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Of all the objects that you can view through a telescope, some of the most stunning to behold are the planets in our solar system, and the galaxies that lie far beyond it. But if you want to see more distant and fainter objects, you’ll need a different type of telescope. An average beginner telescope might let you see the moon and some of the brighter planets, but if you want to look further out then you’ll need a different piece of kit. Thanks to developments in technology like smart telescope features, though, this aspect of stargazing can still be…
Soundbars are certainly an improvement over built-in TV speakers, but nothing beats a wired and calibrated surround sound system. And if you’re all about that cinematic audio, you’ll need a solid AV receiver to run the show. AV receivers serve many functions, but the most important one is powering your home theater speakers. A receiver can also be used as a connection hub for all your AV components. That’s everything from streaming devices and Blu-ray players to game consoles. If you can connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable, it can connect to an AV receiver. Not all…
Question: I am on probation at a mainland company in Dubai. If I were to get fired, what would the rules around it be? If I believe the termination is arbitrary, would I have a case? What would the next steps be? Answer: The provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulations of Employment Relations and Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2023 Amending Certain Provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations are applicable in this case. In the UAE, an employer may terminate an employee’s employment during the probation period…
Residents in the UAE are permitted to use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), but its misuse “is the problem,” said the country’s cybersecurity chief. “We have no problem with people using VPNs, but using it for bad things is the problem,” Muhammad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity at UAE Government, told Khaleej Times on the sidelines of G[P]RC Summit. The UAE recorded the highest VPN application downloads in 2023 in the past four years, surpassing the pandemic year’s downloads of 6.09 million in 2020, according to the latest update of the Global VPN Adoption Index by Atlas VPN. Under the UAE…
Although you may have originally subscribed to Peacock for The Office, or even to check out a football game, you may have realized once you got into the app that it has a surprisingly deep bench of great TV shows and movies that are well worth exploring. Among the many great titles that the service has to offer, there are some genuinely excellent horror movies on offer. While you’ll definitely find plenty of masterpieces of the genre on the service, there are also some underrated horror movies on Peacock that are definitely worth checking out. Here are three of our…
After recording an icy 4.2ºC on Saturday morning, UAE residents can expect a fair to partly cloudy day on Sunday. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, the day will see light to moderate winds, which will be fresh to strong, especially over the sea, causing blowing dust. The weather department cautions anyone venturing into the sea that it will be rough to very rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and rough in the Oman Sea. It’s been a rainy week with six out of seven emirates experiencing scattered showers and cooler temperatures. Residents have been making the most…
DNA genetic testing can help you unlock a lot of hidden information about yourself, your health, and your ancestry. For example, you could explore your entire family history stretching back generations. Or, you can receive personalized nutrition and exercise plans based on your genetics. One of the more renowned places to go for this is 23andme, which has a variety of kits to choose from, all of which help you learn specific information about yourself and your heritage. But there are other services you can use, which is especially prescient considering the recent data breach at 23andme. If you’re looking…
Question: I am bringing a maid from my home country to the UAE. She is coming here on a visit visa and will stay with me and my family as I get a maid visa for her. During this transition period, can she take up duties at home? What’s the procedure to get her a maid visa? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, as you intend to recruit a maid to take up your household domestic work, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 29 of 2021 Regarding Entry and Residence of Foreigners and Federal Decree Law No. 9 of 2022…
Indian political party, Bhartiya Janata Party, (BJP) MLA Ganpat Gaikwad allegedly opened fire at Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) faction leader Mahesh Gaikwad. CCTV footage from a police station near Mumbai shows a BJP MLA firing at a leader of party ally Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) and then attacking him and his associates with the butt of his gun, but also appears to significantly weaken his argument that the act was done in self-defence. A 2-minute video shows the BJP MLA sitting in the chamber of the senior police Inspector of Hill Line police station with four people initially, including…
The second-place Milwaukee Bucks (32-16) make their way into the American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks (26-22). Bucks new coach Doc Rivers is officially in the swing of things, making his on-court debut this week. The Mavericks right now face back-to-back contenders in the East. Wednesday night, they took a beating from the Timberwolves and hope to bounce back, as they have only won two of their last four games. The Bucks won’t be an easy test, despite a coaching change. Tip off is almost upon us, at 8:30 p.m. ET. If you are looking to catch…