Global Outlook

 For the upcoming three seasons, starting this year, Abu Dhabi Media, the top public service broadcaster and media company in the United Arab Emirates, and Starzplay, the fastest-growing subscription video-on-demand service in the Middle East and North Africa, have secured the exclusive rights to stream the prestigious Italian Serie A competition as well as the Coppa Italia (Italy Cup) and Supercoppa Italiana (Italian Super Cup). ADM and Starzplay received permission from the Italian Football Federation to broadcast one of the most important European leagues to football enthusiasts in the area. Serie A clubs will have the most visibility possible throughout a 400 million-person population thanks to Starzplay's reach of more than 2.1 million regional subscribers. ADM and Starzplay have been stepping up their cooperation in an effort to improve the sports offerings for fans in the area, including the AFC, UFC, and FIFA Club World Cup. "AD Sports' acquisition of the exclusive

Don't know where to begin if you want to teach in Dubai . The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai sets the standards for school instructors, and if you wish to begin working as a teacher in the Emirate, you will need to meet certain prerequisites and complete KHDA courses. The conditions and guidelines you must adhere to are listed below. How do I become a teacher in Dubai? An "initial appointment" or a "teacher appointment," which enables you to teach at a school, is necessary to become a teacher in Dubai. KHDA claims that after a private school in Dubai chooses a teacher for an open teaching job, the school submits an application for the instructor's "Initial Appointment." Educational qualifications Depending on whether the instructor is a class teacher or a topic teacher, they must hold a degree from a specified field for their initial appointment: •A certified bachelor's degree in education (B.Ed), postgraduate certifi

The National Centre of Meteorology reports that the UAE has experienced its wettest month in 27 years. The port station in Fujairah reported 255.2mm of water after two days of nonstop rain, the most in the UAE for the month of July. Masafi had the second-highest rainfall with 209.7mm, and Fujairah Airport recorded the third-highest rainfall with 187.9mm. In a statement to Khaleej Times on Thursday, Dr. Ahmed Habib of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said, "We have low pressure coming from India with upper and surface air depression also extending from areas of Pakistan and Iran. On July 25 and 26, the UAE saw the effects of low pressure, notably in the east of the nation.  Emergency operations across UAE after heavy rains flood several areas. #UAE #Rain #امطار #امطار_الامارات Follow #KhaleejTimes for more. pic.twitter.com/8hivl69ED5 — Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) July 28, 2022 On July 27, the UAE once more experienced low pressure, and the air was thick with mois

 Twitter said yes to a proposal by billionaire Elon Musk to start a trial on October 17 over Musk's bid to walk away from his $44 billion acquisition deal of the social media company. However, Twitter wants a commitment from Musk to complete the trial in five days.  Twitter said in a court filing on Wednesday that Elon Musk has offered no assurance the trial would be completed in five days, as ordered by the judge, Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery. The San Francisco-based company wanted to complete the deal soon.  Musk reportedly said he needs time to complete an investigation on Twitter's misrepresentation of fake accounts, which he said breached their deal terms. Musk initially sought a February trial, but on Tuesday proposed an October 17 trial after a judge ruled that the trial was to start in three months. The trial in October will decide whether Elon Musk can be forced to complete his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.  Recently, a j

 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has eased its visa norms, making it easier for foreigners to buy properties and live there for the long term.  The new rules, introduced in April 2022, particularly related to the UAE’s Golden Visa, provide long-term visas to foreigners without the need for a national sponsor. Earlier, foreigners could only stay in the UAE if they had an Emirati sponsor.  The new rules will officially come into effect this September. Why is the Golden Visa important? Golden Visa holders can stay in the UAE for 10 years. They can also enjoy some “exclusive benefits” under the new system. They can sponsor family members, including spouses and children, regardless of their age. The Golden Visa will be issued for 5 or 10 years and will be renewed automatically. There is no restriction on the maximum duration of stay outside the UAE to keep the Golden Visa valid. Earlier, visa holders had to return to the UAE every six months if they traveled abroad.  If the original holder

