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The general managers of the “Emirates Customs” discussed ways to develop customs work, at the level of the UAE and raise the level of efficiency and productivity …
Lord Shaffaq Mohammed (left) presents an achievement award to British-Pakistani entrepreneur Shafiq Akbar at a ceremony at the House of Lords. —ReporterLONDON: Renowned British-Pakistani entrepreneur Shafiq Akbar was honoured here at the UK Parliament in recognition of his contributions to Pakistan’s economy — including the creation of thousands of jobs, real estate sector investments and empowerment of the overseas Pakistani community.The special ceremony at the House of Lords was led by Lord Shaffaq Mohammed, Baron Mohammed of Tinsley, who presented Akbar with an achievement award for creating thousands of jobs in Pakistan; driving the digital transformation of Pakistan’s real estate…
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, on the day he signs executive orders, at the White House in Washington, DC, March 6, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON/BRASILIA: US President Donald Trump has announced a sharp 50% tariff on all goods coming from Brazil, just days after a public war of words with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The sudden move follows rising tensions between the two leaders, with Trump criticising Brazil’s handling of free speech and defending former President Jair Bolsonaro. Lula, for his part, had called Trump an unwanted “emperor”, adding fuel to the fire.In his letter,…
US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a multilateral lunch with visiting African leaders at the White House on Wednesday. —AFPPresident Donald Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders on Wednesday, many of them speaking a different language, when the Liberian president took to his microphone and spoke in English, his country’s official language.”Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States, and we believe in your policy of making America great again,” President Joseph Boakai said at a White House meeting before advocating for US investment in his country. “We just want to thank…
Courtney Storer reflects on ‘The Bear’ season fourChristopher Storer is the creator and director of The Bear. However, his younger sister, Courtney Storer, became a key part of the series, given her expertise in culinary arts.She serves as culinary producer, as her duties include training the show’s members on what it’s like to work in a restaurant, ensuring the food on-screen looks realistic and delicious. In an interview with Variety, Courtney has reflected on several arcs in the series, one of which is that of Ebraheim (Edwin Lee Gibson) and his Sandwich window.She explained what the inspiration was behind it,…
United States President Donald Trump has continued to publish letters announcing individualised tariff hikes for foreign trading partners. But on Wednesday, one of those letters was different from the rest. While most of the letters are virtually identical, denouncing trade relationships that are “far from reciprocal”, Trump’s letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took a decidedly more personal — and more confrontational — approach. “Due in part to Brazil’s insidious attacks on Free Elections, and the fundamental Free Speech Rights of Americans”, Trump wrote that he would be charging Brazil an extra 50-percent tax on any goods…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, received at the Beach Palace in Abu Dhabi Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan …
A high-level Government of Pakistan delegation, led by Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit, discuss public reforms with Abdullah Lootah, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange, on July 9, 2025, in Dubai.— ReporterA top Pakistani delegation is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to boost cooperation on digital governance and reform, as part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s push to modernise institutions and improve public service delivery.Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit,…
President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he boards Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, on June 21. — AFPThe US Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Donald Trump’s administration to pursue mass government job cuts and the sweeping downsizing of numerous agencies, a decision that could lead to tens of thousands of layoffs while dramatically reshaping the federal bureaucracy.Tuesday’s ruling stemmed from an executive order Trump issued in February ordering agencies to prepare for mass layoffs. At Trump’s direction, the administration has come up with plans to reduce staff at the US Departments of Agriculture, Commerce,…
Shakira gushes about her brand on social mediaIsima is Shakira’s new hair care line, and in her latest post, the pop icon expresses her gratitude to Ulta Beauty stores for featuring her brand’s stands.The Waka Waka singer, in an Instagram post, wrote, “A big hug to everyone at the @ultabeauty stores for setting up such beautiful @isima stands. Now you can all get isima products not only from our web page but also at every Ulta in America.” She continued, “Don’t these bottles look super cute? Wait until you smell them! Thanks so much for the support!”In other news, reports…