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The move comes after Sheikh Hamdan announced a host of economic incentives as part of a Dh1.5 billion package to bolster the economyDubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed that there will be no increase in school fees for private schools in the emirate for the 2026-27 academic year. This decision comes after Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence approved the second package of economic incentives in Dubai.What is the package of incentives?The second package of economic incentives announced by Sheikh Hamdan comes nearly two…
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly faked evidence that defamed actor Kim Soo-hyun and fuelled a scandal which ended his career.Authorities say the YouTuber had manipulated screenshots of text messages and shared an audio file made with AI to give the impression that the actor had dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was still a minor.The allegations surfaced last year, shortly after Kim Sae-ron killed herself at the age of 24.The scandal shook the country and upended the career of Kim Soo-hyun, who is a household name in South Korea. The actor has…
Cuba poses a “national security threat” to the US and the likelihood of a peaceful agreement is “not high”, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.His comments come just a day after the US charged Cuba’s former president Raúl Castro with murder over the 1996 downing of two planes resulting in the killing of US nationals.Rubio said Washington’s preference was “a diplomatic solution” but warned that President Donald Trump had the right and obligation to protect his country against any threat.Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused Rubio of “lies” and said the island had never posed a threat to…
The US is pausing a $14bn (£10.4bn) arms sale to Taiwan to ensure it has enough weapons for the Iran war, acting Navy secretary Hung Cao has said.Cao confirmed this at a Senate hearing, days after President Donald Trump appeared non-committal about the sale following his meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.A spokesperson for Taiwan’s presidential office told reporters on Friday that they had not received any information about “US adjustments to the arms sale”.The sale of US arms to Taiwan has long irked Beijing, which claims the self-governed island as its territory and has not ruled out taking it…
The fifth edition of the regional film showcase will run from June 5–11 at Alserkal AvenueArab Cinema Week returns to Cinema Akil for its fifth edition this June, cementing its place as one of UAE’s foremost cinematic showcases. Running from June 5 to 11 at Alserkal Avenue, the week-long programme brings together a compelling mix of films, voices and conversations that spotlight the evolving language of Arab storytelling.Now in its milestone fifth year, Arab Cinema Week Volume 5 is presented by Fujifilm Middle East and features a curated selection of nine films representing 10 Arab countries. Spanning fiction, documentary and…
Parkin Company said on Friday that cash payments at parking meters will be phased out from next month in line with Dubai’s Cashless Strategy for 2026Parkin Company, the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, on Friday announced the implementation of 5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) from June 1, 2026.Ahead of implementation, and to support a smooth transition, motorists in the UAE are advised to refer to official communication channels for the latest updates regarding VAT application.Here is what motorists need to know about the new tax and how it will affect parking costs.When will…
In India, where thousands of young women are murdered every year for bringing in insufficient dowries, a dowry death rarely makes news.But the death of Twisha Sharma in the central city of Bhopal on 12 May has sparked a huge media frenzy, with the case making headlines every day.Warning: This article contains details some readers may find distressing.The 33-year-old model and actor had been married for just five months to lawyer Samarth Singh when she was found dead in her matrimonial home.Giribala Singh has called the accusations “baseless” and alleged that Twisha had mental health issues and that she killed…
UAE motorists will pay an additional 30 fils or 20 fils per crossing through toll gates from next month, following the introduction of VAT on toll chargesFrom June 1, Dubai motorists will pay 5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on every Salik toll gate crossing, after the operator announced its decision on Friday, May 22. As a result, UAE motorists using the emirate’s 10 toll gates will be required to pay VAT on top of the existing Dh6 and Dh4 toll charges. Here is what motorists need to know:When will VAT come into effect?VAT will be applied from June 1,…
The new month brings with it a host of changes that will have a significant impact on residents daily lives, from transport to job sectorFrom laws to services, residents in UAE can expect a couple of significant moves that will go into effect from June 1. The new month brings with it a host of changes that will have a significant impact on residents daily lives, from transport to job sector.Take a look at six things that will start from June, so you can plan accordingly where possible:1. Legal age loweredThe UAE’s age of majority will be reduced from 21…
Stephen Colbert signed off the final episode of The Late Show with special guest Sir Paul McCartney, bringing the programme’s historic 33-year run to an end.On Thursday night’s show, Sir Paul and Colbert reminisced about past appearances at New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater by The Beatles, and memories of the band touring the US.The pair closed with a performance of Hello, Goodbye, as The Late Show’s crew and staff gathered on stage to take their final bows.CBS announced the surprise cancellation of The Late Show in July last year, with Colbert hosting 11 seasons after taking over from David Letterman,…