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Demand for properties valued at Dh2 million has massively increased in the wake of Dubai dropping the requirement of a minimum down payment of Dh1 million to be eligible for the 10-year residency. Industry executives say that many property developers in Dubai are increasing the size of apartments to accommodate the growing demand for Dh2 million properties while investors with Dh1.5 million plus investments are increasing their budgets too to reach the 10-year residency eligibility threshold of Dh2 million. Since the introduction of the Golden Visa for property investors, demand for real estate has grown exponentially, attracting massive foreign investment…
From his memorable debut in Company to his versatile roles in Saathiya and Shootout at Lokhandwala, Vivek Oberoi has etched his name in the annals of Hindi cinema with a sudden rise to fame in the early 2000s. However, beyond the glitz and glamour of the silver screen, Oberoi embodies a multifaceted persona — an astute entrepreneur, a philanthropist, and a devoted family man. In a conversation with City Times, the actor delves into the depths of his Bollywood career, his determination to make it on his own, and his relocation to Dubai, which led to the launch of many…
Star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is fit to play in the Indian Premier League starting this month after being seriously hurt in a car crash in 2022, the cricket board said on Tuesday. Pant is set to return to the Delhi Capitals after missing last season and could play for India at the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States in June. “After undergoing an extensive 14-month rehab and recovery process, following a life-threatening road mishap… Rishabh Pant has now been declared fit,” the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement. Following the…
Mortgage management strategies empower you on your financial journey. In this session, Rajender Prasad, Managing Director of Money Maestro explore various topics ranging from securing lower interest rates through mortgage refinancing to leveraging innovative approaches like interest offset options and interest hedging through Systematic Investment Plans (SIP). Whether you’re a homeowner looking to optimize your mortgage or a borrower seeking to enhance financial stability, Money Maestro offers expert advice tailored to your unique circumstances. What steps can homeowners take to potentially secure a lower interest rate through mortgage refinancing? Picking the right refinancing term that matches your money goals is…
Do you need a new router or is someone outside of your household using your Wi-Fi without you knowing? There are lots of possible reasons behind a slow internet connection (and solutions), but if you think someone is stealing your Wi-Fi, you’ll need to know how to confirm if that’s happening and how to stop it from happening again. In this guide, we’ll show you how to do both. As long as you have your media access control (MAC) address and an app or two, you can determine if someone is stealing your Wi-Fi or if your connection is just…
A man travelling through Dubai International Airport (DXB) was caught with some of the most peculiar objects in his luggage: A live snake, a monkey’s hand, a dead bird and eggs wrapped in cotton. Dubai Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle these items believed to be used in sorcery, according to a report published in Arabic daily Emarat Al Youm. Inspectors found the traveller’s luggage suspicious, so they conducted a thorough search, uncovering the shocking collection packed inside a plastic box. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Besides the snake, the bird and…
Online influencer Andrew Tate was detained in Romania and handed an arrest warrant issued by British authorities, his spokesperson said Tuesday. Tate, 37, and his brother Tristan Tate were detained Monday evening for 24 hours on allegations of sexual aggression in a UK. case dating back to 2012-2015, spokesperson Mateea Petrescu said. She said the Bucharest Court of Appeal is set to make a “pivotal decision” Tuesday on whether to execute the warrants issued by UK’s Westminster Magistrates Court. Four women had reported Tate to the UK authorities for alleged sexual violence and physical abuse, but the Crown Prosecution Service…
The fencing championship at the 11th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament offers a great platform for UAE’s fencers to develop their game, Ali Al Marzouqi, the Executive Director of the UAE Fencing Federation, said More than 125 fencers from across the world are in action at the main hall of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. Most of the top fencers from 14 nations, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Hungary, Estonia, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Iran, Tunisia, Iraq and the UAE will compete in four categories — epee and foil for international men, sabre for Arab men and an…
GOLD SHINES BRIGHT AS THE SMARTEST INVESTMENT CHOICE There has been a persistent rise in gold prices over the past weeks, reaching a record high of USD 2,195 per ounce last week. While fluctuations in gold prices are a common occurrence in the market, a historic study of gold prices over the last few years showcases an upward trend. This signals Gold’s unrivalled position as the smartest investment choice. Gold has been used as a reliable store of value for several centuries now. While investment options such as stocks, real estate & crypto currencies have gained relevance over the years,…
I wear glasses so I can see what I’m doing. This means I have to wear them all the time, so they have to be light, comfortable, and stylish. Smart glasses made over the past few years have never really ticked all these boxes, and getting prescription lenses in them was usually a pain, too. So much as I wanted to, I could never consider living with them as I do my non-smart pair. But then the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses came along. Could they be the first pair I could wear all the time? I think so, and I’m…