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If you’re a regular user of any of Apple’s best iPads you will likely find some companionship in a tool like the Apple Pencil. And right now a new Apple Pencil is a great way to save, as Amazon has started to unleash some of its Black Friday deals. Among them are both the original Apple Pencil and the Apple Pencil 2, each of which are seeing pretty significant discounts. As popular Apple products, they don’t often see price drops all that substantial. You’ll get free shipping with a purchase of either of these Apple Pencils from Amazon, but act…

Question: I stayed in an apartment in Dubai for seven years. After I vacated the place, my landlord deducted about 80 per cent of my deposit, citing maintenance costs. Is this legal? How do I contest it? What are the legal measures open to me? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, as you had resided in a rented apartment located in the emirate of Dubai, the provisions of Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai are applicable. In Dubai, a landlord should refund the security deposit at the time a tenant…

For Filipino expats in the UAE who are planning a trip home next year — now is the time to book a flight. Budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Wednesday rolled out its super seat sale offering one-way trips for Dh1. The Dh1 base fare applies to one-way Dubai-Manila flights scheduled for April 1 to October 31, 2024. To get the special rate, however, travellers need to book from today (November 8) until November 14, the airline said in an advisory. The ultra-cheap flight seats come as part of Cebu Pacific’s larger “piso fare” campaign for 11.11. This means Filipinos who…

Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, one of the leading integrated financial services groups in the UAE, on Thursday announced the approval of its first proposed interim dividend payment of Dh300 million at 4 fils per share. The announcement took place during Al Ansari Financial Services’ first General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, marking a significant event following the company’s listing on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) in April 2023. On the other hand, a second payment of a minimum of Dh300 million is set to be made in April 2024. All matters relating to future dividend distribution will be subject to…

Buzzing excitement quickly turned to confusion on Thursday when Hollywood actor Sofia Vergara shared pictures from the first reunion of the Modern Family cast since the show ended. This confusion revolved around none other than everyone’s beloved ‘cool dad’ on the show, ‘Phil Dunphy’ (played by Ty Burrell) — all because of the way his absence was marked at the reunion: with a single framed photo that the cast posed with and reminisced around. Take a look at the photos shared by Sofia Vergara, who played Gloria on the much-loved show, here: In another reel shared, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who plays the frank lawyer Mitchell…

A list of coffee table decor ideas that you can mix and match to get your own signature look, and to inject a breath of fresh air into your space! 1. Start with books Coffee table books are typically the first things interior designers reach out to when styling a space. A stack of design books, topped with a crystal geode, kettle, vase, or a small box or bowl, is the perfect way to decorate a coffee table — or any surface that needs a little something. 2. Add an Ottoman Allow your coffee table to double up as guest…

Alexander Zverev got off to a winning start in his ATP Finals campaign on Monday by battling back from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-4. Russian Zverev, a two-time winner at the year-ending tournament, put on a powerful display to see off world number two Alcaraz who is not on top form after returning from injury at the end of last month. Wimbledon champion Alcaraz struggled with lower back and left foot problems which had kept him out of action since the Shanghai Masters in early October. He was then dumped out early at the…

Whether you can fly or swing around town on spider string, these deals are worth swooping down to. As part of Black Friday deals, Amazon has put tons of Marvel super hero toys and gear on sale. From a Marvel Mr. Potato Head to Marvel-themed board games, there’s something to get for you or your Marvel obsessed friend or child. Seriously, they’re some of the best Black Friday toy deals you’ll find. Unfortunately, though, there is so much that it might take awhile to sort through everything yourself. Tap the button below, where all the deals are, and you’ll see…

Question: I am considering a job offer from a Dubai-based mainland company. Are job contracts standard here, or can employees negotiate terms? If I want a clause added about paying a three-month compensation in case I get fired, can I negotiate and get it added? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations, Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 on the Implementation of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 Regarding the Regulations of Employment Relations and Ministerial Decree No. 46 of 2022 Regarding Work Permit, Job…

A paraglider made quite the landing at a public event in Pakistan recently, a video of which has gone viral. The video was taken at a celebration of Gilgit-Baltistan’s 76th Independence Day, which was on November 1. The event featured a paraglider making a dramatic entrance, followed by a trail of red and blue smoke. However, the glider appeared to have miscalculated his speed and trajectory, as he landed not on the field but directly in the stands – right in the first row, where the Chief Guest of the event was seated. The people in the stands around the…