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Now that April has arrived, Hulu has welcomed new movies into its library, including the Ocean’s Eleven trilogy, The Fifth Element, and a modern classic, The Big Lebowski. Even superhero fans are well-served this month with X2: X-Men United, Hellboy, Wonder Woman, and both of the Shazam! movies. But as a Hulu subscriber of several years, my pick for the one movie that you need to stream on Hulu this month is Runaway Jury. Runaway Jury is a legal thriller with a stellar cast including Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, and even some very familiar faces among…

Remember that iconic video from March 9 when an unknown hero with a black SUV rescued a stranded school bus from a flooded road in Dubai after torrential rains hit the UAE? The clip went viral, garnering millions of views in just a few days. For the longest time, the identity of the Good Samaritan who drove the Toyota FJ Cruiser was unknown, despite several attempts by netizens to locate the mystery rescuer who had somehow become a symbol of hope and humanity for UAE residents. In an interesting turn of events, Toyota’s UAE franchise also launched a campaign looking…

Nato foreign ministers met on Wednesday to discuss how to put military support for Ukraine on a long-term footing, including a proposal for a 100 billion euro ($107 billion) five-year fund and a plan seen as a way to “Trump-proof” aid for Kyiv. The proposals by Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg would give the Western alliance a more direct role in coordinating the supply of arms, ammunition and equipment to Ukraine as it fights Russia’s invasion, diplomats say. “We need to shift the dynamics of our support,” Stoltenberg said as he arrived at the Brussels meeting. “We must ensure reliable…

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s latest release ‘Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life)’ has been performing well at the box office. The film draws inspiration from the life and experiences of Najeeb Muhammad alias Shukoor, who, in the ’90s, left his homeland for the Arabian Gulf states to support his family but ended up working as a slave/goatherd in a desert for over three years instead. The actor recently met with Najeeb and talked about the latter’s life journey in detail. During the conversation, Prithviraj Sukumaran told Najeeb, “In 2008, when Blessy first told me about doing this movie, my initial thought was, how do…

The excitement is mounting as Abu Dhabi prepares to welcome the world’s top mixed martial artists for UFC Fight Night on August 3 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, marking the return of the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation to the emirate for the second time within a year. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced exclusive hotel and tickets packages for fans seeking to experience a special UFC Fight Night. Tailored with avid fans in mind, the packages offer early access to tickets before they go on public sale. For further details…

Shurooq completes major expansion work at its Kingfisherand Al Badayer eco retreats to meet surging demand Expansion includes 35 new luxurious tents and enhanced facilities to welcome more vacationers inspired by Sharjah’s natural wealth and scenic beautySharjah, March 00, 2024 Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) continues its commitment to elevate the emirate’s stature as a globally distinctive tourist destination by announcing the completion of expansions for two flagship projects under the Sharjah Collection: The Kingfisher Retreat and Al Badayer Retreat. These expansions are geared towards amplifying capacity and delivering unparalleled tourist experiences that seamlessly blend tradition with modernity, all…

Apple revealed that its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place on June 10. This is when we expect to see the next iteration of software across all of Apple’s products, including iOS 18. From the sounds of it, we’re in for a big update with iOS 18, rumored to be one of the “biggest updates” yet. Here’s what we expect from Apple’s next major iPhone update with iOS 18. A more customizable home screen One of the strengths of Android phones is that you can customize your home screen pretty much any way you want, including placing app icons…

If a family has a child attending school in Dubai, understanding the dynamics of tuition fee hikes can help them in managing their educational expenses effectively or selecting a school that aligns with their financial requirements. Recently, private schools in Dubai were given the go-ahead to increase the school fees for the next academic year. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), which is Dubai’s education regulator, on Tuesday announced an Education Cost Index (ECI) of 2.6 per cent, based on which schools can adjust their fees for the 2024-25 academic year. Stay up to date with the latest news.…

The White House announced late on Tuesday that it is directing Nasa to create a unified time standard for the Moon and other celestial bodies, as governments and private companies increasingly compete in space. With the United States keen to set international norms beyond Earth’s orbit, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) instructed the US space agency to formulate a plan by the end of 2026 for a standard it is calling Coordinated Lunar Time. “As Nasa, private companies, and space agencies around the world launch missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, it’s important that…

A partnership is a collaborative agreement where two or more individuals join forces to conduct business and share the resulting profits and losses. In the UAE, partnerships can be either incorporated or unincorporated, each carrying distinct legal and tax implications. Incorporated partnerships have a separate legal personality from their partners, meaning they are considered juridical persons for legal and tax purposes. This means that the partnership can enter into contracts, own property, and sue or be sued in its own name. Examples of incorporated partnerships include joint liability companies, limited partnership companies, and civil companies. For tax purposes, incorporated partnerships…