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  Around 77% of workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) want to switch jobs this year, according to a report by LinkedIn. The same percentage has said they are confident that they would get promotions and new opportunities. Almost 7 in 10 workers in the UAE are confident that they would get an increment. Around 74% are confident in securing a new role in 2023. Despite growth in their current role, they are considering changing their jobs. Most people switch jobs for higher pay and a good work-life balance. Around 37% of UAE workers said that they wanted to change their jobs for better pay. Nearly 34% of workers said they wanted to switch jobs for a better work-life balance. Around 31% of employees wanted to land a better role. According to LinkedIn research, millennials show a higher drive towards switching jobs than Gen Z. In the survey, most employees gave preference to the work-from-home option. Ali Matar, Head of LinkedIn MENA and EMEA growth hub, reportedly said, “A significant

  The number of Chinese citizens living in the UAE has doubled to 400,000 since 2019 and about 6,000 Chinese companies operate in the UAE, Chinese government figures show.  A  vibrant Chinese population  and good international schools are key factors when Chinese citizens make comparisons between work and residency options in Dubai, Europe, Asia, the US, Canada or Australia.   “The basic reason is for family, I want my family to live together,” says Ms Wu, a lawyer who specialises in intellectual property rights. “I’m also interested in how to support my son’s education. I don’t want to keep changing the environment as he grows older. “I want a stable situation for my family.”

  Today, the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), the members of the Industry Development Council, and the regional statistics offices joined forces with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) to begin the Industrial Census initiative. The project's goal is to compile a thorough database of all businesses that engage in industrial activity as defined by the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC4 - Section C), including those operating in free zones, regardless of whether they have an industrial or non-industrial licence. The action is in accordance with Ministerial Decision No. 6 of 2023, which governs the procedure for industrial establishments to send information to MoIAT, and Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2022, which governs the regulation and development of the industry. The project was unveiled at a press conference held in Abu Dhabi by MoIAT. A dependable and adaptable method for industrial bu

  Mary Carskadon, a professor of psychiatry and human behaviour at Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, was in the  UAE  this week to explain why she believes schools and parents would benefit from the school day starting later.  "We have to ask ourselves a difficult question. Who is the school start time designed to serve? Is it designed to serve parents and teachers or to get the best out of our children?” said Mr Murphy.  “I think what we need to see is a call to arms for research funding to really understand the scale and nature of this issue, because templating in what works elsewhere, doesn't work,” he said. “It can't work. Because what works is specific to a culture and to a population. “I think we need to see prioritisation, not on transplanting existing knowledge, but understanding from the bottom up, what's going on, what will work and trying to fix it.”  

  The terrorist assault in Jerusalem that left a number of people dead and numerous others hurt has been severely condemned by the UAE. The UAE has expressed its strong condemnation of these criminal acts in a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), as well as its unwavering opposition to all acts of terrorism and violence that threaten security and stability and go against fundamental human values. The ministry also sent its deepest sympathies and condolences to the Israeli government, its citizens, and the relatives of the victims of this horrific murder. It also wished everyone who was hurt a swift recovery. In a significant uptick in violence that followed a deadly raid in the West Bank the day before, a Palestinian gunman reportedly killed seven people on Friday outside an east Jerusalem synagogue. The shooting in Neve Yaakov, a Jewish settler neighbourhood in Israeli-occupied east Jerusalem, happened as worldwide appeals for

  Dr Al Neyadi, who is set to embark on the Arab world’s first long-duration   space mission   on February 26, said the country’s space programme would follow “wherever humanity is going”. Nasa has introduced Artemis, an ambitious project that aims to build a sustainable presence of astronauts in lunar orbit and on the Moon's surface. It is crucial for the space agency to find capable international partners to help meet the budgetary and timetable demands involved in building the Lunar Gateway — an orbiting station to house astronauts. “The UAE, I think, is going wherever the humanity overall is going,” Dr Al Neyadi, who will participate in a six-month mission to the International Space Station next month, told  The National  in an interview on Thursday.  “We also saw the successful Artemis 1 launch, it was a great proof of concept,” said Dr Al Neyadi. “Soon we'll have some people on board the Orion capsule and, definitely, the UAE will try to be a part of that. “We all know th

  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has agreed to send its Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine, and reports suggest Washington is also poised to send dozens of M1 Abrams tanks. Both armoured vehicles are more powerful than scores of Soviet-era battle tanks fielded by both Russian as well as Ukrainian forces. Kyiv has long called on Western allies to send tanks, arguing they could help turn the tide against Russian forces. But the two countries had been hesitant. While Washington indicated logistical and maintenance challenges Ukrainians could come across if they were to receive the Abrams, Berlin expressed concern over escalating the deadly war. "The next big hurdle will now be the fighter jets," said Yuriy Sak, who advises Ukraine's Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov. The war-torn nation says it will now push for Western fourth-generation aircraft such as the American F-16, as its air force has a fleet of ageing Soviet-era fighter jets that are decades old. Before the invasion,

