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Question: I read about reduced working hours for private sector employees during Ramadan. I have been working for a company in Dubai for the past ten years and was never allowed the 2-hour reduction in work hours. What should I do about this? Who do I complain to? What happens after? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are employed by a private company located in the mainland of Dubai. Therefore, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 on the Implementation…
The Australian Fatwa Council has announced that Ramadan 2024 will begin on March 12 for Muslims in the country. The Australian National Imams Council in a social media post said that the date was issued following extensive consultations with the Imams from the Australian Fatwa Council and the Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamad. In Sydney, the sun will set on Sunday, March 10 at 7.19pm (AEST), while the moon for Sha’aban will set at 7.23pm on the same night. In Perth, the sun will set on Sunday, March 10 at 6.40pm (AWST), while the moon Sha’aban will…
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the desert, beating Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday in his first match at the BNP Paribas Open in five years. The 24-time Grand Slam singles champion joined Rafael Nadal as the only players to win 400 matches in ATP Masters 1000 series events. The top-ranked Djokovic is a five-time champion at Indian Wells, tied with Roger Federer for most by a male, but hadn’t played in the event since 2019. “Five years is quite a long time for a professional tennis player, but at the same time playing here the last…
We all love making memories, and a great way to collect those memories is to take a quick snap of a gorgeous landscape, a party in full swing, or a particularly incredible meal. The Apple iPhone now also adds a location to your pictures, meaning it can collate those images together into a location-themed album, or show you all the shots you’ve taken in a specific location. It’s a fun little addition, and it’s one that adds a lot of personality to the Photos app. But privacy is also important, and while you may be happy to keep your location…
Most service centres of Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) will remain open from 9am to 5pm during the holy month of Ramadan. This came as the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced reduced working hours during the holy month for government employees. According to the official statement, customers will be able to avail services at the main building of the administration in Al Jafiliya, Al Manara Centre, the new Al Twar Centre and other external centres. These will be operating from 9am to 5pm every day except on Friday. On Fridays, the working hours…
Princess of Wales: ‘Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months. Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day’ Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, thanked the public for their support in her first public message since undergoing abdominal surgery in January alongside a picture of herself with her three children. The photograph, taken by her husband, heir to the throne Prince William, showed Kate, 42, smiling and looking healthy surrounded by Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte. “Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months,” Kate wrote in a…
Property prices in Dubai are expected to increase up to 14 per cent this year, driven by population growth, high demand for mortgages due to an expected drop in interest rates and more millionaires parking their wealth here, said Muhammad Binghatti, CEO of Binghatti Holding. “The market is going to grow steadily and will see price increase between 12 and 14 per cent in 2024, which is a healthy growth. We saw a growth of population of around 100,000 in 2023 and this year it is expected to grow at a similar rate, if not more with the new changes…
Seeing ChatGPT respond to some of the most otherworldly prompts is one of the most unique and entertaining experiences. In fact, it’s almost scary how good this OpenAI-founded chatbot can be at times. Launched in 2022, you can access free and paid versions of ChatGPT from a web browser, but the company also has an app for iOS and Android devices. Downloading a new app isn’t exactly rocket science, but using ChatGPT on your iPhone or Android phone might be a little intimidating for some. Not to worry though: Your pals at Digital Trends are here to quell all fears.…
Many people are fascinated by the beautiful underwater world of our oceans. But diving instructor Sara Gojer, also known as local DJ Sara G, has an unusual favourite fish: sharks. And the bigger and allegedly deadlier the better. Specialising in shark dives, she is on a mission to banish the bad reputation that these vital predators have. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. ‘Thousands of sharks are killed every year all over the world,” she states. “Movies like Jaws have built into us a belief that they are dangerous animals who attack people…
The gods have taken over the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 battle royale map, bringing a ton of new visual flairs across the game world and some fresh locations based on ancient Greek mythology, like Mount Olympus and the Underworld. There’s a lot of cool new stuff to see, but there are also some exciting godly items that have been added to the loot pool this season: Thunderbolt of Zeus and Wings of Icarus. If you want to take flight with the Wings of Icarus, we’ve got all the info you need about this item below. Where to get Wings…