DUBAI — UAE residents seeking Schengen visas are facing a lengthy wait, with appointment slots fully booked until September due to an unprecedented surge in demand. Travel agents report receiving an overwhelming number of daily enquiries, reaching up to 700, as residents finalize their overseas holiday plans for the upcoming Eid Al Adha break. Despite …

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In response to a variety of factors including shifting interest rates, looming inflation, and fluctuating economic growth, family offices globally are making the most significant changes in strategic asset allocation seen in recent years. This comes as part of a broader strategy to navigate geopolitical issues and adjust to regional investment predilections. UBS, the Swiss …

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The Kerala High Court has declared that education loan applications cannot be dismissed solely on the grounds of a low CIBIL (Credit Information Bureau Limited) score. Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan emphasized the importance of a humanitarian approach by banks when considering loan applications, recognizing students as the future builders of the nation. The ruling came in …

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In a significant ruling on Wednesday, the Supreme Court directed the Delhi police to ensure the protection of a 20-year-old woman who expressed fears for her safety due to threats posed by her own family members. The case, brought before the vacation bench consisting of Justice Bela Trivedi and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, centered around …

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The Supreme Court, in a recent ruling, upheld its authority to delete unnecessary parties in Public Interest Litigations (PILs), emphasizing the court’s discretionary powers in issuing notices to relevant parties. The decision came as the court dismissed a plea challenging an interim order by the Uttarakhand High Court, which had removed certain respondents from the …

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As the global emerging markets debt crisis continues to escalate, a proposed bill in New York State has garnered attention from both debt justice campaigners and financial institutions. Senate Bill S4747, known as the NY Taxpayer and International Debt Crises Protection Act, aims to support international debt relief initiatives for developing countries by introducing limits …

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In a groundbreaking move, a federal judge in Texas has mandated that attorneys appearing before him must sign a pledge affirming that their legal filings were drafted by humans and not solely by artificial intelligence (AI) tools. U.S. District Judge Brantley Starr of the Northern District of Texas issued the requirement on Tuesday, in what …

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WASHINGTON – Two additional members of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group are poised to be sentenced on Thursday for their involvement in seditious conspiracy and other crimes stemming from the January 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by fervent supporters of then-President Donald Trump. Federal prosecutors have requested that U.S. District Judge Amit …

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Dubai-based Tabby, a prominent player in the buy now, pay later sector, has recently secured an impressive $350 million in a debt financing round, spearheaded by Partners For Growth (PFG), a leading American investment firm. The substantial injection of funds is poised to drive Tabby’s ambitious growth initiatives and cement its position as a key …

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DUBAI — In a move aimed at enhancing its tourism sector, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently implemented a groundbreaking change to its entry permit procedures, enabling tourists visiting on a 30 or 60-day visit visa to extend their stay within the country for an additional 30 days. The decision, initiated by the Federal …

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