India's new ambassador to the UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, has officially started his role.
Mr Sudhir presented his credentials to Alya Almehrezi, assistant undersecretary for the Protocols Affairs Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, state news agency Wam reported on Wednesday.
Ms Almehrezi wished the ambassador success in the role and in enhancing ties between the UAE and India.
The new envoy has served in India's foreign service for decades and replaces Pavan Kapoor.
Mr Sudhir's post before the UAE was as ambassador to Maldives.
India's Republic Day - in pictures
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Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel take part in the Republic Day Parade in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad. AFP -

Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers on the camelback march along Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP -

Indian paramilitary soldiers and policemen attend Indian Republic day parade in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. AP -

Indian army Jat regiment marches through the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. AP -

Soldiers march along Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP -

Dancers perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India. Reuters -

Performers dance next to a float representing Ladakh region on Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP -

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the crowd as he arrives for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India. Reuters -

Indian paramilitary soldiers perform a dance as they take part in Indian Republic day celebration in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. AP -

Soldiers march along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP -

Farmers in large numbers take part in a 'parallel parade' on tractors and trolleys, during their ongoing farmers protest against the new agricultural laws, on the outskirts of New Delhi. EPA -

Farmers try to remove barricades installed by police during a 'parallel parade' on tractors and trolleys amid their ongoing protest against the new agricultural laws, on the outskirts of New Delhi. EPA -

Farmers move barricades during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day at Tikri border near New Delhi. Reuters -

Farmers try to move baricades during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day at Tikri border near New Delhi. Reuters -

Farmers are showered with flower petals as they take part in a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day in Delhi. Reuters -

Protesting farmers jump police barricades tp march to the capital during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. AP -

Farmers try to move baricades during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day at Tikri border near New Delhi. Reuters -

Farmers cross a barricade during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day in Delhi. Reuters -

Soldiers salute during the national anthem as they stand along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP -

Cadets march along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP -

Indian Air Force fighter jets fly past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Reuters
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- Keep device software up-to-date. Most come with basic operating system, so users should ensure that they always have the latest version
- Besides a strong password, use two-step authentication. There should be a second log-in step like adding a code sent to your mobile number
- Usually smart devices come with many unnecessary features. Users should lock those features that are not required or used frequently
- Always create a different guest network for visitors
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- Dubai’s savings retirement scheme for foreign employees working in the emirate’s government and public sector came into effect in 2022.
- National Bonds unveiled a Golden Pension Scheme in 2022 to help private-sector foreign employees with their financial planning.
- In April 2021, Hayah Insurance unveiled a workplace savings plan to help UAE employees save for their retirement.
- Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based investment manager, has launched a fund that will allow UAE private companies to offer employees investment returns on end-of-service benefits.
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Some popular drinks with high levels of sugar and caffeine have slipped through the fizz drink tax loophole, as they are not carbonated or classed as an energy drink.
Arizona Iced Tea with lemon is one of those beverages, with one 240 millilitre serving offering up 23 grams of sugar - about six teaspoons.
A 680ml can of Arizona Iced Tea costs just Dh6.
Most sports drinks sold in supermarkets were found to contain, on average, five teaspoons of sugar in a 500ml bottle.
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