 The US state of California is reeling from its third mass shooting in just eight days after 66-year-old suspect Chunli Zhao, from the coastal city of Half Moon Bay, shot dead seven former co-workers. He was arrested after driving to a police station. The incident comes just a couple of days after a mass shooting in Monterey Park, about six hours southeast of Half Moon Bay, during Lunar New Year celebrations that left 10 people dead and injured 10 more. And just over a week ago, six people were killed at a property in central California. But such nightmarish mass shootings cannot be considered abnormal in the US. There have already been 39 mass shootings across the country in the first three weeks of this year, with five of them in California. Nearly 70 people have been killed in mass shootings so far in 2023, data from the Gun Violence Archive show. The not-for-profit research group classifies a mass shooting as any armed attack in which at least four people are injured or killed, exc

  The President of the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, travelled to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Wednesday. He was accompanied by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed, a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan, Adviser to the President; and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs in the Presidential Court. The UAE President landed in Rahim Yar Khan, a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greeted His Highness at Chandana Airport. The two leaders also held a meeting. According to WAM, the UAE President and the Pakistani Prime Minister discussed long-standing relations between the two countries. They also discussed various regional and international issues of common concern. During the meeting, the Pakistani leader reflected on the close ties between the two countries. He lauded the "lon

"I want you to know that my overwhelming experience in this job of New Zealand and New Zealanders has been one of love, empathy, and kindness," outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, in a cloak of feathers, thanked her country in her last official speech held at a traditional Māori event on Tuesday. The 42-year-old politician took the nation by surprise in announcing her resignation as leader of the ruling Labour Party and as prime minister last week, saying she did not have "enough in the tank" to lead. She choked up while detailing how six "challenging" years in the job had taken a toll. Ardern, who at 37 became the youngest female head of government in the world when she took office in 2017, steered the nation through the Covid-19 pandemic and the recession it brought along, the Christchurch mosque shootings in which 15 people were killed and 49 injured, and the White Island volcanic eruption. Although her resignation on 19 January was no l

  The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), a non-governmental organisation founded by the British film industry, has given the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer film Pathaan a 12A rating, which means anyone aged 12 or over can go and see the film at the theatre. BBFC also revealed a few spoilers from the action film. According to BBFC, some scenes contain violence, sex and threats. Reportedly, Pathaan film revolves around an undercover cop and an ex-con, who are working together "to prevent the release of a deadly synthetic virus.” BBFC warned about injury detail, sex, threat and horror, and violence in the film. The BBFC said, "There is the occasional sight of bloody facial injuries and also blood from a gunshot wound in the aftermath of violence.” BBFC also said, "There is a moderate sex reference in which a woman rubs her bare knee against a man's clothed crotch.” According to the BBFC website, "There are shootings, stabbings, strangling and explosions.” The BBF

  Dr Al Neyadi, 41, is part of Nasa and SpaceX’s Crew-6 mission, scheduled to take-off on February 26 from Kennedy Space Centre in  Florida .   as  UAE  is set to mark another milestone next month when Emirati astronaut  Sultan Al Neyadi  takes part in the  Arab world’s first long-duration space mission .  The project comes three years after the Emirates' first astronaut  Hazza Al Mansouri   entered space on a Russian Soyuz rocket for an eight-day trip to the   International Space Station . Dr Al Neyadi will spend six months on the orbiting ISS science laboratory, carrying out hundreds of science experiments. He will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with three crew members — two Nasa astronauts and one from Russia. 

  Over the Lunar New Year holiday, a passenger van crash in central Thailand resulted in the burning deaths of eleven individuals, including two children, authorities reported on Monday. In the kingdom, which has a poor reputation for road safety, traffic accidents are frequent, especially during popular holidays . During its journey from northeastern Amnat Charoen province to Bangkok on Saturday night, the van carrying 12 people drove off the road in central Nakhon Ratchasima province, according to Police Colonel Yingyos Poldej. One passenger was able to escape through a window, according to Yingyos, while the other passengers were all trapped and perished in the fire. Student Thanachit Kingkaew, the survivor, claimed to have been napping when someone screamed, startling him awake. "The van was upside down when I awoke, which was the second thing I noticed. I was blind to what occurred, "said he. "After the collision, the fire spread throughout the entire va

  When we identify them early at primary care in a mild to moderate range, we can intervene promptly and stop the disorder from becoming advanced," Dr Nahida Ahmed said  “They appreciate the confidentiality," Dr Al Marzooqi said. “No one can tell whether they are coming in for a psychiatric problem or a physical illness.” She said most of her patients were suffering from adjustment problems after having had Covid-19 , which was at times followed by depression and anxiety. The World Health Organisation estimates that one in four people will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives.

