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The UAE on Thursday announced a long weekend for federal government employees to celebrate National Day. The sector’s holiday will be from Saturday, December 2, until Monday, December 4, 2023. December 1, Friday, has also been announced as ‘remote working day’ for those working in ministries and federal entities. This, however, excludes those whose jobs require physical presence in the office. Earlier, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) had declared December 2 and 3 as paid public holidays for private sector workers. Since the dates fall over the Saturday-Sunday weekend, the holiday won’t translate into an extended break.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif met with US Ambassador Donald Blome in Lahore and discussed the current political and economic landscape in the country, Dawn News reported on Saturday. The US envoy called on the party leader, and their discussion centred on the importance of Pakistan’s relations with the United States. As per the Pakistan-based news daily, the meeting was specifically focused on his party’s preparations for the upcoming elections and coincided with Nawaz’s series of public gatherings leading up to the elections next year, following his return to the country on October 21. Dawn News reported, quoting…
Over the last three years, Dubai’s luxury real estate market has undergone a remarkable transformation, solidifying its status as the premier global destination for high-net-worth individuals. The city’s effective response to the Covid-19 crisis, combined with visionary developments and a surge in demand for luxury properties, has propelled Dubai into the limelight as a haven for families and businesses seeking stability and opportunity. According to a report from Prime by Betterhomes, October witnessed a standout period for Dubai’s real estate market, with the highest number of secondary luxury transactions recorded for the year. Secondary sales nearly tripled compared to the…
Australia clinched their sixth World Cup title last week. The Pat Cummins-led Aussies put up a great show to defeat hosts India by six wickets. It has now been learnt that an Indian-origin woman, a Mangalorean to be more precise, played a key role in making Australia the world champions. She is none other than their manager Urmila Rosario. Daughter of Ivy and Valentine Rosario, Urmila gained attention on social media since a picture of her holding the World Cup trophy, along with Mitchell Starc, went viral. Here are five things to know about Urmila Rosario: Urmila’s parents Ivy and…
ليوس للتطوير العقاري تفوز بأربع جوائز دولية متميزة في عام 2023 تفاصيل الصورة – روي ليو، المدير العام لشركة ليوس للتطوير العقاري، ومارك جاسكين، مدير أعمال أول في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي، يتسلمان جائزة لمشروع هادلي هايتس، دبي، في حفل توزيع جوائز العقارات الدولية 2023: حفل توزيع جوائز أفريقيا والعربية نوفمبر 2023، دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – في عام 2023، حصلت شركة ليوس للتطوير العقاري بكل فخر على أربع جوائز مرموقة، مما يؤكد التزامها الثابت بالتميز والابتكار في قطاع العقارات. تعتبر هذه الجوائز بمثابة شهادة تقدير لمشاريع ليوس الاستثنائية التي تمثل جودة وتميزاً لا مثيل لهما في الصناعة. هادلي هايتس،…
For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time to sit down with family and friends, share a delicious meal, and reflect on the blessings in our lives. Thanksgiving serves as a bridge between Halloween and Christmas, with the holiday season ramping up after Turkey Day. Since many of us will be gathering with others for the holiday, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to watch a movie. Max has a mix of holiday classics and family-friendly staples to stream over the long weekend. Below, check out three of the best Max movies to watch for Thanksgiving, including a magical snowman comedy,…
Mumbai Police arrested a suspect in a murder case of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase in the Kurla area. Crime Unit 5 arrested a suspect in this case. The woman has been identified and is a resident of the Dharavi area. Earlier, a woman’s body was found in a suitcase in Kurla in central Mumbai, the police said on Sunday. According to the Mumbai Police, the discovery of the body was made after the police were informed around 12.30 pm about a suitcase lying abandoned. “The discovery was made after the police were informed around 12.30…
Opec+ has delayed a ministerial meeting expected to discuss oil output cuts to November 30 from November 26, Opec said in a statement on Wednesday, a surprise development that sparked a further drop in oil prices. Sunday’s meeting of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies such as Russia, known as Opec+, had been expected to consider further changes to a deal that already limits supply into 2024, according to analysts and Opec+ sources. The delay to the meeting into next week might be to allow more time for countries to discuss both compliance with existing output cuts…
Is it a second ‘Me Too’ wave? In the last three weeks, 10 celebrities in the entertainment industry in US have been accused or sued for sexual harassment. The new string of allegations comes mostly out of a special New York law, which creates a year-long suspension of the usual time limit to sue over an alleged sexual assault. That year ends on Thursday, November 23. After this date, people will no longer be able to sue over abuse that happened many years ago. New York was one of several states to revisit laws in recent years that set time…
Louis Philippe, an iconic premium fashion brand renowned for its impeccable craftsmanship and timeless style from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, opened its first-ever store in the UAE. The store in UAE, launched in partnership with Kalyan Silks, is located in City Centre Deira, Dubai. Jacob John, President (Premium Brands), Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited; T. S. Pattabhiraman, Chairman and MD, Kalyan Silks; Prakash Pattabhiraman, Managing Director, Kalyan Silks along with special dignitary Ahmad Moosa Hassan Mohamed Alblooshi were present during the launch event on Wednesday, September 13. “We want to give a great shopping experience to everyone…