Author: dailyguardian.ae

Question: I was hired for a managerial position at a Dubai-based company. I have just been told that I will be demoted to an Assistant Manager position over my ‘performance’. When I asked for an explanation about what was lacking in my performance, the company was not able to give a proper answer. Are demotions legal in the UAE? If so, what’s the procedure that must be followed? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are employed in a managerial position at a mainland company located in Dubai. It is also assumed that your employment contract registered…

Twenty-six people have died and dozens were sent to hospital after a fire tore through a building in northern China’s Shanxi province on Thursday, state media reported. The blaze started at a four-storey building belonging to the Yongju coal company in Luliang city at around 6.50am local time (2250 GMT on Wednesday), state media said, citing local authorities. Twenty-six people were confirmed dead, state news agency Xinhua reported. Earlier, broadcaster CCTV said 63 people had been evacuated from the site, 51 of whom were hospitalised. The reports did not say if any of those taken to hospital had died. CCTV…

Will societies be completely cashless? Advancements in technology are increasingly eliminating the need to carry cash. However, societies will not become entirely cashless, industry experts have said. During the Banking, Innovation and Technology (BIT) event organised by Khaleej Times, Kunal Jhunjhunwala, founder and managing director of airpay, said: “It has to be less cash society, simply because technology fails. If technology fails, what do you do? People say mobile wallets work, but what if you don’t have network? So, you will need cash. Jonathan Chan, associate partner, Dubai, McKinsey & Company; Fernando Pacheco, SVP, head of cash management products, global…

Nature is in peril. The economic growth and rise in global prosperity that we have seen over the last half-century has been based on an extractive, wasteful and fossil-addicted economy which has resulted in a climate crisis and the destruction of nature at an unprecedented scale. More than 55% of global GDP depends on nature. From construction to energy to food: nature is the true engine of our economy. Yet we have already breached six of the nine planetary boundaries identified by science as underpinning environmental stability. As we push past these limits – such as climate change, biosphere integrity…

It has been an epic year for video games with releases like Baldur’s Gate 3, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and several others. And now it is time to crown the best game of the year from the list of nominees announced by The Game Awards founder Geoff Keighley on Monday. Nominees for The Game Awards in more than 30 categories, including Game of the Year was announced. Fan voting had begun immediately after, and the winner will take the crown at the live event in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 7. This year’s show will once again stream for free across…

The first semifinal of the 2023 Cricket World Cup will be remembered for numerous reasons. From Virat Kohli’s record 50th hundred in the one-day internationals to Mohammad Shami’s match-winning figures of 7-57, the game offered everything possible on the cricket field to a packed Mumbai crowd. And as India made it to their fourth final in the World Cup, there was someone in attendance who stole the show just as much as the Indian players before the game. We are talking about none other than former England football captain and Manchester United legend David Beckham, who is on his maiden…

SpaceX is making final preparations to send the Starship to orbit on in what will be only the second test flight of the 400-foot-tall rocket. The company had originally hoped to launch on Friday but has had to carry out some extra work that’s caused a 24-hour delay. The uncrewed test flight of the Starship, which comprises the Super Heavy booster and Starship spacecraft, is now scheduled to get underway from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, on Saturday. A two-hour window for launch opens at 7 a.m. local time (8 a.m. ET/5 a.m. PT). Calm conditions are needed…

Abu Dhabi’s islands and mangroves are set to glow in mesmerising light shows starting November — and part of the exhibition may even look like the famous Northern Lights or aurora borealis (see the photo above). With the theme ‘Grounding Light’, the Manar Abu Dhabi exhibition will showcase over 35 new site-specific commissions and light sculptures, projections, and immersive artwork by highly acclaimed local and international artists. This inaugural edition of Manar will run from November 15 to January 30, 2024, offering residents and visitors opportunities to engage with stunning artworks and experience the transformative power of light. The artworks…

One of Sharjah’s newest landmark projects — a family-friendly leisure destination — was officially opened on Friday. His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the destination called ‘Shees Rest Area’. Located after the Rogue Tunnel on the Khor Fakkan – Sharjah Road, the rest area comprises 58 shops that sell a range of goods — from groceries to carpets, travel supplies, and perfume. Restaurants and cafés were also put up. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Besides these outlets, here are…

With the mercury dipping significantly, the UAE will soon cool down enough for its residents to hit the great outdoors. And there is no better way to do it than camp under the stars. The fourth season of the seven-month ‘Hatta Resorts and Hatta Wadi Hub’ will open to the public on October 1, 2021, and will run until April 30, 2022. The new season features two new additions to the glamping experiences it offers. Hatta Caravan Park The first luxury caravan park in the region, residents will be able to make the most of 11 luxurious, bespoke caravans on…