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The Insurance Settlement Dispute Committee (IDC) has been replaced with the Banking and Insurance Dispute Resolution Unit (Bidru) under the new UAE insurance laws to work as an independent juristic personality established to receive and resolve complaints against insurance companies. Under the new laws, the unit would also settle disputes arising from insurance contracts, works and services. According to global law firm Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW), the new law states that insurer cannot appeal the decision made by the Bidru if the claim value doesn’t exceed Dh50,000 under the new UAE insurance laws issued by the government. If the claim…

EasyLease, a mobility solutions company and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company, has announced the successful acquisition of a 60% stake in Fully Charged LLC, a leading company in electric charger manufacturing and installation. The acquisition not only fortifies EasyLease’s position in the sustainable mobility sector but also positions the company as a key player in the evolution of the industry’s ecosystem. Fully Charged LLC, a UAE-based innovator in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, has been instrumental in advancing the EV infrastructure across the region. As a trusted supplier for leading global EV dealerships, the company has established…

A former Dubai resident, the industry veteran wants to make a difference and continue the drive for growth with quality at the iconic venue By Nick Tarratt/ Khaleej Times, Guest Golf Writer Every new leader will bid to make his mark using the skills and experience acquired from previous jobs. Dean Nelson, the Club Manager at Emirates Golf Club is no exception. Just one month in his new job and the 50-year-old industry veteran already has a clear mindset and is ready to plan for the future of golf in Dubai. Khaleej Times caught up with Dean, who is no…

If you’re looking to clean up your Gmail inbox, but you don’t want to delete anything permanently, then choosing the archive option is your best bet. Whenever you archive an email, it is removed from your inbox folder while still remaining accessible. Here’s how to access any emails you have archived previously, as well as how to move such messages back to your regular inbox for fast access. Finding archived emails via the webIf you access Gmail via a web browser, it is a straightforward process to recall any emails you may have archived. For starters, if you choose to…

Israeli forces stormed the main city in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday and hospitals struggled to cope with scores of Palestinian dead and wounded. In what appeared to be the biggest ground assault since a truce collapsed last week, residents said Israeli tanks had entered the eastern parts of Khan Younis for the first time, crossing from the Israeli border fence and advancing west. Some took up positions inside the town of Bani Suhaila on Khan Younis’ eastern outskirts, while others continued further and were stationed on the edge of a Qatari-funded housing development called Hamad City, residents said.…

I arrived on Monday in Dubai and I will drive up to Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for this week’s LIV Golf Promotions at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. This week is very exciting for all the players in the field.I have played the National Course several times during the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on the DP World Tour. My strongest memory of playing the golf course was in 2014 when I shot opening rounds of 73, 68 and 66 and then played in the final group on the final day along with Phil Mickelson and Craig Lee. I did not play…

With only one month remaining in 2023, Netflix is releasing a series of high-profile movies that will likely join the list of the most popular movies on the service. Todd Haynes’ May December and Bradley Cooper’s Maestro will be major players this awards season, especially at the Oscars. On the blockbuster side, Zack Snyder returns with the space opera Rebel Moon, his first film in two years. There are thousands of movies to watch on Netflix besides the new releases. Many of these movies are quite good, but they can be underseen because of their placement on the homepage. For December, we curated a…

Digital devices and documents retrieved from Hamas militants after the October 7 attack reveal years of planning and a very high level of “detail and readiness”, Israeli intelligence officers say. The material taken from dead or captured Palestinian gunmen show detailed plans for an assault that aimed to cause “such a shock as to break people’s spirit”, one officer told reporters. Data from mobile phones, computers, tablets, GPS devices, GoPro cameras, maps and notebooks “show years of planning on how to attack bases and kibbutzim,” said another intelligence officer, both speaking on condition of anonymity. On October 7, hundreds of…

Countries need to increase their taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, saying too few states were using tax to incentivise healthier behaviours. After studying taxation rates, the WHO said the average global tax rate on such “unhealthy products” was low, and hiking taxes could result in healthier populations. “WHO recommends that excise tax should apply to all sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and alcoholic beverages,” the UN health agency said in a statement. Excise taxes target particular goods and services. The WHO said 2.6 million people a year die from drinking alcohol, while more than eight…

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha wants his players to guard against complacency as they try to secure a first series win against New Zealand in the second and final Test. Bangladesh won the first Test in Sylhet by 150 runs to close in on a landmark series victory. The only top-level teams that Bangladesh have ever beaten in a two-match Test series are Zimbabwe and West Indies. “I can’t see complacency in the team. If I see any action of complacency, I will have one to one chat,” Hathurusingha said ahead of Wednesday’s opening day. “We had a good chat…