UAE business men react ### Yusuff Ali MA, chairman, Lulu Group ###### I see this huge mandate as an endorsement of the pro development agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The various initiatives his govt has introduced in different sectors, right from grassroot level has surely struck the right cord with the masses and that has…
London: Kumar Sangakkara hopes Sri Lanka can somehow overcome their “chaotic” build-up to the World Cup thanks to new captain Dimuth Karunaratne’s “lack of baggage”. Click Here: ### The 1996 champions head into this year’s edition in England, which starts next week, having lost eight of their last nine one-day internationals – with the lone…
Oslo: Iraq’s top diplomat Friday called on Iran to respect the landmark deal covering its nuclear programme, which has been weakened by the US decision to withdraw from it and Tehran’s backing away from certain commitments. ### “We think the JCPOA is a good agreement,” said Iraq’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali Al Hakim, referring to…
Click:Spearmint Nicotine Pouches Paris: All Roger Federer had to do was strike a few silky forehands in his first practice session at Roland Garros for four years to create something of a social media frenzy. ### Ever since the 37-year-old announced he was ending his self-imposed French Open exile, anticipation has been growing and video…
Dubai: There is no such thing as bad publicity. That appears to be the mantra of a wanted fugitive in Connecticut, US, who was willing to turn himself in if his ‘Wanted’ poster received 15,000 likes. ### In the odd deal, cut by Connecticut’s City of Torrington Police Department, the fugitive, 29-year-old Jose Simms, contacted…
Dubai: Doors to the Ramadan Nights in Sharjah are open and UAE residents can expect to bag some bargains, with retailers promising to offer up to 75 discount on various goods. ### The 17-day extravaganza at Expo Centre Sharjah aims to provide a budget-friendly venue for consumers and tourists to shop, as well as enjoy…
Abu Dhabi: Analysts see further strengthening of energy ties between India and the UAE as well as with other Gulf countries following the re-election of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India for a second five-year term. ### Prime Minister Modi visited UAE twice in the last five years and Indian firms signed a…
Question ### I’m only five months into my six month probation in my new job and it is mentioned in my contract that I’m only entitled to maternity leave after one year of having worked for the company. Under UAE law are you allowed to take maternity leave during probation and is it paid? If…
Sheikh Mohammad Center for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) – a cultural treat ###### Located in the Al Fahidi historic neighborhood the Iftar at Sheikh Mohammad Center for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) is more than just a meal. It is a journey where you get to know about the history of the U.A.E, the Emirati culture and way…
Dubai: Oman’s Foreign Ministry said it was working to “ease the tensions” between Iran and the US. ### The ministry in a series of tweets on Friday morning attributed the comments to Yousuf Bin Alawi, the sultanate’s minister of state for foreign affairs, and cited an interview in Asharq Al Awsat, the London-based newspaper owned…