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The Indian rupee strengthened on Monday after the US treasury yields fell and the dollar ceded ground on bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve is likely done hiking rates in the current cycle. The rupee was at 83.1850 (Dh22.66) against the U.S. dollar as of 10:40 a.m. IST, compared with its close at 83.2850 in the previous session. Asian currencies were up sharply, led by the Malaysian ringgit and Korean won, but the rupee was a laggard amid persistent U.S. dollar demand from importers, traders said. US treasury yields fell, after data released on Friday signalled that the country’s labour…

Indian actor Anushka Sharma on Sunday penned down a birthday wish for her husband and star cricketer Virat Kohli. Taking to Instagram, Anushka shared a string of pictures which she captioned, “He is literally EXCEPTIONAL in every role in his life! But somehow continues to add more feathers to his glorious hat I love YOUUU through this life and beyond and endlessly so, in every shape, form, through it all, whatever it may be so @virat.kohli” In one of the pictures, Virat could be seen doing funny actions on the field. Anushka also dropped a cute selfie with Virat. Soon…

Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024, an initiative by leading integrated healthcare provider Aster DM Healthcare, has extended the submission deadline to December 15, 2023. Due to an overwhelming response of over 40,000 registrations from nurses in over 130 countries, Aster is already approaching last year’s application numbers within just the first few weeks. Nurses from around the world can now submit their nominations through the dedicated platform at www.asterguardians.com. The third edition of award will be held in Bengaluru in May 2024, with an aim to bring India’s dynamic healthcare system into the limelight in alignment with Prime Minister…

Australian handler Michael Costa launched his second season at Jebel Ali Racecourse in stunning fashion by winning five races on the card. Costa, who took over the reins at the iconic stables in the middle of 2022 and went on to saddle 14 winners for the season, continued his successful run as his runners dominated the first meeting of the new campaign on Friday. Two-time Brisbane champion jockey James Orman, who jetted into Dubai for a short-term riding stint, was on board all five Jebel Ali winners including Alhzeem, a very impressive winner of the featured Season Opening Cup sponsored…

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Question: I am a Golden Visa holder planning to take up a new job in the UAE. What are the formalities and procedures for me to switch jobs? Do I have to cancel any documents or apply for new ones for me and/or family members sponsored by me? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are currently employed in the UAE and intend to take up employment offered by a mainland company in the UAE. Therefore, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations, Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of…

Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja has come out in full support of Babar Azam. Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar has been criticised heavily after his side failed to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals. Pakistan managed to secure a fifth-placed finish in the World Cup standings. The former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief recently stated that it was difficult for Babar to lead the pack as the bowlers could not take wickets. Raja also slammed PCB for not being efficient in building a solid team. “[How can Babar, as a captain, lead the side when bowlers fail to take wickets…

The rupee was trading in a narrow range against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday amid a muted trend in domestic equities and strength of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said sustained foreign fund outflows also dented investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 83.25 (Dh22.68) against the dollar and then touched an early high of 83.23, registering a gain of 4 paise over its previous close. With most major central banks likely done with their policy tightening cycles, analysts said the dollar’s dream run over the past couple…

Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino, 83, has been ordered to pay $30,000 (Dh110,189.40) per month as child support payment to his girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, as per media reports. The Hollywood actor and Alfallah welcomed Ronan in June this year. The couple have been in a relationship since April 2022. They have a 54-year age gap. As per The Independent, the custody agreement includes an upfront payment of $110,000 (Dh404,027.80), other than the monthly $30,000. Pacino will also have to set aside $15,000 (Dh55,094.70) a year in an education fund for his son. Alfallah will also be entitled to $90,000 (Dh330568.20) in…

Just weeks after UAE changed its laws to permit surrogacy in the country, an Emirati doctor has called on Islamic scholars to pass a fatwa to legalize the practice from an Islamic point of view. Surrogacy is the process in which a woman carries and gives birth to the child for a couple or individual. Addressing the second international conference of the UAE Council for Fatwa on Wednesday, Dr. Maha Taysir Barakat gave a detailed presentation on the science of surrogacy to over 160 scholars, scientific and intellectual personalities from around the world. “It is important to understand that the…