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[Editor’s note: This information provided by the Ministry in this list is as on November 17, 2023.] When hiring a domestic worker in the UAE, residents are required to complete the process through approved recruitment agencies and must avoid dealing with unauthorised centres that offer maid services. Dealing with unauthorised agencies comes not only with legal consequences but also social and health risks, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in the UAE (Mohre). Residents might end up employing untrained maids, and they would not be able to get any service guarantees, unlike what is provided by Mohre-approved…
The Royal Oman Police on Tuesday announced that the Gulf country would no longer convert visit visas to work visas. Before the announcement, travellers could enter the country on a tourist or visit visa and then get it converted to a work visa. The new decision is effective as of Tuesday, October 31. The authority also announced that the issuance of new visas for Bangladeshis has been suspended. UAE residents GCC residents from 100 countries do not need a visa to travel to Oman. The list was released by the Gulf country last year. The rule applies provided the resident’s…
Revel in the joy of quality purchases, all while making smart choices and prioritising value this savings season By Kushmita Bose In the fast-paced world of technology, staying ahead often means taking advantage of major sales, and getting swept away by the promise of the lowest prices. However, it’s time for a transition and here’s the thing – It’s time to shift your focus from merely hunting for bargains to strategically selecting products that marry savings with superior quality, because what good is a jaw-dropping discount if the product doesn’t live up to your expectations? Buckle up, savvy shoppers! It’s…
Alserkal Art Week opened in Dubai on November 20 with a moving exhibition of artworks and archival photographs featuring Palestine, particularly Gaza, and titled On This Land, after a Mahmoud Darwish poem. On This Land had originally been planned by the Birzeit-based Palestinian Museum to showcase the cultural legacy of Gaza, but was put on hold given the recent crisis. Instead, it resulted in a collaborative effort between three cultural institutions: Alserkal Art Foundation, Barjeel Art Foundation and Palestinian Museum. It was put together in record time, just two weeks, as a response to the devastating humanitarian crisis unfolding in…
England Test captain Ben Stokes has made himself unavailable for next year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) in order to manage his workload and fitness, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) said on Thursday. Stokes, who signed for CSK for $1.95 million in December, 2022, came out of one-day international retirement to participate in the recent ODI World Cup in India. “The Chennai Super Kings management is supportive of Ben in his decision to manage his workload with England playing a five-Test series in India before the IPL and then the T20 World Cup in June 2024,” the club said. The all-rounder is…
Official celebrations in Sharjah announced for UAE’s 52nd Union Day Running from 22nd of November until 3rd of December Sharjah: 23 November 2023 – In preparation for the 52nd UAE Union Day, a comprehensive program list has been unveiled by the Sharjah National Day Celebrations Committee. The national occasion is set to commemorate a diverse array of events taking place from November 22nd – December 3rd across the emirate’s most prominent tourism and cultural spots. Also called the Union Day, this national event will cater to a diverse age group, bringing together citizens and residents to participate in the festivities…
Whether you’re gaming on a desktop or you’re doing so from a laptop — and taking your entire system with you wherever you are — power and visual fidelity are key. A laptop will sacrifice a bit of power for its portability, but you still want enough to enjoy the latest titles without turning all the settings down. At a desktop, you want to be able to push that power to its limits, which means getting a high-performance monitor that can give you exactly the kind of immersive experience you’re looking for. Personally, I want to be able to have…
A UAE diplomat has warned about an “alarming rise” in both antisemitism and Islamophobia around the world as the Israel-Hamas war rages on. Hamas’ October 7th attack on Israel and the retaliatory strikes after have resulted in “grief and horror of immense proportions, as well as the normalisation of hate speech and dehumanisation of the other across social media, and in the real world”, said Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, as she addressed the UN Security Council. Reports released by US-based Arab and Jewish civil rights groups have documented an increase in prejudice and hate…
Saudi Aramco has discovered two new fields for natural gas in the Empty Quarter region, the state news agency quoted Saudi energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman as saying on Sunday. “Natural gas was also discovered in five reservoirs in previously discovered fields,” the agency added, citing the minister. Other discoveries were also announced in fields in the Eastern Province, according to the agency.
Abu Dhabi-based Response Plus Medical (RPM) and etisalat by e& have introduced a new generation of advanced 5G-connected ambulances to improve response time, enhance emergency medical care, and save crucial lives. RPM is a subsidiary of Response Plus Holding – the UAE’s largest on-site healthcare, emergency medical services, and occupational health solutions provider. It was in last November that RPM and etisalat by e& inked a partnership for 5G-connected ambulances. According to RPM, this is the first fleet of ambulances in the UAE to be connected over a 5G private network. With this new feature, RPM’s fleet of ambulances allows…