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Victim transferred money while completing the rental of an apartment after receiving fraudulent messages from scammers posing as a bank employee Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court has ordered two fraudsters to return Dh168,700 to a man after it was established that the funds had been transferred to their accounts as a result of fraudulent messages in which they impersonated a bank employee. According to court records, the plaintiff intended to rent an apartment owned by a real estate company and agreed through a real estate broker to rent the property for Dh300,000. While completing the…
Some expat and non-resident Indian (NRI) families are bringing forward their festive purchases as gold prices drop below Dh500 ahead of the Indian festivals of Navratri, Dhanteras and Diwali, Dubai jewellers said.Industry leaders said the season running from Navratri through Dhanteras and Diwali is among the most important periods of the year for gold jewellery in the UAE. Tawhid Abdulla, chairman of the Dubai Jewellery Group, said buying gold at this time is considered auspicious. “The festive season, from Navratri through Dhanteras and Diwali, is one of the most important periods of the year for gold jewellery in the UAE, particularly…
False reports claiming Jackie Chan had died began circulating across social media, leaving fans questioning whether the news was real.The false claims quickly gained attention across social media, prompting confusion among fans and reports clarifying that the actor is alive.Several outlets have since fact-checked the rumours, with no credible reports or official statements supporting claims that Jackie has died.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.There has been no announcement from Jackie’s family, representatives or official social media accounts about his death, and no credible reports support the claims circulating online.This is not the first…
The UAE remain confident of winning the Gulf Cup final after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Oman in the semifinal on Saturday.Ousmane Camara’s 22nd-minute goal and some solid defensive organization saw Zlatko Dalic’s team overcome the spirited Omani challenge at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah to set up a final with hosts Saudi Arabia.In the first semifinal on Saturday, the home team beat two-time Asian champions Qatar on penalties (3-2) after the match ended in a goalless draw.Now the two best teams of the tournament will vie for the trophy on October 6 at the 60,000-capacity King…
Guide outlines eligible property types, licensing procedures, safety requirements, revenue disclosure rules, inspections and penalties for violationsAbu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has issued an updated Abu Dhabi Holiday Homes Guide, outlining the types of units that may be licensed and operated as holiday homes, along with licensing procedures, operating requirements, inspections, revenue disclosure obligations and penalties for violations.According to the guide, updated on September 15, a unit may be licensed and operated as a holiday home if it falls within approved accommodation categories. These include residential apartments in residential or mixed-use buildings, detached houses,…
Diplomatic adviser says criticism of the UAE’s statement at the United Nations is contradicted by facts and documents supporting the country’s claim Abu Dhabi: His Excellency Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said that criticism by Ali Akbar Velayati of the UAE’s statement at the United Nations regarding the three islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa represents a political position that is contradicted by the facts and documents on which the UAE bases its claims. In a post on X, Gargash said: “Mr Ali Akbar Velayati’s criticism of the UAE’s statement…
Court rules that paying for a property does not, by itself, prove the existence of a loan that must be repaid Dubai: The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man seeking to recover Dh4,284,305 from his son-in-law, ruling that the plaintiff failed to prove the existence of a loan relationship between the parties. The father claimed that he had lent his son-in-law the money to purchase a villa for himself and the plaintiff’s daughter. He later sought repayment after marital disputes arose between the couple, culminating in his daughter filing for divorce. According…
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has raised its growth forecast for next year to over 10 per cent, driven by both the oil and non-oil sectors.According to its latest Quarterly Economic Review, the UAE’s GDP is projected to grow by 10.4 per cent in 2027, compared with the 9.8 per cent growth it projected in its June Quarterly Economic Review. This represents an upward revision of 0.6 percentage points, as the central bank expects the UAE to reach oil production of five million barrels per day next year.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is set to re-release with new footage, reported Variety. The release date of the film has not been revealed yet by the makers. Released in theatres on July 31, the superhero blockbuster grossed 2.49 billion USD at the domestic box office, making it the third highest-grossing movie of all time behind 2009’s ‘Avatar’ (2.92 billion USD) and 2019’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’ and ahead of 2022’s ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and 1994’s ‘Titanic’.The last milestone left for the Marvel-Sony tentpole is to become the first movie to cross $1 billion at the domestic box office alone.…
Forward Ousmane Camara scored the only goal as the United Arab Emirates beat Oman 1-0 on Saturday to set up a final against Saudi Arabia in the Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27).Saudi edged Asian champions Qatar 3-2 on penalties after 120 minutes ended goalless in an earlier, poor-quality semi-final.Camara headed home from close range to lead Zlatko Dalic’s side to the final for the first time since 2018. The UAE are seeking to clinch the title for a third time after their triumphs in 2007 and 2013.UAE playmaker Nicolas Gimenez squandered a penalty in the 56th minute. “After we missed the…