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In a remarkable display of courage, Ali Muhammad bin Harb Al-Muhairi, a student in Sharjah, swiftly acted to save the life of his classmate who had accidentally swallowed a coin. General Saif Al-Zari Al-Shamsi, the Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, commended Ali for his heroic intervention and instinctive response, honouring him for his quick actions. In a ceremony held at his office, General Shamsi commended Ali for his remarkable courage during the emergency and for aiding his friend. This recognition reflects the commitment of Sharjah Police to acknowledge and encourage positive contributions from individuals of all age groups in enhancing community…

Three expats have won big in the Emirates Draw raffle held on Saturday. The FAST5 game saw Manoj Bhavsar and Clive Francis from India as well as Rajgir Das from Nepal win Dh150,000 collectively. Rajgir Das, a Nepali national, works as a heavy machinery operator in a labour camp in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. On November 1 this year, he bought his first Emirates Draw ticket, and three days later, he became one of FAST5’s Guaranteed Prize Winners, taking home Dh50,000. Rajgir has spent nine years in Saudi Arabia, dreaming of a better future for his family back home. “We didn’t…

A money exchange operating in the UAE has been fined Dh4.8 million over its “weak compliance framework” to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The exchange did not have in place the “required risk analysis” and due diligence policies and procedures. The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed the financial sanction as per a federal law on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism and Illegal organisations. The CBUAE did not identify the exchange house. It said it works to “ensure that all exchange houses, their owners and staff” abide by the applicable UAE laws, regulations…

Palestinian artist Noel Kharman delves into the deepest corners of her heart and mind with her debut EP titled Mouthakerti which released earlier this month. The album that was recorded in Amman, Jordan establishes Kharman’s place in the Middle Eastern music scene as she dictates a story through her EP. Mouthakerti directly translates to ‘My Diary,’ and for Noel, it is a “voyage of self-discovery,” the artist said. In a conversation with City Times, the artist reveals her thoughts behind the debut EP, some of the tracks like Ann Al Awan and Mamnounlak, and what the listeners can take away…

The easiest thing to do in the age of Generation Z is to fall in love. Easier done than said. It’s as casual and inconsequential as tripping over on a rugged pathway. To dust down your suit and move on isn’t such a big deal. Love is no more a ceremonial chariot awash with emotional confetti; it’s a racing car dashing down the fast lane of the temporal highway. Romance isn’t as all-consuming as in classics. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Devdas is no more a quintessential romantic character, but a hopelessly crude double timer. The modern love-wreck wouldn’t drown his or…

Former Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena died on Saturday after suffering a heart attack during an Albanian league match between KF Egnatia and FK Partizani, according to a statement by the Albanian football federation. “Paramedics on the pitch rushed him to hospital, where he died at the age of 28,” said the federation. Dwamena earned eight caps for Ghana and was once considered one of the country’s rising stars but encountered several cardiac problems over the course of his career. In 2017, the attacker was unable to join Brighton due to these health issues, and he eventually moved to Spain. Four…

We didn’t expect the Bose Smart Ultra, which was rolled out just over a month ago, to have its price slashed for this year’s Black Friday soundbar deals, but you shouldn’t be complaining. Amazon is offering the soundbar for $799 instead of its original price of $899, for savings of $100. It may not be much of a discount, but you might as well take advantage of it if you’re interested in the brand’s latest flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar. There’s no telling how much stock they’ve put up for sale with this cheaper price, so before the bargain gets taken…

Sixty-one animals — including different African species of gazelles and antelopes — recently galloped into their new home at the Sharjah Safari. And those visiting the park this season will be able to meet them. The group of animals was brought into the park by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA), aiming to enhance the diversity of species at the safari — the largest such project outside Africa. “This aims to promote (the part as a) tourism and environmental destination, in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi,…

Around 20 flights arriving to and departing from Dubai Intenational Airport (DXB) were disrupted on Friday due to inclement weather conditions. “Dubai Airports confirms that adverse weather affected operations at Dubai International (DXB) today. As of 10am UAE time, 13 inbound flights were diverted to neighbouring airports while six outbound flights were cancelled,” a DXB spokesperson told Khaleej Times. “Dubai Airports is working closely with airlines, control authorities and other service partners at DXB to minimise any inconvenience to our customers,” the spokesperson added. Passengers heading to DXB for their flights are advised to take the Dubai Metro where possible,…

India does not plan to provide fresh financial support to Sri Lanka on top of the nearly $4 billion it has extended this year, two sources told Reuters, as the island’s battered economy starts to stabilise after a preliminary loan agreement with the IMF. India has been the biggest provider of aid this year to its southern neighbour, which is fighting its worst economic crisis in more than seven decades and struggling to pay for imports, although the situation now is less severe than it was between May and July. “We have already given $3.8 billion worth of assistance. Now…