The first Arab astronaut, Sultan AlNeyadi, will stay aboard the International Space Station for six months (ISS). A mission that will start in the spring of 2023 will include the Emirati. With this, the UAE will become the 11th nation in history to send a long-duration mission to space, a significant accomplishment given the nation's relative youth in the field. The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is leading the tributes with his congratulations, which are coming from the highest places for the astronaut. I am proud to congratulate Sultan Al Neyadi on being selected as the 1st Arab astronaut to spend 6 months on the International Space Station as part of a mission to commence in 2023. This historic milestone builds on the strong foundations of the UAE’s burgeoning space programme. — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) July 25, 2022 He tweeted, "This historic milestone builds on the strong foundations of the emerging UAE space program." One o

The Class 12 CBSE results were announced on Friday, and many Indian schools in the UAE reported a 100% pass rate, with some pupils earning scores of 99% or higher. The Class 12 results from India's largest school board, the Central Board of Secondary Education, have a significant impact on pupils' chances of getting into universities. Despite the difficulties of the COVID-19 epidemic, which saw a new structure for the Class 12 test, schools in the UAE using the CBSE curriculum revealed high grades on Friday. The exam was divided between Term 1 and Term 2 exams this academic year; the results on Friday were aggregated from both terms. The leading students from UAE-based schools were also revealed. At Asian International School in Al Ruwais, student Atharva Tyagi received a 99.4%. Aryan Muraleedharan from The Millennium School in Dubai received a score of 99 percent, and classmate Liam Pimenta received a score of 98.8 percent. Anveeshka Chouhan received a 97.8% grade point averag

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has vowed to support international efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 during a global action plan meeting, in which the leaders discussed the measures to address the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Reem bint Ibrahim al-Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said, The UAE, upon the directives of His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is determined to continue to support international humanitarian action to provide a comprehensive health solution to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.” Virtual Covid-19 Global Action Plan Foreign Ministerial Meeting The UAE Minister participated in the Virtual Covid-19 Global Action Plan Foreign Ministerial Meeting, organized by Japan and the United States. Reportedly, over 30 countries and several specialist international organizations discussed measures to address the pandemic. They also discussed mechanisms for the global distribution of vaccines to curb the spread of the virus.  Th

The US and the UAE have tentatively agreed to a $980.4 million deal for "upgrades and sustainment" of the UAE's fleet of C-17 cargo planes. The State Department's ratification of the agreement was warmly received by the UAE embassy in the US, which also praised the aircraft's contribution to the delivery of COVID-19 and humanitarian goods. The embassy tweeted about the agreement, stating that "the C-17 fleet has been the workhorse of the UAE's Covid aid distribution efforts [and] employed in direct support of joint UAE-US security activities." The World Food Programme's director, David Beasley, tweeted a video of essential supplies being unloaded from the C-17 at the moment. "I picked up the phone and called President Sheikh Mohamed, telling him we needed help."Mr. Beasley declared, "People are in pain." "He responded, "We will help," without even batting an eye. Mohamed bin Zayed, my dear brother, is appreciate

  Rehoboth Daniel, an Indian ex-pat who resides in Dubai, has been added to the list of DDF millionaires. He picked up his winning ticket, number 1002, for Millennium Millionaire Series 394 today at Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3, Concourse A. In Millennium Millionaire Series 395, Mohammed Karaman, a Syrian national who resides in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, also won $1 million (Dh3.67 million) when his ticket No. 4789 was chosen. Since it began 20 years ago, Daniel, a 63-year-old bookshop owner from Dubai, has always taken part in the Millennium Millionaire initiative. "I would like to thank Dubai Duty-Free for this fantastic opportunity." I hope it will continue for a very long time because your advancement has been really helpful to many people, "he prayed. The unexpected phone call from DDF alerting Karaman, 40, of his newfound money was received by Karaman. Commenting on the happy news, he said: "My family and I would like to warmly thank Dubai Duty-Fre

