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Dubai announced a ban on single-use plastic bags and products in the emirate from January 1, 2024. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council issued the resolution on Sunday (December 31, 2023). The ban applies to single-use disposable products and recycled ones, including both plastics and non-plastic items, regardless of their material composition. These include plastic and non-plastic single-use products, as well as food delivery packaging materials, fruit and vegetable wrapping, thick plastic bags, plastic containers, and packaging materials either partially or entirely made of plastic, such as those…
Generally, Investing journey has a comma or a pause rather than a full stop. There is a vast difference between Investing and Trading. Financial markets tend to be volatile, and investors are supposed to embrace this volatility and factor in risks while investing. While pursuing this journey, here are some do’s that you may have missed to consider, and it may not be too late to consider some of these do’s while you pursue your investment journey: The rule of 5 Follow the rule of 5, as in five fingers. Identify up to five asset classes for investment and four…
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in The Full Monty, Michael Clayton and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, has died, his family said. He was 75. A statement shared by his agent on behalf of the family said Wilkinson died suddenly at home on Saturday. It didn’t provide further details. Wilkinson was nominated for a best actor Academy Award for his work in 2001’s family drama “In The Bedroom” in 2001 and in the best supporting actor category for his role in “Michael Clayton,” a 2007 film that starred George Clooney. Stay up to date with…
Douglas Luiz’s late penalty took Aston Villa joint top of the Premier League with a 3-2 win over 10-man Burnley on Saturday as Manchester City closed on the leaders by sweeping aside Sheffield United 2-0. It looked like a festive season to forget for Villa was set to continue after dropping points at home for the first time this season to Sheffield United and blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at Manchester United on Boxing Day. But Luiz’s spot-kick, that crept in off the underside of the bar, sent Unai Emery’s men level on points with Liverpool at the…
For some people, a few fireworks at the end of the year is all they need for excitement. But as far as we’re concerned, watching thrillers on New Year’s Eve is a lot more fun. A great thriller can get blood pumping from the comfort of our homes. And if a movie ever gets too intense, we can always put it on pause. Now that the end of 2023 is almost upon us, we’ve chosen three great thrillers that you should watch on New Year’s Eve. Only one of these three movies actually takes place on New Year’s Eve, but…
Ahead of New Year Eve celebrations across the UAE, Sharjah Police has strengthened its security presence after the authority announced a ban on fireworks and celebrations in the emirate. The move is a “sincere expression” of solidarity with the people of Gaza where the Israel-Hamas war has claimed over 20,000 lives. The authority has deployed 362 military and civilian patrols and 933 policemen in various areas of the emirate, as part of its comprehensive security and traffic plan. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The force has appealed to all “institutions and individuals”…
Jubilant crowds will bid farewell to the hottest year on record Sunday, closing a turbulent 12 months marked by clever chatbots, climate crises and wrenching wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The world’s population — now over eight billion — will see out the old and usher in the new, with many hoping to shake the weight of high living costs and global tumult. In Sydney, the self-proclaimed “New Year’s capital of the world”, more than a million partygoers are expected to pack the city’s foreshore, despite uncharacteristically dank weather. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Property buyers in the UAE, especially end-users, will increasingly opt for mortgages in 2024 as interest rates are expected to drop by up to 100 basis points. Real estate analysts say that changes in mortgage rates have a significant impact on buyers’ approach when it comes to buying property in the UAE. Amidst the continuous rise in rentals in the UAE, they note that many renters in the UAE could take advantage of this and switch to property buyers in 2024. According to ValuStrat, cash buyers make up the vast majority of transactions in Dubai. In the third quarter of…
The start of a new year means it’s time for the Tournament of Roses. The 135th Rose Parade kicks off in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Flower-covered floats, equestrian units, and marching bands will strut down Colorado Boulevard on Monday morning. The parade will be followed by the 2024 Rose Bowl game featuring the Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines. Audra McDonald, a multi-time Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist, is the 2024 Grand Marshal. The Rose Parade will feature performances by David Archuleta, James Burton, Rush Davis, Amanda Shaw, Sean Ardoin, Cassadee Pope, Alexander Star, Straight No Chaser, Jordin Sparks,…
The Israeli government on Sunday approved the appointment of a new foreign minister to replace Eli Cohen, who will become energy minister as part of a pre-arranged ministerial rotation, a government statement said. The appointments are subject to Israeli parliamentary approval. Cohen will continue to serve as a member of the security cabinet while Yisrael Katz will serve as foreign affairs minister, the statement said as Israel enters its 86th day of war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip after the Palestinian militant group attacked Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people and capturing 240 hostages. The Israeli government also…