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Employees who have made an impact, helped in revenue growth or increased the productivity of a business are likely to receive an increase in salary levels, according to recruitment and HR experts. “It is worth noting that it is not just salary that can be negotiated. Other areas could be additional benefits, flexible working, bonuses, schooling, job titles, work incentives, allowances or even share options. It really depends on the company, but not all businesses will be cash-rich,” said Nicki Wilson, managing director, Genie Recruitment, said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Deepa…

Pakistan’s counterterrorism police said Monday they arrested nearly two dozen members of the outlawed militant group, the Pakistani Taliban, which has been behind several deadly attacks across the country. Acting on intelligence information, the arrests were made in the eastern Punjab province over the past two weeks, the provincial Counterterrorism Department said in a statement. The Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, is a separate group but allied with the Afghan Taliban, who seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021 as U.S. and NATO troops were in the final stages of their pullout from the country after 20…

The ball has dropped and we’ve officially made it to a new year. Heading into 2024, the video game industry finds itself in an especially interesting position. We’re coming off a historic year for gaming that was filled with massive releases and devastating layoffs in equal part. Game companies are left balancing their cultural successes and their business failures right now. But how will those scales tip this year? The short of it is that we’re heading into perhaps the most mysterious year for gaming in a very long time. We’re halfway through a console cycle, heavy hitters like Grand…

A long-awaited European Union’s visa liberalisation scheme allowing Kosovo nationals to travel to Europe’s borderless zone without a visa came into force on Monday with the first travellers hailing it as a great relief. The new regime, which entered into force at midnight (2300 GMT Sunday), enables Kosovars into the passport-free Schengen zone without a visa for periods of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The reform is perceived in Pristina as another step towards full recognition and a boost for the ambition of the country that proclaimed independence in 2008 to join the European Union. “This is…

2024 has rolled around, and you’re looking for a way to spend the first day of the new year. If you want something to stream, Max may have the deepest bench of titles worth exploring. From classics to more modern movies, it has something for everyone across an array of genres and categories. These three titles may not all be to your liking, but between them, you should find something that is exactly what you’re looking for as you ring in the new year. Barbie (2023) If you somehow missed 2023’s biggest film, or you just want to live the…

New Year celebrations are all about late-night festivities, great company, good food, and breathtaking fireworks, and the majority of UAE residents did just that to ring in 2024. From camping in Wadis to taking a yacht ride, people embraced unique ways to bid farewell to 2023, creating special moments with family and friends. However, a few revellers were late returning home as the celebrations extended past midnight and into the early hours of January 1, 2024. Meanwhile, others faced traffic congestion, experiencing gridlock on their journey back. Lebanese expat Abdullah Yasin and his extended family drove to Hatta Dam to…

A labour court in Bangladesh’s capital sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus to six months in jail on Monday for violating the country’s labour laws. Yunus, who pioneered using microcredit to help impoverished people, was present in court and was granted bail. The court gave the defence 30 days to appeal. Grameen Telecom, which he founded as a non-profit, is at the centre of the trial. Sheikh Merina Sultana, head of the Third Labour Court of Dhaka, said in her verdict Yunus’s company violated labour laws: 67 of Grameen Telecom employees were supposed to be made permanent, and the…

The PlayStation 5 has been out for some time now, and its reception has been mostly positive. It includes lots of quality-of-life improvements over its predecessor, the PlayStation 4, such as faster load times, a solid-state drive (SSD) instead of a regular hard disk drive (HDD), and an improved controller in the form of the new DualSense. However, a console is only as good as the games available on it, and thankfully, the PS5 has you covered on that front as well. While the machine already has a worthy library of great PS5 games, there are even more to look…

The Pink Floyd-themed doormat outside Ali Maarrawi Dabbah’s apartment gives you a sneak peek into the musical haven. However, the real spectacle unfolds inside, and it’s almost impossible not to be overwhelmed staring at the almost 12,000 vinyl records, CDs, and music memorabilia that line every wall of his JBR apartment in Dubai. “I did listen to all of them at some point,” said the 46-year-old Spanish national. “But it’s also about the journey of finding them, especially when it’s unexpected. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. At 46, Dabbah, guarded by his…

Israel is withdrawing some forces from Gaza to shift to more targeted operations against Hamas, and is partially returning reservists to civilian life to help the economy as the war looks set to last well into the new year, an Israeli official said. The official said toppling the Islamist faction remained an objective of the offensive in the Palestinian enclave, and that some of the five brigades withdrawn will prepare for a possible flare-up of a second front against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Since launching the war in retaliation for the cross-border Hamas rampage of Oct. 7, Israeli officials have said…