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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s funeral service and burial will take place in Moscow on Friday, his spokesperson said, after a search for a hall to allow his supporters to bid farewell to him failed. Kira Yarmysh, his spokesperson, posted on X that a service for Navalny would be held on Friday at 1400 Moscow time (1100 GMT) in the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God in the Moscow district of Maryino. She told people to get there early. Navalny would then be buried at the Borisovskoye cemetery, she said. Navalny, 47, died at an Arctic penal…

The company remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering innovative, high-end products and services that redefine consumer experiences As the curtains rise on MWC 2024, Huawei CBG unveils its strategic vision, underpinned by a fusion of high-end sophistication, fashion-forward aesthetics, and unparalleled technological prowess. Let’s delve into the remarkable journey of Huawei CBG as it paves the way for a future where innovation knows no bounds. In the fast-paced world of technology, staying ahead of the curve is not merely an aspiration but a necessity for businesses aiming to thrive. In 2023, Huawei CBG (Consumer Business Group) demonstrated innovation and…

Is there something romantic about the desert? Actor Dave Bautista certainly thinks so. He was in the UAE recently, along with his Dune cast mate Josh Brolin and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, the man responsible for bringing one of the best sci-fi works on the big screens. City Times caught up with the three at a resort on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi (Dune vibes just got real!) ahead of Dune: Part Two’s release on February 29 in the UAE. The film, an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel of the same name, follows Paul Atreides on his journey to becoming a…

Arabian Gulf Chemical Leaders Discuss Clean Energy Future at 4th GPCA Leaders Forum The Forum took place on 28 February 2024 at the Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai, UAE under the theme, ‘Charting the Energy Evolution Pathways in the GCC’ Dubai, UAE, 28 February 2024 – Chemical leaders from across the GCC gathered at the 4th Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Leaders Forum today at the Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai, UAE, to discuss the clean energy future and possible energy evolution pathways in the GCC region.   Now in its 4th edition, the exclusive, C-suite gathering took place under the theme…

The 2024 Academy Awards ceremony is just around the corner; chances are, you’ve seen at least some of the nominees for Best Picture. Barbie and Oppenheimer, the two movies that defined 2023, have been seen by everyone at this point, but what about Killers of the Flower Moon? The Holdovers? Maybe Past Lives? How popular are these movies, and does it help or hurt their chances of winning the big prize? In determining the popularity of this year’s crop of Best Picture nominees, I looked past social media mentions, YouTube views, and critic scores and used the one metric that…

Dreading the long check-in queues at the airport? Or, prefer to travel with comfort? If you’re travelling from Dubai, you have the luxury to check-in from home, seamlessly. During the onslaught of Covid-19, while several airlines were struggling to survive, others used methods earlier introduced to ease travel during such trying times. Some airlines offer a ‘Home check-in’ service, in which passengers can travel hassle-free and ‘forget’ about their luggage. As of now, only four airlines offer this service in Dubai, they are: Flydubai, Emirates, Saudia and Kuwait Airways. This service is offered through ‘Dubz’ which is powered by dnata.…

A police officer who saved a woman accused of blasphemy from a mob of 200 men in eastern Pakistan has described how she had to negotiate with the crowd to lead her to safety. The woman, who has not been named for security reasons, was surrounded in a Lahore restaurant by men who wrongly claimed her shirt was adorned with verses from the Holy Quran. Blasphemy is an incendiary charge in ultra-conservative Pakistan, where mobs have lynched people they deem to have insulted Islam. Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi, an assistant superintendent with Punjab police, was among the first officers on the…

Authorities in the UAE have specified deadlines for businesses to submit their Corporate Tax registration applications. Effective from March 1, 2024, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) decision has spelt out timeframes for each segment of taxable entities or persons to register and avoid violating tax laws. According to the Ministry of Finance, an administrative penalty of Dh10,000 applies for late registrations. Here is all you need to know. What are the new deadlines for Corporate Tax registrations? – Resident juridical persons (organisations) incorporated, established, or otherwise recognised prior to March 1, 2024. Nishant Rayma, partner, RMC Tax Consulting, said the…

World champions Australia will hope to round off one of the nation’s most successful seasons in cricket with victory in a rare Test series in New Zealand starting at Wellington’s Basin Reserve on Thursday. Having won a maiden World Test Championship (WTC), retained the Ashes and claimed a sixth 50-over World Cup title in a glorious six months, Pat Cummins’s side will aim to lock away the Trans-Tasman Trophy before a well-earned break from international duties. The brevity of the two-Test series, the first between the nations in New Zealand since 2016, has prompted grumbling from fans in both nations.…

IPS 2024 Day 2: Insightful Sessions Illuminate Future Trends in Real Estate Industry Dubai, UAE, 28 February 2024: Organized with the support of the Dubai Land Department and Emirates Real Estate Solutions, the International Property Show (IPS) 2024 entered day 2, carrying the energy from day 1 forward for all visitors and exhibitors, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Day 2 opened with visitors flocking to the exhibition, and attend the fireside chats and panel sessions at the main IPS Conference Stage. For workshops and MOUs, the IPS Activities Stage was full with excited attendees. IPS Conference Stage Highlights On…