Dubai: AlShaya Group, the franchisee that owns the rights to Starbucks in the Middle East, has announced plans to lay off over 2,000 employees due to difficult trading conditions resulting from consumer boycotts related to the recent conflict in Gaza, as per agency report. The job cuts, which began on Sunday, represent around 4 percent […]
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced reduced working hour timings for public sector employees in the UAE during Ramadan, starting from Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The official working schedule effective throughout Ramadan for ministries and federal agencies, as stated in the issued circular on Monday, March 4, will be […]
Sharjah: The Xposure International Photography Festival 2024 drew to a close with the spotlight on local talents, underscoring the vibrant creativity and innovation flourishing within the region’s photography community. A diverse range of sessions engaged audiences and inspired photographers of all levels during its final three days. From insightful discussions on photojournalism to in-depth technical […]
Dubai Mall welcomed a record 105 million visitors in 2023, a jump of over 19 percent on the previous year’s 88 million, according to latest figures released by the mall on Tuesday. Figures also showed a staggering 20 million people visited the mall in the first two months of this year alone, with 2024 set […]
Abu Dhabi : The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has teamed up with well-known actor and humanitarian Idris Elba to advance the emirate’s vision for a safe and sustainable food and water future. This collaboration aims to make the most of Abu Dhabi’s pioneering efforts in food production and water treatment, driven by sustainable technology […]
Dubai: Natural & accidental death insurance protection plan introduced for the Indian blue collar workers in the UAE. There are around 3.5 million Indians residing in the UAE, out of which around 65 percent are blue collar workers. They form one of the largest group of migrant workers in the UAE. In the year 2022, […]
Know the 5 elements that define the Sam Bahadur as a war hero. Global: A story of true heroism unfolds as Vicky Kaushal embodies the legendary Sam Manekshaw in Sam Bahadur. Break down the hero’s playbook as we look at five important qualities that define this legendary character. Sam’s life has been an adventure of […]
Grade 5 cancer survivor student donates 33cm of her hair to other children who have lost their hair to cancer on anniversary of her transplant. Dubai: Aurelia Reeves, a Grade 5 pupil at Swiss International School Dubai, recently marked anniversary of her stem cell treatment by donating her hair to wig charity Little Princess Trust, […]
Emirates Park Zoo and Resort, demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by spearheading a beach clean-up drive at Bahia Beach. Abu Dhabi: Emirates Park Zoo and Resort, a leading destination for wildlife enthusiasts, demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by spearheading a beach clean-up drive at Bahia Beach. The initiative, aimed at safeguarding marine ecosystems, […]
International School of Choueifat – Abu Dhabi and Gems United Indian School take U15 football honors. Over 1,000 players celebrated across different age categories in 13 individual and team sports throughout the weekend finals. Abu Dhabi: Following three days of exciting sports playoffs and finals featuring action-packed matches and competitions for 13 team and individual […]
With exclusive TV broadcast and digital rights of UEFA for over 1600 action-packed matches, Sony Sports Network is the ‘Home for Football’ in India Leading Indian broadcaster, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has extended its collaboration with Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), with a renewal of exclusive broadcast and digital rights for showcasing the […]
