World: Apple has finally been given a deadline to change all of their lightening charging ports to USB-C. The company is being forced by the EU Parliament to switch their iPhone models, which currently requires lightening ports to use USB-C charging ports. To the point that they want all of their portable devices, including tablets […]
It seems ever so often when household bills come due, we all grumble about how the cost of living has gone up again. But it’s not just anecdotal. As per the Worldwide Cost of Living Index, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the average cost of living is up 8.1% in 2022, owing to the Russian […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE exercises regulations on social media to ensure the safety and privacy of users across the Emirates. These national guidelines provide a framework for all individuals and media institutions to continue using social media websites and mobile applications without harming other individuals or the country. Also, read – Amity University Dubai launches a behavioral […]
Abu Dhabi: As per a directive sent to business owners in the nation, the UAE will remove its visa stamp residency from December 12, 2022. The announcement comes after a declaration earlier this year that the Federal Authority will revoke visa stamp residency stickers attached to citizens’ passports for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security […]
Wisconsin: It has been a weird series of events for the Transportation Security Administration: A six-pack of nunchucks and other sharp objects and now a dog in a backpack. “A dog was accidentally sent through the X-ray” at the Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin,” the TSA said on its verified Great Lakes region Twitter account. Also, […]
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has announced updated Metro schedules for the FIFA World Cup. The time change took effect on December 9 and will last until the end of the sporting event in Qatar. According to the authority, the revision is intended to ensure “an easy trip to [one’s] destination during […]
Qatar: Neymar equalled Pele’s record of 77 Brazil goals after scoring against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals recently. The forward fired home from close range in extra time to put Brazil ahead and match Pele’s tally, achieved between 1957 and 1971. Neymar’s strike, which saw him beat Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic and convert from […]
Doha: Hubert Bihler is overjoyed to be supporting the first edition of the tournament in the Middle East and Arab world. Bihler is one of more than 20,000 volunteers involved in this year’s World Cup. He is supporting media operations at Stadium 974 – one of eight state-of-the-art tournament venues and the first fully-demountable stadium […]
World: Citadel employees enjoyed a trip of a lifetime when CEO Ken Griffin planned quite the celebration. Over 10,000 Citadel and Citadel Securities employees were flown to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida by CEO and billionaire Ken Griffin to celebrate for three days in the parks with their families. The bash was meant to celebrate Citadel […]
Abu Dhabi: Pursuant to a resolution issued by the Cabinet, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the amendment of the VAT treatment on workmanship services when supplying gold and diamonds between Registrants in the State. According to the resolution, there will be a temporary replacement for the definition of “goods” contained in Article (1) of […]
Immerse yourself in the Winter Tales at Festival Bay featuring Santa’s Workshop, Santa’s Grotto, North Pole’s Mailboxes, Christmas-themed caricatures and more! Witness the magic of the season with playful performances by Santa’s elves and the all-new IMAGINE show Dubai: This festive season, Dubai Festival City Mall takes it up a notch with the launch of Winter […]
