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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…
Gold prices fell one dirham per gram in the UAE on the first trading day of the week. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K trading at Dh240.25 per gram at the opening of the markets on Monday as compared to last week’s close of Dh241.25 per gram. Similarly, the other variants of the precious metal also opened lower on Monday. The 22K, 21K and 18K were trading at Dh222.5, Dh215.5 and Dh184.75 per gram, respectively, at 9 am local time. Globally, spot gold was down by 0.26 per cent at $1,983.45 per ounce by 9.15 am UAE time. The…
Discovering a bedroom theme that incorporates contemporary elements without being too neutral and uninspiring can be challenging. In reality, it’s often simple — with the appropriate decorations, you can create an ideal teenage room that perfectly reflects a girl’s personality and interests. Use the following ideas as inspiration for revamping your teen’s bedroom: 1.Choose a palette that grows with them When considering kids’ bedroom ideas, it’s important to think ahead — what your child likes, wants, and needs now will likely change in the coming years. If you’re designing for a young teenage girl or tween, opt for features that…
Stefanos Tsitsipas withdrew from the ATP Finals with a back injury on Tuesday after playing only three games of his second match in Turin, handing Holger Rune the victory. Tsitsipas, the 2019 champion, was trailing 2-1 in the opening set when he had a lengthy conversation with his trainer before slowly getting to his feet, shaking his head and walking over to shake Rune’s hand. That was after only 17 minutes of play and led to boos from the crowd in Turin, which instead had to settle for an exhibition match between alternates Taylor Fritz and Hubert Hurkacz. “My apologies…
Though there are plenty of ways to play board games online at little to no cost, pulling out a board and feeling the tokens, dice, and cards in your hands is great from time to time. Unfortunately, the real deal is also quite expensive. Black Friday deals are everywhere now, though, and board games are not exempt from prices dropping. Here are the deals that we love on the games that hobbyists keep returning to again and again. Best board game Black Friday deals under $25 If you’re heavily into board games, you might think that anything under the $25…
Question: A cheque I issued bounced. I have received a good job offer from a GCC country, which will help me pay off the amount. How should I go about this? Can I get the case dropped? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you had issued a cheque to an individual and due to insufficient funds, the said cheque has been dishonoured by your bank. It is also assumed that the individual to whom you had issued the cheque has filed an execution case on you. Therefore, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 42 of 2022…
An anti-corruption court in Pakistan on Monday issued arrest warrants against former premier Imran Khan in two cases linked with the Al-Qadir Trust and the Toshakhana gifts case. Islamabad-based accountability court judge Muhammad Bashir issued the warrants at the request of the National Accountability Court (NAB), the anti-corruption watchdog. The Ali-Qadir Trust case is about the settlement of 190 million pounds, about Rs50 billion, which the UK’s National Crime Agency sent to Pakistan after recovering the amount from a Pakistani property tycoon. Khan being the prime minister then, instead of depositing in the national kitty, allowed the businessman to use…