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1. Power of gold For the special occasion, draw inspiration from cuisine to identify the main elements, colour palette and accessories you will use to style your table. Gold is obviously not to be missed. This colour can be combined with other colours, such as navy blue or muted tones, for the ultimate chic factor. 2. Fill the house with light Without proper illumination, Eid decorations are incomplete. This celebration provides joy to people’s lives. So use strings of lights to enliven your outside space. There are many different types of lights available in the market, such as spinning bulbs,…
Novak Djokovic will finish the year as world number one for a record-extending eighth time after beating Holger Rune 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (1/7), 6-3 in his opening match at the ATP Finals on Sunday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion needed just one win or a defeat for young rival Carlos Alcaraz in order to secure top spot in the ATP rankings for 2023 and prevailed in a three-hour Green Group clash with spirited debutant Rune. “It’s obviously the crown of the season, finishing the year as No. 1 in the world is a dream of every tennis player,” Djokovic said.…
If you’re a regular user of any of Apple’s best iPads you will likely find some companionship in a tool like the Apple Pencil. And right now a new Apple Pencil is a great way to save, as Amazon has started to unleash some of its Black Friday deals. Among them are both the original Apple Pencil and the Apple Pencil 2, each of which are seeing pretty significant discounts. As popular Apple products, they don’t often see price drops all that substantial. You’ll get free shipping with a purchase of either of these Apple Pencils from Amazon, but act…
Question: I stayed in an apartment in Dubai for seven years. After I vacated the place, my landlord deducted about 80 per cent of my deposit, citing maintenance costs. Is this legal? How do I contest it? What are the legal measures open to me? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, as you had resided in a rented apartment located in the emirate of Dubai, the provisions of Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai are applicable. In Dubai, a landlord should refund the security deposit at the time a tenant…
For Filipino expats in the UAE who are planning a trip home next year — now is the time to book a flight. Budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Wednesday rolled out its super seat sale offering one-way trips for Dh1. The Dh1 base fare applies to one-way Dubai-Manila flights scheduled for April 1 to October 31, 2024. To get the special rate, however, travellers need to book from today (November 8) until November 14, the airline said in an advisory. The ultra-cheap flight seats come as part of Cebu Pacific’s larger “piso fare” campaign for 11.11. This means Filipinos who…
Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, one of the leading integrated financial services groups in the UAE, on Thursday announced the approval of its first proposed interim dividend payment of Dh300 million at 4 fils per share. The announcement took place during Al Ansari Financial Services’ first General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, marking a significant event following the company’s listing on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) in April 2023. On the other hand, a second payment of a minimum of Dh300 million is set to be made in April 2024. All matters relating to future dividend distribution will be subject to…
Buzzing excitement quickly turned to confusion on Thursday when Hollywood actor Sofia Vergara shared pictures from the first reunion of the Modern Family cast since the show ended. This confusion revolved around none other than everyone’s beloved ‘cool dad’ on the show, ‘Phil Dunphy’ (played by Ty Burrell) — all because of the way his absence was marked at the reunion: with a single framed photo that the cast posed with and reminisced around. Take a look at the photos shared by Sofia Vergara, who played Gloria on the much-loved show, here: In another reel shared, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who plays the frank lawyer Mitchell…
A list of coffee table decor ideas that you can mix and match to get your own signature look, and to inject a breath of fresh air into your space! 1. Start with books Coffee table books are typically the first things interior designers reach out to when styling a space. A stack of design books, topped with a crystal geode, kettle, vase, or a small box or bowl, is the perfect way to decorate a coffee table — or any surface that needs a little something. 2. Add an Ottoman Allow your coffee table to double up as guest…
Alexander Zverev got off to a winning start in his ATP Finals campaign on Monday by battling back from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-4. Russian Zverev, a two-time winner at the year-ending tournament, put on a powerful display to see off world number two Alcaraz who is not on top form after returning from injury at the end of last month. Wimbledon champion Alcaraz struggled with lower back and left foot problems which had kept him out of action since the Shanghai Masters in early October. He was then dumped out early at the…
Whether you can fly or swing around town on spider string, these deals are worth swooping down to. As part of Black Friday deals, Amazon has put tons of Marvel super hero toys and gear on sale. From a Marvel Mr. Potato Head to Marvel-themed board games, there’s something to get for you or your Marvel obsessed friend or child. Seriously, they’re some of the best Black Friday toy deals you’ll find. Unfortunately, though, there is so much that it might take awhile to sort through everything yourself. Tap the button below, where all the deals are, and you’ll see…