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We have all had to recalibrate our lives in the past couple of months, and WFH has brought us many benefits along with the usual challenges. Although Dubai has begun to reopen responsibly, the culture of working from home seems like it’s here to stay for the longer haul. Organisations like Twitter have announced a permanent remote-work policy and Salesforce is allowing their staff to work from home for the rest of the year. Every organisation has different requirements but there’s no time like the present to invest in and create a suitable home office – for now and the…
Martina Navratilova thinks Steve Simon is unlikely to survive as WTA chief after the calamitous Tour Finals and thinks it is time to have another woman in charge of the elite professional circuit. Simon has been chairman and chief executive of the WTA for eight years but has come under increasing fire from players recently, not least over the decision to stage the Finals outdoors in the Mexican resort of Cancun. “Maybe it’s time for new leadership,” 18-times Grand Slam singles champion Navratilova told broadcaster Amazon Prime. “For me personally, this being a woman’s association and being involved for such…
There’s no better time to take advantage of iPad deals than on Black Friday, as the discounts are the largest that they could be from the various retailers. Whether you’re on a tight budget and are hoping to get the entry-level 10.2-inch Apple iPad for even cheaper than usual, or you’re planning to make a huge investment on the powerful Apple iPad Pro, you won’t be disappointed by this year’s Black Friday deals. So that you can complete your purchase before stocks run out, we’ve rounded up the top offers that are available for the shopping holiday — if you…
It’s business as usual for many UAE motorists and residents on Friday despite the downpour that lashed the country overnight till morning. The government on Thursday advised private companies to implement flexible work patterns and ensure employees’ safety as unstable weather conditions were expected to continue. Those who did have to drive out encountered traffic snarls, while pedestrians — with and without umbrellas — walked and crossed rain-drenched streets. In the middle of it all, workers and cleaners pulled on their boots and heeded the call of duty. Here’s how the morning went for residents in Dubai and Sharjah: This…
Authorities in Kuwait have arrested two people for running an alcohol factory and attempting to sell counterfeit wine. The General Department of Criminal Investigation arrested the Asians who were being monitored for running a factory for local and counterfeit branded wines. Investigations revealed that they were running two sites, one for manufacturing the liquor and the other for storing it. The two criminals were arrested and all their manufacturing tools seized. These consisted of a press as well as glass bottles ready for filling, in addition to 1,500 bottles already filled and ready for sale. Barrels filled with various types…
The UAE has a long history of adopting technology quickly and assessing its potential for long-term economic growth. The nation is, like its Arab Gulf neighbours, actively pursuing programmes of economic diversification to lessen its reliance on oil. AI, 5G, the Internet of Things, blockchain, and others have all been leveraged to optimise operations, cut costs, or otherwise enhance organisations’ ability to compete in their domestic markets or on the world stage. The nation’s relationship with cryptocurrency is a similar story. In 2016, Abu Dhabi established a crypto-friendly regulatory sandbox. And just this year, Dubai set up one of the…
American media personality and businesswoman Paris Hilton shared her heartache over “cruel and hateful” people’s response to a photograph she posted on social media of her 8-month-old son, Phoenix Barron. The TV personality addressed the nasty comments on her Instagram story, saying it was “unacceptable” for fans to “target” her child. According to People, On October 19, Hilton, 42, posted a series of photos of her son, whom she shares with her husband Carter Reum, on Instagram to mark his first trip to New York City. The images posted by Hilton last week saw her proudly pose with her son…
A construction firm in China has made a splash on the internet after building a 10-storey apartment tower in just over a day. According to CNN, BROAD Group was able to use a pre-fabricated, modular design to erect the building in the Chinese city of Changsha in only 28 hours and 45 minutes. The container-sized units were built at a factory and then quickly transported to the construction site, stacked on top of each other and bolted in place into a fully-formed tower. “Standard container size, low-cost transportation worldwide. Extremely simple onsite installation,” says the Group in a video. All…
WTA Finals champion Iga Swiatek said the poor playing conditions in Cancun forced her to focus on her game instead of being distracted by the prospect of regaining the world number one ranking. The four-time Grand Slam champion swept aside Jessica Pegula 6-1 6-0 to claim her first WTA Finals title, and return to the top of the rankings after being deposed by Aryna Sabalenka in September. The WTA conceded this year’s edition of the Finals was “not a perfect event”, with the court condition and stormy weather among the issues affecting players. Sabalenka said she did not feel safe…
Black Friday is right around the corner and even big name products like Apple’s AirPods are on sale. Airpods, which are consistently among the best earbuds, are perfect for the iPhone wielder due to their ease of integration within the Apple ecosystem and cool features that can’t be experienced anywhere else. So, if you’re an iPhone and/or Mac user, keep reading. We expect these to be some of the most exciting Black Friday deals for you, and many appear on our list of the best Black Friday headphone and earbud deals. Though you may possibly be equally interested in the…