Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Syria August 18, 2024 A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Syria on Friday, August 16, as reported by the UAE’s National Seismic Network of the National Centre of Meteorology… Continue Reading
Meta welcomes Turkey lifting access ban on Instagram, spokesperson says August 18, 2024 Meta Platforms announced on Tuesday that it welcomed Turkey’s decision to restore access to Instagram and that it remains in discussions with Turkish authorities… Continue Reading
People leave New Zealand in record numbers as economy bites August 18, 2024 Record numbers of people are leaving New Zealand as unemployment rises, interest rates stay high, and economic growth remains sluggish, according to government statistics…. Continue Reading
India doctors end one-day strike over colleague’s sexual assault, murder August 18, 2024 On Sunday, junior doctors across many Indian hospitals continued their strike demanding justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered, even after the… Continue Reading
More UAE stores introduce India’s UPI payment system August 18, 2024 Abu Dhabi-based retail leader LuLu Group International has launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) – India’s real-time payment system – across all its UAE… Continue Reading
India successfully launches Earth Observation Satellite-8 August 18, 2024 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh,… Continue Reading
Pakistan-UAE travel: Visit visa violators will be stopped at departure, official warns August 18, 2024 Pakistani citizens traveling to the UAE on a visit visa will be subject to inspections at Pakistani airports, and may be prevented from departing… Continue Reading
Dubai: What should employees do if employers fail to pay commission regularly? August 18, 2024 **Question:** I work as a salesman at a mainland company in Dubai. My offer letter includes details about my monthly salary, benefits, and commissions… Continue Reading
UAE Golden Visa: Dh30,000 basic salary must for eligible professionals? August 18, 2024 Editor’s Note: Since this report was published on August 15, some visa processing centers have started accepting Golden Visa applications from individuals in managerial… Continue Reading
UAE Golden Visa: Dh2-million properties in Dubai continue to see strong demand August 18, 2024 Properties valued at Dh2 million remain in high demand in 2024, driven by investors and end-users seeking the 10-year Golden Visa. To qualify for… Continue Reading