  The professionals across sectors are desperate for a “time-out” as the remote working model has further hazed out the thin line between work and personal life. The professionals are struggling with the consequences of blurred work-life balance, including burnout, Zoom fatigue, mental health issues, and increased stress.  The experts underline that these issues can pose a big hurdle in the path of productivity, a successful career, and a sense of ‘meaningful’ life. Let us have a look at the top 10 signs which might indicate that it is time for you to switch to work-life balance mode. 1. Feeling irritated – “all the time” Are you the one who is feeling annoyed and irritated at the slightest of issues? If you find yourself fighting with that feeling, it definitely means you need more balance in your work and personal life. So, what can you do to handle that extra stress and workload that’s triggering all the annoyance? Take a day off, or maybe two, or go for a small trip to relax. And

 In the latest development in the Twitter vs Elon Musk row, Tesla CEO has filed a motion opposing Twitter Inc's request to fast-track a trial after he terminated his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.  Reportedly, on Friday, Musk’s lawyer said to the Delaware Chancery Court that Twitter's "unjustifiable request" to rush the merger case to trial in two months should be rejected. In a major legal showdown between Twitter and Musk, the San Francisco-based company wants to resolve months of uncertainty for its business as Musk doesn’t want to buy the social media platform. Twitter sued Musk on Tuesday for violating the deal to buy the platform, requesting the Delaware court to order Musk to complete the merger at the agreed price of $54.20 per share. Reportedly, Twitter requested to begin the trial in September because the merger agreement with Musk terminates on October 25.  Musk's lawyers, in papers filed with the Delaware Chancery Court, said, “Twit

 American actress Amber Heard's request for a fresh trial in her defamation case against ex-husband Johnny Depp has been denied by a Virginia court in the United States. On Wednesday, the judge, who presided over the six-week trial in April-June, issued a written order denying Heard’s request to have the June 1 verdict in the high-profile trial set aside. The defamation trial ended with the Virginia court order Heard to pay USD 10 million in compensatory damages and USD 5 million in punitive damages in the verdict, but Depp was only ordered to pay Heard USD 2 million. Last week, Heard’s lawyers filed a motion saying that one of the jurors chosen for the trial was not the same person who received the jury summons. The lawyers demanded that the trial be overturned, including the $10.35 million in damages given to Depp by the jury. They also claimed that the Aquaman actress was unaware of the headline of her article. However, Depp’s legal team dismissed the appeal and called the filin

 Digital companies are in demand as the UAE focuses on attracting some 300 digital companies within six months to a year from all over the world to the land of opportunities.  A new FDI initiative called the NextGenFDI initiative will offer a faster business set-up process, access to finance, easier visa procedures, and attractive leasing terms. The intention is to see UAE develop as a desirable FDI country and a preferred global tech center.  Towards the first phase, some 300 digital companies in a span of six months would be invited to set up shop here. According to Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, “We are moving from a regional hub to a global hub, we are competing with the big boys now. The competition in the last [few] years was with the region, now we are moving to become a global hub and attract companies and FDI.” Ranked globally in terms of FDI flow at the 17th position, the Emirate attracts almost $20.7 billion worth of FDI in 2021, up 4 percent from

 Their Majesties Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates have sent their congratulations on Eid Al Adha to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In addition to expressing their heartfelt congratulations on the occasion, Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah Similar congratulations were addressed to Arab and Muslim leaders on the occasion by Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates. The UAE's rulers were also congratulated on Eid Al Adha by the Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers.

 Shinzo Abe, Japan's former Prime Minister, was shot in the chest during an election speech on Friday morning. The incident took place in Nara town, in south-central Honshu, where he was addressing an election meeting ahead of Sunday's polling for the Upper House of the Parliament. He was immediately admitted to a hospital.  According to media reports, he is in critical condition. World leaders are praying for his speedy recovery. Doctors are closely monitoring the reports and trying to save him.  The video footage from the event went viral. In the video, Abe was seen collapsing in the street after the gunshot. Several security guards ran toward him to save him. The former PM was holding his chest when he collapsed, with his shirt smeared with blood. What happened to Shinzo Abe? Abe was not breathing and his heart stopped while he was being airlifted to the hospital. In the second shot, he collapsed to the ground. Reports claimed that he was in cardio and pulmonary arrest, or C

