Federal government employees who have school-going children can get up to three hours off work during the first week of the new academic term, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced. This will help parents report late for work so that they can escort their kids to schools, or leave early to pick […]
1. Lionel Messi 2019 Salary: $127 million Lionel Messi is not just the highest-paid soccer player, but the highest-paid athlete in the world. Known as one of FC Barcelona’s star players, the Argentinian player landed a new 4-year contract with the team in 2017. He currently makes $92 million a year in salary and bonuses. […]
As a public holiday is anticipated on Sunday, September 1, the new academic year will begin for most students on Monday, September 2. Most students across the UAE will enjoy an extra day of the summer holiday this year, as schools plan ahead for the probable upcoming public holiday. Although the new academic year for […]
The UAE will be the first country in the Middle East to witness the launch of the RuPay card, “an Indian indigenous equivalent of Mastercard or Visa”, during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend, a top Indian diplomat said. “A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a technology interface between the […]
The Manchester United and England Footballer will be coming to Dubai on January 8, 2020, to take part in an unscripted interview at W Dubai. This is not the only exciting news! Apart from the interview, there are packages for tickets which include free-flowing drinks and a three-course meal. To add to the excitement, if […]
Ever thought how much brands and businesses pay to have their marketing displayed on the tallest building in the world? According to Arabian Business, rates differ depending on whether placing a promotional ad or a message on the façade of the Burj Khalifa. The starting rate of getting an ad on the Burj Khalifa is […]
Cast: John Abraham, Ravi Kishan, Mrunal Thakur Rating: ***1/2 Director: Nikhil Advani What’s it about: A bloody encounter by a special cell of Delhi police following the serial blasts of 2008, raises questions and controversies about its veracity. The film presents a true account of the real incidents from the perspective of the Delhi police. […]
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu Rating: **1/2 Director: Jagan Shakti What’s it about: Mission Mangal is a highly fictionalized account of the true events leading to India’s successful mission to Mars against all odds. The film is also a peak into the lives of the scientists from different circumstances who come […]
India has started issuing five-year multiple-entry business and tourist visas for UAE citizens, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri announced on Thursday. Speaking at the 73rd Indian Independence Day celebrations held at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Suri said the embassy has also started implementing a new biometric system for facilitating […]
Sunday, September 1, is likely to be Muharram 1, the first day of the Hijri New Year. The ongoing month of Zul Hijjah is the last month of the Islamic new year, and Muharram 1 will mark the beginning of the 1441 Hijri New Year. According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, member of the Arab Union […]