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Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners late Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, Qatari and Egyptian mediators said, after the militant group delayed the second round of swaps for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal. The last-minute snag had created a tense standoff on the second day of what was meant to be a four-day cease-fire. By nightfall, as the hostages should have emerged from Gaza, Hamas alleged that the aid deliveries permitted by Israel fell short of what was promised and that not enough of…

Rents and property prices in Dubai’s key areas such as International City, Silicon Oasis, Ras Al Khor, Mirdif, Al Warqa and others will see double-digit increases that will be connected through Dubai Metro’s upcoming Blue Line. In press release about the new Blue Line, the Government of Dubai Media Office said the Metro route will appreciate the value of land and properties near stations by up to 25 per cent. And industry experts agree. On Friday, the Dubai Metro extension was announced which will span over 30 km, connecting nine key neighbourhoods including Mirdif, Al Warqa, International City 1 and…

Fresh from his exploits in the ODI World Cup, where he emerged as the highest wicket-taker for the hosts, India’s pace ace Mohammad Shami turned a do-gooder on Saturday after he rescued a person who met with an accident in Nainital, which is a hill station in the state of Uttarakhand in India. The speedster took to his official Instagram account to share a video of the rescue. In the caption, he said that the person was driving through a hilly road in Nainital when his car skidded off and rolled down a slope. The pacer added that since his…

جامعة دبي تستضيف بنجاح مؤتمر نموذج الأمم المتحدة 2023 استضافت جامعة دبي بنجاح مؤتمر نموذج الأمم المتحدة 2023 للشباب بمشاركة دولية متنوعة والذي عقد بمقر الجامعة في مدينة دبي الأكاديمية مؤخرا، وجمع المؤتمر 118 مندوبًا إلى جانب 10 خبراء من ذوي الخبرة، و 26 مشرفا من جنسيات مختلفة وخمس قارات، مما مثل احتفالًا حقيقيًا بالتنوع العالمي. كان المؤتمر بمثابة منصة حيوية للحوارات الدولية، وتعزيز الدبلوماسية والتعاون والنقاش المستنير بين المشاركين الذين ينتمون إلى 10 جامعات ومؤسسات تعليمية مختلفة داخل الدولة منها جامعة دبي، وكلية الدراسات الدولية المتقدمة في دبي والشارقة، وAIS، وDIS، وLFIGP، وجامعة بلباو في دبي، وجامعة ميدلسكس ومدرسة…

Cyber Monday deals are the perfect time to upgrade your old vacuum. There are a lot of great options on sale for super cheap, even from big brands. We’ve gathered the best options below, and they include standup, cordless and robot vacuum deals from big brands like Shark , Bissell and Hoover. Best Cyber Monday vacuum deals An upright vacuum is still one of the most popular options if you want a cleaning device to pick up all kinds of dirt, debris, and pet hair. You’re going to have to deal with a cord, but most people are probably used…

On Sunday morning, Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road transformed into a vibrant sea of orange as residents and visitors enthusiastically participated in the iconic Dubai Run. A remarkable 226,000 runners of various ages and abilities took to the arterial road to participate in one of the most awaited features of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) on November 26. Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and his team led the group of runners in what is believed to be the world’s largest free fun run. He smiled and waved at the initial group of participants, with several…

Prison authorities in Israel announced early Sunday that they had released 39 Palestinian detainees, after Hamas freed 13 hostages under an agreement that came into force on Friday. The freed Palestinian prisoners are all women and people under the age of 19, while the hostages released by Hamas are all women and children. The agreement is supposed to last four days and allow the release of 50 Israelis and 150 Palestinians. The exchange, which took place on Saturday, followed an initial swap on Friday when Hamas released 13 Israelis, all women and children, while Israel freed 39 Palestinian detainees, also…

Method involves the computation of the real costs associated with the controlled transaction By Mahar Afzal/Compliance Corner The transfer price under the cost-plus method, as implied by its name, consists of the cost plus a relevant mark-up reflecting the functions performed, risks involved, and assets utilised. This definition is outlined as given below in the transfer pricing guidelines provided by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD); and defined in the transfer pricing guide (CTGTP1) issued by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). “A transfer pricing method using the costs incurred by the supplier of property (or services) in a…

Cyber Monday is among the best times of the year to buy expensive tech like Apple’s iPads. Nearly every model of the tablet is involved in Cyber Monday deals, from the Mini to the Pro, so to prevent you from getting overwhelmed by all of the offers, we’ve selected our favorite iPad Cyber Monday deals from the different retailers and rounded them up here. If you see a great price on an iPad that you’ve been eyeing, you should grab the offer as soon as possible as it may be gone the next minute. Best 10.2-inch iPad Cyber Monday deals…

Question: I am a Dubai resident with some investments and properties in the UAE. Would I need to create a separate will here for these? Or can I include it in the will in my home country? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are a non-Muslim resident of Dubai. Therefore, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status, Law No. 15 of 2017 Concerning Administration of Estates and Implementation of Wills of Non-Muslims in the Emirate of Dubai and DIFC Wills and Probate Registry Rules are applicable. In the UAE,…