A mosque with a striking glass ball as its dome has recently been unveiled at the entrance to Al Dhaid in Sharjah. This unique architectural gem was built entirely at the expense of a generous philanthropist. While the mosque is still under construction but a significant portion of the project has already been completed. The…
Berlin: Altogether 352,000 people sought asylum in Germany in 2023, with some 329,000 putting in a first application — a rise here of 51%, or 111,000 people, compared with the previous year — the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) says. In response to the latest statistics, the opposition has accused the government of promoting…
Defending champion Rory McIlroy, Dubai resident Tommy Fleetwood are among the big names in the field The full field for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, a Rolex Series event to be held at Emirates Golf Club from January 18-21 has been published. The 35th edition of the tournament boasts a purse of $9 million and…
At least 20 others were wounded, says senior government official A bomb targeting a polio protection team in northwestern Pakistan Monday killed at least five police officers, officials said. “A police truck transporting around 25 policemen for anti-polio campaign duties was targeted by an IED (improvised explosive device),” Anwar ul Haq, a senior government official…
Temperatures are set to increase slightly today The weather in the UAE will be fair to partly cloudy in general. Low clouds will appear eastward and over the islands and western coasts, leading to rainfall. Temperatures will increase today. Abu Dhabi and Dubai will both see temperatures range between 17°C and 27°C. It will be humid by…
Question: I work in a mainland company in the UAE. What should I do if my approved annual vacation is cancelled without informing me? What are my rights in this regard? Answer: It is assumed that your employment is subject to the provisions of the UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 on the Regulation…
It is advisable to first conduct basic due diligence prior to signing an off-plan unit sale and purchase agreement Question: I am planning to invest in an off-plan property in Dubai. What are my rights as an investor if the property is not handed over to me on time? Answer: It would be advisable for you…
Israel’s attacks have killed at least 22,722 people in the territory, most of them women and children Bereaved Palestinians on Saturday reburied bodies exhumed from a cemetery in Gaza City, where the Israeli army has been leading a ground offensive since late October, an AFP video showed. The footage from the cemetery in Al Tuffah…
ISTANBUL: A court in Istanbul has ordered 15 of 34 people detained on suspicion of spying for Israel be held in prison awaiting trial, Turkiye’s justice minister said late Friday.The suspects were arrested Tuesday for allegedly planning to carry out activities that included “reconnaissance” and “pursuing, assaulting and kidnapping” foreign nationals living in Turkiye.Justice Minister…
The weekly event at Jumeirah Golf Estates kicks off the New Year in style Kicking off the New Year, the highly anticipated Thursday Curry Club made a triumphant return in 2024, welcoming both members and their guests to the front nine holes of the Earth course for the weekly event at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Marking…