 Working together with the sister nation Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates has distributed meals to the pilgrims in Madinah. The Pilgrims Affairs Office of UAE has distributed 40,000 meals to pilgrims in Madinah in the spirit of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, “may God rest their souls.”  The officials at the office have said that in Holy feelings the meals distribution will continue with cooperation from the competent authorities in Saudi Arabia.  Meals of nutritional value distributed to Madinah pilgrims  The Chairman of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Head of the UAE Pilgrims Affairs Office, Dr. Muhammad Matar Al Kaabi, has confirmed that meals that are distributed to pilgrims are set apart by their nutritional value.  The meals are preserved and delivered under the supervision of a dedicated specialized committee from the office while taking into account that meals are delivered to pilgrims without a

 United States scientists have developed a new Covid-19 test that can identify all current variants of Covid-19 accurately within hours. The test, named CoVarScan, can detect all current variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus by detecting the signatures of eight hotspots on the virus. The researchers at the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center in the US published the findings in the journal Clinical Chemistry. The researchers tested samples collected from more than 4,000 patients. They found out that the test was as accurate as other methods used to diagnose the deadly virus. The test successfully differentiated between all current variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that caused Covid-19.  Jeffrey SoRelle, an assistant professor at UT Southwestern, and senior author of the study said "Using this test, we can determine very quickly what variants are in the community and if a new variant is emerging.” In most Covid-19 cases, scientists use genome sequencing to determine the v

 The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) affiliated Al Hosn National Health System has launched an online Hajj permit service on the Al Hosn App. The permit launch has been done in cooperation with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE).  Objective of the permit service on Al Hosn app The service of providing Hajj permits on the app is conducted with the aim to make Hajj procedures a smooth process, and save time and effort for pilgrims while enhancing their confidence in the national health procedures that continue to work effectively and efficiently towards the service of the people.  Furthermore, the service also supports the ongoing efforts of MoHAP and GAIAE to further bolster their digital transformation as they switch from paper to digital versions of the Hajj permits.  “Providing the online Hajj permit through Al Hosn App will bolster our efforts to protect all members of the UAE’s Hajj mission and is in line with health protocols and precautionar

 The United Arab Emirates’ 1000-square-meter field hospital has begun operations in Afghanistan after a strong earthquake wreaked havoc in the country last month.  Under the direction of the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , the UAE has been helping Afghanistan by providing a wide-ranging relief aid package. The hospital, which includes 75 beds, 20 oxygen cylinders, and two operating theatres, was sent by the UAE as part of a wide-ranging relief aid package.  Reportedly, the hospital will contribute to a rapid medical response unit for people who require urgent medical assistance. The main aim of the UAE is to provide rapid medical intervention and life-saving treatment to the victims of the earthquake.  Eisa Aldhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Afghanistan , said, "Establishing the field hospital comes as part of the UAE's efforts to provide treatment to those in difficult-to-reach areas most affected by the earthquake." UAE help Afghanistan Under the di

 Priyanka Chopra, a successful Indian actress, has created a homeware range called Sona Home. With this new endeavor, she also became an entrepreneur. However, netizens are not happy with Chopra’s new business.  Priyanka Chopra's homeware brand is selling the tablecloth for Rs 30,600 (387.09 USD). There are also other goods available on the Sona Home website. The products are way too expensive. According to Priyanka, the artifacts are symbolic of Indian culture. Priyanka Chopra's homeware brand  On the Sona Home website, the items are divided into two categories: Sultan's Garden and the Panna Collection. Panna table runners cost Rs 14,043 and the rectangular table clothes cost Rs 30,612. Sultan's Garden dinner plate costs Rs 4,733, a serving bowl costs Rs 7,732, and a teacup and saucer set costs Rs 5,365. Indians usually don’t pay a lot of money for these products.  Netizens criticized the pricing of the products Many Reddit users are critical of the pricing of the prod