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Dubai Golden VISA Awardee Gaganjeet Bhullar (Ind) produced a virtuoso performance to win the $1.5 million BNI Indonesian Masters presented by TNE today, for his fifth title on Indonesian soil and the fourth wire-to-wire win of his career on the Asian Tour. The 35 year-old from Amritsar eagled the par-five 18th here at Royale Jakarta Golf Club for a closing four under par 67 to finish on 24 under, which was five shots ahead of second placed Karandeep Kochhar, also from India. Ben Campbell from New Zealand, winner of the Hong Kong Open last Sunday, and Spaniard David Puig shots…
Following the second integrated test flight of SpaceX’s Starship vehicle on Saturday, the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, has said the world’s most powerful rocket will be ready to go again before year-end. In a social media post shared on Monday, Musk wrote: “Starship Flight 3 hardware should be ready to fly in 3 to 4 weeks,” adding that the necessary hardware is in “final production.” Starship Flight 3 hardware should be ready to fly in 3 to 4 weeks. There are three ships in final production in the high bay (as can be seen from the highway). — Elon Musk…
Question: I recently got a job offer from a Dubai-based company via email. I replied, saying I accepted the offer. However, my current employer has made a counteroffer to retain me, which I am considering. Can I now decline the job offer given by the other company? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you have received a job offer from a mainland company based in Dubai, and it is further assumed that the said company has issued an offer letter to you in the format stipulated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). Therefore, the…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was briefly interrupted Sunday by a man who approached her on stage after she invited a Palestinian and an Afghan woman to speak at a climate protest in the Dutch capital. Thunberg was speaking to a crowd of tens of thousands when she invited the women onto the stage. “As a climate justice movement, we have to listen to the voices of those who are being oppressed and those who are fighting for freedom and for justice. Otherwise, there can be no climate justice without international solidarity,” Thunberg said. After the Palestinian and Afghan women spoke…
The highly-anticipated Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project is taking shape, with photos released on Wednesday showing construction progressing well at the site. One of the photos shows the pathway of the canal that will carry water flowing from the fall to the lake at the other end: Construction work began in December 2022. When complete, this is how it will look: Another photo released on Wednesday offers a glimpse into how the shops at the project will look. Citizens residing in Hatta will be given free-of-cost retail shops in implementation of a grant by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al…
Three-time champion Max Verstappen led from the start and won the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. Sergio Perez of Red Bull finished in fourth place, distancing himself from Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in one of the few competitions left this season — a position for runner-up. Perez nearly took the podium position from third-place Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin, but the Spaniard saw the checkered flag 0,053 second before the Mexican. The two raced for the position in the three final laps of the race, with the Red Bull driver overtaking Alonso once and then losing the position. McLaren’s Lando Norris…
Smart displays and smart speakers often serve the hub of a connected smart home. Giving you the ability to issue commands to other gadgets, quickly check up on the local news, or stream your favorite music, smart displays and smart speakers are incredibly popular. The lineup of devices is better than ever today, with Amazon, Google, Sonos, Apple, and other big-name manufacturers churning out highly reviewed products. But which is best for your home, a smart display with video capabilities or a simple smart speaker with robust audio output? Here’s a closer look at both to help you decide which…
Question: I wish to borrow some money from an acquaintance. He has agreed to extend me the loan but said I would need to pay him back the amount along with interest. Is this legally binding? If so, how? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 31 of 2021 on the Issuance of Crimes and Penalties Law are applicable. Only licensed banks and financial institutions regulated by the Central Bank of UAE and other competent authorities are authorised to lend money to individuals or entities on interest-based repayment options. Furthermore, it is illegal for an…
A small plane overshot the runway while landing at a Texas airport over the weekend and struck a car driving along a nearby road, injuring one person, authorities said. Video shows the propeller plane smash through a fence during an emergency landing in the Dallas suburb of McKinney on Saturday. It then bounced and skidded onto the road, losing a wheel and colliding with a silver sedan that was driving perpendicular to the single-engine plane’s path. “I saw the airplane coming down the runway quickly I knew that he wasn’t gonna have time to stop,” Jack Schneider, a bystander who…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will build air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders across the city to enhance road safety and reduce the risks of road accidents. As many as 40 such rest areas will be built in key areas to offer comfortable amenities to delivery riders while waiting for new orders, thereby increasing their overall happiness rating and encouraging them to comply with traffic laws and regulations. Thousands of delivery riders of Deliveroo, Noon, Talabat and other companies deliver F&B and other orders every day in various parts of the city. These facilities will ensure that bike riders…