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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has partnered with du, part of the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), to launch Happiness SIM that offers exclusive benefits to blue-collar workers on nominal prices. The SIM can be obtained by visiting business service centres and guidance centres, or using MoHRE’s online services to issue or renew work contracts. It offers 6 months of free data and low rates on international calls. SIM holders will also receive important notifications issued by MoHRE. “We are excited about this partnership with du, as it aligns with our mission to enhance the welfare of…
Rapper A$AP Rocky, the romantic partner of recording star Rihanna and father of her two sons, was ordered on Monday to stand trial in Los Angeles on two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic weapon. Rocky, 35, whose given name is Rakim Mayers, is accused of pointing a handgun at another hip-hop artist and former friend, Terell Ephron, during a heated argument, then firing twice in Ephron’s direction during a second confrontation. Both encounters occurred on Nov. 6, 2021. Prosecutors alleged that Ephron suffered a minor injury in the shooting. Rocky was arrested in connection with the altercation five…
Fast bowler Haris Rauf pulled out of the Pakistan team and three uncapped players were named Monday in an 18-member squad for the test tour of Australia. Left-handed opening batter Saim Ayub, fast bowler Khurram Shahzad and allrounder Amir Jamal got their maiden call-ups after an impressive run in recent cricket tournaments. Newly appointed chief selector Wahab Riaz said Rauf was in the plans for Pakistan’s three test matches in Australia, but the express fast bowler pulled out on Sunday night despite confirming his availability two days ago. “He (Rauf) gave his consent, but later he changed his mind because…
His Excellency Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi opens Paperworld Middle East and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East Paperworld Middle East is the fastest-growing show of its kind in the world Alongside its co-located event Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East, the exhibition is expected to welcome 10,000 visitors over three days In line with the UAE’s ‘Year of Sustainability’ 80% of the products featured are environmentally friendly Captured by Lights In Motion Dubai, UAE: His Excellency Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade has officially opened the 12th edition of Paperworld Middle East and its co-located show Gifts and…
There are quite a few custom PC builders to choose from, but what if your needs extend beyond just a powerful gaming PC? Maingear has a solution, thanks to its new range of high-end prebuilt systems tailored for professionals spanning various industries. The company’s new Pro WS series includes a collection of desktop workstations designed to excel in the most demanding tasks. The company says that these systems have been tailored for game developers, photo editors, graphic designers, videographers, 3D rendering artists, music producers, CAD engineers, data scientists, and AI/Machine Learning developers. Maingear currently has a total of three workstation…
The Umm Al Quwain Police have announced a temporary road closure and also warned motorists of a speed radar being placed on the detour site. The authority announced on their social media platforms on Friday that there will be a traffic diversion due to the temporary closure on the E611 Emirates Road from Ras Al Khaimah towards Sharjah between Al Aqarn exit and the Al Shuhada Bridge on October 17. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “There will be a diversion on Emirates Road from Ras Al Khaimah towards Sharjah, between the intersections…
One-and-a-half-year-old Palestinian boy, Fati Ala, who suffered burn injuries during the Gaza war, now peacefully sleeps snuggled next to a teddy bear doll at a private hospital in Abu Dhabi. No longer waking up to the deafening sounds of Israeli bombardment, Fati Ala is on the path to recovery, and a semblance of normalcy is gradually returning to his life. The toddler, his mother, and a few Palestinians, caught in the crossfire of ongoing war, were part of the first evacuation flight to Abu Dhabi from Egypt’s El Arish. And more flights will land in the coming days as the…
An SMS notification from Virgin Mobile flashed on my cellphone screen, prompting me to update my Emirates ID information registered under my mobile number. Failure to complete this process within 60 days could result in the telecom provider suspending the services, it said. Incidentally, I had renewed my residency visa and Emirates ID recently, which necessitated the updating of my documents with my bank and my telecom provider. It’s not just Virgin Mobile though; the UAE’s two other major providers, Etisalat and Du, have also been urging their users to ensure that their expired Emirates ID details are updated. Verifying…
“I am in Masai Mara now,” said UAE-based wildlife photographer Hermis Haridas beaming ear to ear on the video, just after a brief tryst with a leopard climbing a tree. He had waited until sunset to get some good shots of the beast in the golden glow, but it chose to sleep atop instead, robbing him of an engaging photo-op, he said, a tad disappointed. Haridas’s account exemplified everything that the life of a lensman like him entailed: Excitement, opportunity, disappointment and oodles of patience. Haridas had left for the African wilderness – now his favourite photo haven – soon…
Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer on Monday said the team was heartbroken after the loss in the World Cup final but noted that his debut marquee tournament taught him a lot and he is grateful to the team management. Australia clinched their sixth Cricket World Cup title with masterclass innings by Travis Head taking the match out of India’s control in Ahmedabad. India had an almost flawless campaign in the tournament but could not come up with their top game in the final. Taking to Instagram, Iyer expressed his thoughts about the tournament. He was not among the runs in…