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While peaceful protest and assembly are fundamental rights, “anarchy and disorder” will not be tolerated in Pakistan, interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar warned on Saturday, as jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party launched a nationwide agitation against alleged rigging in recent polls. Kakar acknowledged that political parties and individuals have raised their concerns following the February 8 general elections. At the same time, he said anarchy and disorder were not the way to address those concerns. “The recently conducted general elections in the country have been a step towards promoting democracy,” he said in a post on X. Stay up…

In January 2023, the UAE implemented new federal consumer protection laws, with the aim of enhancing responsible lending practices and reduce “name-only” lending in the banking sector. However, one element of these laws – referred to as Article 121 bis – has been causing problems for lenders. The amendments require that banks lending to individuals and sole proprietors now take “sufficient” security instead of relying solely on personal guarantees for the loans they provide. This shift marks a departure from the historical practice of using personal guarantees as the primary means of securing loans in the UAE. The motivation behind…

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is set for a star-studded week of world-class action following the official 56-player draw for the WTA 1000 event, which is set to get underway tomorrow (Sunday) at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. The impressive women’s field for the Championships includes 15 of the world’s top 20 players and 10 Grand Slam winners boasting a collective 17 Grand Slam titles between them. While the top eight seeds all received first-round byes, World No1 and top-seed Iga Swiatek, a four-time Grand Slam winner who reached the final in Dubai last year, is on course…

Lithuania brings ‘You are what you EAT’ approach to the Gulfood 2024 The largest-ever Gulfood will witness 20 top-tier Lithuanian food manufacturers showcasing their range of sustainably produced food products of ‘E’xceptional quality made according to the highest standards of European Union, using ‘A’dvanced technologies and solutions but maintaining centuries old traditions and most important ‘T’asty to all the tongues of the world. Dubai – February 17, 2024: The Republic of Lithuania is bringing ‘You are what you E.A.T’ approach representing Exceptional, Advanced made and Tasty food to the latest edition of Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage…

Sony-produced Marvel movies have historically been a mixed bag. At times, the company has delivered superhero masterpieces like the Spider-Verse films. Other times, they have given viewers half-baked cash grabs like Morbius and Madame Web. Whether or not audiences think the company is fit to handle beloved properties like Spider-Man and Venom, they can’t deny that Sony played a significant role in making Marvel movies the pop culture phenomenon they are today. Now that Madame Web has premiered in theaters, here’sour list of Sony’s Marvel movies, rankedfrom worst to best. Please note that this list won’t include the Men in…

A video made public by Israeli officials allegedly shows a U.N. relief worker loading the limp body of a shot Israeli man into the back of an SUV and driving away from a southern Israeli village during Hamas’ Oct. 7 cross-border attack. The video was first reported on by the Washington Post and also shared online by Israeli officials, who identified the man as Faisal Ali Mussalem Al Naami, a social worker with the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip. Israel has presented intelligence alleging some UNRWA staff took part in abductions and killings during the…

England batsman Joe Root faced a torrent of criticism Saturday after getting dismissed off a reverse scoop to trigger England’s collapse on day three of the third Test against India. Root attempted to reverse paddle India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on a ball outside the off-stump in Rajkot but miscued and got caught at second slip his latest batting flop in the series. His departure on 18 opened the doors for India, who started the day on the back foot with Ravichandran Ashwin’s sudden departure from the match overnight to be with his ailing mother. Cricketers and pundits said the…

Union Coop Renews Support for Dubai International Holy Quran Award Dubai, UAE: Union Coop proudly announces its platinum sponsorship of the 27th edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA), marking over two decades of steadfast support for this esteemed event. This sponsorship highlights Union Coop’s commitment to nurturing the Islamic values and education of the younger generation while promoting the noble teachings of Islam. Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, presented the sponsorship cheque to Dr. Saeed Abdullah Hareb, Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the award, at the DIHQA headquarters. The ceremony was attended…

The Apple Vision Pro is one of Apple’s most fascinating new product launches. It’s the first new product line from Apple since the Apple Watch, but the hype around it has been more like when Apple first introduced the original iPhone. Of course, Apple was not the first to the market with a VR/AR headset, but it is definitely what would be considered the most “mainstream” option out there, considering the brand name. When Apple announced the Apple Vision Pro on June 5, 2023, during its WWDC 2023 keynote, I was excited. After years of rumors, it was finally happening. Preorders…

The annual ‘Ramadan Souq’ returns on Saturday, February 17, at the historic Old Municipality Street in Deira. Organised by Dubai Municipality, the souq is a tradition in Dubai that celebrates the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan Souq will run until March 9 – open daily between 10am and 10pm – offering various items and gadgets essential for Ramadan preparations. Shoppers can find personal and household essentials and there will also be special products for celebrating ‘Hag Al Laila’ as well as events, live entertainment shows, and activities for children. Showcasing souqs Dubai Municipality said ‘Ramadan Souq’ is…