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More than half of UAE residents had been a victim of online and phone scam at least once — and 17 per cent were tricked multiple times, said a new study released on Thursday. Visa’s annual Stay Secure study further warned that nine in 10 consumers are at risk of responding to scammers and getting duped due to overconfidence. Yet, 61 per cent of UAE shoppers claim to be scam-savvy. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “In today’s digital-first world, scams are evolving in sophistication with criminals using new approaches to trick unsuspecting…

Israeli forces struck the southern Gaza town of Rafah twice overnight, residents said Thursday, sowing fear in one of the last places where civilians could seek refuge after Israel widened its offensive against Hamas to areas already packed with displaced people. UN officials say there are no safe places in Gaza. Heavy fighting in and around the southern city of Khan Younis has displaced tens of thousands of people in a territory where over 80 per cent of the population has already fled their homes, and cut most of Gaza off from deliveries of food, water and other vital aid.…

A new e-commerce law has been introduced in the UAE with a proactive and forward-looking approach aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the business environment in the Emirates, a top official said. Introducing the law, Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, said the UAE is steadily transitioning to a new economic model that has resilience, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking as its key pillars. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “We are witnessing a new milestone in the country’s efforts to achieve sustainable economic and social development through the promulgation…

It’s a given that for most humans on the planet, the mum is the best cook. Except in some families who keep the debate on a simmer for reason unbeknownst to anyone, like mine where children would bring it to a boil at dinner time with pointed comments like, “But mum can never stand up to dad’s signature butter chicken”. Dishes would not be washed that night, and breakfast would be delayed. Such modern mise en scène in the long play called life was unthinkable back in the day because I grew up at the fag end of patriarchy when…

‘GREAT TEAM COMBINATION’: ALBIE MORKEL, ASIF ALI ON NEW YORK STRIKERS’ SUCCESSFUL SEASON Abu Dhabi, 7th December 2023: Mohammad Amir’s magical spell of 4/7 and Asif Ali’s unbeaten 23 off 19 balls set the stage for the New York Strikers’ fifth win of Abu Dhabi T10 on Wednesday. The seventh edition of Abu Dhabi T10 is on the cusp of culmination with the playoffs set to begin from Friday. Strikers, with five wins in a row, are currently sitting pretty on top with 10 points and will face Morrisville Samp Army in their final game before the playoffs on Saturday.…

This year has been full of some pretty excellent and innovative tech products, and that includes audio/video and home theater gear — from blisteringly bright TVs to headphones with Wi-Fi and earbud charging cases with LED screens to new-and-improved products from all the big shots like Apple, Sony, Amazon, and more. But I’m here for the weird stuff. The interesting stuff. The stuff that made our eyes widen and our eyebrows do funny things. And throughout 2023, there have been a few good ones, including a fire-breathing $3,900 surround sound setup, a turntable you might want to eat with a…

The UAE will set up specialised courts to handle bankruptcy cases as the government seeks to overhaul the restructuring and insolvency legal framework, streamlining the process to enhance investor trust further. A federal law on financial restructuring and bankruptcy was published in the UAE Gazette on October 31 and will come into effect from May 1, 2024, according to legal experts. Currently, a dedicated section of the Courts is led by a Court of Appeal judge responsible for overseeing bankruptcy and restructuring matters. The new law protects and streamlines the process and avoids separate enforcement proceedings for creditors. “The court…

“The grass is always greener on the other side” (of your mind) is an understatement when it comes to picking a retirement home. Typically, a non-resident Indian would proudly restitch his umbilical code and make a dash home to build what would not only be the envy of his neighbours but would put the seven wonders of the world to shame. For most of them, the dream to build a museum of nostalgia back home and a little heaven on a yonder shore is the holy grail. In my case, life has never been so eventful. I had forgotten to…

India vs Pakistan sporting rivalries are not restricted to the cricket fields where they are known to capture the imagination of millions. The sporting powerhouses of the sub-continent have also faced off in hockey, association football, badminton, squash, snooker, chess and golf as well. Earlier this week it was the annual golf match between Team India and Team Pakistan that caught everyone’s attention when the teams took on each other at the prestigious Emirates Golf Club for the Friendship Cup. Team Pakistan claimed the honours, and bragging rights, when they posted a strong victory in this fourth edition of the…

M2L Concepts to host inaugural Winter District at Jumeirah Emirates Towers this festive season Dubai, UAE, 07 December 2023 – M2L Concepts, a leader in entertainment, leisure and technology, is hosting the Winter District, a festive market and entertainment extravaganza set to captivate the heart of Dubai, in collaboration with Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Scheduled to take place from 14 December 2023 to 5 January 2024, from 2:00 pm to 2:00 am every day, the event is poised to be an unforgettable experience. Hosted at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Plaza Terrace, against the stunning backdrop of the iconic Museum of the…