Beyoncé is set to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards this month and will also receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. It will be her fourth time performing at the event, and she leads the way at this year's event with eight nominations. Also added to the bill is Iggy Azalea, last year's winner of the MTV Artist to Watch award, who is nominated for seven awards and is making her performance debut. They will join previously announced acts Usher, Maroon 5, Ariana Grande and 5 Seconds of Summer The event will be held at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, August 24. It will be broadcast in the UAE the following night at 9.25pm. – The National Staff
Adventures of Frozen characters to continue in series of books
The adventures of Disney's Frozen sisters Anna and Elsa are set to continue in print. The publisher Random House Children's Books has announced that it will launch a new series of books next year. The first two books – Anna & Elsa #1: All Hail the Queen and Anna & Elsa #2: Memory and Magic – are due to be released in January. They will be written by Erica David, the author of more than 40 children's stories. Random House has already sold more than eight million books related to Frozen. The characters from Frozen are also set to appear in live-action form in the forthcoming season of the American TV show Once Upon A Time, in a storyline that takes place after the events of the movie. – AP
Aamir nude poster to be ‘dressed up’ in protest in Mumbai
Aamir Khan has come under attack from a politician in Mumbai, reported The Times of India. The Congress legislator Krishna Hegde wants the actor to withdraw a poster for the new film PK in which he appears nude, save for a strategically placed boombox. "I would like to convey to Aamir that the poster is in bad taste," said Hegde. "We will be 'dressing' a cut-out of the offensive Aamir poster here [Mumbai] tomorrow to register our protest. Aamir should withdraw the poster as it offends sensibilities. Aamir should remember that there are families and children who read newspapers and watch the ad on TV." Khan, 49, last week defended the poster saying it depicts the story of the film, after women's groups complained and a law student filed a case against him for promoting obscenity. – The National staff
Hrithik Roshan denies Sussanne Khan alimony-demand reports
After recent reports that Sussanne Khan had demanded 4 billion rupees (Dh240.3 million) as alimony from her husband Hrithik Roshan, from whom she separated earlier this year, Roshan took to Twitter to set the record straight: "Fabricated news articles. Demeaning my loved ones. Testing my patience." He also sent The Times of India a statement, in which he revealed that his wife hadn't asked "for a single penny". He added: "When people separate they don't stop being a family ... It is sad that I have to put out a statement like this, but sometimes the truth needs to be louder to obliterate the lies." The couple, who were married in December 2000 and have two sons, filed for divorce earlier this year. – The National staff
Lady Gaga hits dizzying new heights and gets hospitalised in Denver
Lady Gaga landed in hospital after suffering a bout of altitude sickness after a gig in the American city of Denver, Colorado. The singer posted on social media a selfie showing her wearing an oxygen mask. But she soon recovered and was able to get back on the road in time for her next show in Seattle. She was in Denver, which is 5,280 feet above sea level and is known as the Mile-High City, with her artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball Tour, which will hit Dubai on September 10. – The National staff.
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Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
What can victims do?
Always use only regulated platforms
Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion
Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)
Report to local authorities
Warn others to prevent further harm
Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence
Email sent to Uber team from chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi
From: Dara
To: Team@
Date: March 25, 2019 at 11:45pm PT
Subj: Accelerating in the Middle East
Five years ago, Uber launched in the Middle East. It was the start of an incredible journey, with millions of riders and drivers finding new ways to move and work in a dynamic region that’s become so important to Uber. Now Pakistan is one of our fastest-growing markets in the world, women are driving with Uber across Saudi Arabia, and we chose Cairo to launch our first Uber Bus product late last year.
Today we are taking the next step in this journey—well, it’s more like a leap, and a big one: in a few minutes, we’ll announce that we’ve agreed to acquire Careem. Importantly, we intend to operate Careem independently, under the leadership of co-founder and current CEO Mudassir Sheikha. I’ve gotten to know both co-founders, Mudassir and Magnus Olsson, and what they have built is truly extraordinary. They are first-class entrepreneurs who share our platform vision and, like us, have launched a wide range of products—from digital payments to food delivery—to serve consumers.
I expect many of you will ask how we arrived at this structure, meaning allowing Careem to maintain an independent brand and operate separately. After careful consideration, we decided that this framework has the advantage of letting us build new products and try new ideas across not one, but two, strong brands, with strong operators within each. Over time, by integrating parts of our networks, we can operate more efficiently, achieve even lower wait times, expand new products like high-capacity vehicles and payments, and quicken the already remarkable pace of innovation in the region.
This acquisition is subject to regulatory approval in various countries, which we don’t expect before Q1 2020. Until then, nothing changes. And since both companies will continue to largely operate separately after the acquisition, very little will change in either teams’ day-to-day operations post-close. Today’s news is a testament to the incredible business our team has worked so hard to build.
It’s a great day for the Middle East, for the region’s thriving tech sector, for Careem, and for Uber.
Uber on,
Dara
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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F1 The Movie
Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Rating: 4/5
One-off T20 International: UAE v Australia
When: Monday, October 22, 2pm start
Where: Abu Dhabi Cricket, Oval 1
Tickets: Admission is free
Australia squad: Aaron Finch (captain), Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Lynn, Nathan Lyon, Glenn Maxwell, Ben McDermott, Darcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Mitchell Starc, Andrew Tye, Adam Zampa, Peter Siddle
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EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Estijaba – 8001717 – number to call to request coronavirus testing
Ministry of Health and Prevention – 80011111
Dubai Health Authority – 800342 – The number to book a free video or voice consultation with a doctor or connect to a local health centre
Emirates airline – 600555555
Etihad Airways – 600555666
Ambulance – 998
Knowledge and Human Development Authority – 8005432 ext. 4 for Covid-19 queries
The specs: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Price, base / as tested: Dh76,900 / Dh110,900
Engine: 2.0L, turbocharged in-line four-cylinder
Gearbox: Nine-speed automatic
Power: 252hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque: Torque: 352Nm @ 2,500rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 8.5L / 100km
Biography
Her family: She has four sons, aged 29, 27, 25 and 24 and is a grandmother-of-nine
Favourite book: Flashes of Thought by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Favourite drink: Water
Her hobbies: Reading and volunteer work
Favourite music: Classical music
Her motto: I don't wait, I initiate
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Marital status: Separated with two young daughters
Education: Master's degree from American Univeristy of Cairo
Favourite book: That Is How They Defeat Despair by Salwa Aladian
Favourite Motto: Their happiness is your happiness
Goal: For Nefsy to become his legacy long after he is gon
