becoming one of the more popular standalone streaming services out there. We’ve got everything you need to know about watching the Man United vs Tottenham, so read onward for more details. The best way to…
Dress My Room, an Emirati interior design company has found a unique way to support the Palestinian cause amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. UAE businesses are finding innovative ways to help the people of Gaza, where the devastating war has claimed over 21,000 lives. The interior design studio started by two Emirati sisters, Hamda Al Abbar and Hend Al Abbar, collaborated with a talented Palestinian artist Magda Hindia. Dress My Room will furnish homes in the UAE and donate sales proceeds from Magda’s artworks towards the ‘Tarahum for Gaza’ initiative. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
In a dramatic turn of events in the Indian state of Haryana, an elderly man, Darshan Singh Brar, woke up from a coma after being mistakenly declared dead by doctors on Thursday (Jan 11). The 80-year-old had experienced a health issue and was admitted to a local hospital, where he remained for several days. To the shock of the family, the medical professionals contacted them on Thursday to convey the news of his demise. According to Indian media, after the doctors pronounced Darshan Brar dead, preparations were underway to transport his “body” from Patiala to his residence near Karnal. Mourning…
This month, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) released Corporate Tax Guide CTGTGR1 (the guide) focusing on tax groups. The guide offers detailed explanations on various aspects of tax group. This article addresses the conditions for establishing a tax group, while forthcoming articles will delve into other related areas. The parent company and its subsidiary/ies can request the FTA to form a tax group, if they are resident juridical persons, with the parent company owning at least 95 per cent of the share capital, voting rights, and entitlement to profits and net assets of the subsidiary/ies. Both entities should not be…
وفقالرصد “دبليوكابيتال” للوساطة العقارية: 2023 عام المبيعات التاريخية والصفقات القياسية لعقارات دبي التصرفات العقارية تجاوزت نصف تريليون درهم للعام الثاني على التوالي وليد الزرعوني: – مبيعات العقارات السنوية في دبي تضاعفتبنحو 5 مرات منذ جائحة كورونا – الزخم الشرائي مستمر والسوق سيشهد مستويات بيع أعلى في 2024 دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، الأحد 14 يناير 2024: أفادت شركة “دبليو كابيتال” للوساطة العقارية التي تتخذ من دبي مقرا، بأن 2023 كان عاما استثنائيا على جميع المستويات للقطاع العقاري في دبي مع تجاوز المبيعات نحو 400 مليار درهم للمرة الأولي في تاريخ السوق العقاري في الإمارة علاوة على تسجيل أكبر صفقات بيع الأراضي…
After last week’s image of the week from the Hubble Space Telescope showed a cluster of galaxies that appeared to be very close to each other but actually weren’t, this week’s image shows two images that are practically on top of each other. The two galaxies shown in the image below, NGC 6040 and LEDA 59642, are so close that they are interacting and have a shared name as a pair, Arp 122. NGC 6040 is the galaxy on the top, which is stretched into a long, thin shape by the tremendous force of gravity from the rounder, face-on galaxy…
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries experienced an unprecedented surge in contract awards, reaching a historic high of $222 billion (Dh 815 billion). According to the latest data released by BNC, Saudi Arabia and UAE lead the way, followed by Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. The urban sector emerged as the frontrunner in terms of awarding contracts, followed by the oil and gas and utilities sectors. In Saudi Arabia, the surge was primarily driven by initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, resulting in major contracts within Giga projects like the Speed Park within Qiddiya, various residential communities within Roshn, and…