  Discover the most fascinating facts about the UAE . From its rich culture & history to its modern-day attractions, learn all about what makes this country so special. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an incredible destination with a fascinating culture, history, and landscape.  From the bustling metropolis of Dubai to the stunning beaches of Abu Dhabi, the UAE offers something for everyone.  To help you get to know this remarkable country better, here are 10 fun facts about the UAE that will leave you in awe. So read on and let your imagination take you to this beautiful part of the world!   Top 10 Fun Facts About UAE You Need To Know Fact #1: The UAE Has One of the World's Largest Militaries The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the world's most powerful militaries, ranking in the top ten amongst the world's largest militaries.  It is estimated that the UAE has a total military size of over 200,000 personnel, making it one of the largest forces in terms of sheer

  Hundreds of Iraqi football fans gathered in Dubai’s coffee shops on Thursday night to watch their national team win 3-2 in the  Arabian Gulf Cup   against Oman. When the final whistle blew, celebrations erupted into the streets of Jumeirah with dancing, flag waving, and shouts of "long live Iraq" ringing out into the air. But according to some celebrators, it was never about the silverwear. “The real victory for Iraqis was not about carrying the trophy," Mustafa Al Baldawi, 44, an Iraqi resident in Dubai "It is for the successful host of the cup [plus it] reduces the gap between Iraq and Gulf neighbours." Thousands of GCC residents poured into Iraq to watch the game for the first time since 1979, which Mr Al Baldawi believes helped Arabs embrace Iraq again.

  Former US president Donald Trump and his attorneys were fined almost $1 million on Thursday for filing a "frivolous" lawsuit alleging that Hillary Clinton tried to rig the 2016 election. The Republican, who wants to run for president again in 2024, was accused by District Judge John Middlebrooks of engaging in a "continuous pattern of judicial abuse" and filing the lawsuit "in order to dishonestly push a political narrative." The complaint, which Middlebrooks dismissed last year, claimed that Clinton and others had spread a false story about Trump's campaign's collusion with Russia. Trump had requested $70 million in compensation. In the 45-page written court judgement, Middlebrooks stated that the lawsuit "should never had been launched." Its weakness as a legal claim was clear right away. No sane attorney would have submitted it. None of the allegations in the modified complaint presented a legally cognizable claim; they were

  Many people are using old-fashioned traditional medicines to treat the aches and pains of the virus as Covid-19 ravages China 's enormous population, sickening millions of people and contributing to a prescription scarcity. Since the beginning of the pandemic, President Xi Jinping has pushed traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and health officials have praised its "vital role" in battling the coronavirus. TCM has been practised for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of diseases. It includes a variety of therapies such as herbal medicines, massages, acupuncture, and diets. Few peer-reviewed studies support claims of its usefulness, according to critics, and it is useless in treating true illness. However, millions of Chinese people utilise it to treat symptoms, frequently in conjunction with western treatment. After contracting Covid, Beijing consultant Yu Lei, 38, developed a fever. To treat his condition, he brewed a herbal tea with ginger, peony roots, liquori

Nine-year-old Mustafa appeared to be shivering with cold in the video by   Sharjah Sport TV , which showed him studying and helping his father sell fruit on the street. The channel's correspondent, Ali Al Kalabani, interviewed the Iraqi boy during a live broadcast from a market last week. Mustafa said that he felt he had to help his father earn more money for their family. “I’m studying in year 3. I’m helping my family by selling fruits in the market. I’m first in my class in school as I love studying and want to be a military officer in the future,” he said. “I don’t like work but have to help my father.” The Emirati philanthropist will cover all expenses of Mustafa. He is ready to pay all fees and expenses even if Mustafa wanted to finish his study outside Iraq “Mustafa will be moving from a government school to a private school. The philanthropist will pay all fees all the way to university and even after that.”

  Soon Meta will allow some people to post nude chested photos on their Instagram and Facebook platforms. Many times, before Facebook, banned nude chested images on its platforms but now the Oversight Board of Meta has decided to bring some changes to this strict law. This law was banning women and trans people to post bare nipple images on social platforms, which is a total violation of human rights and freedom on the base of different sex. Though women protested against this strict law in front of Facebook’s office in 2008 and several protests were performed by breastfeeding women across the globe. Their saying was that Facebook’s this law is treating women like pornographers which is a total injustice.  Now the Oversight Board advised Meta to change the decision to ban nude chested images of women and trans people. On this board, there are several members from politics, journalism, and academics. This group is like the thinking tank of the Meta which always gives pieces of advice to

  The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held a fraternal consultative meeting with leaders of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries on Wednesday. The UAE President welcomed Oman's Sultan Haitham; Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, the king of Jordan; Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain; Sheikh Tamim, the Emir of Qatar, and Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the President of Egypt. The meeting under the title "Prosperity and Stability in the Region" was held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. The meeting aimed to boost partnerships between the UAE and other Arab countries. His Highness wanted to deepen cooperation between various GCC countries across various sectors that serve development, prosperity and stability in the Middle East region. During the meeting, the leaders reviewed friendly ties between the Arab nations. They affirmed their common vision to improve stability and prosperity in the Middle East regi