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It was a casual day at Mall of the Emirates for Nadia Shah when she realised that none of the options at the food court could satisfy her craving for a specialty burger. ‘‘There’s something missing here,’’ she thought to herself. Of Irish and Pakistani descent, and growing up in Ireland, her taste had adapted to the handcrafted burgers commonly found in her home country. Fast food burgers proved disappointing, and their toll on her stomach was far from enjoyable. Though Nadia returned home that day slightly discontent, the idea nagged at her like an itch she couldn’t ignore. That…

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi accused the Brazilian police of brutality as the start of their World Cup qualifier against Brazil was delayed by half an hour after clashes between police and visiting fans at Maracana Stadium on Tuesday. Brazilian and Argentinian fans started fighting behind one of the goals during the national anthems, prompting police to charge at the travelling contingent with night sticks drawn. Some Argentina fans responded by ripping up and throwing seats at the officers as other fans panicked and came onto the pitch to escape the fighting. One Argentina fan lay on the pitch with a…

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Gizmos and gadgets galore! Welcome to our guide to the merriest gifts of the season, your ticket to finding the perfect holiday gift that’ll add a little festive tech magic to the holidays this year. Whether you’re shopping for the eco-warrior, the entertainment enthusiast, or the luxury-loving tech connoisseur, dive in to discover our curated selection of gifts that will bring joy and delight to the tech-lover in your life.

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A new Federal Decree Law has been announced by the General Pension and Social Security Authority. The new law aims to improve the policies of the GPSSA and its work system, to ensure the efficiency and sustainability of the financial resources of pensions, and to honour the authority’s future commitments. It also aims to enhance the flexibility of the pension and social security services in the UAE. It also aims to mitigate any gaps in services and policies provided to the UAE nationals working in the government and the private sectors. Moreover, the law will bring further equality in insurance…

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The top Emirati diplomat says: ‘We need to go back to Israeli and Palestinian states living side by side… Borders, refugees, East Jerusalem have to be sorted out’ By Edited by Kirstin Bernabe Amidst the raging war in Gaza, the UAE has been firm in its stance on the Israel-Palestine crisis: Only a two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state would bring lasting peace. Top Emirati diplomat Dr Anwar Gargash, in a recent statement, said failure to revive peace talks towards a two-state solution would be a “costly mistake”. Gargash, who serves as Diplomatic Adviser to the…

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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Thursday launched the listing of an Dh1.3 billion green sukuk by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), notably marking the fifth Green debt instrument on ADX. FAB is the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest banking groups, with total assets of Dh1.2 trillion . The largest-ever dirham sukuk and the lowest-ever priced issuance in the dirham market by a UAE financial institution aims to support the UAE’s objectives in driving a green, diversified and resilient economy. Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, chief executive officer of ADX, said: “ We’re delighted to announce the listing…

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I am very proud of the performances of both Victor Perez and Matt Fitzpatrick my only two clients playing last week in the season ending $10.5 million DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on the DP World Tour. Victor did well and came eighth and got his PGA Tour status for 2024, card number three. Matt started slowly, but finished with three decent rounds. He will leave reasonably happy,but will probably not play any more tournaments again this year. I am here at Emirates Golf Club to conduct a Range Workshop for the 14 or so of my…

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Many Arlo cameras are equipped with built-in privacy shutters, including the new Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (Gen 2). Officially known as a Privacy Shield, this can be activated to physically block the lens of your security camera – ensuring no prying eyes gain a view of your home. But how do you use the Privacy Shield on Arlo cameras? And can it be controlled remotely through the Arlo smartphone app? Here’s a closer look at how the feature works. How to use the Privacy Shield on Arlo camerasThe Arlo Privacy Shield can only be activated through the smartphone app. In…

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Question: I understand sharing apartments without a landlord’s approval in Dubai is illegal. How do I go about getting this approval? And will the tenancy contract need to mention the names of all the people sharing the apartment? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are looking for a rented apartment on a sharing basis with your friends. Therefore, the provisions of Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai and Law No. 33 of 2008 Amending Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship Between Landlords and…

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Calling all adventure junkies! Saudi Arabia is all set to unveil the world’s tallest, longest, and fastest rollercoaster next year, housed in its Six Flags Qiddiya theme park. This gravity-defying mammoth will feature a 640-foot drop off the side of a cliff. The current tallest coaster in the world, Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, features a 450-foot drop. The Falcon Flight can reach a speed of 250km/h, surpassing Abu Dhabi’s Formula Rossa at Ferrari World, which goes up to 240km/h. The coaster also breaks another record — that of the longest rollercoaster in the world.…

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