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Is it a second ‘Me Too’ wave? In the last three weeks, 10 celebrities in the entertainment industry in US have been accused or sued for sexual harassment. The new string of allegations comes mostly out of a special New York law, which creates a year-long suspension of the usual time limit to sue over an alleged sexual assault. That year ends on Thursday, November 23. After this date, people will no longer be able to sue over abuse that happened many years ago. New York was one of several states to revisit laws in recent years that set time…

Louis Philippe, an iconic premium fashion brand renowned for its impeccable craftsmanship and timeless style from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, opened its first-ever store in the UAE. The store in UAE, launched in partnership with Kalyan Silks, is located in City Centre Deira, Dubai. Jacob John, President (Premium Brands), Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited; T. S. Pattabhiraman, Chairman and MD, Kalyan Silks; Prakash Pattabhiraman, Managing Director, Kalyan Silks along with special dignitary Ahmad Moosa Hassan Mohamed Alblooshi were present during the launch event on Wednesday, September 13. “We want to give a great shopping experience to everyone…

Date: November 23, 2023 To discuss on the most prominent strategic topics and local and global trends that must be highlighted in the upcoming years “Ports, Customs and Free Zone” holds the First Strategic Retreat to discuss the Indicators of its Strategic Plan The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation organized the first strategic retreat to discuss the indicators of its strategic plan for the years 2021-2025, in the presence of directors of departments and divisions and second-level employees, at the Queen Elizabeth II Hotel (QE2), with the aim of identifying all factors related to the follow-up review, update and…

The Samsung Galaxy S23 range has been dazzling us for almost a year now, and it’s still shining as brightly as ever. In fact, this smartphone is one of the best devices of the year. With cutting-edge features and a sleek design, the Galaxy S23 is a must-have for anyone who wants one of the top smartphone options. It’s easy to see why it’s so desirable. The Samsung Galaxy S23 sports a 120Hz refresh rate, a top-quality camera suite, and the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which provides power galore for games, heavy-duty apps, and processing. But despite all…

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has issued a new regarding the judicial fees in the emirate. The law includes 11 chapters in 39 articles, detailing all judicial fees levied by the courts and the Public Prosecution Department. According to the law, judicial fees were reduced for all civil and commercial lawsuits, rental dispute lawsuits, executive cases, and requests for performance orders, with the upper ceiling for fees being determined according to the value of the lawsuit. The law also included a reduction in fees for appealing judgments before…

The 41 construction workers who have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel in northern India for over a week are finally getting hot meals Tuesday, provided through a newly installed steel pipe, as rescuers work on an alternate plan of digging toward them vertically. The meals, made of rice and lentils, were sent through a 6-inch-(15.24 cm) pipe pushed through the rubble late Monday, said Deepa Gaur, a government spokesperson. For the last nine days, the workers survived off of dry food sent through a narrower pipe. Oxygen is being supplied to them through a separate pipe. Officials on Tuesday…

UAE’s e& has submitted an offer to increase its stake in Vodafone to 20%, e&’s CEO Hatem Dowidar told CNBC Arabia on Wednesday. The company formerly known as Etisalat, e& has been gradually building up its stake in the British telecoms company ever since it took a 9.8% stake for $4.4 billion in May 2022. Its ownership as of April stood at 14.61%, according to an SEC filing. The UAE operator’s cooperation with Vodafone is awaiting regulatory approvals in countries where the British company operates, which “include an agreement to regulate relations between the two companies, and also the possibility…

SEWA Digitally Transforms with SAP to Deliver Smart Solutions for Customers and Employees Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority and SAP embark on innovative roadmap and comprehensivedigital transformation strategy (centre) Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice President SAP Middle East and Africa – South, and H.E. Abdullah Abdul Rahman Muhammad Obaid Al Shamsi, Director-General of SEWA, with executives from both entities. DUBAI, UAE — 23 November, 2023— Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has announced its successful digital transformation powered by global technology company SAP SE. By implementing a comprehensive portfolio of SAP solutions including enterprise resource planning (ERP), HR management and industry-specific applications, SEWA will automate…

If you’re not a football fan, you may be at a loss for something to watch on TV during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. There just isn’t a lot of Thanksgiving content to begin with, especially since the twin actor and writer strikes left most of the networks without new shows. Luckily, fans get to make their own schedules when they subscribe to the various streaming services. Assuming you have major streamers like Netflix, Hulu, and Max, then you’ll easily be able to find our picks for five great TV shows to watch this Thanksgiving. All of our picks below are…

The Sharjah Police have officially closed the Al Faya dunes area in the emirate’s central region to prioritise the safety and security of community members. This decision comes in the wake of a tragic incident on the evening of Friday, November 17, where an Asian youth lost his life in an off-roading accident in Al Faya desert, resulting in another Asian individual sustaining injuries. The General Command of Sharjah Police has stated that the complete closure of Al Faya dunes is a response to the lack of compliance with security rules and guidelines. The engagement in illegal off-roading activities poses…