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If you’re looking for luxury, UAE is the right place to be! Here is a round up of 5 luxurious suites, complete with private pools, gold fittings, beach access, and more. 1. Palazzo Versace Dubai The Palazzo Versace Dubai offers the Royal Versace Villa, a 3-bedroom space spanning 375sqm with views of hotel pools and the Creek. Ideal for larger families or groups, it features a master bedroom with a super king-size bed, two bedrooms with a queen bed and twin beds, walk-in wardrobes, and luxurious Versace-branded amenities in all bathrooms. The villa includes a dining area with an 8…

Max Verstappen took his first win as a triple Formula One world champion on Sunday after dominating a Qatar Grand Prix peppered with pitstops and penalties for a rash of track limit violations. The victory from pole position under the Lusail floodlights was 14th in 17 races, and career 49th, for the 26-year-old Red Bull driver who clinched his third successive title in a Saturday sprint. Australian rookie Oscar Piastri, winner of that 19-lap sprint, finished second with McLaren teammate Lando Norris third in what became a three-stop race after Pirelli warned of the risk of blowouts. “It was a…

Not all ultra-processed foods cause cancer, heart disease and diabetes, a new study has found. According to the research, while the regular consumption of meat products and sugary drinks increases the risk of the aforementioned diseases, bread and cereals — despite being ultra-processed foods — reduce such risks because they contain fibre. Published in The Lancet, the research also stated that sauces, spreads and condiments aren’t the healthiest of options for humans, but they aren’t as bad as animal products and soft drinks. Among other ultra-processed foods, including sweets and desserts, ready meals, savoury snacks and plant-based alternatives to meat…

The Green Planet has opened a brand new outdoor shaded nature park — complete with treehouses, an obstacle course, and a nature trail — just in time for winter. Designed for children between the ages of 4 and 14, the park has nine gardens in which plants from all around the world are being grown. “Our new nature park spans over 1,000sqm and has some brand-new animatronic bugs,” said Erik Rohrkaste, curator at the Green Planet. “It features things like tarantulas, centipedes, snails, all of which can be found inside the biodome as well. So, the kids can see the…

Apple is offering PlayStation 5 (PS5) owners six free months of its Apple Music streaming service. In a deal with PlayStation maker Sony, Apple is letting PS5 owners enjoy all the benefits of the music streaming service, which offers around 100 million tracks for ad-free listening. The offer is available in 68 countries and sign-up is available through November 15, 2024. After activating the free trial on a PS5 device, you can use Apple Music not only on the console but also on a smartphone, PC, tablet, or any other device that offers Apple Music. Here’s what you need to…

Question: I was hired for a managerial position at a Dubai-based company. I have just been told that I will be demoted to an Assistant Manager position over my ‘performance’. When I asked for an explanation about what was lacking in my performance, the company was not able to give a proper answer. Are demotions legal in the UAE? If so, what’s the procedure that must be followed? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are employed in a managerial position at a mainland company located in Dubai. It is also assumed that your employment contract registered…

Twenty-six people have died and dozens were sent to hospital after a fire tore through a building in northern China’s Shanxi province on Thursday, state media reported. The blaze started at a four-storey building belonging to the Yongju coal company in Luliang city at around 6.50am local time (2250 GMT on Wednesday), state media said, citing local authorities. Twenty-six people were confirmed dead, state news agency Xinhua reported. Earlier, broadcaster CCTV said 63 people had been evacuated from the site, 51 of whom were hospitalised. The reports did not say if any of those taken to hospital had died. CCTV…

Will societies be completely cashless? Advancements in technology are increasingly eliminating the need to carry cash. However, societies will not become entirely cashless, industry experts have said. During the Banking, Innovation and Technology (BIT) event organised by Khaleej Times, Kunal Jhunjhunwala, founder and managing director of airpay, said: “It has to be less cash society, simply because technology fails. If technology fails, what do you do? People say mobile wallets work, but what if you don’t have network? So, you will need cash. Jonathan Chan, associate partner, Dubai, McKinsey & Company; Fernando Pacheco, SVP, head of cash management products, global…

Nature is in peril. The economic growth and rise in global prosperity that we have seen over the last half-century has been based on an extractive, wasteful and fossil-addicted economy which has resulted in a climate crisis and the destruction of nature at an unprecedented scale. More than 55% of global GDP depends on nature. From construction to energy to food: nature is the true engine of our economy. Yet we have already breached six of the nine planetary boundaries identified by science as underpinning environmental stability. As we push past these limits – such as climate change, biosphere integrity…

It has been an epic year for video games with releases like Baldur’s Gate 3, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and several others. And now it is time to crown the best game of the year from the list of nominees announced by The Game Awards founder Geoff Keighley on Monday. Nominees for The Game Awards in more than 30 categories, including Game of the Year was announced. Fan voting had begun immediately after, and the winner will take the crown at the live event in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 7. This year’s show will once again stream for free across…