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Tonight will see the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower, one of the lesser-known meteor showers of the year. It won’t be as big or bright as some of the more famous showers like the Geminids or the Leonids, but it’s still a great excuse to head out and do some stargazing to celebrate the new year. If you’d like to check out this event, we have advice on how to watch the shower in person — or a livestream option for those who fancy seeing the sights without venturing out into the cold. What is the Quadrantid meteor shower?…
The Dubai Police confirmed that they received a total of 14,148 calls to the Command and Control Centre emergency hotline (999) and the Call Centre (901) for non-emergency cases from 6pm on December 31 until 6am on January 1 during the New Year’s Eve celebrations of 2024. In detail, Colonel Muhammad Abdullah Al Muhairi, Director of the Command and Control Centre in the General Department of Operations at Dubai Police, explained that the calls were distributed between 13,078 calls to the Command and Control Centre (999) and 1,070 calls to the 901 Call Centre for non-emergency cases. Al Muhairi commended…
The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) under the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported five deaths due to Covid in the last 24 hours in India. A total of 511 cases of the JN.1 series variant have been reported from 11 states until January 2, 2024. More than 600 new cases have been registered in the last 24 hours, and the total number of cases stood at 45,015,136, the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. The active caseload stood at 4,440, which showed a decrease of 125 since Tuesday. Some 722 people recovered in the last…
US financial technology companies that popularised amateur stock trading are pushing into fixed income in a bid to capitalise upon growing retail investor interest sparked by soaring yields in 2023. Online brokerage Public, wealth management platform Wealthfront and fintech software company Apex Fintech Solutions are among the firms launching new products that aim to make it easier and more affordable for individual investors to gain exposure to fixed-income products like Treasuries and corporate bonds. Market participants say there is little guarantee that bonds — long seen as a more staid part of the financial universe — will generate the same…
Innovations Group Makes Searching and Applying for Blue Collar Jobs in the UAE, Easier with their New Job Search App Innovations Group introduces a cutting-edge Job Search App for blue collar job seekers in the UAE, streamlining the process with a user-friendly interface and one-click applications. To address the unique needs of the blue-collar workforce, the app provides a dedicated section, empowering candidates with specific skill sets to independently apply for jobs, improving the job search landscape. 3rd January 2024, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Innovations Group, the UAE’s leading HR & Staffing Solutions provider, introduces a solution to streamline job…
A shooter is only as good as its weapon selection. Without an armory stocked with fun, satisfying, and powerful guns to pick from, even a game as dynamic and unique as The Finals would grow stale. Thankfully, that isn’t the case as the game launched with an impressive list of weapons to unlock and experiment with alongside its gadgets. The tricky thing about picking a “best” weapon in this game is that they are divided up between the three classes: light, medium, and heavy. That means you may have to learn to use a new weapon or adapt to a…
Middle East leading cruise line for two years in a row Imagine cruising just the way you want it: with no timetable to follow but your own. That is what sets Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) apart from other cruise companies, offering our guests the total freedom and flexibility to holiday their way. With 20 ships cruising to over 450 destinations across the world. Europe, The Caribbean, Alaska and beyond – NCL even sails from right here in the UAE, with some amazing itineraries close to home. And there is something for everyone on board every single one of their ships,…
The Gaza war continues to be an “unprecedented human disaster” and people should reflect on how it is a “global media war”, a UAE Minister said. Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs spoke at the Arab Strategy Forum that kicked off in Dubai on Wednesday. Gergawi said, “This war was not only between the Palestinians and Israel. We also witnessed a global diplomatic war, international polarisation, and a global media war. Today, war is not won on the battlefield but rather in the media field, as he who has the strongest narrative shall become the winner.” Stay…
The implementation of the UAE corporate tax law has sparked numerous inquiries and confusion, particularly regarding its impact on natural persons. In the context of this law, a “natural person” refers to an individual, distinguishing them from legal entities such as corporations. This encompasses individuals engaged in personal business endeavours, such as freelancers, sole establishments, and civil companies. A natural person conducting a business or business activity in the UAE will be subject to taxation only if the turnover from such activities exceeds Dh1 million in a Gregorian year, from January to December. Additionally, they need to register only if…
At just 13, Nicole, a multi-talented performer, sweeps Dubai off its feet with her exceptional singing, dancing, modeling, and violin skills; winning hearts and awards on the path to stardom. Meet Nicole Obarzanek, the 13-year-old prodigy who is not just chasing her dreams but catching them with every note, every step, and every beat. Born into a family deeply rooted in music, Nicole is taking Dubai by storm, showcasing unparalleled talent in singing, dancing, modeling, and playing the violin. Under the guidance of her father, Peter Obarzanek, owner of L A Music Records, Nicole is rapidly making a name for…