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Dubai: Several schools have introduced specific guidelines regulating communication between parents and educational staff for the remainder of the first semester of the 2026-2027 academic year. The schools have restricted inquiries via ‘Telegram’ to text messages only. Teachers are not required to answer calls or listen to voice recordings, either during or outside working hours, and are not obliged to communicate after official working hours. Daily period for checking messages In messages to parents, schools specified a daily period for responding to inquiries from 2pm to 3pm, Monday to Thursday, depending on teachers’ availability, schedules and assigned duties. The messages…
The UAE and the Republic of Benin on Sunday announced a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to boost bilateral trade.The announcement was made by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the visit of Benin’s President, Romuald Wadagni, to the UAE.Sheikh Mohamed said the partnership agreement was an “important step” in strengthening cooperation between the two countries.The UAE President added that the agreement will expand opportunities for trade, investment and shared growth. “The UAE remains focused on building global partnerships that promote prosperity and progress for all,” said Sheikh Mohamed.The CEPA is a key trade initiative launched by…
Singer Shilpa Rao’s performance at the 10th anniversary edition of the Bollywood Music Project in Mumbai on October 24 was cut short due to a production delay, leaving several fans disappointed.The singer later took to Instagram to share her disappointment over the incident, thanking the audience for their support even after the music stopped.In her post, Shilpa said that the audience continued to call out her name despite the interruption and promised to return to Mumbai.”Mumbai, a little piece of my heart broke tonight. It hurts deeply to have something so beautiful taken away from us like this.”She went on…
UFC CEO Dana White says he never has to worry about the safety of his crew when the promotion brings events to Abu Dhabi, as UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev recorded the highest attendance and highest gate for a UFC event in the capital.Thousands of fans packed a sold-out Etihad Arena on Saturday night for two title fights, and White made it clear that the success was about more than the numbers. He called Abu Dhabi one of the safest places and said it is always wonderful to hold events here.”Never have I or my staff felt unsafe in Abu…
Traffic enforcement results highlight intensified efforts to tackle dangerous road behaviour, strengthen road safety and expand the use of AI and smart technologies The figures were reviewed by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, during his annual inspection of the General Department of Traffic, where he also examined the department’s operational performance, artificial intelligence applications, development projects and community feedback. Source: Emirates 24|7
Dubai: The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) has unveiled details of the Dubai Food Security Strategy 2030, approved by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. The strategy aims to ensure the availability of sufficient and safe food for all Dubai residents, supporting the objectives of the UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051 and strengthening the UAE’s position in the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) and the Resilient Food Systems Index (RFSI). It…
ABU DHABI: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has called on Persons subject to the e-Invoicing System to comply with the legal requirements and prescribed timelines for its phased implementation. The System offers numerous benefits to stakeholders by simplifying, standardising and automating invoicing processes.The FTA stressed that a Person subject to the e-Invoicing System whose annual revenues equal or exceed AED50 million must appoint an Accredited Service Provider no later than 30th October 2026 and implement the e-Invoicing System by 1st January 2027.The FTA highlighted the importance of early preparation and taking the necessary steps to meet the System’s implementation requirements…
The US Federal Reserve appears set to hold interest rates steady at its meeting next week, analysts say, despite stubbornly high inflation and with markets pricing in at least one rate hike before year-end.The central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will meet over two days, announcing its decision at 2:00 pm local time (18:00 GMT) on Wednesday.The Fed has missed its long-term two-percent target for inflation for more than five years, and at its last meeting in September the FOMC voted to raise the key federal funds rate for the first time in three years, lifting the target range…
Superstar Rajinikanth has delighted fans with a rare gesture by stepping into a cinema hall to watch his film Jailer 2 alongside audiences. Breaking his four-decade-long streak of not visiting a theatre, the actor was also accompanied by his nephew, the music composer Anirudh Ravichander.A video shared by production house Sun Pictures captured Rajinikanth entering the cinema hall, where he joined fans to experience Jailer 2 on the big screen. The moment quickly caught the attention of fans, making it a special occasion for admirers of the superstar.Sharing the video on social media, Sun Pictures highlighted the significance of the occasion,…
Former world number one Naomi Osaka cast doubt on her future Sunday saying she would consider quitting tennis if her three-year-old daughter asked her to.The four-time Grand Slam champion from Japan took 15 months away from the sport after the birth of her daughter Shai, before returning in 2023.She is in Tokyo to play at the Pan Pacific Open this week and said becoming a mother had reshaped her priorities.”I wouldn’t say I’m part-timing it but my entire day doesn’t consist of that,” said the 29-year-old, now ranked 19 in the world.”It’s tough, sometimes I look towards my future and…