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A draft law for the year 2024 regarding real estate leasing in Sharjah has been approved by the the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC). The approval comes after introducing a number of amendments on the draft law in the sixth meeting of the first regular session of the eleventh legislative term. Counselor Dr Mansour Mohammed bin Nassar, Head of the Legal Department of the Government of Sharjah, gave a speech in which he praised the role of SCC in completing the legislative cycle of draft laws. He stressed the importance of the current draft law as it represents a work system…

India’s newest domestic airline, Fly91, will start commercial passenger flights from March 18 easing connecting traffic for arriving tourists and visitors between several Indian cities. India’s Minister for Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia this week formally launched Fly91 by flagging off its symbolic inaugural flight between the tourist hub of Goa and Lakshadweep, a pristine group of islands off the Kerala coast. Scheduled flights between Goa on the one hand and Hyderabad and Bangalore on the other will start from next Monday. Return flights on these routes will also commence from March 18. Passenger flights between the picturesque coastal town of…

Businesses should thoroughly evaluate their temporary differences By Mahar Afzal/Compliance Corner The temporary differences arise when income or expenses are recorded in accounting profit in one period but in taxable profit in another period, known as timing differences. These differences may result in reduced taxable profits in the one tax period while higher taxable profits in other tax period. Lower taxable profits in a tax period result in a lower tax liability for that period but higher tax liability in future period(s), prompting the taxpayer to recognise a deferred tax liability. Taxable temporary differences occur when the taxable revenue in…

This review contains spoilers for the entire season of “Masters of the Air.” When Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg created “Band of Brothers” in 2001, in the wake of their partnership on the 1998 film “Saving Private Ryan,” they were the most prominent celebrators of what had become known as the Greatest Generation. Twenty-three years later, with the release of “Masters of the Air,” they’ve become their own greatest generation: upholders of an old-fashioned style of television making, fighting their chosen war over and over again. Created by John Shiban and John Orloff based on Donald L. Miller’s book of…

A ‘hybrid model’ to host next year’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan remains an option as India’s participation cannot be decided by the ICC if there is a government policy against it, a source in the governing body’s all-powerful executive board told PTI on Friday. The ICC board meeting is currently underway in Dubai. The Champions Trophy, which will be held in February-March 2025, is not on the agenda but newly-elected PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that he wants to speak with his BCCI counterpart Jay Shah as well as ICC bigwigs on the sidelines, seeking some kind of assurance.…

Can you believe it’s almost April? While it might feel like you were just ringing in the new year, spring is already on the horizon, which also means a whole new selection of TV shows to sink your teeth into. With dramas, thrillers, shows based on video games, and even a Star Trek franchise show’s final season, this month’s picks are delightfully diverse. Half of the six TV shows you need to watch in April are shows returning with new seasons and the other half are new titles that may well become your favorites. They are available through top streaming…

South Sudan’s government is closing down all schools starting Monday as the country prepares for a wave of extreme heat expected to last two weeks. The health and education ministries advised parents to keep all children indoors as temperatures are expected to soar to 45ºC (113ºF), in a statement late Saturday, They warned that any school found open during that time would have its registration withdrawn, but didn’t specify how long the schools would remain shuttered. The ministries said they “will continue to monitor the situation and inform the public accordingly.” Peter Garang, a resident who lives in the capital,…

Investcorp Capital recently raised $800 million in a four-year syndicated revolving credit facility. The transaction garnered significant interest from the market, and this enthusiastic response prompted Investcorp to upscale the facility to $800 million from the initial $600 million. Bank of Sharjah, acted as a mandated lead arranger for Investcorp Capital, alongside other international and regional banks for the transaction. Mohamed Khadiri, CEO of Bank of Sharjah, said: “This strategic collaboration underscores Bank of Sharjah’s role in facilitating major financing transactions and supporting the growth ambitions of its clients. The substantial oversubscription of the facility clearly reflects Investcorp’s robust business…

Two newly minted Champions League quarterfinalists meet today in a huge La Liga showdown, as third-place Barcelona travels to take on fourth-place Atlético Madrid. Undoubtedly one of the biggest matches of the season, this one starts at 4:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+ in the United States. There are actually several different ways you can watch a live stream, so let’s take a look at all your options for watching Atlético vs Barcelona online. Is There a Free Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Live Stream? If you don’t mind the Spanish broadcast of the match, you can watch…

Employees in the UAE are entitled to end-of-service benefits — and this applies to domestic workers, too. Unlike in companies where an HR department takes charge of gratuity disbursements based on federal laws, families have to do the calculations on their own for their house maids and nannies. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The process becomes complicated when certain factors are thrown in: What if the nanny resigns for no reason? Or the domestic worker was unfairly dismissed? If the contract was breached, is he/she still entitled to gratuity? In the same…