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Twelve organisations in the UAE earned the prestigious parent-friendly label (PFL) with two of them being awarded the top PFL+ classification for meeting or exceeding global standards in parent-friendly policies and practices, it was announced on Wednesday. Emirates Nature in association with WWF, and Tappy Toes Nursery were awarded the PFL+ classification, while the remaining 10 organisations which earned the PFL for exceeding local leading parent-friendly policies and practices were Bain & Co, Mubadala Investment Company, Novartis, Nestle, LinkedIn, Houbara Defence & Security, Visa Middle East, Chalhoub Group, Nabta Health, and Wintershall DEA Middle East. The second cycle of the…

At least four children have died in a whooping cough outbreak in the Serbian capital Belgrade, state media said Wednesday, with doctors blaming falling vaccinations for the spread. A fifth child is in a critical condition after contracting the respiratory illness, Vladislav Vukomanovic, the deputy head of a Belgrade paediatric hospital, told broadcaster RTS. The doctor said around 70 children have been diagnosed, with two thirds requiring hospitalisation. Vukomanovic blamed a lack of vaccination, including among older adults, for the current spread. Vaccination against whooping cough is mandatory in Serbia. However, a rising number of parents are refusing to vaccinate…

The UAE has established robust corporate tax laws addressing the taxation of foreign source income for both residents and non-residents, including those with permanent establishments. To prevent double taxation, mechanisms like the participation exemption and foreign permanent establishment exemptions are implemented. However, in cases where foreign source income remains taxable, the corporate tax law allows for the use of foreign tax credit. These credits enable taxable persons to offset foreign jurisdiction taxes against UAE corporate tax on the same income, offering relief and ensuring fair taxation practices. Foreign tax credit is available for tax that is of a similar character…

With her exemplary humanitarian initiatives, Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, has found a place in myriad hearts. One of the greatest advocates for women’s empowerment in the Arab world, Sheikha Jawaher’s innumerable initiatives have also made a difference in the lives of people suffering from cancer, abuse, disabilities and poverty. What is perhaps not well documented is how she has also championed the cause of Emirati and Arab sportswomen. It was under her leadership, that the Arab Women Sports Tournament was launched at Sharjah in 2012. The tournament was established with the aim…

ILT20 Will Become One of the Toughest Leagues to Play In Soon, Says Mohammad Amir Dubai, 31st January, 2024: Considered to be among the best bowlers in the DP World ILT20 Season 2, the Desert Vipers’ left arm pacer Mohammad Amir was on fire against the MI Emirates, helping his side register a thrilling win at the Dubai International Stadium. Amir, who bagged three wickets for 26 runs in his quota of 4 overs, dismissed the dangerous Kusal Perera for 0, and followed it up with the scalps of Tim David and Trent Boult in the last over of the…

The Nest Hub Max is one of the most premium smart displays available. Offering a vibrant screen, support for tons of apps, and the ability to sync with Google Home, it’s a well-rounded and versatile smart display. The recently revealed Skylight Cal Max is a radically different sort of device — but it’s still contending for the same spot in your kitchen. Instead of offering tons of apps and services, it’s a streamlined smart calendar that wants to simplify your life. Trying to decide between these two premium displays? Here’s a look at the Nest Hub Max and Skylight Cal…

Novo Nordisk will more than double supplies of lower doses of its obesity drug Wegovy in the United States compared with recent months, CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen said on Wednesday, as the Danish drugmaker ramps up output of its popular therapy. The boost in weekly injection volumes means some new patients can start treatment, he said. Weekly US prescription data will start reflecting that in the coming weeks, he added. Novo has been unable to meet runaway demand for Wegovy, and in May began limiting the number of US patients who could start treatment by reducing supply of the lowest…

Samsung expects more of its flagship mobile devices, including the Fold and Flip series, to be equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) by the first half of this year. “For us at Samsung, the launch of the S24, the first AI-enabled smartphone, is as much a milestone as when we moved from feature phones to smartphones, or the introduction of the S Pen with the S series. So we’re very excited as the S24 is only the start of many future devices that will come,” Fadi Abu Shamat, Head of the Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, told Khaleej Times…

GCC Insurance Industry poised for accelerated growth in the next five years, forecasts Alpen Capital DUBAI – January 31st, 2024: UAE-based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital projects the gross written premium (GWP) of the region to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% reaching US$ 44.4 billion by 2028, in its latest GCC Insurance Industry report. The non-life insurance segment is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2023 and 2028 reaching US$ 39.6 billion, comprising 89.2% of the region’s GWP by 2028. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the GCC insurance sector, outlining recent trends, growth…

Masters of the Air is the third and final installment in the trilogy of World War II TV dramas that Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have been producing for well over 20 years now. Their efforts began with 2001’s Band of Brothers and continued with 2010’s The Pacific, both of which took home the Emmy for Outstanding Miniseries in their respective years. Both aired on HBO, which was seen at the time as the only place where expensive, truly prestige miniseries like them could be made. A lot’s changed since then. Case in point: Masters of the Air isn’t an…