In an unprecedented move against corruption, the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has unleashed a wave of arrests, exposing a tangled network of illicit activities spanning various sectors. A former head of notary and his sibling have been apprehended for exploiting vast expanses of state-owned land, pocketing an illegal fortune of SR148 million from …
In a pioneering move, the Legislative and Legal Affairs, Appeals, Suggestions, and Complaints Committee of the Sharjah Consultative Council embarked on a significant journey of exploration at the University of Sharjah. The purpose? To forge new pathways of collaboration in the intricate realm of drafting laws and legislation. At the helm of the delegation was …
In a clandestine operation conducted under the cover of night, bulldozers reduced the venerable Masjid Akhonji to rubble in New Delhi. The 600-year-old mosque, situated in the forested expanse of Mehrauli, fell victim to a demolition campaign targeting alleged “illegal” constructions within a protected reserve. Members of the mosque’s managing committee, caught off guard, claim …
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In an unprecedented move, German law enforcement has confiscated a staggering 50,000 bitcoins, valued at $2.17 billion, marking the most extensive cryptocurrency seizure in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany. The city of Dresden’s police department made the announcement on Tuesday, revealing the colossal scale of the operation. “This marks the most extensive …
In a groundbreaking verdict, a judge in the state of Delaware has nullified Tesla chief executive Elon Musk’s staggering $56 billion compensation package. The decision, rendered on January 30, 2024, favored a shareholder, Richard Tornetta, who argued that Musk was excessively compensated. Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen McCormick endorsed the annulment of Musk’s colossal 2018 …
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In a dramatic turn of events, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife faced a verdict on Wednesday, handed down a 14-year jail sentence after being found guilty of corruption tied to gifts received during Khan’s premiership. The announcement, just a week before the national elections, adds another layer of intensity to an …
In a groundbreaking decision, an Indian court has granted permission for Hindu worshippers to conduct prayers inside the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, marking a significant development in a longstanding religious dispute. Built in the 17th century by the Mughal empire, the Gyanvapi mosque stands as one of several Islamic places of worship that Hindu activists, …
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In a recent announcement, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced new regulations restricting the entry of children’s strollers to the ground floor of mataf, the circumambulating area around the Holy Kaaba. The directive outlines specific areas within the Grand Mosque in Makkah …
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Embarking on the journey of securing a 2-bedroom apartment in Dubai, a reader reached out with a question echoing the sentiment of many in the bustling city. A conundrum arose as rents in the reader’s building experienced a downward dip, prompting curiosity about renegotiating the terms of an already inked rental contract. In the labyrinth …
Dubai, January 28, 2024 – Recent shifts in UAE’s employment regulations have raised concerns among workers in mainland companies in Dubai. Employees are being asked to sign new contracts that deviate significantly from their original agreements, with reduced basic salaries causing apprehension. The question arises: Is this legal, and can dismissals under such circumstances be …
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