Dubai: The UAE Cabinet has announced that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for the public sector will begin on Sunday, June 2. Work will resume on Sunday, June 9. ###### For the private sector, Eid Al Fitr holidays will start on Monday, June 3 (29th of Ramadan) to 3rd of Shawwal, the Minister of Human…
DUBAI: Indian equities are seen bucking the trend this week in emerging markets as strong mandate for Prime Minister Narendra Modi meant positive business environment. ### The benchmark Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex index touched a record high of 40,124.96 on Thursday. The index closed more than 1.5 per cent higher at 39,434.72, outperforming the emerging…
Dubai: Long-term UAE residency visas with 10-year validity, which were rolled out earlier this year, can now be obtained for as low as Dh1,150, the UAE government announced on Sunday. ### According to eligibility criteria announced earlier, investors in public investment or senior professionals working with the investors as well as exceptional talents and researchers…
Elle Fanning, the youngest juror ever at the Cannes Film Festival, said she’s been transformed by her experience at the French festival. ### The 21-year-old actresses’ jury service came to an end on Saturday with the Cannes closing ceremony. She wanted the festival to keep going. ### “I didn’t know how I would come out…
Dubai; Naushad Raynkarveedu has been sweeping the streets of Dubai for 17 years, making sure the city’s roads and sidewalks are litter-free, even while fasting in Ramadan. ### He is among hundreds of Dubai Municipality sweepers who ensure Dubai streets are spotless despite the harsh weather conditions they work under. ### “It is difficult but…
Dubai: Residents in the UAE will face a heavy fine and serve time in jail if they are caught promoting fund-raising activities without prior approval from authorities. ### The Federal Public Prosecution is cracking down on illegal fundraisers during the month of Ramadan, and advised residents not to collect, promote or receive donations, in cash…
Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that Eid Al Fitr holidays for the private sector will begin on Monday, June 3 (29 Ramadan) until 3rd of Shawwal – work will resume of 4th of Shawwal. ### For the private sector, Eid Al Fitr holidays will start on Monday, June 3 (29th of Ramadan)…
London: The Indian team, led by Virat Kohli, looked dapper in suits and matching shoes as they posed on arrival for the Cricket World Cup. Click Here: ### As they touched down in London on Wednesday, the 15-member squad, as well as their support staff, shared social media posts, which reflected the mood in the…
New Delhi: Narendra Modi has achieved the distinction of becoming only the third Indian Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru and Manmohan Singh to return to office after completing a full term with the results of the 2019 general election being announced on Thursday. ### Nehru, independent India’s first prime minister, had led the Congress to…
Insecurity drives Tiger Shroff to constantly seek approval and appreciation, says the actor who has clocked five years in the film industry. ### Many in the acting field say the profession comes with a set of insecurities. Son of veteran actor Jackie Shroff seems to agree. ### “I am so insecure. But I am driven…