Author: Gulf Times

  Aliens, gladiators, women on the run, and now Napoleon — Ridley Scott is a master of the modern screen epic.  – ‘Alien’ (1979) – Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror was led by the tough-as-nails Sigourney Weaver playing Ellen Ripley who battles a terrifying break-out of aliens aboard a spaceship. One famed scene, in which an alien bursts from the chest of a crew member played by John Hurt, has since become movie legend. The space epic won an Oscar for best sound effects and inspired a string of sequels by star directors including James Cameron and David Fincher. ‘Blade Runner’…

  In a recent FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers clash, Saudi Arabia emerged victorious with a 4-0 win over Pakistan, but the Saudi team’s head coach, Roberto Mancini, acknowledged Pakistan’s impressive performance and progress in the post-match press conference. Mancini emphasized the challenging nature of football, stating, “In the world of football, there is no easy match, and the Pakistani national team performed well.” Despite succumbing to a 4-0 defeat, the Pakistani team showcased resilience, particularly in defense, until the 50th minute when they conceded a penalty. The Men in Green maintained their determination, holding their own against the fifth-best…

    The UAE has over the years introduced several initiatives and laws to make life and travel easier for people of determination. Dubai’s RTA, in particular, has provided services and special features to meet the needs of this section of society. According to the RTA, the requirements of people of determination “have always been” a part of the authority’s plans and services. Here are some of the services and features RTA provides: People of determination can travel for free on Dubai Metro and public buses using a personalised nol card. It can be purchased for Dh70 – Dh50 for…

  Controversial Pakistani TikTok sensation, Hareem Shah, has received an invitation to join the highly popular Indian reality show, “Bigg Boss Season 17.” The news came to light when Hareem posted a picture of herself on the social networking website X (formerly Twitter), donned in blue and white attire. Sharing the news about her potential participation in “Bigg Boss Season 17,” Hareem Shah sought the opinion of her followers, asking whether she should accept the offer and become a part of the show. Notably, Hareem Shah gained notoriety for leaking indecent videos of Pakistani politicians and other public figures in…

DUBAI: South Africa’s left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj overtook Indian pace bowler Mohammed Siraj to claim the top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings. Maharaj is the fourth bowler to claim the coveted top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings during the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, exhibiting the fierce competition between the bowlers which has made it difficult to hold on to the position. Keshav Maharaj was placed at second position in last week’s ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings, he then picked up seven wickets in three games, extending his wickets tally…

Propelled by strong growth throughout the first three quarters of the year and anticipation of an exceptional surge in guest numbers in the final quarter, Dubai Airports is forecasting annual passenger traffic at Dubai International (DXB) to reach 86.8 million – surpassing 2019 traffic. DXB commenced the second half of 2023 with its growth story continuing unabated, with average monthly traffic reaching 7.6 million, tracking pre-pandemic levels throughout the third quarter. The world’s largest hub recorded 22.9 million passengers in Q3 – the highest quarterly traffic since 2019, taking the total year-to-date traffic for the first nine months of the…

Dubai’s real estate market is likely to cool down next year as prices decelerate, a new report shows. According to a report by S&P Global, the sector is likely to expand by five to seven per cent next year. analysts Tatjana Lescova and Sapna Jagtiani wrote in a sector review. The prices for villas have reportedly exceeded previous peak levels, but apartments are lagging at 10 per cent-20 per cent below previous peaks due to a historical oversupply, the report said. Dubai’s real estate sector continues to buck global trends. Since 2021, prices have risen at double-digit rates per year,…

   In November 2021, the UAE government introduced amendments to the law, allowing expat residents to stay in the country after retirement. Residents who have retired and are above the age of 55 can apply for a 5-year long-term visa. They can also sponsor their spouses and children. Here is all you need to know about the visa: Who is eligible? The following criteria must be fulfilled for a resident to be eligible for the retirement visa, according to Visit Dubai: A minimum yearly income of Dh180,000 or Dh15,000 monthly income Dh1 million savings in a 3-year fixed deposit Dh1…

 On Monday, UAE Dirham (AED) to Pakistani Rupee (PKR) exchange rate currently stands at Rs76.80, showing a decrease of Rs1.35 when compared to the previous rate of Rs78.15, while the open market rate is Rs. 80.80. This shift in AED to PKR rates in Pakistan’s currency exchange landscape is noteworthy, with the interbank conversion rate currently at Rs76.80. It’s important to note that rates may vary in the open market for those engaged in currency exchange, both for buying and selling. The Rs1.35 decrease in the UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee exchange rate reflects ongoing market dynamics and…

Dubai: Authorities here have turned a proactive immigration and visa services, known as “For You We Are Here” inititaive, into a monthly initiative, thus renabling customers of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)-Dubai to apply for services directly from anywhere. Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of GDRFA Dubai, unveiled the initiative, known as “For You We Are Here” platform recent at the Dubai Festival City, retail and tourist hub which centres on a massive mall. -ADVERTISEMENT- Ads by The monthly initiative will now extend to various regions of the Emirate of Dubai, the…